Dalzac

Dalzac LPN, LVN, RN

CCU,ICU,ER retired

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  1. Dealing the 'that' nurse

    Dalzac replied to erqueen66's topic in Emergency

    I am a smart mouth so it would something like "How much do I owe you for the education class?" and Follow that up with "Leave me alone thank

  2. stupid mom

    Dalzac replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was young and really really stupid, I ran off with some guy basically just to get away from my mother. He was a classic abuser, mental, physical, and emotional. I went half way across the...

  3. No One Dies Alone (NODA) Program

    Dalzac replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a good program to me I know I would want someone there but I am pretty sure all the ones who went before me will be there for me

  4. Experienced Nurses:If you would have known then what you know now you would have....

    Dalzac replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    There are no stupid questions!!!! If you don't know ASK anyone or two or three. Don't guess and don't act like you know

  5. My question is, can I still be a nurse?

    Dalzac replied to sss1311's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of nurses have + TB skin tests. I tested positive in the late 70's and was given a round of drugs that I had to take for a year. I still test positive if I have to take the skin test so instead I...

  6. OK, What Else Could I have Done?

    Dalzac replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    You did a great job! Exactly right in your actions. Once I was in a grocery store with my best friend and she had a defib implanted. She yelled my name I was next to her and said "Here take these and...

  7. Premonitions- I'm sure it's been covered before....but...

    Dalzac replied to RhiaRN75's topic in General Nursing

    I used to get them all the time. I would move the crash cart next to my rooms that I got "Bad Vibes" from all the time> I was so accurate That all my work buddies would groan when they saw me move...

  8. Had first experience of withdrawing pt care, emotionally drained, need some advice!

    Dalzac replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Such a horrid intense shift! I have had shifts like it and it is wicked hard to do. It does feel like everything has jst been sucked right out of you. You have wonderful friends to help you debrief....

  9. Has anyone picked a specialty before nursing school and actually done it after?

    Dalzac replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I wanted ICU/CCU long before I went to school and eventually worked in ICU/CCU for 38 yrs loved every minute of

  10. MY sister "wants" to be a nurse? I don't think she should!

    Dalzac replied to misspink789's topic in General Nursing

    Not everybody wants to be a CNA I was and a monitor tech to boot I liked it but there of a lot of people that don't like it. Why be mad at her for wanting to do it her

  11. How was your first time poke?

    Dalzac replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    the first IV I ever started was on an old diabetic blackman ,coding, in the back of an ambulance doing mach 9 down a dark street at 3am in the morning and I got it on the first stick, so really God...

  12. A rought night at work

    Dalzac replied to Jay,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with lots of "bullies" two in particular. The first one I quit my job because she became totally unbearable that I wallked off the job, not recommended. Then I found the job of my dreams...

  13. oig narcotics restrictions on reinstated license HELP!

    Dalzac replied to robigayle's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Does your BON have any kind of Peer reviews and/or program? If they do I would recommend you get in contact with them to see what you can

  14. Admit I dread"generalized weekness a/o Dialysis pt, had dialysis today, Full code:"

    Dalzac replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    Acute profuse rectal hemmorragh, or ruptured esphogeal varices The minute I hear that I know I doomed for the rest of the shift and probably well into the next

  15. How do I complete my horrible CNA class? Help

    Dalzac replied to work&play's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say this. Since I am not there to see it for myself. I can only speak about my experience. When I was in nursing school I felt that every instructor I had from beginning to end pick on me...

  16. Doctor's Fiancee yelled at me

    Dalzac replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

    Became a nurse to marry a doctor....UGH. I became a nurse to feed, clothe, and give my children a decent home and life. I also loved the fact that I could be a difference in someones life. That I had...

  17. Working while in Nursing school?!

    Dalzac replied to Mt8386's topic in General Nursing

    I was a monitor tech all thru school and worked 3-11. Going to nursing school was a nightmare but I did finish...barely. My hubby had brain cancer and I knew I had to finish before he died so I could...

  18. A physican where I work called a patient a "FAT PIG!"

    Dalzac replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    If it had been my husband he would have popped the doc in the nose. But the kids would have gladly bailed him

  19. My Father Died Today

    Dalzac replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Sue I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad a couple of years ago but he is always in my heart. There are still days I think " I need to call Dad and ask him about this." I think about him...

  20. I question this (VENT)

    Dalzac replied to Reigen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would want to be sure that is not in your personel file along with other good ideas from other posters. I was accused of something I wasn't even there for. and I made a big deal about it to get it...

  21. How do you deal with a pt. who lies to you?

    Dalzac replied to RN student09's topic in General Nursing

    You can't really do anything if she keeps lying and the surgery keeps getting cancelled her Doc will end up sending her home. All you can do is write it up, put it on paper, and cya. Take away all...

  22. Rude Physician - Tips for Handling

    Dalzac replied to Ihoplover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did the same exact thing to a Doc that was screaming at me for something I didn't even do. I just kinda sat there while he screamed. he also had a group of interns with him, so he was basically just...

  23. The haunting scream of a mother

    Dalzac replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I screamed when I found out my 31 yr old son had died. my husband told me later he never ever wanted to hear anything like that again. It is nothing but pure unadulterated primal hurt. He was in the...

  24. How often do nurses have sex in the hospital?

    Dalzac replied to curiousstudent5's topic in General Nursing

    hmmmm let me count........ah

  25. Would you say this nurse has a ' problem?'

    Dalzac replied to IMABSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I could be a beginning of a problem The minute you suspect her of diverting or maybe impaired at work Talk to her. I see so many nurses who think they have no problem whatsoever and then WHAM now they...