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  1. hall patients

    Toquay replied to rnlightening01's topic in Emergency

    We utilize hall beds as well and in season they are usually full. We tried sending the admit overflows to floor halls and was told that is a BIG NO NO and hippa violation, however it is ok for them...

  2. Medical shows vs the real thing?

    Toquay replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's funny as one poster said how they will shock for aystole LOL, I guess it makes for good drama. How about the tiny air bubble in the tubing that automatically causes death from an air...

  3. Unborn Children

    Toquay replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    The pregnant mother can harm her child even causing fetal demise and nothing is done. However, if someone else harms a pregnant woman that results in the death of her unborn child aren't they charged...

  4. Glen Beck's hospital experience

    Toquay replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    Seems like celebrity drama... I am sure he hopes to get more recognition, perhaps an award. I have seen many people walk right by the wheelchairs in the ER to go to the desk and then blame the staff...

  5. I do not feel like a nurse

    Toquay replied to LovebugLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Perhaps ask the teacher when she visits a loved in the hospital if she passes the food trays, does vital signs and empties bedpans? I bet she would look appalled.

  6. Best approach to patients and relatives complaining about "long wait."

    Toquay replied to uniquenurse's topic in Emergency

    The ones that don't want to wait will often call and ask how busy we are or will triage in and do a trial wait and LWOT (leave without treatment). They usually return between 3 and 5am, I guess they...

  7. Ever been stalked by a patient?

    Toquay replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Had a stalker from the internet that tracked me down by calling various hospitals in my area asking if I was working that night. This was years ago (AOL.2) when you got dumped into chat rooms....

  8. On flight to Europe... "we need a nurse"!

    Toquay replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    Was put in 1st class for the second leg of our flight after the pt was turned over to ems. Since I had to write a brief report they even drove us to that flight in one of their little courtesy carts...

  9. New nurses

    Toquay replied to StudentNurseMichelle's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree with Tweety. The one bit of advice I can give is be honest about what you are and are not comfortable with. Personally I liked a little hand holding when learning something new years ago but...

  10. On flight to Europe... "we need a nurse"!

    Toquay replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in flight and the call went out, I had a bad cold at the time and hoped someone would answer but after second call I responded. It was a young guy 26 yrs old diaphoretic, pale, inc of...

  11. I'm tired of being assualted at work!!!

    Toquay replied to Candy303's topic in General Nursing

    Definately get some legal counseling on what you can do and who all should be accountable (hospital, state, etc). I know in my state the restraints policies are so strict. If a patients states they...

  12. The Doctor said WHAT?

    Toquay replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting comments. The conversation should not have happened at a nursing station and the OP could not help that she overheard it. She was invited to the conversation when they addressed her....

  13. Special treament of a patient with money

    Toquay replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    Bottom line is healthcare is all about $$$. Nurses are about decent patient care. This is why nurses feel so overworked and undervalued, we are on the other side of the fence. We will never change...

  14. Aides and Nurses - Different Outlook, Lack of Understanding

    Toquay replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    as with any job there are the good and caring and the slackers that just want to get to end of shift with minimal effort. this goes for nurses and techs/cnas. the stress on the nurse is we are...

  15. Meal and Potty Breaks

    Toquay replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like some of us should make some New Years Resolution to take care of ourselves. There is no reason not to go to the bathroom when needed...now I am not saying stop cardiac compressions to go...

  16. Why we do it...

    Toquay replied to registerednut1221's topic in General Nursing

    I think most every nurse is a nurse for the exact reasons the op stated. I think the frustration comes in when we don't feel we can adequately provide that extra time and TLC needed by the truly...

  17. What MD speciality do you find the most difficult to work with?

    Toquay replied to nurturing_angel's topic in General Nursing

    Do you all think that surgeons may come across this way due to their facing higher risks of law suits, post op infections, and often times heavy workloads. Any surgery is a risk as we all know and no...

  18. When being nice comes back to you

    Toquay replied to sharona97's topic in General Nursing

    My husband noticed this little old lady driving on a flat tire in very busy traffic. He stayed behind her trying to get her attention to pull over which eventually she did (hard of hearing). She was...

  19. Songs to play in the Waiting Room

    Toquay replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    This song more for the triage nurse dealing with all the patients having a long wait..... Johnny Paycheck's "Take this Job and Shove it!" What nurse has not ever secretly wished they could say that?...

  20. Does any other night shifters feel like days has no idea how nights works?

    Toquay replied to thomask's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a team effort and the bottom line is the patient. Each shift has its own pros and cons, as does each department, for getting the job done. I secretly think management staffs us to keep us...

  21. emergency care handbook

    Toquay replied to longjourneydream's topic in Emergency

    You can get them at Barnes and Nobles or Books a Million book stores in the medical section. The EMS crews use them alot as well for quick references. great and fits nicely in your pocket.

  22. Some parents amaze me

    Toquay replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    It's amazing that the majority of kids survive despite their parents. I too am amazed at children up and out at all hours of the night. Parents don't just drag their kids to walmart late at night, I...

  23. Whats the average retirement age???????

    Toquay replied to futureRN09's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you work for the government Va Hospital, Corrections institution, School Board etc, the only retirement funds you will get is what you save and invest yourself. I suggest taking advantage of...

  24. Friend calls herself a nurse but never really worked as one

    Toquay replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Clarification... I would not be bothered by her being a nurse as she is but bothered she may give poor advice, but then again I suppose that is something she would have to deal with. I would never...

  25. Friend calls herself a nurse but never really worked as one

    Toquay replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    It would bother me as well. I am sure she has to do the required ceu's to maintain her licensed status but no amount of book experience can compare to the frontline experience IMO. If she ever gives...