Noney

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  1. Frustrated and exhausted

    Noney replied to shorty0201's topic in Psychiatric

    First of all I'm not a psych nurse, but I want say I'm sorry you and your daughter are going though this. I'm sure you'll get some good advice. I'd say that you could get info about support groups...

  2. Disturbing Nursing Home Story

    Noney replied to Lalage's topic in General Nursing

    Jenac Wonderful post. I worked 2 years in LTC as an NA then 9 as an LPN. I;m now an RN working in a hospital on a tele floor. Hospitals aren't a good place for confused elderly pt's I often find...

  3. I am in tears! (long)

    Noney replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Relax, Take a deep breath. I'm sure your sister has no idea that she has hurt your feelings. I gather from your post she is older then you and works as a NA, perhaps she is a little jealous....

  4. Bad orientation.. ready to quit.. help

    Noney replied to LuvbabiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Smiling Blue Eyes, I meant between 3 and 5. I work 12 hour night also. And yes I'm very busy at night, but there is a little slow down at times. I guess it depends on whaat kind of floor you...

  5. Ow

    Noney replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    How about a husband that decides to target shoot outside your bedroom window in the middle of the day when you're trying to sleep in between 12 hour nights! Wow, what a run on

  6. PLEASE say something POSITIVE about Nursing

    Noney replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Like someone else said "Flexibiltity" I can take days with other nurses if I need a day off. If I get tired of my job I can do something else. I'm transferring to ICU this week I'm so excited,...

  7. Bad orientation.. ready to quit.. help

    Noney replied to LuvbabiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, I would try to orient on a quieter shift. Perhaps if you went in at night the nurses would have time to show some of the stuff you're missing during the busy times. Usually between...

  8. Male nurse kills 40 patients...what do you think?

    Noney replied to jdm33351's topic in General Nursing

    What a freak!

  9. Family Members of an Old Patient of mine....

    Noney replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    What a nice thing to have happen to you. Like a scene out of a movie, eh?

  10. A unit clerk tells all!

    Noney replied to FRN24's topic in General Nursing

    Well said,

  11. HIPAA violation?

    Noney replied to moni rn's topic in General Nursing

    Definetly a violation! There should be a hippa compliance officer at the hospital you can call. I think I would discuss it with your docter first, he/she may make a call for you. What med are...

  12. Geriatrics and constipation

    Noney replied to dragonfly954's topic in General Nursing

    Constipation is a big deal with the elderly. Elderly patients can become very ill, if their bowels don'r move regularly. I agree with the other posts about exercise, water, and fiber. But alot of...

  13. I got the call!!

    Noney replied to JaHazle's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hip Hip

  14. The fatting of America.

    Noney replied to tgibson3770's topic in General Nursing

    Moo Moo! Lisa you're a hoot!

  15. Surgical floor getting inappropriate patients "dumped" here on weekend

    Noney replied to nursenatalie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Anyone in afib running 150's should remain on tele with a drip. I don't blame you for being upset. Sorry your having such bad weekends:o

  16. I-270 Shootings

    Noney replied to Noney's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I-270 goes around Columbus. 1-70 crosses thru Columbus.

  17. Professional/therapeutic relationship?

    Noney replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    Never forget the patients a person. You're gonna be fine.

  18. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    Noney replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our Krogers hires a lot of "partime" help usually teens. They don't get the bene's. On another note, why shouldn't the kroger union workers stand up for any losses? Just because I pay for my...

  19. I-270 Shootings

    Noney replied to Noney's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Amyliz, Do you exactly which stretch of 270 it is? The news I've seen just says it's southern, but I would like specifics! I hope your friend is careful. Jenn, Which part of 270 do you travel?...

  20. :( sad and in need of advice

    Noney replied to jacobsmum's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((((((((hug))))))))) ((((((((((HUG))))))))))))

  21. giving report to a monster!!!

    Noney replied to itsnowbegun's topic in General Nursing

    Run a search on bullies. This has been discussed before and there is some good advice in those threads. This bully probaly does this to everyone that's new. He wants to upset you. You could try...

  22. plus & minuses to nursing

    Noney replied to RRH's topic in Nursing Career

    Excellent post Erin RN! The best thing about nursing is the variety. If you like what you are doing you can do something else and still be a nurse. I'm a lifer.

  23. 'Have your views on aspartame changed? DO you use it?"

    Noney replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you Steph. I drink Diet coke everyday. I have no chronic problems I'm 34 years old and have been drinking it for over 10 years. I'd say the caffiene is more harmful. Larry G that...

  24. Anyone know anything about wound care please help

    Noney replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    Angelbear I agree that you can't wait until monday to have this dressing changed. I've seen a few infected surgical wounds, and believe me when I say you do npt want to wait that long. A trip to...

  25. its been such a bad week!

    Noney replied to CashewLPN's topic in General Nursing

    A relatively cheap upgrade would be to pu a simple lock box around the system and only give staff to key. Good luck! I did LTC gor 9 years, I recently orientated at a local home to be contingent but...