BEDPAN76

BEDPAN76

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  1. update on kizzykat

    BEDPAN76 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh that is great news!! Can you go see her today? She's probably worried about you almost as much as you are worried about her. Thanks so much for keeping us updated. And don't forget to take care of...

  2. Hotline backfire

    BEDPAN76 replied to grooveyredhead's topic in General Nursing

    Is it a corporate hotline? Sorry I'm not familiar with it. BUT seems like you are being unjustly targeted. I don't see how you can be responsible for that kind of crap! Let us know what

  3. Where are the nursing protectors?????

    BEDPAN76 replied to MISTY BODINE's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Undercover nurses. Great idea but we won't see that in this

  4. A personality overhaul

    BEDPAN76 replied to brookie92207's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Brookie! The first thing that comes to my mind is that your boss may be the problem. You said your co-workers say you are doing fine. When you are a new nurse it is easy to take things to heart. I...

  5. im scared and lost.

    BEDPAN76 replied to Exigodragon's topic in Retired Nurses

    The only advice I can offer you for now is to find a new psychiatrist. Are you in some sort of support group? My thoughts and prayers are with you. Things WILL get better. Sending you a big hug !...

  6. A Call for Help. Nuuuuurse!

    BEDPAN76 replied to thmpr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thmpr, she is very lucky to have a friend like you. I know it isn't easy but don't give up on her. It could have been you. My best wishes for you both , and keep

  7. Help I'm being kicked out of nursing school!

    BEDPAN76 replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    This incident is fishy, with a capital F. I agree with all previous posters. Keep your cool and document. I know you have that "sick" feeling in your stomach now but hang in there and know that we are...

  8. What should I do? I think I goofed!!

    BEDPAN76 replied to WinterGirlyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have told the patient that his doctor did not order it by mouth. Having it rectally one time wouldn't kill him. Tell the pt. you will leave a message/call in the am for the doctor to change...

  9. help with abandoment issue

    BEDPAN76 replied to mc10's topic in General Nursing

    miss fradd, GREAT WORD! LOVE IT TO PIECES. Lets all of us here on allnurses make a big effort to use it as often as possible. A perfect word like VOMITROCIOUS doesn't come along that often. Here's to...

  10. when the budget is more important than patient safety

    BEDPAN76 replied to icyounurse's topic in General Nursing

    Team Leader was OUT OF LINE !! Write it all up. No one deserves to have a shift like that. You were doing your best to be the patient advocate. I would try to refuse to float to that unit again if...

  11. i need help...please

    BEDPAN76 replied to rn&mommy14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    RN&mommy, Sending good wishes and prayers your way.

  12. i need help...please

    BEDPAN76 replied to rn&mommy14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    1. You aren't dead. 2. You aren't in jail. 3. You have been clean for 1 month. One day at a time, and get some help! Keep on posting and we will support

  13. I don't want to be the ONLY nurse in ICU!

    BEDPAN76 replied to mojitogirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This happened to me in 1979 as a traveller. It was a real mess because after the first admission (simple MI ), then came a blind man on a dopamine drip, and a gunshot wound to abdomen. I was...

  14. In and Out Cath

    BEDPAN76 replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work in LTC we have a standing order for this.:candy:To clarify, this is for suspected UTIs . Wouldn't do it for urinary

  15. Met with the BON yesterday

    BEDPAN76 replied to power99's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Power! Give yourself a couple of days to recover from the BON. You were lucky that they treated you decently. As the other posters have said, take one day at a time. And take care of yourself!!!!...

  16. LTC- What do you think the issue is?

    BEDPAN76 replied to sinursie's topic in General Nursing

    Two words: inadequate

  17. Nurse managers

    BEDPAN76 replied to CAguyinMO's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work it is Mon.-Fri. either 7-3 or 8-4. On call every 4th

  18. Tyrant Nursing instructor

    BEDPAN76 replied to Goodyear's topic in General Students

    Suck up to her. Kiss her butt. Get a decent grade. At the end of the semester, go out and have a drink and put her in the history

  19. Hallway beds?!?!?!?

    BEDPAN76 replied to nitenurse02's topic in General Nursing

    Putting a stretcher in between 2 beds in a semi-private room??? OMG !! What next? I'm

  20. Hiring "someone like you"

    BEDPAN76 replied to Brantine's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Brantine, that is the way to do it! Sending my best wishes to you. Please, please, let us know what

  21. caes study scenerios

    BEDPAN76 replied to school28's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Let him talk to a personal injury lawyer about how much of a $$$$$ settlement he will get! (that's

  22. Selling puppies out of a pts room

    BEDPAN76 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Well......If that was the worst thing that happened that shift, you are

  23. Selling puppies out of a pts room

    BEDPAN76 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    If they had kittens I probably would have gotten

  24. Sooo frustrated !!!!

    BEDPAN76 replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know what to tell you, except that this crap happens in many places. "The needs of the unit" is a standard excuse. One of my favorite expressions is, "No good deed goes unpunished." This is a...

  25. this was a fear...and it happened

    BEDPAN76 replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    He is trying to say that he supports you. He felt as "strange" as you did. It was definately a positive encounter, so keep up the good work!!