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  1. "Force Feed"

    debRNo1 replied to ceecel.dee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was mortified as a new nurse to see this abusive way of feeding the residents :imbar BARBARIC describes it very well. Of course it was the MEANEST cna in town who opted to "feed" this...

  2. Nursing as a customer service profession?

    debRNo1 replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital which is part of a larger system also uses customer service "classes" during orientation. They borrow what they teach from a major hotel chain and mentioned DISNEY WORLD (where ALL...

  3. What is it about Med-Surg?

    debRNo1 replied to Mint Julip's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Coming from LTC as an LPN and feeling like I needed that acute care experience as an RN-I took a position, 12's on day shift on a more med than surg unit. We get a good mix of pts, Im getting exactly...

  4. Do all surgeons think that they are Gods?

    debRNo1 replied to angiebaby's topic in General Nursing

    Consider yourself blessed to work with him. He is a gift to all. :kiss

  5. "Thats not my patient"

    debRNo1 replied to nurse2002's topic in General Nursing

    True and correct. Teamwork is NOT me or you doing ALL the work it's everyone helping each other when needed. Nurses are so prone to burn-out just doing their own work if you try to "do it all" you...

  6. Do all surgeons think that they are Gods?

    debRNo1 replied to angiebaby's topic in General Nursing

    Having spent much of my career in LTC I am now in the hospital for 4 months and my answer is YES- Most surgeons are arrogant, high and mighty, nasty, rude SOB's I am averaging one per month and...

  7. "Thats not my patient"

    debRNo1 replied to nurse2002's topic in General Nursing

    Teamwork makes all of our jobs easier but unfortunately it is not a constant. I am a firm believer in teamwork and cant stand to hear the dreaded words, "thats not my patient" or "Im on my break"....

  8. Is there an increase in headaches among junior high students in New york?

    debRNo1 replied to dherb's topic in School

    Another good point I over looked They better not be picking on my baby boy Ill talk to him about that thanks...

  9. Independent/distance learning

    debRNo1 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Craig, I too am a PROUD regents grad. Your program sounds very interesting and Id love to hear a little more about it if you could indulge me The support group indeed was my saving grace and it...

  10. Is there an increase in headaches among junior high students in New york?

    debRNo1 replied to dherb's topic in School

    I live in NY and my son is an 8th grader who last year complained continually of "headaches and stomach" aches. Pedi MD gave him a clean bill of health-medically and the complaints continued as his...

  11. Have you ever felt that you have too much work to do for just one nurse

    debRNo1 replied to debbie17368's topic in Medical-Surgical

    am i reading this right ???? did you do 7-12hr shifts in a row just started doing the 12's and i work days too its not easy. i havent done 3 in a row yet and even when i do the 2 im half dead for the...

  12. Mds Job

    debRNo1 replied to Purple_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No ideas for ya .....We started to use a "new admit" sheet and one side had the #'s and codes. Well....the print didnt come out where the #'s were SUPPOSE to be and a very bright nurse began to write...

  13. Independent/distance learning

    debRNo1 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I completed the program in '01 and was fortunate to meet some study partners online. We supported each other along the way and glad to say we are all RN's now Ive never met any of them face to...

  14. Mds Job

    debRNo1 replied to Purple_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do understand the process but unfortunately for you and other MDS coordinators many nurses do not understand the "system" and dont care to know about it. Some nurses will document the complete...

  15. Independent/distance learning

    debRNo1 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am a graduate of Excelsior ADN program. I DID NOT sign with RUE or any other company and passed all exams and CPNE. I would be happy to answer any questions I can. Took me 5 years from start to...

  16. Mds Job

    debRNo1 replied to Purple_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Me too Im done I spent 10 yrs in LTC trying my best to do my job with the barest of staff and supplies !!?? I was med nurse then charge then supervisor of a 51 bed unit and it sucked the life right...

  17. Frequent Faller

    debRNo1 replied to StormyCD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try the low bed( but if you put a mat there she might trip on it. ) She might go for a pressure sensative alarm but might figure out to turn it off !! Move her closer to nsg sta. We used to use Qhr...

  18. How do you deal with your anger at work?

    debRNo1 replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    sounds familiar ran into a charge nurse just like this in LTC. The best was she came for ADON position and asked for 70,000 yr !New grad and boasted about her GPA. Well they explained that she would...