merrywhiterose

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1. Ever had a nursing instructor hate you?

   merrywhiterose replied to bustthewave's topic in General Students

   I had a nursing instructor that only wanted young female students. I was an older female student. This instructor tried to say I gave a diabetic patient orange juice & wanted to kick me out of...

2. I'm supposed to what now?

   merrywhiterose replied to jojo489's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We give SL Ativan & Morphine Sulfate to those dying all the time. They are usually to the point that they cannot swallow medications. I've never had one aspirate

3. Seasoned Nurses Looking To Tattle?

   merrywhiterose replied to PCnurse88's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I've worked at 2 places where the nurses have done that. They tattle to make themselves look better. But, when it's done to them they are very defensive & then go for blood. It's like high...

4. Press Release - allnurses Survey Says Nurses are Bullish on the Industry Outlook

   merrywhiterose replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   There isn't a nursing shortage, but a shortage of how many places hire ENOUGH nurses. A new nurse will probably have trouble finding a job

5. A difficult initiation to nursing in tornado affected area

   merrywhiterose replied to angie2927's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I know the feeling! Shortly after graduation--before I even took the NCLEX--Joplin, MO was devastated by tornadoes. My daughter is a Paramedic. She called the Red Cross to see if they could use us...

6. Didnt attemp CPR to a rigor mortis patient

   merrywhiterose replied to Nar09's topic in General Nursing

   I work at a Long-Term Facility. We were told that if the person is a Full Code, even if they are "stiff as a board", we are required to do CPR until EMS arrives. We can call someone that is a DNR as...

7. "State's Here!": Demystifying the Long-Term Care Survey

   merrywhiterose replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   The state stayed an extra day "because we couldn't find anything,

8. "State's Here!": Demystifying the Long-Term Care Survey

   merrywhiterose replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I totally agree with you! We've had more falls due to residents being able to un-velcro those stupid lap buddies & fall before we can get to them. Seat belts that can't be unfastened for...

9. Hanging It Up

   merrywhiterose replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

   I look forward to a time when I can either retire, or find a job outside of LTC. I've never worked with such a rude, back-stabbing bunch of people in my

10. What do you tell parents when...

    merrywhiterose replied to mason83's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Just tell them the complete truth. As a mother that watched her infant die from a life-threatening illness, I can tell you that they want to know EVERYTHING no matter how

11. JCAHO Requirement

    merrywhiterose replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    We have 1 pill slicer for about 25 people. We've never had a problem with residue being an issue. I think this is just another example of someone sitting at a desk trying to come up with ideas to...

12. What is the worst hardship/story you have ever seen/heard in your nursing career?

    merrywhiterose replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    The elderly resident's SON was drugging her & having sex with her. She was confused & didn't know any better. For some reason, they let him take her back home to

13. Would you accept this call out excuse?

    merrywhiterose replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some of the excuses I got: 1. "I have a hangover." (At least they were honest.) 2. "My sister is in the hospital" Me: "for what?" Them: "I don't know." Supposedly this employee went to the...

14. Nurses dressing up for Halloween

    merrywhiterose replied to pheonixRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Working in LTC, we are all dressing up on my shift. The residents get such a kick out of it! One stipulation. I told staff they just can't dress up as the Grim Reaper, LOL. The Aides are...

15. Would love to hear your stories of rewards of long term care nursing.

    merrywhiterose replied to Wokini1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a LTC facility. Pluses: you can usually get more hours than in a hospital, & you get to know all of the residents. You can get pretty close to some of the residents. Minuses: some...