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  1. The Whistle Blower!

    handyrn replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    It seems as though it doesn't really matter what kind of charting it is, there is too much of it. Hand written charting is tedious and arthritis provoking and takes up a lot of time, and if you end...

  2. C-section vs. letting Mom go naturally

    handyrn replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @alohagirljam-the documentary was called "The Business of Being Born." I watched it on Netflix. Another thing they mentioned on there was the lack of bonding between baby and mom with C-sections. I...

  3. C-section vs. letting Mom go naturally

    handyrn replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I saw a documentary on this recently. They were calling them "designer births." I guess a lot has to do with Hollywood hype. You know, faster recovery of body parts, some body parts never needing...

  4. Advice Needed: Helping Nurses Recognize a Dangerous but Obscure Condition

    handyrn replied to thehipcrip's topic in General Nursing

    In your situation, since it is a small hospital that you go to, I would definitely ask your Dr. or someone on the hospital staff if they could do an inservice on it for all the hospital employees. I...

  5. Community College? You must be stupid.

    handyrn replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    I went to a community college myself, and several years ago. Just the other day I had a question regarding my classes and I called up the college and got to talk to someone right then and there. My...

  6. I feel like a fool

    handyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am quitting my LTC job today. I have another offer on the table, but even if I didn't, I would still be quitting. I have worked there only a few months, and very part time and I was never...

  7. types of co-workers/patients to be aware of. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE?

    handyrn replied to tater.jake's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The perfectionist/OCD patient Generally these are little old ladies. The ones who you have to assist to the bathroom and then wait while they count out 4 squares of toilet paper and have to have it...

  8. I feel like a fool

    handyrn replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    It is done. It was a written resignation and no one said a thing. I never talked to anyone just submitted the resignation. But so far no phone calls from them. I really don't think they care. I...

  9. I feel like a fool

    handyrn replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    To answer what my role was: Weekend supervisor. At initial hire/interview it was discussed that I WAS NOT to function as a floor nurse. Sure, passing some meds if the nurse was behind was fine and...

  10. Inappropriate Question?

    handyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question that might be inappropriate, but since you are all so very knowledgable (and the only online community I belong to) I thought I would ask here. If it truly is inappropriate and gets...

  11. What are you best work tips?

    handyrn replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit 2 things. First of all I have one tip that is really quite dumb, but works for me: Have 3-4 different colors of highlighters and paper with you at all times! This helps me during a...

  12. Report by exception?

    handyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am new at a facility and have never had report in the way that this facility does. I am wondering if anyone else works at a facility that does reporting by exception? I am used to having report...

  13. Report by exception?

    handyrn replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    No Kardex, no report tablet. If you want to know something other than what was given in report, you have to look in the

  14. Opinions ? RN who reads at grade 5 level ?

    handyrn replied to gilberra's topic in General Nursing

    I am just wondering about the special accommodations that had to be made in order for her to succeed in school. Is the hospital going to arrange these same accommodations? I can't see that with as...

  15. How many residents is too many for one nurse?

    handyrn replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It may be unsafe, but unfortunately, that is about the norm. I have never worked night shift anywhere where I wasn't the only nurse IN THE BUILDING, responsible for 30-60 residents, along with...

  16. What do you think of this?

    handyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Having recently moved, I found myself needing a dentist and basically had to go through the yellow pages looking for one. I found one that could see me. I was in PAIN so I didn't have time to do a...

  17. What do you think of this?

    handyrn replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the replies. This is why I asked on here. I knew I would get the answers I sought. I now understand why it is not a HIPAA violation. Again, thanks. I never even thought about...

  18. What do you think of this?

    handyrn replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Not an issue of confidentiality since the others didn't know who I was? What if they did? What if it was my neighbor? What if I saw the patient on my left in walmart 2 weeks later and asked how she...

  19. how many of you are sick of.......

    handyrn replied to FreshNewNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Putting your initials and date on the INSIDE of a dressing. That is the most INGENIOUS idea I have heard in a LONG

  20. Take off your pants...

    handyrn replied to 313RN's topic in General Nursing

    Loved

  21. Do all Nurses need Malpractice Insurance

    handyrn replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    When I lived up north, my insurance was through NSO and I paid around $100 a month. Now that I have moved to Texas, it jumped to $252! I called NSO to verify this and they said that it was correct....

  22. Does your facility do this?

    handyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am relatively new at a job and heard something today that is not sitting well with me. I was told today that if your shift ends at 2pm, you are paid until 2pm, no later! If you have to stay until...

  23. Does your facility do this?

    handyrn replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I was sure it was illegal not to pay for the hours worked. I am actually only 2 months into this job and my normal duties are NOT to do direct resident care, however, the...

  24. How do I orentate someone when...

    handyrn replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This post kind if irks me. In LTC there is NEVER NEVER NEVER a time when there is NOTHING to do. And if you or her or both of you have never been a CNA, then there CERTAINLY are things to do. You...

  25. What is the worst thing you see on your floor?

    handyrn replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In LTC I see some of the grossest stuff ever and it turns my stomach, such as: Belly buttons that are full of stinky nasty crud because no one thinks to clean them in the bath/shower. Ears that are so...