JustaGypsy

JustaGypsy specializes in ER, SANE, Home Health, Forensic.

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1. Nurses pulling rank on assignments

   JustaGypsy replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

   If they already have the easier assignments, and the incoming g patient is on the easy side, makes sense to

2. Accused of med diversion, no proof

   JustaGypsy replied to sonotguilty's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Perhaps she works for a home care agency that does med pours for patients? It may well be that part of the job, or an unwritten "protocol or expectation" is that patient's meds may get picked up if...

3. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

   JustaGypsy replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I totally understand where you are going from, however, this is becoming the standard more and more. I expect this trend will make its way to your area

4. Day 5: 2016 Nurses Week Mashup Contest

   JustaGypsy replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Party Pack-- The associated numerous swabs and cultures for a female pelvic exam during STD check. Hypo-diaudid-emia (or substance of your choice) acute (insert narcotic) deficiency soap allergy...

5. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

   JustaGypsy replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I am an Nurse. Please, please, hold your

6. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

   JustaGypsy replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Pay homage to the Queen of IV access. Yes, I AM that

7. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

   JustaGypsy replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   a a completely empty room that has no patient

8. Meaning of your username?

   JustaGypsy replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

   I was a trumpet player, first chair for a while, until I got bored with it, then moved lower as I found things I would rather do than

9. Meaning of your username?

   JustaGypsy replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

   THREE is your favorite color???

10. Psychiatric History - Can I still become a nurse?

    JustaGypsy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If there were any legal ramifications to your illness-- like jail time, arrest, etc.-- that is a different issue than a medical problem. And mental illness IS a MEDICAL PROBLEM. Don't sweat the...

11. Sad and Exhausted - Questioning my career choice

    JustaGypsy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    There are several companies that have a "case management" type role from home. They supply you with a computer, and you basically call people all day long, counsel them, etc. A couple of my friends...

12. This is not why I became a nurse

    JustaGypsy replied to DEgalRN's topic in School

    SullyRN: You should copyright this, and then you might be able to retire! Imagine if you charged even 25 cents per copy, with a disclaimer not to reproduce...

13. 2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    JustaGypsy replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently seeking my second toy poodle. I am giddy with anticipation! My first was an amazing good

14. Does this make me a liability?

    JustaGypsy replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Well

15. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    JustaGypsy replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I still like to give a verbal report. If a family is "dynamic" (difficult to interact with), or has unreasonable expectations, if the patient is constantly on the call bell for unnecessary things, or...