BlueRidgeHomeRN

BlueRidgeHomeRN

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  1. Most silly reason for being called in the office?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    well, considering it was followed in rapid time by allegations that i was a rotten phlebotomist (taught it for years!), rude to "people" (no specifics ever provided) and didn't know occupational...

  2. Most silly reason for being called in the office?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    (not an er type, but if i can still play..) working an occupational health clinic with only two nurses, two seating areas at the nurses' station. used a label maker to put my name on a stapler (from...

  3. wounds! my headache!

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

    if this is a pressure ulcer, lets not forget the obvious and remove the

  4. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat::w00t::yeahthat::w00t: i thought it was just me--i crack up at the

  5. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    "never try to teach a pig to sing. it wastes your time and annoys the

  6. Tech that tells everyone she's a nurse

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    i know its a sticky problem, but i fired a nurse who would not stop chatting in spanish with the cna's in front of residents (after the appropriate paper trail). he never did understand why it was...

  7. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    i suggest you cool off and read the original post, which is what this thread is about. i also suggest you look to the top of your screen to the name of this site. finally, methinks the lady doth...

  8. EXAM QUESTION BUGGING ME please help

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to veleron's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sorrry, but wrong. everyplace i have ever worked requires line through, the word "error", initials, and a date. anything less and your tail could be in a serious

  9. Hi..I'm Rusty and want to talk!

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to RustyHalo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    rusty-- my sister, who is in recovery, is also a private person and used online support to shake a opiate habit. good luck and prayers!!

  10. Pregnant with twins, working nightshift..help!

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to samarooni's topic in General Nursing

    :redlight:please, please, please...for the sake of your kidlets, stop your insane hours and get some rest. even if you think you can't "afford" to quit or slow down, it will cost you so much more, and...

  11. am I going to be in trouble?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    my thoughts exactely--or the resident's crazy

  12. crying abuse when being written up for neglect of patients

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    hang tough, my friend!! you need to present "just the facts, ma'am!":smokin: "i asked susie q to assist mr. jones to the bathroom, and she stated she was "busy" while checking her myspace account....

  13. What do you do to de-stress?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    oh yea!!:tbsk: with a bodice-ripper paperback and a cup of herbal tea :smiletea:(ok, wine if its been

  14. You know you have a great job when.....

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

    lucky you--no publix in central virginia!! i'd kill for one of their subs or tres leche

  15. Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    totally agree that you have no reason to be "in trouble". you do not owe a detailed explanation to mgmt...hipaa applies to you, too!! my favorite nursing school prof. used to say "never complain, and...

  16. tegaderm

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to student200977's topic in General Nursing

    in addition, tegaderm is vapor permeable--allows gas exchange but not fluid. just remember to remove it, do not pull it "up"...stretch it parallel to the skin, and it "shrinks" and comes right off...

  17. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    nope--the blue ridge mountain area of central virginia, a little city called lynchburg. wonderful horse country, although at my age a gentle canter through the woods is more my speed!! can't afford...

  18. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

  19. Choosing The Best Route

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to bro4shoe's topic in General Nursing

    i would add that the "best route" is like the "best spacing" between children--it varies from person to person, and you have to decide what works for you. a lot of it is based on your financial and...

  20. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    okay--here goes! *fast food server and "hostess" *business major/ rotc in college (first time!) *army officer:usarm: (communications officer for i-hawk, for all you vets) *sahm:bby: *part-time editor...

  21. How does one become assertive in the nursing field?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to nicnix's topic in General Nursing

    i sympathize with your discomfort, but to some extent we teach people how to treat us by what we allow them to say and do. i have always found a few well placed "excuse me, doctor, what did you just...

  22. 'Impaired Nurse'.....other reasons?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to suzy253's topic in General Nursing

  23. 'Impaired Nurse'.....other reasons?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to suzy253's topic in General Nursing

    extreme fatigue/sleep deprivation bad reaction to otc meds (esp. cold meds) "alcohol" breath from ketoacidiosis psychosocial and/or psychiatric problems (yes, nurses have them,

  24. Trite Management Platitudes

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to IndySkies's topic in General Nursing

    not me--i'm synergistically maximizing my resourse prioritization to facilate productivity of client/nurse interpersonal dialogue for a win-win solution, originating from thinking outside the box and...

  25. The long term effects of being fired

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    absolutely, totally, unbelievable!!:angryfire how rude of you not to call from your coma--what the h$ll are these people thinking!! it's as bad as the old bumper sticker "the beatings will continue...