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    Why I'm Leaving the Nursing field and Nursing School

    martymoose replied to sweetcaroline101's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true. I want to be honest and do right by the pt. Management makes it so I can't. I therefore feel like a fraud. Pt's know we are running around with our heads cut off. I feel it is wrong...
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    Why I'm Leaving the Nursing field and Nursing School

    martymoose replied to sweetcaroline101's topic in General Nursing

    dont feel bad- it just isnt right, and you know it. good for you.Youre not like me who has stuck it out for 9 years, because I dont know how to do anything else but minimum wage jobs. Nursing - I like...
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    ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    martymoose replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We get a called report, but 1/2 the time I swear the person calling report hasnt even laid eyes on the pt. Sometimes they even admit that.Had this happen a few weeks ago. person brought up pt. some...
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    Bedside shift report.

    martymoose replied to mamason's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think it stinks. The concept is a great idea, but 80 percent of the time , yep " i have to go to the bathroom, or since you're here, get me some fresh water. Now you have to explain yourself as to...
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    Have we lost the "art" of nursing?

    martymoose replied to Barbara Hunter's topic in General Nursing

    Joint commission- Thank
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    Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

    martymoose replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    there is no personal responsibility. Just today I had a pt get angry with me that I wouldnt let her go out and smoke. Then her son brought her in pretzels and cheezewhiz( diabetic) She has no desire...
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    Have we lost the "art" of nursing?

    martymoose replied to Barbara Hunter's topic in General Nursing

    corporate america has made us lose the art of nursing. Now its more like an assembly line of sick people, and the customer service focus has taken away the ability to be a real, caring
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    Considering ICU/CCu

    martymoose posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi .I have been on a cardiac stepdown unit for a few years. I need a change- would really like to get out of nursing period, but that isn't going to happen soon,so I am stuck. Where I work, the...
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    I need your advice on dealing with people who try to treat me like I'm stupid

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

    Lol- ifsomeone is eye rolling, maybe you could ask them if they have something in their eye. Or are going to have a
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    martymoose replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I think the benefit outweighs the risk. I was a member of IUE-CWA back years ago.It was worth every penny of dues to me then. Only thing they "sold out on"was the actual job being taken over by non...
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    Stupid question

    martymoose replied to FloridaGatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    This may sound silly, but at least from now on, can you wear a mask when crushing meds? Good luck on the interview anyhow.I cant imagine its enough med to actually show
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    Nursing will decrease my life expectancy... how do you keep going?

    martymoose replied to LaceyRN12's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I feel the same too- wish I could find another job- none available that I qualify for. I look at it this way, if I croak from the stress, then I wont have to worry about it anymore who knew nursing...
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    I need your advice on dealing with people who try to treat me like I'm stupid

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

    yep, ignore it, as long as they arent threatening to have you written up for something. Say to yourself"yeah, ..... whatever......... jerk. lol I guess if they dont listen to the report you give...
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    Sick employees in the workplace

    martymoose replied to KDSkyy44's topic in General Nursing

    again, we are treated like dirt because we are a dime a dozen. Not just nursing either. employers know they can get away with this, and then wonder why no- one is loyal????
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    Sick employees in the workplace

    martymoose replied to KDSkyy44's topic in General Nursing

    where I am , sure, you can call out. Then you will be berated when you return for having too many absences.Full time only gets 36/40 hours of sick time FOR THE WHOLE YEAR. Right now I have a co-...
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    Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    martymoose replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    soooo true. I think corporate people are " glad it ain't me" having to deal with these situations. They don't care , as they will never be in any of the situations described. I'm sure if a pt was...
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    Abdominal IV

    martymoose replied to dmurph615's topic in General Nursing

    what about anesthesiologists? ours seem to get them in when we cant( in an emergency/urgency , of course...) Granted, that will be one expensive access. the pt didnt have like EJ
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    "I don't want him as my nurse"

    martymoose replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I always ask the pt first to say their full name for me , for ID purposes. Then I get to hear how they say it. No one has objected yet. I dont mind being fired from a pt( as long as I didnt cause some...
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    the number of over-weight and obese nurses continues to increase

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

    ok . maybe its because , as someone said, that the avg nurse is female and 40's.Thanks hormones!! Maybe its also because I note now that any new workers( thats what I will call us at where I work, as...
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    the number of over-weight and obese nurses continues to increase

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

    no no no- i wasnt referring to nursing as lower class- maybe lower middle or middle middle class i was referring to the general population. seems to be the only jobs available are retail, food and...
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    the number of over-weight and obese nurses continues to increase

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

    I wonder if there is an association between lower class workers, and obesity? Most certainly one can see that nursing is a big contributor- no meal breaks, over eating after shift from you- know where...
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    "I don't want him as my nurse"

    martymoose replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ain't that the
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    Being directed to get a patients son a ride home

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

    Very simple. " I've called the social worker. Have a nice day" seriously, let's just add more crap to nurses jobs?? Social work should have the correct connections. What is wrong with this mother that...
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    HELP!! No charge nurse, no supervisor and OUTRAGEOUS ratios!!

    martymoose replied to ncrn4806's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As far as I know, California is the only state with laws on ratios. Everyone else is SOL. Employers know this . They don't care if a person quits- they'll just find some other desperate person to...
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    Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    martymoose replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    falling