martymoose BSN, RN

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    What would you have done?

    martymoose replied to chicago_RN's topic in Home Health

    ambulance- they could start iv access and get orders for meds
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    What did you give up to be in nursing school?

    martymoose replied to negatron's topic in General Students

    my
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    ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    martymoose replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    curious- do the floors staff so that a nurse can come down to ED? Our charge usually has a full assignment
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    Huge over supply of nurses

    martymoose replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, and the colleges are more than happy to take your money. False advertising!!( that a person will get a job out of
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    Pain Seekers

    martymoose replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ive never had anyone complain of itchiness, and they specifically ask for phenergan. most seem to refuse zofran or compazine. Both those relieve nausea, but aren't
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    Pain Seekers

    martymoose replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ugh. we have to enter a number 0-10/ It was easy with one of my pts she was getting oxy q4hrs pretty much atc, and her pain never went down more than one point.I always knew the answer, so didnt bug...
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    Pain Seekers

    martymoose replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get that part too, but we are audited on a daily basis for reassessing the pain number exactly one hour after it's given. We are given warnings when we don't do this( have a re-score) If we weren't...
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    martymoose replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    :eek:darnit'all, now im sucked into this game lol(just not with any
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    Pain Seekers

    martymoose replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i got it that someone wants pain meds. What I dont understand is the need for phenergan, benadryl, etc to make sure the person is snowed into oblivion. Does phenergan, benadryl, ativan, etc...
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    martymoose replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't play any games with my manager. They are work associates,not friends.I don't associate with them outside of work. Therefore no concerns if I am pissing them off, or kissing their behind by...
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    weekend work Harder?

    martymoose replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly.
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    Hospitals and diversion

    martymoose posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious.Does anyone work for a hospital that will not divert patients?They will stuff them into every nook and cranny available.Hallways,alcoves, etc.I mean this is after admission,not just in...
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    Hospitals and diversion

    martymoose replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    This is mostly for medical patients. Then we put them in the Overflow" then they get mad because they just have a curtain for privacy and no tv. etc, have to walk a bit to the bathroom or use a...
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    Area of nursing with greatest amount of vomit

    martymoose replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Nursing

    :roflmao::roflmao:
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    I started my nursing career and I am so unhappy!!!!! :(

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

    its normal to be scared out of the gate.Nursing school hardly touches on the real world. Unfortunately,because the floor is understaffed,is probably why you got hired. Tele/med/surg SUCKS.There will...
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    Depressed about life choices

    martymoose replied to Dwilder's topic in General Nursing

    What if you talk to a counselor at the school you were at?maybe they would know if you could get back in. Im assuming you withdrew from everything.You can always say that you were unable to continue...
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    When did it become OK to treat your nurse like poo?

    martymoose replied to paramed1's topic in Emergency

    Umm ,because they've been told by management to have these expectations.With all the fancy foyers, concierge services, menu selections,etc.It's no wonder that people forget this is a
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    When did it become OK to treat your nurse like poo?

    martymoose replied to paramed1's topic in Emergency

    as long as the customer is always right, This is how things will be. Seems to be the more admissions/frequent flyers, the more the rude ratio goes up. This is why I have come to the conclusion that...
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    Can't Shake Off Rude Patient

    martymoose replied to bboy45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    exactly!
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    Dwindling faith in this profession

    martymoose replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In response to above:Just an observation. How is one supposed to "take a break" who will pay the bills? I would , and desperately need, to take a break, but that means I would have to file bankruptcy...
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    Dwindling faith in this profession

    martymoose replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think writer was being snarky- was just pointing out that we get paid decent for an diploma or AAS nursing degree better than some other AAS degrees
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    Dwindling faith in this profession

    martymoose replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Isn't that the
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    Dwindling faith in this profession

    martymoose replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well, we are being blamed for readmits with in 30 days( you must not have taught the pt properly). We're being blamed for all the falls that pts take. We are being blamed for UTI's. We are being...
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    Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    martymoose replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That is because with the surplus of nurses looking for ANY job, we are expendable. You don't like the job,don't let the door hit you. Have actually been told this ( well not in those exact words...)...
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    Is there an Entity that assist Nuses who have been fired?

    martymoose replied to Quitting's topic in General Nursing

    You say that outside life happenings interfered with your ability to do the job. Do you want to be more specific? These things were not able to be separated from work? I'm sorry you are feeling bad...