Crush

Crush

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  1. How has nursing changed you?

    Crush replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. I would add that I find more and more that I am so grateful for the little things in life and the people in my life. Nursing has made me more aware of how I take care of or don't take...

  2. Help with Major CNA Problems

    Crush replied to JSBoston's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I thought this sounded familiar too. Yeah, working outside one's scope of practice is not acceptable ever. It is not that you were "too helpful" but you took it upon yourself to do tasks that you per...

  3. Lost newish grad

    Crush replied to Name9335's topic in First Year After Licensure

    While I am sure it affects your confidence level, Meriwhen offered some good advise/words of wisdom. I am sure you have not posted everything and that is ok. Totally understand why. Here is the thing:...

  4. Lost newish grad

    Crush replied to Name9335's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What were their concerns? That might make it better to offer advise/help. However, it takes a while to get comfortable as a nurse and having to leave 2 jobs must be very

  5. New Nurses

    Crush replied to shoregrl's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I have heard nurses who've called the MD and sounded on the phone like they had no idea how to call the doctor to get orders or report a change. I want so bad to walk up behind the nurse and...

  6. Suicide screening for all is not needed

    Crush replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Asking the person directly if they are having thoughts of suicide is so important. As mentioned, there are alot of people who won't tell unless asked. Someone's mental state is not always something we...

  7. Charting questions

    Crush replied to fjluce's topic in General Nursing

    Never chart anything you did not do. Perhaps asking your preceptor for clarification? I Like what Sour lemon wrote, however, my personal thing is if they want you to repeat, double chart and that is...

  8. New grad quit?

    Crush replied to rnby95's topic in General Nursing

    2 weeks is not enough for a new grad. I would look

  9. Revived when there was a DNR/AND code status

    Crush replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you failed the person. You said you let the code team know the person was DNR. The only criticism would be about not documenting that day before you left. In the end, it is easy for me...

  10. Revived when there was a DNR/AND code status

    Crush replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing

    There are times where we cannot chart right then immediately but on something so serious especially, I would have stayed over and not left without some good CYA

  11. Revived when there was a DNR/AND code status

    Crush replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing

    ​ Not documented = not done. Do not add on an addendum without first consulting legal on how to do it first. But I am thinking too much time may have

  12. Revived when there was a DNR/AND code status

    Crush replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely a case for risk management

  13. Got a nurse aide fired... did I do the right thing?

    Crush replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    I might have talked to the CNA if it was first offense, long term employee with a spotless record whom the patients love. This done not appear to be the case from what the OP wrote. In this case I...

  14. PLEASE HELP: Psychotic Nurse Recruiter!!

    Crush replied to herowneulogy's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure how to help either. I suppose you have to weigh the benefits of the position you want with the drama. I mean once you do secure the position you desire, you really won't have to deal...

  15. Working below your license

    Crush replied to happ09's topic in General Nursing

    This. When I was a LPN working med- surg we were asked to work in the capacity of a CNA if we were short CNAs and when short nurses we worked as LPNs. Got paid the same either way. I was never...

  16. Advice, Please! Need to Leave ICU...

    Crush replied to jack1971's topic in General Nursing

    Those are few and far between ( at least around here ). Not all places have that high of patient load. I usually only have 4 pts and once in a while I get a 5th on days. If I work nights I have 5pts...

  17. Advice, Please! Need to Leave ICU...

    Crush replied to jack1971's topic in General Nursing

    Be gentle with yourself. It most certainly takes a while to be more comfortable as a nurse in any area. Have you thought about just a regular med-surg floor in hospital with a nurse residency program?...

  18. Need advice from my fellow 40 hour night shift nurse

    Crush replied to sminichiello's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked nights I went before work. Showered at the gym and slipped on my scrubs. Too tired to workout after working all night. I did 8 hour shifts though. I think I would skip the gym if I...

  19. Will I get fired?

    Crush replied to Chloe86's topic in General Nursing

    Was there any documentation to back up what was said in report? Did you assess pt prior to telling the daughter? Did the nurse who gave you report do an assessment & report findings to the MD,...

  20. Under investigation

    Crush replied to El rad's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What kind of drainage bag? Was the patient on I&O's, you lowered the volume on the IV which could have potential to jeopardize the patient which is why only licensed professionals should be...

  21. Appropriate patient discussion

    Crush replied to amtisdale's topic in General Nursing

    Although you may not be able to stop the powers that be from doing this, especially if at a smaller hospital you can contact the education person(s). Ask for at the very least to be checked off on new...

  22. Advice on quitting

    Crush replied to joytrann15's topic in General Nursing

    I would have a second job secured first before leaving where you are now. 10 days seems like a fairly short orientation for a newer grad nurse, even in LTC. It takes a while for a new grad in any...

  23. Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    Crush replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    So my co-worker and I were talking about odors on the floor ( not fecal ) and she pulls a bottle of Poo-pouri from her scrub pocket. We got on the subject obviously of those commercials. I love the...

  24. Why all the drama with nursing?

    Crush replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Stand your ground. You have seniority. Totally understand where you are coming from though. I've had a similar situation in the past. Best

  25. What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    Crush replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what ruby jane said. Document, document, document. Utilize good verbal de-escalation. Know where the closest escape route may be. If the patient has threatened you once, be sure a co-worker...