JustaGypsy

JustaGypsy

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...

  16. 1/9: What I learned this week - Worst. Vagina. EVER.

    JustaGypsy replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Said lady should go to the store and buy a

  17. 1/9: What I learned this week - Worst. Vagina. EVER.

    JustaGypsy replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    *****!!!

  18. I need an ER nurse to answer this question for me (pt with HIV related)

    JustaGypsy replied to Risan's topic in Emergency

    acim, LPN I'm sorry that you are feeling this way. As other posters said they do indeed keep records. They must. I'm with ktwlpn, this needs to be addressed with the hospital as well as with...

  19. Adenosine administration

    JustaGypsy replied to sreynolds's topic in Emergency

    I have also never given Metoprolol (Lopressor) 10 mg IVP in one go.

  20. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    JustaGypsy replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Love the tread name. My words of wisdom? Sometimes people just plain SUCK. Whatever her problem is/was, it started LONG before you came

  21. The Dreaded Group Projects

    JustaGypsy replied to naptimeRN's topic in General Students

    I too had this issue last spring. Instead, I did my portion, added whatever little they contributed, and made sure everyone was referenced for the work they did. Our final project was crap as the...

  22. Sleep/dreams

    JustaGypsy replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Me too Pixie!!! Sometimes waking up is

  23. home care CNA and meds

    JustaGypsy replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Having worked in homecare in the past, I know exactly what you are talking about. We live in such a litigous society, you have to protect yourself. Good job doing a good

  24. ER Wishlist Items!

    JustaGypsy replied to HappyKYRN's topic in Emergency

    That specific piece of equipment is amazing. we also have two sheets made of parachute-like material that assist in the same way. Both products are

  25. I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

    JustaGypsy replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You took the words right out of my mouth, with the exception of work history. I did Float Pool, and ER. Home Health sucked the life from my very