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  1. is it ok if i write on somebody else's nursing notes and then she/he would sign it?

    nurse grace RN replied to pennylane18's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe that the fact that you asked on this forum made you suspect that what you did was not a good idea. I remember very clearly from 1st semester nursing school-- it was drummed into our heads-...

  2. BSN or certification in case management first?

    nurse grace RN replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I think you would be wise to do both. I am an ADN with a diploma and a BS in another field. I work as a CM and am looking for a BSN program to start this fall. I also will take CM certification test...

  3. Please help me out with this...

    nurse grace RN replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure but you may be shown a series of patient scenarios on a computer and asked how you would react to it: ie. you walk in the room and patient is unresponsive etc-what do you do 1st?...

  4. Insensitive nurses

    nurse grace RN replied to MHSA LPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your statement is so true, we should always be aware of what we say in front of patients, and family members for that matter. Also, our voices carry from the nurses station to the patient rooms- so we...

  5. Insensitive nurses

    nurse grace RN replied to MHSA LPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am very proud of you for having the professionalism and fortitude (both traits lacking in that insensitive manager as well as a few other basic human traits I would assume), to report such...

  6. How many inpatient case managers work 7 day schedules as exempt employees?

    nurse grace RN replied to adlockwood's topic in Case Management

    I would take a little less pay for a guaranteed M-F schedule with less stress any day. The CM job goes on and on and on and on. It is a difficult one and can be so gut wrenching at times because regs...

  7. How many inpatient case managers work 7 day schedules as exempt employees?

    nurse grace RN replied to adlockwood's topic in Case Management

    We are exempt and work a 40 hour week that is comprised of 5 , 8 hour shifts. Our hospital is now a "7" day a week hospital which means there is "7" day coverage. Meaning that weekends are covered...

  8. Death of a Special Co-Worker

    nurse grace RN replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    So very sorry for your loss, I am sure she is in heaven now continuing to watch over her

  9. Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    nurse grace RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I now have more insight into the posters' situation and the elderly can be scary if you have not had experience with them. They also can be extremely stubborn, set in their ways and even defiant. I do...

  10. Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    nurse grace RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I hope that the nurse that cares for you when you are old has more patience than you do. I cherish the old patients I care for and I give them the respect that they

  11. Customer Service: The Clinic Level

    nurse grace RN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately people have forgotten how to treat one another. It only takes a few seconds longer to be nice to people.I try to interact with other people in the same way that I would like to be...

  12. Are your Nurse to patient ratios changing

    nurse grace RN replied to vivicaq's topic in General Nursing

    magnet is no

  13. Foley cath anchoring device

    nurse grace RN replied to Snickers418's topic in General Nursing

    stat-locks unless there is a

  14. tears and more tears

    nurse grace RN replied to student200977's topic in General Nursing

    You are doing the best you can for your patients. I remember the self doubts I had as a new grad-- it isn't easy to be a nurse. The fact that you show concern for your patients long after your shifts...

  15. Stethoscope colors...HELP!

    nurse grace RN replied to oguesswhat's topic in General Nursing

    My purple Littman is always exactly where I left it--no one tries to take it ever,,,,,so I am quite happy that I bought purple. I think you should go with seafoam--- it is neutral and probably will...

  16. Am i too old to start aiming for a nursing career

    nurse grace RN replied to rompril's topic in General Nursing

    No, heavens no, you are not too old. I went to nursing school at age 43! It was a life long dream that I fretted about for too many years. My only regret is not doing it sooner. Go for it !!! I am...

  17. Feeling guilty

    nurse grace RN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    It is in our natures as very caring people to feel guilty but you are not guilty of anything. You did your best in the situation. You are not responsible for her not having her scripts filled as...

  18. Is this the general opinion?

    nurse grace RN replied to Bridgette_H's topic in General Nursing

    Ignore her and keep on going through school. I didn't know what I wanted to do when I was in school. It is 4 years later and I still don't know for sure. I just know one thing: I love being a nurse...

  19. Are COWs causing injury?

    nurse grace RN replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    They are heavy and cumbersome. I hate lugging them from room to room. I think they make the med pass twice as long as it used to be. I wish they would hire enough staff.... the COW can't give the meds...

  20. Calling all Nurses

    nurse grace RN replied to palo143's topic in General Nursing

    1.med surg 2.yes 3.tele, ob, med surg 4 4 years Good luck with your

  21. Help! Hate my Job

    nurse grace RN replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Get out of there, charge as a brand new nurse is way too much too soon. Go somewhere and get the orientation and experience you need and

  22. I think my professor is making up stuff.......not sure what to do.

    nurse grace RN replied to katmarieRN's topic in General Students

    Be very careful in any situation where you got up against faculty. My friend did and down the line that teacher failed her for clinical 2 weeks prior to graduation and she did not graduate or become...

  23. NCLEX! The waiting is killing me!

    nurse grace RN replied to KellymusacchiaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck

  24. Ummm, I think the patient looks bad....

    nurse grace RN replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    You could use SBAR -- we use that at our hospital S= situation: patient X is showing signs of possible stroke, MI etc B= background: a brief hx and what you think is going on now A= assessment:...

  25. hourly rounding

    nurse grace RN replied to suni's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know that AIDET is a method of managing up and not part of hourly rounding. I was just replying to the person before me that we are doing both. I like AIDET and think it is an excellent way to...