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  1. Little children visiting

    namaste_71 replied to RNperdiem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it depends on how the kids act. If they spend the majority of the time running around, screaming and carrying on, and getting into things while Mom and Dad are yelling at them, then it's...

  2. Anyone heard anything about nursing at Memorial Regional Hospital?

    namaste_71 replied to purplestarshine's topic in Florida Nursing

    Memorial Regional Hospital is NOT owned by HCA. It's part of the Memorial Regional Healthcare system -- not-for-profit. The ED is among the busiest in Broward County, but I've heard good things about...

  3. Just wanting to thank the mods...

    namaste_71 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

  4. Making mistakes at work

    namaste_71 replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I recently attended a class on patient safety. The reality is, mistakes can, do and will happen in healthcare. All you can do is be as mindful as possible and take precautions to minimize the risk....

  5. If they're paying 50k+ out of pocket maybe they *should* expect to be waited on...?

    namaste_71 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Argh. All this talk about "customer service" in healthcare really chaps my behind. It's a waste of time and only perpetuates the cylcle of me-first consumerism. Part of "patient friendly" or "patient...

  6. Leave your high stress career for....nursing!

    namaste_71 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like a big "advertorial." How much do you want to bet some of the schools teaching these things (probably mostly online degrees) paid -- directly or indirectly -- to be part of this...

  7. The Most Hard Working Shift- Day Or Night Shift?

    namaste_71 replied to TPS360's topic in General Nursing

    Neither. All the floor nurses I've met -- whether day shift or night shift, on just about any unit -- run their buns

  8. It's MY License....Made Report to Adult Protective Services

    namaste_71 replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    What's right isn't always what's easy. Thank you for having the courage to do what's right. I wish there were more nurses like you.

  9. PLEASE HELP ME! I thought there was a nursing shortage?

    namaste_71 replied to scrubs2716's topic in General Nursing

    You might also keep an eye out for job fairs (check newspapers, trade pubs, hospital websites). A lot of hospitals use these as a way to recruit nurses and other healthcare professionals. You can chat...

  10. Best Hospital to work at in Ft Lauderdale Area

    namaste_71 replied to yankees13's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tenet might be good to patients, but I've heard more than one nurse say hospitals owned by that chain are not good to work for. Also, you might want to consider how many of its FL hospitals Tenet has...

  11. Is this true about most nurses..

    namaste_71 replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    Let me say up front that I am not (yet) a nurse, but a strong advocate for and friend of the profession. Many of my friends have been nurses, and my mom's best friend also is an RN. Personally, I know...

  12. Her perfume stinks!!

    namaste_71 replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sensitive to strong scents as well. Makes me want to gag. Perhaps you could "accidentally" douse her with water? On a more serious note ... She also shouldn't be wearing strong perfume...

  13. My Med cart is a magnet, how about yours?

    namaste_71 replied to JeanineLPN1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! You have a fan club and a following! I'm jealous. Maybe it's your "magentic" personality. Thanks for the smile this

  14. Today I was "That" Aide

    namaste_71 replied to VenaKavaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you've already gotten some great advice, so I won't put in my . Just sending you a big

  15. Best Hospital to work at in Ft Lauderdale Area

    namaste_71 replied to yankees13's topic in Florida Nursing

    The Memorial Healthcare System is good, and so is Holy Cross. Stay away from anything owned by HCA or

  16. ever bring your dog to work?

    namaste_71 replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    As long as they're

  17. PTSD- Am I alone??

    namaste_71 replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I do know that healing is possible and managing symptoms becomes easier as time goes on. I know that I am getting in trouble when I start comparing my life to others who seem to have it all. The most...

  18. Is this even medically accurate?

    namaste_71 posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, so I'm watching "Days of Our Lives" on my day off. The doctor tells Beau's dad that his pancreas has shut down and his life is in danger. In reality, what can cause this? Is it life-threatening?...

  19. Is this even medically accurate?

    namaste_71 replied to namaste_71's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am a healthcare writer ... time to spruce up those clinical

  20. PTSD- Am I alone??

    namaste_71 replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Yeah,

  21. Can I put my hands in your hair?

    namaste_71 replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, and can you rub my belly and scratch behind your ears while you're at it? Boundaries, people!!!

  22. Is this even medically accurate?

    namaste_71 replied to namaste_71's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the info! I should clarify that I'm not a medical professional or clinician at this time. (I'm considering nursing as a second career, though.) It just sounded funny ... usually they...

  23. What should be done about this? Unbelievable backstabbing...

    namaste_71 replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you. Try not to take it personally. Some people only feel better by making others feel miserable. You can either sit down with this person with her supervisor. If that's not...

  24. PTSD- Am I alone??

    namaste_71 replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    i take back the question ... i'm a little hyper-sensitive about this topic and jumped the gun. so, i apologize to mulan and the rest of the folks reading this thread. with that, let's close this...

  25. PTSD- Am I alone??

    namaste_71 replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't think listing out symptoms will help the OP. What he/she has asked for is input (e.g., "how do you personally deal with it?") and resources. I pray you or someone you love never experiences...