martymoose BSN, RN

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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    martymoose replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    OMG you're right!or vice-versa Although it's not too common that I hear " Thank you for placing that foley in
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    martymoose replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, that sounds right pt: im sorry I didnt make it the bathroom on time ( feels really bad) nancynurse: It was my pleasure to attend to your toileting needs. addendum- So, I understand you didnt...
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    martymoose replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    Stepford nurses comes to mind:wacky: Actually, with the rate of turnover in acute care now, we'll be lucky to upsell a nurse having more than one year experience. " Hi , the is Nancynurse. She's our...
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    ACLS should always be 2 days and in person!

    martymoose replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The computer program is a PITA. I like the old way
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    martymoose replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    Haha! that made me laugh out
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    martymoose replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm isnt this what they used to call therapeutic communication? or am I that old? Wonder how much money that "consulting company " got for that one. You know, for the amount of money they paid for...
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    "I feel like I'm gonna puke"

    martymoose replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Haha- me too, til i saw it was school nursing. "Im going to puke" "ok, heres a
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    When a patient signs out AMA...

    martymoose replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    omg that is just absolutely
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    When a patient signs out AMA...

    martymoose replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    we usually have social work handle this part.They usually arrange a cab or medicab. I dont have time to judge anymore. It is what it is Gaming (or not gaming) the system has been going on for a long...
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    new nurse thinking of leaving hospital job

    martymoose replied to n1wgmp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Obviously the cardiologist thought you were qualified. I'd take it. That kind of opportunity is like winning the lottery. ( unless the cardiologist is a jerk) Staying perdiem sounds like a good idea (...
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    When a patient signs out AMA...

    martymoose replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We were told we are not allowed to say this( not sure why) Most of the time they are medicaid anyway, or have no insurance ( maybe thats why they want to
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    Are we "semi-professionals"

    martymoose replied to GastroAwesome's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhhhh, so I could be classified as a professional butt wiper!!
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    Discharge Lounge

    martymoose replied to imbatz's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes- that would be bad- we would prob not have that happen as that lounge isnt that big and is actually shared by the neighboring floor. No, I might get one or two initially, but then then the rest...
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    Discharge Lounge

    martymoose replied to imbatz's topic in General Nursing

    Ours isnt staffed seperately. The charge tries to help out, but they usually make her take her own pts too. Beds /floors havent had time to dry from being wiped/washed before a new pt is put in ....
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    Are we "semi-professionals"

    martymoose replied to GastroAwesome's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe we are quasi-professionals
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    Call bell dilemma

    martymoose replied to Dbarnhart's topic in General Nursing

    This describes 90% of my pts. For the 10% that remain, boundaries wouldn't be part of the customer service"I'm more important than anyone
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    Call bell dilemma

    martymoose replied to Dbarnhart's topic in General Nursing

    No kidding! I literally hear them in my
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    Are we "semi-professionals"

    martymoose replied to GastroAwesome's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I could say I'm a professional butt wiper, but thank goodness it doesnt say that on my
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    Call bell dilemma

    martymoose replied to Dbarnhart's topic in General Nursing

    most of my pts dont pat their bills anyway, so they wouldnt care. Nice thought, but too much liability Especially in those hospitals that promote customer SERVICE.
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    Dry?

    martymoose replied to Donna 1966's topic in General Nursing

    An order for labs! well just kidding, but not really. Is there more PMH on pt? as in are they elderly, heart failure hx,ETOH, Renal hx. Are they ill headed toward sepsis? Look for urine output. If...
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    Discharge Lounge

    martymoose replied to imbatz's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, we have a generic lounge area that gets used for overflow sometimes. There are tables and chairs in there. The pt's have been d/c'd and signed their papers, and are just waiting for rides,...
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    Discharge Lounge

    martymoose replied to imbatz's topic in General Nursing

    I get that every day- sometimes turning over the whole assignment. You
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    Communication boards

    martymoose replied to Jrodri01's topic in General Nursing

    We're required to and audited. I put my first name up, my tech/aide, MD's and or midlevels names, ambulation status, and simple goals specific to the pt . I review it with them when we hand off. Some...
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    Are we "semi-professionals"

    martymoose replied to GastroAwesome's topic in General Nursing

    we sure as h%%^& aren't treated as
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    Sad story of an ex-new grad nurse

    martymoose replied to furelite's topic in First Year After Licensure

    omg im so