CopperEmerald

CopperEmerald

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  1. The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    CopperEmerald replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This. Every word of

  2. The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    CopperEmerald replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I think it's deplorable that people in our country work 40+ hours a week and still either have to rely on assistance, or make the choice between heat or food each month. I was fortunate enough to be...

  3. Sharing faith at work

    CopperEmerald replied to Nienna Celebrindal's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    On the flip side of everything that everyone else has said about the patient being comfortable...if a patient were to approach ME and ask ME (as a nurse) if I would pray with them/for them, I would be...

  4. Sharing faith at work

    CopperEmerald replied to Nienna Celebrindal's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I agree with this. How long is someone's definition of 'quick'? I have some family members that make me want to prop my feet up and kick back with a novel in the length of time it takes them to pray...

  5. Rejected..No Facebook?!!

    CopperEmerald replied to cosmos2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's crazy. Like many others have said, you dodged a bullet there. I am very selective about who is on my friends list, and even more so when adding coworkers. I feel like my facebook page is like...

  6. My favorite med:

    CopperEmerald replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    To give? Seroquel (and I am also fond of Ativan, Haldol and Benadryl) To get? Oh, sweet, sweet rocephin. A close second is

  7. Key lanyards around neck

    CopperEmerald replied to rickbren.lds's topic in General Nursing

    I don't wear things around my neck at work. Period. Years of psych showed me that even the breakaway lanyards aren't foolproof. (Such as, when the patient grabs it and twists it around your neck,...

  8. Don't Know Where Else to Ask This

    CopperEmerald replied to siobanyan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Would this not be a HIPAA issue, as well? If the nurse doesn't have a reason to access your medical record (treating you directly) then they shouldn't be in it, period. I would look into that and...

  9. night shift and health

    CopperEmerald replied to yoginurse29's topic in General Nursing

    I often wonder about this, myself. I have worked nights my entire career, with a couple of exceptions while orienting for new positions on days. I am a miserable person on dayshift (my phone even...

  10. Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    CopperEmerald replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's a fantastic idea, if you have the room. To the original poster: I work nights, and my husband is very considerate and doesn't disturb me. We also have three dogs that will either sleep in the...

  11. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    CopperEmerald replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    We've debated this at work, and I just don't know. I am sure biologically it does take a toll, but what if you're already a night person? I have been a night owl my entire life. I have absolutely no...

  12. OR Nurse relocating to Kingsport from Dallas

    CopperEmerald replied to adboudy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I don't mean this in a negative way, but Kingsport stinks. Literally. Home to Eastman and Domtar, there is quite frequently an acidic (to me at least) smell that permeates downtown and by the river....

  13. Signing orders off

    CopperEmerald posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, but what is your workplace policy on signing/noting orders? Can any RN/LPN note orders or should it be the nurse verifying the

  14. What did you do before you were a nurse?

    CopperEmerald replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    Collections agent for business accounts. And a Skip tracer. Thus the reason that I went into nursing school. I told myself I would never do it again. Although, on bad days...I know where I can fall...

  15. Signing orders off

    CopperEmerald replied to CopperEmerald's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies everyone. I appreciate

  16. Where do ALL these family members spring from?

    CopperEmerald replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Guilt. Years of putting off visiting for another time, and then all the sudden there is no more time. Then again, I would say a lot of the family members just want the chance to be there and say their...

  17. When everybody knows your name

    CopperEmerald replied to 313RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you use the last name for the RN and the first name for the LPN? Both are nurses and that's really all the pt is going to care about. And personally, I went to school quite a bit longer than...

  18. Happy New Year

    CopperEmerald replied to AngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    (I almost typed Happy Birthday. Haha) Happy New Year (and decade!!)

  19. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    CopperEmerald replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    I would actually give you kudos 5 times if I

  20. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    CopperEmerald replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    For those who say to call the PD for a ride to work...please explain to me how I can expect them to give me a ride to work when there are over 100+ motorists stranded on roadways and SERIOUS MVAs that...

  21. What's in your sharps container?

    CopperEmerald replied to dontwakeme's topic in General Nursing

    My rule of thumb is that if something can injure someone or has the potential to be taken by someone, or if it has any biohazardous substance on it (within size reasons, of course. I'm talking glucose...

  22. I'm a nurse. Not a housekeeper!

    CopperEmerald replied to EpiattIPNurse's topic in Private Duty

    Unfortunately these are the types of things that go on in private duty nursing. I've been there. I had a case that the family had 20+ cats in the home (I kid you not) and at times (like when they went...

  23. Drug reference online

    CopperEmerald posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering what is a good drug reference for quick look ups online? I use drugs.com or rxlist.com and was wondering if anyone knows if they are accurate? Thanks in advance!!

  24. Boy, Did I Feel Stupid!

    CopperEmerald replied to tishirajan's topic in Nursing Humor

    At least it was your husband! LOL I can only imagine if I had indeed ripped them before going in the

  25. Boy, Did I Feel Stupid!

    CopperEmerald replied to tishirajan's topic in Nursing Humor

    i ran an arrand to a local pharmacy and enjoyed looking around for awhile one morning after i got off work. i had stopped at home and changed into my comfy-not-at-work clothes. i got home and as soon...