Rapheal

Rapheal

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  1. Post-Holiday Special! 50% Off Admission for Addicts!

    Rapheal replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I do find it weird how certain diseases seem to rule at certain times. About 3 months ago it was ETOH abuse/Hep C patients and our floor had quite a few yellow people. This month besides the COPD,...

  2. Too much testosterone at work- frisky doctors

    Rapheal posted a topic in General Nursing

    2 weeks ago the ortho doc asked me if I would give him a sponge bath. Yesterday a married intern asked me to go out with him. What is wrong with these people? I have let it be well known that I am...

  3. ? Men on Depo Provera ? Help ?

    Rapheal replied to obillyboy's topic in General Nursing

    I remember when my daughter was young and had surgery. So little, so sick, so helpless. I would have thanked God to have a nurse who was looking out for her the way you looked out for the little...

  4. I think my doctor thinks i'm a drug seeker....Help!!

    Rapheal replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in Pain Management

    Snoopy, First ((((hugs)))). I really feel for you. Your doc has put you in a bad situation because if you switch docs the new doc may suspect you are a drug seeker because you are not pleased with...

  5. Bad Apple HELP!!!

    Rapheal replied to mybuddycat's topic in General Nursing

    Since she lies, misrepresents herself and has gotten a staff member fired I think you need to act on this pronto. I would gather the 5 RN's together and work together to document and address to...

  6. Feeling overwhelmed at times

    Rapheal replied to mercRN's topic in Emergency

    Being a new RN in itself is tough. May I recommend that you get a palm pilot and download epocrates (a free drug guide). It is really good and it's like having a quick, easy drug book at your...

  7. Wow, I guess it's official!

    Rapheal replied to mitek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggringi

  8. Woman Lives To Tell Of Skin Sloughing

    Rapheal replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    Incredible! Not only was God on her side but her doctors and nurses put in a heroic effort to save her life. This is truly an inspiring

  9. Taking to school aged kids about nursing

    Rapheal replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    If you have time you can call the poison control in your area and see if they will give you some of those free stickers that go on the phone. This would be a great thing to send home with

  10. Overweight: Lose wt before Interview?

    Rapheal replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    About 70% all our nurses are at least 20-30lbs overweight on my unit. We have a few who are significantly overweight. So weight does not seem to be an issue for being hired. Also I have not observed...

  11. Any thoughts and words of wisdom greatly appreciated.

    Rapheal replied to Nurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I would choose spending time with my child over nursing. Night shift is not easy and you may spend alot of time napping. My most important role is as a mother and nursing will not overide that. You...

  12. Sugar Addiction?

    Rapheal replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Since my husband stopped drinking beer two years ago he now indulges in sweets alot. He likes those Little Debbie treats so I buy a few boxes every week and also keep sweetened cereal on hand for...

  13. Do You Hate Nursing

    Rapheal replied to morr4336's topic in General Nursing

    In school I had two preceptors who took me under their wing. Both were the type of nurses I hoped to be (and still have not accomplished). I am sure you will be exposed to both positive and negative...

  14. Do you sedate your pts to make them sleep?

    Rapheal replied to rncopper's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have personally never given PRN haldol or ativan on an A&O patient without their request or consent for a sleep aid. I really just expect patients to stay up all night, and expect certain ones...

  15. I have failed

    Rapheal replied to LovKeisha's topic in General Nursing

    Most schools have a policy determining the amount of classes you can fail. And usually they have a clause that states all cases decided on an individual basis. So there is usually a chance to get...

  16. Night from H E double hockey stick...

    Rapheal replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Snoop, Hope the next month goes as smooth as butter for you. And I will remember after reading Fran's post that no matter how bad things get- as long as there is not a naked man at my door, then...

  17. Understaffed and wondering what to do.

    Rapheal replied to Anagray's topic in Cardiac

    Anagray I cannot tell you what to do. I can possibly predict the future of your unit as it sounds much like mine. First many techs and nurses leave for better employment. Then the hospital starts...

  18. The Death Knell of Nursing?!

    Rapheal replied to Joe Hill's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in a robot that changes bed pans. I might like

  19. Tips for bringing your child to the ER (rant)

    Rapheal replied to NYCRN16's topic in Emergency

    I enjoyed the common sense of this thread but have a confession to make. As a very young mother- I did not know it was "okay" to give your child medicine for a fever before they were to be treated by...

  20. Abuse Towards Nurses...

    Rapheal replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I think many patients and family members believe they are entitled to be rude. If hospital policy did not allow this- they would stop. But too many hospitals are afraid that rude patients who...

  21. Nurses and Vasovagal Responses

    Rapheal replied to msummar_smc's topic in General Nursing

    I used to pass out at the sight of blood. Now it's no big deal. To overcome it I would just remember to breathe and make myself calm. I still can not give blood

  22. Drs. handwriting - Can you read it well?

    Rapheal replied to RN2007's topic in General Nursing

    We usually take an unreadable order to every nurse, then the unit secretary and then the house doctor. If that fails we call the doc. Of course if the doc just left we call him first. Don't worry-...

  23. I Start Orientation Tomorrow....

    Rapheal replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck Julie. I hope this job is really great for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  24. Ahhhhhh....a good night...makes it all worth it...

    Rapheal replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Sweet dreams. Hope this becomes a

  25. Is my marriage doomed? (very long post )

    Rapheal replied to lmolvr's topic in General Nursing

    My brother went through this and his marriage ended in divorce. He was depressed and acting obsessive compulsive. Could not stop worrying that his wife thought others were attractive. He needed...