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  1. colostomy

    busy-bee posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have several colostomies on my unit and when I empty/change them, many of the staff make comments when they walk down the about the odor. My hall is the hall that leads to the breakroom, so many...

  2. colostomy

    busy-bee replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    When they walk by to go to break I can hear them say "Gosh, it stinks terrible down here." I am the only nurse on the hall and it makes me feel like they are saying I am not keeping up on my unit. I...

  3. phlebotomy and IV class

    busy-bee replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you accepted the job at the nursing home, then you can ask you DON to have the pharmacy come out and train you on

  4. Bed & Chair Alarms

    busy-bee posted a topic in General Nursing

    If a chair/bed alarm is placed.......should it be a doctor's order or a nursing measure...if it is a nursing measure...should it not be still written on a physician order......how can we prove...

  5. What would you do?

    busy-bee replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think she should of got in your face, unless she did it so the family would not hear her repremanding you. I am sorry, but I do think you should of been repremanded, both of you actually....

  6. High BP

    busy-bee posted a topic in General Nursing

    Patient, 80 year old female...fall with numerous facial brusing..one large by right eye, temple, and forehead. Fell a week ago while in assited living. CT shows nothing abnormal. Thru out week...

  7. High BP

    busy-bee replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks you all....it makes me feel a bit better when I have you all to agree with me. It just burns my *ss when I try to get them to understand....I NEED TO PATIENT! Heck, they will even say "and so...

  8. Digital Disimpaction

    busy-bee replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I always get a Dr. order prior to attempting to remove a bm manually. Too many things can

  9. Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    busy-bee replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    I would call 911 if any of them touched me. This facility really doesn't know what the heck they are doing....if they do this to the employees then it makes me wonder how they handled a resident...

  10. Passing meds you did not pull.

    busy-bee posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hypothetically......if the unit you were assigned to, was made to split a medication cart.........and if one LPN wanted you to administer meds while she pulled the meds...would you? And if this LPN...

  11. Isolation

    busy-bee posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are some of your policies for MRSA in the urine? Naturally a foley cath is present, but should or should not a patient be isolated? Shingles...what about those. If they are covered, under...

  12. How should I handle this resident?

    busy-bee replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Nursing

    Have a nurse go over part of the care plan with you regarding what amount of assistance you are to provide. You provide the care that is directed and if she requests more than what is outlined you...

  13. Passing meds you did not pull.

    busy-bee replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been on this unit since the post....but I did note today they are still doing it the same way. If I get sent over there......I'm not doing it......the nurse can pull her meds, then give me...

  14. Passing meds you did not pull.

    busy-bee replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    I must hypothetically say this really would of freaked me out. And this will NEVER happen, hypothetically or not, again. What a mess. Thanks all of you for answering whatI knew you

  15. I Made It!

    busy-bee posted a topic in General Nursing

    Didn't think I could do it but I did. I made it threw my last shift......it felt so dang good clocking out for the last time. What a relief, I will never allow myself to settle for such again. Now...

  16. You won't beieve this

    busy-bee posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how many of you have kept up on my issue with my employment. I quit a LTC of six long years due to being treated totally without respect, treated unprofessionaly, and just down right...

  17. I have a huge problem with this... opinions please

    busy-bee replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    when i reach the nurses station, the unit nurse(agency) is sitting behind the desk looking like a scared cat and the super is on the phone w/ the police. the resident is standing at the desk holding a...

  18. how do you deal?

    busy-bee replied to kyliebear's topic in General Nursing

    I recently changed facilities after being in the same LTC for six years. So far I am glad I made the decision to leave. My job started effecting my home life, self-esteem, and I just couldn't stay...

  19. I need an honest opinion:am I wrong here?

    busy-bee replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    We all get burned out on taking care of the same patients day after day. However, it would of been professional of her to ask you if this switch was okay with you. If you go over her head with these...

  20. Turned in notice

    busy-bee posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in a LTC for six years as a LPN. Recently, I was hired PRN in a new facility.....waiting for full-time. Not sure if I would actually quit my current job, PRN made it easy for me to...

  21. Turned in notice

    busy-bee replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh3:Four working days left, can I do it? I have 80 hours of vacation coming to me and I'll be darn if I loose it because I break. It's getting really tuff. Had several assistance complaining...

  22. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    busy-bee replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes I haveexperience this lateral type bullying for years, that is why my last day is next week. The company is well aware of why I am leaving and the only thing that has been said from my...

  23. Turned in notice

    busy-bee replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the support you all. I kept to myself all shift today, and plan on doing so until the end, which is only 5 more working days. I need to complete these five days to get my 80 hours of...

  24. Fearing I'd accidentally hurt or kill someone?

    busy-bee replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I fear that every day I work. I do believe when one becomes so confindent and becomes fearless......they then become

  25. Do you compliment your co-workers?

    busy-bee replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I try to compliment my co-workers at the end of every shift. We also have extra-mile awards we put in writing and are reviewed at monthly meetings and placed where all can view. Saying thank you for...