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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    well, it is what it is. We can all agree to disagree. There will always be two sides to a story. If allowing families to do whatever they want is the definition of patient/family centered care , so...
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    Falls-alarms,etcfalls,alarms

    martymoose replied to martymoose's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We had 2 sets of mats. Like I said, we have 2/3 of the floor on bed/chair alarms at any given point. They might as well pad the whole floor in bubble wrap.Maybe I'll suggest it at the next
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    The math doesn't add up

    martymoose replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like a great experiment- but some suit would say it costs more.cheap
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    Feeling like a servant

    martymoose replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ahhh- ok, didnt know that.... yeah ,thats crossing the
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    Feeling like a servant

    martymoose replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yeah but home health you're not stuck with them for 12 hours straight, are
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    Feeling like a servant

    martymoose replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    geez I look like Frau Blucher but somehow that doesnt seem to help much
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    Falls-alarms,etcfalls,alarms

    martymoose replied to martymoose's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Actually when we spoke to the PA who assessed the pt- he even said that there are studies that say the alarms arent effective. The pt in question was not my pt. We are having meetings to see how...
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    ^^^ omg really???? what are these schools turning out
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    I wish more corporations, I mean hospitals, felt that
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    Feeling like a servant

    martymoose replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    umm what do you do when management expects you to provide these things? I mean, when you have to end your "encounter" with " Is there anything else I can get you?" what do you expect them to say - "...
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    This is NOT an extreme example! not to mention it is becoming more and more common with the ME ME ME mentality of entitlement. Sure, after all is said and done, and they fill out their press ganey,...
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    Feeling like a servant

    martymoose replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    why yes, you didnt know that we are waiters/waitresses with a medical degree on the
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    Shift work

    martymoose posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all- Ive noticed that lately the want ads at my place of employment all state shifts are day, eve and night. There is no choice. But I have noticed the poor new grads/new hires are scheduled all...
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    Falls-alarms,etcfalls,alarms

    martymoose replied to martymoose's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    we cant use anything that would be considered a restraint.we arent allowed to even have the vests.available options are mitts, elbow immobilizers, and chair/bed alarms.we were allowed have floor mats,...
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    This this, and
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    maybe the OP works in an area where there is NO respect for the health care worker- families allowed to do what that want. It's not even about being scrutinized- it's about the fact that these people...
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    Because customer service(????) allows people to do whatever they want when ever they want. I put the question marks after CS because even hotels and restaurants and other"service industries" don't...
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    Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    martymoose replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ok here's another example- tell me what you all think should be done...... We have a pt who is very "of size", not independent- yet. When the school shootings went on, he threatened us by saying...
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    Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    martymoose replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes- Western Ny-like Buffalo, Rochester. Not exactly desireable places to live :-/I'd move, but my spouse does not want to.If you want specifics you could pm me if you
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    Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    martymoose replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    dont forget you might have to change areas- all the hospitals in my area are hiring new
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    soo, is our gait and weight going to be an issue regardless?

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

    question- does your employer make you rotate all 3 shifts during the week? And do you get regular meal breaks at your job. My point- of course, i have to blame something lol, is , that I wasn't...
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    working 3rd shift, raising small children, and sleep..how??

    martymoose replied to jwill85's topic in General Nursing

    most of the people i work with in this situation dont get any sleep. maybe an hour or two. I get report from them, and they are falling asleep midsentence. just the way it is where i
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    soo, is our gait and weight going to be an issue regardless?

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

    Well, Im one of THEM. But my gait is because my back is shot and I have sciatica. And yes- gained weight since becoming a nurse. And Yes- I'm sure there is a huge connection that I would love to be...
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    That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    martymoose replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    3-11 works for me. actually is the only shift that works for me. My son's bus gets to house at 620 am. Too late for me to get to work on days( I have 45 minute ride one way).All the day cares in my...
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    what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    martymoose replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    a 4 dollar meal ticket