MandyInMS

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  1. 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...

  2. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

    MandyInMS replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto tmiller...it's ALL about teamwork..and guess who benefits...we ALL do..pts first and

  3. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

    MandyInMS replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto tmiller...it's ALL about teamwork..and guess who benefits...we ALL do..pts first and

  4. RN with depression/anxiety

    MandyInMS replied to doularoz's topic in Psychiatric

    I'd be willing to bet > half the nurses working at this moment are on some combination of depression/anxiety meds...ex:of the 5 people I work with 3 are on some combination of meds, myself...

  5. unfair writeups

    MandyInMS replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A little power in the wrong hands is a dangerous thing....sad :/ Had a coworker written up years ago for writing with blue ink...she didn't know she wasn't supposed to..was written up by a...

  6. Xray tech~ more $$$ than RN???

    MandyInMS replied to SoulShine75's topic in Nursing Career

    lmaoooooooooooo !!! good

  7. Xray tech~ more $$$ than RN???

    MandyInMS replied to SoulShine75's topic in Nursing Career

    Ughhhhh @ those 'type' people...know it alls/done it alls/done it better...blech...I have a family member (in-law..lol) who is like that..I avoid her like the plague!..about 5 minutes a few times a...

  8. Lunch Everyone? Am I paranoid or what?

    MandyInMS replied to NancyJo's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need a new charge nurse..I've worked shifts where meal breaks weren't a problem, others where breaks had to be assigned(when everybody would 'dissapear' at the same time)...pt safety...

  9. Having to work Holidays:(

    MandyInMS replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...sux working holidays..think I'll just skip Christmas this year..scheduled to work Eve,Day,and day after when my son was Santa age we would do it a day early sometimes,depending on my...

  10. "Just do it"-"But Ive never done it"

    MandyInMS replied to nagmeriendaak's topic in General Nursing

    Simple rule to go by : When in doubt...DON'T !!! Say you went ahead and did a procedure you weren't comfortable with, you 'messed' up, what would be the first response from the 'in charge'...

  11. Easy Department

    MandyInMS replied to malusport's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There's really not a one-size-fits-all answer to your question...everyone is different and enjoy/handle different areas better than others..trial and

  12. Need advice for overcoming or manageing gag reflex.

    MandyInMS replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto...we all have them in our pockets..easy to grab one and rub it under your nose :) I've even rubbed it IN my nose...yanno, when you have an odor that 'stays with ya' ..lol...it

  13. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    MandyInMS replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    A course toward the end of the program r/t ...stress management,prioritizing,delegation,public relations...title this course "Reality Check"...I think ALL of us were overwhelmed as new grads dealing...

  14. How fast to you run a unit of blood?

    MandyInMS replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    No more than 4 hours from frig to finish...rate depends on the

  15. My boss is out of control!

    MandyInMS replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

    Good for youuuu! best of luck to ya :) It amazes me that some people that that your job is your WHOLE life...if I'm OFF, leaveeee meeee

  16. Stressed out and Getting Out

    MandyInMS replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think you said it best mattsmom81, when you said "no win situation"..it doesn't seem to matter which dept 'messed up, or forgot something'..we get the blame for not checking up/babysitting them...we...

  17. Ever feel abandoned in hostile situations?

    MandyInMS replied to mattsmom81's topic in Agency Nurses

    Oh boy....picture this one..... Sitting at the desk and hear a strange noise..like a shower going but different..go down the hall and water is in the hall..go into the room where the pt has stuffed...

  18. Am I the only one to feel this way?

    MandyInMS replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

  19. Goin' crazy wanna come along??

    MandyInMS replied to crispix's topic in General Nursing

    ((((Hugzzzzzzzz)))) I can soooo relate...wishing I had some great advice, or words of wisdom, trying to work out some of the same issues myself...just know you aren't alone hun...wishing you the

  20. Precepting new nurses

    MandyInMS replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I usually have someone shadow me for a couple of shifts..and I show them my routine..telling them everyone has to develope their own unique routine according to what works best for them..but give them...

  21. Night shift nurses...How many hours of sleep do you get?

    MandyInMS replied to lpnin03's topic in General Nursing

    Usually sleep from 9am til 2 pm..about 5 hours..but seem to wake up several times during that time...chopped up sleep sux!

  22. new nurse -advice- stressed out

    MandyInMS replied to asnrse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You really want to know what the floor is like? ask the nurses, not the manager...best wishes to youuuu

  23. Has anyone had problems with the nurses during clinicals?

    MandyInMS replied to mlfp53's topic in General Students

    I agree...no excuse for rudeness..betting the nurses with the mean/nasty attitudes are STRESSED beyond belief. Just as there are nasty nurses, there are nasty students...works both ways..give me the...

  24. How do you orientate the "new nurse?"

    MandyInMS replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with shadowing for a couple of days..and adding pt load little by little..this has worked out well so far with the new grads I have oriented.

  25. Slandered at work by another nurse...need advice asap

    MandyInMS replied to rosieseattle's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, sounds like the reg staff want you to do the dirty work...I wouldn't count on them for back up..maybe not the right approach, but I'd have to talk to Amy directly and ask her what her problem...