MandyInMS

MandyInMS

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  1. 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...

  2. How do you handle that "crazy" patient?

    MandyInMS replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Seems this time of year the 'nuts' are running rampant..ughhh :/ Guess it depends on what mood I'm in @ the time how I handle it..some days I just try to suck it up...others, when I've HAD IT , I...

  3. What does your spouse do?

    MandyInMS replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    Computer Draftsman..draws layouts for oil riggs,equipt. repairs, and whatever else they need...too much MATH involved for my peon brain...lol...he loves his

  4. would you be mad at your CNA?

    MandyInMS replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You mean you saw a problem and reported it to the appropriate staff member??? OMG ...how DARE YOU!!!! hehehe....j/k You can work with me anytime

  5. I'm Tired Of Being Cursed Out

    MandyInMS replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    (((((Tweety))))) we can all relate..does make ya wonder WHY we keep going back for more sometimes huh

  6. Pharmacists refusing to fill orders for The Pill

    MandyInMS replied to KarenAR's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm sorry but I don't get it...it's not their job to judge anyone..I'm sure we have all come across circumstances that we were not comfortable with, nor do we agree with..but it's not anyones place to...

  7. ?? Safe Staffing ??

    MandyInMS posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok...I already know the answer to this question..but would like some back up to present to higher-ups...this is the staffing expected on our shift: -4 monitored beds -22 med-surg/whatever pts ....So...

  8. ?? Safe Staffing ??

    MandyInMS replied to MandyInMS's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks ya'll....that's what we are all saying tooooo...guess our whole shift needs to get together and lay it out..it's just asking for trouble..as if we don't have

  9. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    MandyInMS replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I always try to treat others as I would want to be treated...there are good and bad attitudes with nurses as well as students..we all need to try to see things from the other persons side..some nurses...

  10. taking priviledges away

    MandyInMS replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    You may P @ 12 & 6 for 2.5 minutes..any unscheduled bowel movements will be docked from your

  11. Patient safety

    MandyInMS replied to SueBDoo's topic in General Nursing

    Had more than a few shifts like that..totally overwhelmed..sometimes makes me wonder wth am I doing..and this is worth it why? last night was pretty rough..dreading going back tonight..~sighs~..only...

  12. how do you delegate to techs?

    MandyInMS replied to jeepgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We only have 1 CNA on nights with 20 + pts..usually more than half are total care..we all have to chip in to make sure the pts get the care they deserve..whatever the task..when I get overwhelmed she...

  13. New grad pay more than experienced nurses

    MandyInMS replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya mattsmom...I'd never want to 'run anyone off'..nor would I want anything taken away for anyone..I guess I always assumed (notice the *** in there..lol) that say you worked somewhere for 5...

  14. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    MandyInMS replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    One thing I've learned is..we can't change how other poeple act..we only have control of how we REACT to them..don't let them cause you to stoop to their level, but don't let them run over you...

  15. New grad pay more than experienced nurses

    MandyInMS replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    Had this problem crop up last week..found out in a round about way I was making only 50 cents more than a nurse hired a few months ago..I have worked at this place for 15 years!..was I pissed? duh..I...

  16. What's Up With Agency Nurses?

    MandyInMS replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've found most times you get what you give..if you welcome new faces and are friendly and helpful, that's what you get back..always exceptions to the rule..but works for me

  17. Nurses leaving in droves...

    MandyInMS replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing..I HATE the politics that goes along with it in the hospital setting..been at it for right at 15 years now..the stress/burn out gets to ya sometimes for sure..I make a good salary,...

  18. Why don't they like part-time nurses?

    MandyInMS replied to lyceeboo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ditto that!!! ok..so it's easier to schedule with fulltime..a 'slot' is filled , instead of a partial slot...but, if you have a "full time" person who calls in ALL the time guess what? it's even...

  19. Dementia Patients

    MandyInMS replied to avahsmiles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Patience and a lotta TLC..when you work with enough of the mentally challenged you learn to 'read' them..what works with one, doesn't with another..just be yourself and be kind..easier said than done...

  20. Dementia Patients

    MandyInMS replied to avahsmiles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Patience and a lotta TLC..when you work with enough of the mentally challenged you learn to 'read' them..what works with one, doesn't with another..just be yourself and be kind..easier said than done...

  21. CNA is a cutter

    MandyInMS replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm no psych nurse..but wouldn't she fall into the 'danger to self' category? aren't we responsible to report these things to the proper authorities? just curious

  22. CNA is a cutter

    MandyInMS replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm no psych nurse..but wouldn't she fall into the 'danger to self' category? aren't we responsible to report these things to the proper authorities? just curious

  23. coming out

    MandyInMS replied to newborn 5555's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the others who said.. Who's business is it what your sexual preferences are...Work/Sex...2 diff things..one has nothing to do with the other imo..I could care less what 'sexual origin' my...

  24. coming out

    MandyInMS replied to newborn 5555's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the others who said.. Who's business is it what your sexual preferences are...Work/Sex...2 diff things..one has nothing to do with the other imo..I could care less what 'sexual origin' my...

  25. Personality traits suited for ER??

    MandyInMS replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Emergency

    Hats off to ER nurses :) blesssss youuuu for doin' what you do, cuz Lord knows I can't...lol..I've worked ICU,med/surg,CDU, and geri/psych..and 'helped out' a few times in ER...my nerves can't take...