MandyInMS

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  1. Doc beings medical student without permission

    MandyInMS replied to BETSRN's topic in General Nursing

    For real bluesky. I don't think ANYONE wants their privates on display(well most don't..lol)..and how long does it take to ask..3

  2. Doc beings medical student without permission

    MandyInMS replied to BETSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Covered thank

  3. Leadership and risk management?

    MandyInMS replied to drooping eyes's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When in doubt...don't. Simple personal rule of

  4. Doc beings medical student without permission

    MandyInMS replied to BETSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Always ask..geez..I can remember being 'in the stirrups' and my doc walks in with a med student..I live in a small town..the student was a guy I was in high school with...I was like ummmmm I DON'T...

  5. How Often Have You Seen THIS??

    MandyInMS replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good Lawd...never heard of such...people are so

  6. Please hear me out. Anyone! No one seems to give a rip.

    MandyInMS replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    ok......lemme see if I've got this right... she wouldn't cover for you for 4 hours when you were sick..you said 'whatever'..she got pissed..you appologized..she's still pissed......I'm still trying to...

  7. This song gives me chills

    MandyInMS replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I just heard it a few days ago...was crying like a baby...too many people, young and old take their lives..does make you wonder why nobody seems to notice BEFOREhand

  8. The Know-It-All nurse

    MandyInMS replied to BETSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't care what letters follow your name, or how many titles you have...you don't know it ALL..lol..I gotta agree with you all that it's the 'knowitall" nurse that's scary to me...no matter how old or...

  9. The Know-It-All nurse

    MandyInMS replied to BETSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't care what letters follow your name, or how many titles you have...you don't know it ALL..lol..I gotta agree with you all that it's the 'knowitall" nurse that's scary to me...no matter how old or...

  10. what you don't like about your supervisor

    MandyInMS replied to jcm's topic in General Nursing

    I've had many supers over the years..and the one thing that bugs me is someone who wants the TITLE..not the job..the type that dissapears when things get 'hairy' ...to me a supervisor should be the...

  11. What to do about tech refusing to get VS?

    MandyInMS replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm not sure if you're replying to me alone or not...lol.. I've worked with and without CNA's on the floor..of course I'm capable of taking vs,answering lights,giving pt care..all of which I do..cna...

  12. Dilemma: FORCED to float to med/surg - advice please!?!?!

    MandyInMS replied to anndoodle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "When in doubt...DON'T" Stick to your guns !!! put it in writing and submit it to your DON..If you are uneasy about something, that's your body/minds way of saying WAIT A DAYUM MINUTE...lol...everyone...

  13. When do you call off work?

    MandyInMS replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Take care of yourself !!! we take care of sick pts with compassion/patience..but when it comes to each other we're not very understanding....guess what ? we're human tooooo...if you're sick stay...

  14. What to do about tech refusing to get VS?

    MandyInMS replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Teamwork...seems to be a lost concept I gotta brag on our shift though..when an admit comes everybody has his/her tasks..everyone jumps in and we get it done quickly..one is taking vs/weight..another...

  15. Narcotics for LTC Pts with chronic pain

    MandyInMS replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    It's our job to ease suffering isn't it? even if the pt can't verbalize pain we are not blind to objective s/s..not to intervene is neglect imo. If I'm 80 and addicted WHO CARES..gimme my pain meds or...

  16. Intimidation Tactics as Teaching Tools?

    MandyInMS replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Students

    Some of my 'meanest' instructors helped me the most..although @ the time grrrrrrrr I wanted to choke them..lol...the boot camp type of teaching ,crazy as it may sound, prepared me for the reality of...

  17. iv interventions

    MandyInMS replied to jstar's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Red label it and return to pharmacy..all the other glass bottles need to be checked by them as well for

  18. DNR means Do Not Treat

    MandyInMS replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think 8/10 nurses think that way..a lot depends on the individual pt,diagnosis,ect...terminal DNR definately lean towards comfort measures..but ALWAYS consult MD with any problems or changes...

  19. Bullous pemphigoid

    MandyInMS replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    These pts are put on reverse isolation..very high risk for infection.. had several pts with this..different treatments as far as skin care..I think it's a trial and error thing to see what works...

  20. Would you seriously consider quitting nursing

    MandyInMS replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree..I was saying just last night how I HATE working my orifice off and still feeling like I should have done more..feeling like I did my best but it was still half-rate..due to...

  21. Report rant

    MandyInMS replied to fergus51's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank goodness we tape reports..when we used to give verbal reports we'd NEVER get out on time..or even close..I remember these 2 buddy/tag team nurses we had to report off to..rude and very...

  22. Report rant

    MandyInMS replied to fergus51's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank goodness we tape reports..when we used to give verbal reports we'd NEVER get out on time..or even close..I remember these 2 buddy/tag team nurses we had to report off to..rude and very...

  23. not counting narcotics anymore

    MandyInMS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in General Nursing

    Color me shocked too...lol We count all controlled substances each shift. Too much abuse potential NOT to...kinda scarey

  24. not counting narcotics anymore

    MandyInMS replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in General Nursing

    Color me shocked too...lol We count all controlled substances each shift. Too much abuse potential NOT to...kinda scarey

  25. is this all nursing is?

    MandyInMS replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry you're having such a bad time Purple Princess (((hugzzzz))) I guess I'm 'old school' and believe that everyone deserves respect, reguardless of what letters follow their name. What you think and...