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  1. Most "Clueless" Thing YOUR Manager has Done

    bollweevil replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    My manager ranks right up there with all the ones you've all named. She's so bad, in fact, that I don't know where to even begin. Playing favorites and being disrespectful to staff are certainly...

  2. I caught a manipulative family member in the act!

    bollweevil replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Little problems at night? I also would want to know what they had been. Sorry but it sounds like you guys could have done a better job addressing her concerns. Hard to say since I am only seeing...

  3. Can ppl read their own PPD?

    bollweevil replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Redness isn't the issue. It's the induration. Even then, different mm of induration are + for people in different categories. check this on a health department site for

  4. Disturbance During Lunch/Break

    bollweevil replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Sit where they can't see

  5. Oh, this Pt should be on a stepdown unit, but....

    bollweevil replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why not call the doctor for transfer

  6. Held Hostage By The Schedule!

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

    Why do you let her work you 16 days in a row? You should check with your state's labor board or some employment lawyers and see if you are due overtime after 40 hours per week and/or over 8 hours per...

  7. Held Hostage By The Schedule!

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

    You should grab the opportunity to help do the schedule. She might have been being sarcastic but grab the chance to make the schedule. If nothing else, you can know your own schedule early, maybe...

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

    bollweevil replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing

    How is she today? I'm very glad that you kept them from discharging her. And if you truly think the doctor was impaired, I hope you will speak up. You can contact the Chief of whatever service he is...

  9. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    bollweevil replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    A number of you have stated that you do the aides' work. STOP. DO NOT DO IT ANY MORE. I mean it. STOP. You must get hold of the reins. YOU are the nurse. YOU are in charge. And you've got to...

  10. Why do one year Med surg nursing before going into Psychiatry Nursing

    bollweevil replied to PurifiedH2O's topic in Psychiatric

    Some of the Psych RN's at my hospital would say you were faking it for the attention. They would not check your temp, they would not believe your cough, they would not listen to your lungs, they...

  11. "Escorted" out of work

    bollweevil replied to spaniel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess it's pretty standard procedure. Really scary what has happened in our country with ethics, isn't it? I guess it's in every country, though, wherever people put money before God and

  12. What happens if a nurse is attacked?

    bollweevil replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    You must work in Idealville. We almost never have any male staff on our floor. We often can't even get a good response of lots of males when we call a code. As for being alone with a client, we try...

  13. It's Eval Time!! Why we're unable to score all "excellent" ratings

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

    I don't think I made the point strongly enough - TPTB allow only a certain number of evals to be given that merit a raise. The point is all about money. It's not about truly caring about the...

  14. It's Eval Time!! Why we're unable to score all "excellent" ratings

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

    It's all about money. Money and who is well liked, who's not. Our place is the same way. There can be only a certain number of "exceeds expectations" given out. The rest of us get...

  15. Patient Abandonment? Sorry long

    bollweevil replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    First, try to get the patient some pain meds. He needs something to alleviate his suffering. Perhaps a Pain Management consultation is in order? Maybe he needs a slow release, long-acting med, such as...

  16. Sudafed

    bollweevil posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if this is still available over the counter? I thought I heard where now a prescription is

  17. The Runaway Bride Wants to be a Nurse!

    bollweevil replied to michael79's topic in General Nursing

    time will

  18. Help with this doctors order....

    bollweevil replied to Melandru's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like grains 20 = approx 180 mg. phenobarb There are a couple of weird things like this in medicine. For example, iron comes as 324 mg. tabs, yet it's always ordered 325 mg. . Go figure, huh?...

  19. What do you want to see from students on your unit?

    bollweevil replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be a terrible person but just to honestly answer your questions: What I want from a student is that she/he not be with me (that I not have primary responsibility for her). I am old and...

  20. Flomax For Women?

    bollweevil replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. Interesting and informative. Multiple stones, YOUCH! Did the Flomax help ease them

  21. Is your medical record looked at when applying........

    bollweevil replied to 2bornot2b's topic in General Nursing

    Paperwork for what purpose? Applying for a job? Applying for an RN

  22. Problems with CNAs and Jeopardizing Nursing License

    bollweevil replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    CNA's accountable how? They don't have a license to lose. What discipline can be taken against them? Do they lose their

  23. Dr mad at me/I am upset, dont know hat to think

    bollweevil replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I would not have called at night. I'd have notified him in person if I'd seen him, as you did. In front of the patient? Hmm, well, I guess it would be better not to do that. It might worry the...

  24. What did I get myself into?

    bollweevil replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow, sounds like it was really far away or camouflaged. Either give it some time to see how the new boss does or get out. It sounds awful. Although a place that gives you a personal alarm can't be...

  25. need advice on working with non medical staff

    bollweevil replied to rejula's topic in Psychiatric

    So what's up with the lock? How did it work for someone else but not for you? I think you need to leave. If your boss is mad at you, that doesn't sound good. Start looking around. I'll bet JCAHO would...