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dec2007

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  1. Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    dec2007 replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I, too, am an introvert, but I have to add that I also have a sensory processing problem. Not only do I not enjoy participating in crowds, but I have a really hard time in noisy, boisterous...

  2. Meaning of your username?

    dec2007 replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Can you help me find a reference to this poem? I love poetry, all kins, and have not been able to find this. I did find reference to the Seven Woods. Is that the same poem? Thanks for your

  3. It Ain't Like The Movies!

    dec2007 replied to madricka's topic in General Nursing

    And the doctors are hanging the IV drugs, the same doctors do neurosurgery and cardiovascular surgery, plus they also exam specimens under the microscope and do all the CT scans and MRI

  4. Question about fent OD?

    dec2007 replied to benmca13's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I seriously doubt this had anything to do with receiving too much fentanyl. If narcan didn't reverse it, there is little chance it was narcotic-related. Our hospital policy for PCA use is for a max...

  5. Ice machine use in hospitals

    dec2007 replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

    ...or shock

  6. Dog had emergency surgery last night.

    dec2007 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry!! After all, our pets do become family members. You have every right to have an emotional reaction to almost losing your dog. My grand puppy died of cancer this week the same night I...

  7. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    dec2007 replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also, to become a "good nurse" one must have good language and grammar

  8. If you could speak your mind...

    dec2007 replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a visitor follow me into another patient's room to tell me her mother was unhappy about her meal selections.

  9. If you could speak your mind...

    dec2007 replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This!! My last shift, almost exactly. Only difference is Dad is oriented when off sedation and Mom is at the bedside, completely oriented, but the "family" wants Dad to be a full code (with mets CA...

  10. Nursing-Social Life

    dec2007 replied to xdrowe's topic in General Nursing

    One of the reasons that i usually try to keep work and private life separate is that I have seen a lot of off-duty friendships turn into on-duty drama. I hate

  11. What do you think? My mother is told she is a drug addict by her primary care physician

    dec2007 replied to lhome's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that addiction to legal narcotics is a huge problem in this country. That said, having been a nurse for many years I have seen many trends come and go. For awhile the trend was "Pain is the...

  12. Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    dec2007 replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Go to HR.

  13. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    dec2007 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I remember seeing things differently (idealistically) when I was younger, but fast-forward 25 years and I see things differently. One thing I can say is that you will have more money for luxuries if...

  14. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    dec2007 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, (and predictably), this person is already in management. Surprised? Not

  15. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    dec2007 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    This is the most poorly planned exercise possible in "sensitivity training". I think it is really an excuse to belittle and embarrass the nursing staff in the guise of "training" that has been devised...

  16. Newer nurse who acts like a know it all

    dec2007 replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Which movie is it from??? I love Denzel

  17. Amber Does the Unthinkable

    dec2007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I think Amber is awesome! Patient safety comes first, and this chaos was a medical error in the making. By taking time to regroup she made sure each patient was being cared for by someone, and...

  18. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    dec2007 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Administration of this facility should be ashamed! I hope this article is published far and wide, and impacts the "patient satisfaction" of said facility! NEVER would I allow a member of my family or...

  19. Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    dec2007 replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago had an elderly lady as a patient. It was a Friday night when her young adult children came to visit with their small children in tow. The next time the nurse entered the room, the young...

  20. Use of cellphones while at work

    dec2007 replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah....no group for me either. Guess we aren't special

  21. Are there any gay nurses here?

    dec2007 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I Hope you said "Thank

  22. Use of cellphones while at work

    dec2007 replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    Our Wound Care Team has a digital camera they use to document wounds. It's official ( and therefore not a HIPPA

  23. iPhone app - patient tracker/to do list

    dec2007 replied to RNnyc8's topic in Nursing News

    I am also interested, but I wonder if the "no phones at work" rule would make this

  24. 5-year-old chooses heaven over hospital

    dec2007 replied to anh06005's topic in Nursing News

    Okay, now you're starting to sound like my

  25. Lost my cool

    dec2007 replied to sbtr50's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes!!! Facebook has caused more quarrels, hard feelings, trauma and drama than it is ever worth. Near as I can tell, nothing good ever comes of it, especially in regard to workplace