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shelly304

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  1. Reprimanded for NOT giving IV Push Medicine

    A very wise mentor seared this into my brain- Do nothing for which you are not licensed! I have repeated this diddy to myself many times over the past five years when asked to perform a procedure...
  2. Is this wrong? Death and Dying

    I would also have to remind her! Let us know what
  3. Is this wrong? Death and Dying

    I don't think so at all. Our real life experiences make us more "human" to one another. I lost a son at birth and when I have a patient who has a similiar situation and I say, "I know how you feel", I...
  4. Brand New Rn!!!!

    AWESOME!:bowingpur:clpty::rckn::hpygrp:
  5. "A BP of 70/30 is normal"

    TigerGaile-Your day REALLY did suck! On days or even weeks like this, I chant my mantra...THIS TOO SHALL PASS! Sending you good thoughts, serenity, and
  6. Using Same Equipement on all Patients?

    My hospital does not have the rule that clinical staff cannot wear their scrubs out of the hospital. I change into street clothes after my shift. Sometimes when I am in Wal*Mart and I see someone in...
  7. Scrubs to tight? How do you tell someone?

    I work in a very small private hospital. When I first was hired I was appalled at the dress code for our nursing administration office. VERY low cut blouses, see through w/ camisoles, LOW cut pants w/...
  8. It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    Wow! Could I re-print this and have my hospital put it the job description for CNA's? Your co-workers and patients are blessed to have
  9. How Dare You Say That To My Patient!!!

    What a testament that not everyone belongs in the healthcare field. Over the past five years I have worked with so many people that have no compassion or empathy. (Young and Old) Why in the world...
  10. Sharps Container at Kaiser

    GM1987-I became intrigued by your posts and checked to see what other posts have been made by you. Feb. 19, 2007 you started a post about HIV+ needle sticks that took so many twists and turns, after 8...
  11. Sharps Container at Kaiser

    If your child has no visible marks on the body that appeared after the office visit, what is your concern? What is the age of the child and why were they left alone in a patient room?.. Very
  12. NP's calling themselves MD's

    What an interesting thread this turned out to be! Very informative. I tried to clarify some things by adding a second post but I guess that was skipped, since some thought I was being rude to the pt.,...
  13. Job Interview: Check Writing Legibility?

    The hospital I work for now requires a hand-written cover letter for all clinical applicants. Now I know why! Good thing this wasn't the case four years ago, my penmanship sucks!:typing Also, I...
  14. NP's calling themselves MD's

    Neither the NP or PA I am refering to have their PhD. They both do intro themselves as DR. and also when on the phone and in public. I guess it is just my "peeve"! Also, I did not know that there was...
  15. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    I am confused...if you have a associates in health science then what are you graduating from in August? As far as Duke; thats pretty impressive since they only admit 60 students a year to their PA...
  16. To the doctor, (who wrote a prescription for a med the pt. is deathly allergic to, and it is noted in HUGE letters at top of chart., I intercepted and kindly asked him to correct the mistake.) And his...
  17. Stop The Title Madness

    I was assisting our NP w/ a pt. last week. He verbally read off all of the initials off her name badge and then asked what they meant. She proceeded w/ a very long e x p l a n a t i o n. His...
  18. Stop The Title Madness

    JBUDD, Thats
  19. Considering moving to the south east - advise

    I lived in Ga. for 15 years and if I could back, I would. You can live in a semi-rural area but go to Atlanta for your fun, big-city adventures. And Atlanta is hot-bed for well paying nursing jobs. I...
  20. It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    I was an aide for 3 months while in nursing school. The CNA's that had been working there forever were their own private clique and the nurses also. It was the WORST experience of my entire life. I...
  21. Co-Workers Read My Medical Files

    I have watched this go on at the small community hospital I work at. Someone the nurses know gets admitted....they look it up. Someone they know comes into the ER...they look it up. They want to know...
  22. Tech that tells everyone she's a nurse

    This situation is out of control! Sounds like your NM does not want to take responsibility for the "manager" part of her title. Meds in a basket? Good grief! I would have to broach administration...
  23. I am absolutly not myself at work. I live and work in a very small town where most here have lived all their lives. It is "six degrees of seperation". Everyone at work is somehow related. I have lived...
  24. Tech that tells everyone she's a nurse

    While living in South Florida I applied for position at a private clinic. Didn't get the job because I didn't speak Creole....but I do speak Spanish and ENGLISH! Go
  25. How to deal with pt's sexual advances?

    I have a few male clinic patients that often cross the line. Even after letting them know they were crossing the line with their comments it did not cease. I spoke w/ admin. and documented everything,...