oopsimout

oopsimout has 2 years experience and specializes in Chronic Disease.

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1. What does your username mean?

   oopsimout replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

   I have dysautonomia and tend to faint. Hence, oopsimout. This is why I had to give up direct care.

2. Texting while doing patient care?

   oopsimout replied to klone's topic in Relations

   the difference with the patient being on the phone in their room is, oh, i don't know...could it be they are the patient? you are the professional and you are the one providing the service and being paid for it. i am all for technology, i love usin...

3. Texting while doing patient care?

   oopsimout replied to klone's topic in Relations

   Having been a patient frequently and a nurse, I have to say, texting while actually providing patient care is a big no, no and pictures? Don't even get me started. OOPS too late. I did home health and a physician wanted a picutre sent to him of...

4. 10 Things Nurses Can Be Thankful For

   oopsimout replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   BRAVO! Well written, well stated.

5. Those Darn Diabetics

   oopsimout replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

   Now remember, I am a nurse. " Originally posted by VicedRN I can't see likening rushing a patient into non emergent surgery as assault. They either do or do not sign the consent form. As for the diabetics, I am a citizen, a taxpayer, a consumer of th...

6. The Dirtiest Word in Chronic Health Care

   oopsimout replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

   Bravo!! As a nurse in the field of Chronic Disease Management and a lay trainer for a Chronic Disease Self-management Program, I must say I am thrilled to see that others look at the word "noncompliant" as a dirty word. Our patients don't wake up on...

7. Pressing charges on a psych patient?

   oopsimout replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

   there is a serious difference between a patient that should not be held accountable and one that is just mean. i was given a left hook to the jaw and knocked a little kookoo by a patient having a seizure. one minute he was fine during his assessmen...

8. My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

   oopsimout replied to louis345's topic in General Students

   In college my biology teacher was a Dr. a DVM!! So, anyhoo, don't let her get you down. Believe in yourself and let your family know your fears. I bet they think you will not only succeed in nursing school but I bet they believe you will be the gr...

9. "Medic" to replace the term "nurse"

   oopsimout replied to stevea's topic in General Nursing

   Man, nut up!! A nurse is a nurse. If you worked for the title wear it well and proudly. Doesn't matter if there is a penis involved. Don't you dare call me a medic (no experience with the military) and if you try to call me a medical assistant you m...

10. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    oopsimout replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

    First of all..The nurse that was out of nursing for 11 years was, in the view of an employer, starting off on the same level as a new grad. If I were a potential employer, it would be difficult to hire someone out of the loop for that long. I would p...

11. Question for Nurses who are MOMS

    oopsimout replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm the mother of 3. My children were in elementary, middle and High school when I started nursing school. My first job was 730am to 5:00pm in a clinic. I did work most holidays but no weekends. My next job was home health, I worked weekdays 8-5, had...

12. Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

    oopsimout replied to aidensmom403's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I started college and Nursing school in my late 30s. When I went to nursing school I was 40. I thought I would be the oldest one there. I was very surprised to find that there were several students in my age group and we even celebrated on 50th bi...

13. Pressing charges on a psych patient?

    oopsimout replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Geropsych? Does this patient suffer from Dementia? If so charges or not, they may not learn a lesson. I don't think there is really enough detail there for me to tell you to file or not. I was a home health nurse and got nailed with a really good upp...

14. Soul to Soul

    oopsimout replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Keep singing. Use at as part of your healing gift.

15. What does your username mean?

    oopsimout replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

    I have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. When i stand up too fast I faint. Hence, oops im out. It proved pretty entertaining in school.