CopperEmerald

CopperEmerald

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  1. days off- a rant

    CopperEmerald replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree! I am also a light sleeper, and I have been called each day this week right in the middle of the afternoon, and have woken completely up. There's no going back to sleep for me after...

  2. Engagement/Wedding Ring Question

    CopperEmerald replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    And there's your nurse who also knows gems! LOL I knew there'd be someone around here! Thank you for the information, that was very

  3. Engagement/Wedding Ring Question

    CopperEmerald replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds lovely. I can't imagine that it would matter what sort of stone it is, durability wise. You will be washing your hands frequently, not bashing it against a concrete wall (at least one hopes...

  4. But all the Nurse is doing is sitting down. Why cant the help?

    CopperEmerald replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. I had to change a (rather combative) resident's catheter one night. I knew there was little chance he would let me do it without needing someone to help hold his legs and arms. I...

  5. But all the Nurse is doing is sitting down. Why cant the help?

    CopperEmerald replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    Great post! Unfortunately, everything you described is exactly why I hate LTC. Maybe I just had a horrible experience that left a bad taste in my mouth, but if it were my only nursing...

  6. Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    CopperEmerald replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    This was precisely my impression, as

  7. maybe moving to TN- salary/job availability questions

    CopperEmerald replied to snickl's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The information for Wellmont and Mountain States is incorrect now as well. Both systems are currently undergoing a merger. Mountain States has two hospitals in Johnson City (Johnson City Medical...

  8. Initial TN LPN license, school in FL

    CopperEmerald replied to JoiMari's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Good luck with that! I have needed a replacement copy of my TN license. I FINALLY found a form online requesting it, attached my picture and all relevant info, had it notarized like it requested, and...

  9. Comfortable living?

    CopperEmerald replied to Kdao's topic in General Nursing

  10. Notes in 3rd person style

    CopperEmerald replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Patient threw IV pole at this nurse"?

  11. Wouldn't it make more sense to have all nurses become Rn's first?

    CopperEmerald replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In that way of thinking, why not have all medical doctors become, say, general physicians first?

  12. do you drink coffee during your shift?

    CopperEmerald replied to aname's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I have never been a coffee drinker. Mountain Dew on the other hand....haha I don't limit my fluid intake or caffeine intake. If I'm thirsty, I will get a

  13. Embracing Night Shift

    CopperEmerald replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I never have trouble driving home. In fact, after a rough night there is nothing more soul soothing than turning up the radio, putting the top down, and feeling the wind around

  14. Embracing Night Shift

    CopperEmerald replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Do you ever pass people on your way home in the morning (ESPECIALLY on Mondays!) and think to yourself something like "haha, all those people rushing to get to work on a Monday morning...I'm going...

  15. I am NOT a Nurse...

    CopperEmerald replied to GoofyBlondeChic's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't consider myself a nurse until I was licensed. To state or let others assume otherwise is

  16. Text messages from nurse manager

    CopperEmerald replied to Katniss88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It strikes me as highly unprofessional. I worked recently for a company that the person that scheduled you only communicated with employees via text. I don't find it easier to say no when asked to...

  17. Nurses Enabling Substance Abusers

    CopperEmerald replied to zombienurse13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not only this, but also the fact that the almighty Press Ganey rules most hospitals, and if those patients aren't getting the meds they want....well, then they tend to give lower scores. Like Elkpark,...

  18. Recently terminated

    CopperEmerald replied to beausilk74's topic in Patient Medications

    First thing, I just want to tell you to not beat yourself up over this. You made a mistake, and you suffered the consequences. No one was hurt, and you can move on. Perhaps (considering what I quoted...

  19. Educating patients on ER use

    CopperEmerald replied to anh06005's topic in Patient Education

    Unfortunately some see it that way. And there are others that may not have that $50 right then, or would pay what they can on the ER

  20. Is it legal to have RN's use full name on badge?

    CopperEmerald replied to nitrorocket's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I've been stalked by a patient. That said, I have also worked for a facility where a patient followed a nurse home, threatening her and her family. Granted, he followed her, that could happen to...

  21. Educating patients on ER use

    CopperEmerald replied to anh06005's topic in Patient Education

    I agree with you. However, many people go to the ER because they don't have insurance, or they simply don't have money for a doctor visit. Here, a visit to an urgent care clinic will cost you $50 or...

  22. What is recommended for a new LVN to start working in?

    CopperEmerald replied to smartypants22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on graduating! I would devote my time to studying if at all possible, until you pass the NCLEX. I don't know about working as a GVN, however I did work as a nursing assistant (non licensed or...

  23. Moving to Tennessee- info needed

    CopperEmerald replied to adaniels7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I thought that North Carolina and Tennessee were both compact states? Meaning, if you live in North Carolina and work in Tennessee, you are allowed to work under a multi state license. I believe you...

  24. nursing eating young

    CopperEmerald replied to shermainenevels's topic in General Nursing

    I have not experienced "nurses eat their young" phenomena myself. I have had wonderful nurses that I looked at as mentors. On the other have, I have experienced lateral violence in the workplace, as a...

  25. 2 insulins = 2 injections

    CopperEmerald replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient Medications

    I have always given two shots in place I've worked, never mixing them. I actually prefer that way, despite having to give two shots, because (and I hate to have to say this) I have worked with nurses...