BlueRidgeHomeRN

BlueRidgeHomeRN

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  1. Just wanting to thank the mods...

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    :rckn::rckn::rckn: :yeahthat::sasq::yeahthat::sasq: hopefully they will repost-- and heck, i'm the moron that was giving goat advice!![hey, i really wanted to be a

  2. What are the pros and cons of these 2 positions?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    in fifteen years in the home setting, all but the last two in orlando, fl (high crime and drug use, although disney never lets you see that side..) i have never been hurt or even threatened. in fact,...

  3. paper charting

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to mim-o's topic in Home Health

    we are a tiny new agency and can't swing the laptops just yet, but it is absolutely on my list of things to do as soon as we can afford

  4. What are the pros and cons of these 2 positions?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    it looks like you already have a few years experience, correct?? if so, either is great, just depends on what you like. do you love the rush of an er, working as part of team, and never knowing what...

  5. Does anybody had seen a nurse with tunnel earrings?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Hacker-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    you are wise beyond your tender years!! i used to give my parents the "no one should judge me by my looks" speech, back when it was the braless, granny glasses and bellbottoms look! didn't fly then,...

  6. Help with organization

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to megs0310's topic in General Nursing

    great point-pre-hipaa we just tore them up and trashed them--a big :nono:

  7. Help with organization

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to megs0310's topic in General Nursing

    best tool i used was a matrix--pt names down the left (horizontally) with the long side being every hour of my shift. i'd code blood and labs in red, meds in green, tests due in blue, special vs...

  8. Hurt at work....is this the hospitals fault?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to silverrainbows's topic in General Nursing

    good idea--but no matter what us state you are in, this is clearly an injury that falls under worker's comp. in addition, i'd talk to employee health if you have one. there is also the issue of osha...

  9. when can nurses touch ventilators

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to koleaga's topic in General Nursing

    and there is the problem we nurses have--ranking with the linen and light

  10. when can nurses touch ventilators

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to koleaga's topic in General Nursing

    in home care (where there is 24 hour coverage, not interrmittent visits) nurses (rn's only) can adjust with an md order, since these are chronic

  11. The Most Hard Working Shift- Day Or Night Shift?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to TPS360's topic in General Nursing

    100% correct,

  12. Leave your high stress career for....nursing!

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    AND pre-school teacher is listed as well.... ((shudder))) give me a leaking ostomy over a room full of 2 year olds any

  13. Held Hostage By The Schedule!

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    i would recommend talking to the don and suggesting a committee of some sort. i spent a very l---o----n----g year as a don of a 120 bed snf, and staffing was my worst nightmare!! it took forever...

  14. Upsetting Email about HH

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to nurseby07's topic in Home Health

    couldn't disagree more. nursing is a second career for me, and i did the "mandatory" 3 years in the hospital before going into home care and hospice (similar but not the same). i adore it, and there...

  15. The Most Hard Working Shift- Day Or Night Shift?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to TPS360's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat: amen, brothers and sisters.... to op--have your instructors go work a few shifts and then get back to

  16. in shock my daughters life on the line need your help!!!

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing

    my thoughts, too--have seen incredible results from the vac [not a kci rep or shareholder, just an old wound care nurse!] keep up being such a great mom and advocate!

  17. How do I tactfully say I'm feeling a little overwhelmed??

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to eccentricRN's topic in General Nursing

    Totally Groovy--sometimes ya gotta tell it like it

  18. How much is your pay?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    may not be such a good idea..you really should have health insurance, even if you are young and healthy! check the debates about health coverage on the boards

  19. For "Second Career" Nurses

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Mom2Chaos's topic in General Nursing

    i'd have to agree that at least part of the bs and tension is related to female dominence in the profession. i love being a nurse, but am very glad to be out of the hospital setting. i have been an...

  20. Starting over at 45?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to BettyB123's topic in Nursing Career

    :yeahthat:

  21. Starting over at 45?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to BettyB123's topic in Nursing Career

    go for it!! nursing is also a second career for me, and no one has yet mentioned the life experience, wisdom, time management skills, and perspective older students have. (makes up for being a little...

  22. Do I have to get the Hep B again?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to HartlessRedhead1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    check out the cdc web site (cdc.gov) on hep b--explains the difference between active, carriers, and exposure based on a group of titers.. i doubt it will be a problem for you--just remember to...

  23. Have you encountered this? Religious conflict.

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to Iconoclast's topic in General Nursing

    sorry you had such an un-nerving experience... i don't have any answers, but hope you don't hold this pt's behavior against all people of faith. i am catholic in the bible belt and sometimes get the...

  24. Do I need to make you a list?

    BlueRidgeHomeRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    well, add "reattach tongue" to your list or you might forget...:redbeathe:lol2: ((((((:heartbeat))))))) on the rotten

  25. Easter is not a holiday?????

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

    holidays are just wierd sometimes.. here in va, the friday before mlk day is lee-jackson day, and state employees get the day off . i agree with many others-i always take easter as a personal vacation...