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    Completely enraged!!!

    martymoose replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    But I will say this- the bookstore at my 4 yr college had the greatest employees- very helpful, professional,etc, even when the lines were going out the door. I dont recall this when I went to the...
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    Completely enraged!!!

    martymoose replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    Hey, student or not- she makes a valid observation, especially since we are supposed to be customer service oriented nurses nowadays. I find myself saying the same thing if I am treated like crap from...
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    Snowed a patient

    martymoose replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Dont feel bad- it does happen. If I have doubts, I ask the pt- have you ever taken this ______ before, or this combo? If no,maybe I'd stagger the med- give pain med 1st and see how they do. But I also...
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    Disrespectful

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

    never- as the false promise of great care seems to involve things of a resort nature.apparently actually giving good care and having the staff for it is a fallacy. I sometimes wonder if the...
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    Disrespectful

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

    Lol press whineys Love it!!! See , this is what I don't understand. We all keep getting told the hospital won't get paid unless there are great reviews for "high quality service" You think they would...
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    Disrespectful

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

    Some good perspective points made...... Yes, It doesn't help that there are 5 colleges( not to mention whatever online education there is available) pumping RNs- esp RN-Bsns,into the local area.One...
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    Disrespectful

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

    ^^^ yeah, I guess that's kinda obvious. Like I said, it sucks to see my coworkers run with their heads cut off.How can 1 tech/aide be on hand for 28 stepdown pts, 70 percent are on bed /chair alarms...
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    Disrespectful

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

    LoL noyesno- I have found myself saying exactly the same thing..blow me...a kiss:roflmao:... Best thing Ive heard today. It's justt getting very tiresome day after day after
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    Care plan assignment for obscure subject.

    martymoose replied to mchristensen5's topic in LPN to RN

    ok iv fluids. proper mixing solution. risk for fluid imbalance. risk for iv infiltration. risk for infection. care plan? I'd go with general medical for that one. obviously getting abx if piggyback,...
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    Nurses with Lap Band

    martymoose replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I was told it is a Jcaho regulation that there can be no food or drink outside of the "designated break area" When I did factory work, we had regular breaks 15 mins after 2 hrs, then 30 mins lunch,...
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    Care plan assignment for obscure subject.

    martymoose replied to mchristensen5's topic in LPN to RN

    IV piggy back????
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    Unrealistic expectations of nurses.

    martymoose replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    thats why nursing in a hospital is such a conflict of the heart. we know what we should do, what we want to do, etc,but we CAN'T do because of improper staffing. No wonder people run away from this...
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    How do you cheer yourself after a bad day at work?

    martymoose replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have a long drive home- that kinda helps, especially if I have good loud music on. Then when I get home,look at youtube, and medicate myself with benadryl and my neurontin so I can get to sleep, and...
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    Six weeks out - never been so happy

    martymoose replied to savoytruffle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    just curious- what will you be doing now? How did you live with no income for 6 weeks? What a relief for you-
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    Family Complaint... Why am I so bothered by this?

    martymoose replied to Alex87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    if a pt wants only 1/2 , or whatever, we document that they refused bla bla, and accepted whatever. That way its on them. Ive been told thats ok.If I called a doc for that, I'd be reamed out where I...
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    The Problem with Nursing

    martymoose replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Probably related to that magnet crap."oohhhhhhh, looky here-we have so many higher educated nurses with master's degrees. Come to St. Mattress
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    Opinions for career change

    martymoose posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi - was wondering if any thoughts could be given as to retraining for non nursing jobs, after having been a nurse. What I am asking , is that nurses seem to have certain qualities that make them...
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    Family Complaint... Why am I so bothered by this?

    martymoose replied to Alex87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know, I have had these situations before. They are very difficult. I find that I will bring it up with the pt in front of the offending family member ( nurse or not, i dont give a crap) and say, "...
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    Family Complaint... Why am I so bothered by this?

    martymoose replied to Alex87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your NM is more worried about customer service and PG scores than what you guys may have discussed re: pain mgmt. "The customer, or the customer's family member , are always right. No, I don't believe...
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    Stooopid

    martymoose replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    barrrrr,fffffff. Actually had that situation the other day , had to put foley into pt. raised the covers,
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    ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    martymoose replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    you know,I hate to say it,but where I am , sometimes reading the chart (emr) gives me a better report than the actual called up
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    Stooopid

    martymoose replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    Student or not, these are legitimate rants for
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    Opinions for career change

    martymoose replied to martymoose's topic in Nursing Career

    thank you. I am not sure what I have to do to do utilization review( what further training, etc) or care management. I notice a lot of the CM/UR jobs listed in the local ads always want prior...
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    Opinions for career change

    martymoose replied to martymoose's topic in Nursing Career

    I think I am looking for no more pt interaction. No more families. No more acute care. No more confused people that are a huge liability to my license.No more MD's that won't do their job( therefore...
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    Opinions for career change

    martymoose replied to martymoose's topic in Nursing Career

    wow 250 views and no opinions- good or