Liddle Noodnik

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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    "Enjoy". Aren't you funny :) I have a hard time this time of year too. Maybe part of it is dread that oh no! I'm going to be home bound (due to the weather) soon! There is so much I wanted to do,...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I totally concur! But that's cuz I am not crazy about sweet potato (as good for you as it is, supposedly much better than regular potato!) GREEK YOGURT however is fantastic! have you ever tried it?...
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    Ethics of Nurse/Patient Relationships

    Liddle Noodnik replied to patwil73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What about dating a patient's family member? Hmmm? * nooo silly not spouse...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Nice to hear from everybody and welcome to new members! I am still job hunting. Scared to death my references may say too much (DON knows two of them personally)
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    Ethics of Nurse/Patient Relationships

    Liddle Noodnik replied to patwil73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do recall it being about the power/control thing. I recall too that the attitude was, "that's not what you're there for." There was a great emphasis on the fact that the relationship was all...
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    Ethics of Nurse/Patient Relationships

    Liddle Noodnik replied to patwil73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ha ha ha ha ha! I just love the way you worded that -- No opinion really on this issue - altho I read the other thread with interest. I guess "trolling for dates" would be frowned upon - but if,...
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    Monthly MAR/ TAR order checks

    Liddle Noodnik replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Michelle, I had the same experience! People were only comparing the new MAR's to the old ones - but YES there were a number of errors that they failed to catch by failing to check them against the...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Oh I have had my full blown mania before, don't get me wrong. But the hypomania more often - and yes, it's like that for me too! Unfortunately anxiety can kick me into hypomania - and what ELSE is...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Eh, yeah, you are right too... that "Who do they think they ARE!" righteous indignation CAN come from a purely manic state of mind. Sometimes it IS righteous lol... sometimes though we exaggerate our...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You mean answer to the board? Well I do think it would be good if there was a way to certify that you are mentally fit for a job (like you have to do to certify you are PHYSICALLY able) without having...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Just bringing this TTT for anyone new or unfamiliar who might be interested
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    anyone know what happens in rehab for nurses with depression?

    Liddle Noodnik replied to persioncat1's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Can't hurt to have the practice of going thru the motions even if you don't want that job. I did 3 days of orientation last week on a job I ended up not wanting. I am glad I had that experience, it...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    (thanks for the thank you Mave :) ) Well I am back to doin ok w/ the food - my job didn't work out so theoretically I have time to work out now LOL - well when I am not job hunting or thinking about...
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    anyone know what happens in rehab for nurses with depression?

    Liddle Noodnik replied to persioncat1's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Just now seeing this, gee it is hard keeping up with new threads, so sorry if you feel your thread was ignored. Usually we all have our pet places to go to (I check the break room, mostly) - so we...
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    I cry all the time.......what next??????

    Liddle Noodnik replied to docpsychrn42's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Great feedback, thanks for checking in! I can't remember if I mentioned, everybody, there are many different threads in the "nurses with disabilities" forums for nurses w/ depression, anxiety, and...
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    Nurses and Med Techs: Meds in Asst. Living Facilities

    Liddle Noodnik posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys - I started a new job in Asst. living. I am going to be giving meds to about 50 res. as well as doing "charge/supervision" on the evening shift. The med techs all pour their meds ahead of...
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    Nurses and Med Techs: Meds in Asst. Living Facilities

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you
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    My story...

    Liddle Noodnik replied to tiak41's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm sure it will be a help. I'm 20 something years sober from alcohol and pot, only by the grace of God I was too chicken to try anything else - and pain meds made me manic! so I never really liked...
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    Nurses and Med Techs: Meds in Asst. Living Facilities

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I spoke w/ the DON and exec director this am - not able to work with me on how I give the meds or how they are scheduled, and they don't have any night shifts available. Even if they did,...
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    Funny Nursing Related Stories

    Liddle Noodnik replied to nursejanefw's topic in Nursing Humor

    For a prolapsed uterus, basically just keeping it clean and dry - and making sure there are no open areas on the uterus itself. Assess for pain - make sure doctor is aware of course. Some require...
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    Nurses and Med Techs: Meds in Asst. Living Facilities

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys for your feedback. I didn't go in this am for orientation - there is just no way I can do a med pass that is so heavy it requires pre-pouring - and I would not just be responsible for...
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    Nurses and Med Techs: Meds in Asst. Living Facilities

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    mmm, which is fine but a) i am their supervisor and b) i'm one of the people that has to give meds. :) i do understand the 2 hr window but if it can't be done in 2 hrs then shouldn't there be...
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    Nurses and Med Techs: Meds in Asst. Living Facilities

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    I have observed part of a couple of med passes - the meds come in bubble cards so when they take them from the cards, they pop the pills into the cup, and put the cards back in the drawer. There is...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Uggh I hate that - had a little kid once ask me when I was gonna have my baby. There was one time though I got a kick out of it. Back in my wild days, had a guy ask my landlady if I was pregnant. I...