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  1. Nurses Past Their Prime

    dialysis12041999 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I supervise 2 nurses that I really feel are past their prime. These two nurses are older and have a lot of experience(none of which they would share with a new nurse today:cry:) But I think that 25...

  2. Nurses Past Their Prime

    dialysis12041999 replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You for your support. My goal is to make this facility the best that it can be with superior patient care. I do want all of the nurses to be happy and a part of a working team that is proud of...

  3. What is your take on multiple family members in room when they have roommate?

    dialysis12041999 replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can understand your frustration. I have worked in several facilities including the present one, that has open visiting hours. It can really be a pain, but often I ask the visiting family members...

  4. 3-11 shift--how will this shift affect kids??

    dialysis12041999 replied to studentnurse3's topic in Nursing Career

    Although I am not a single mom- I can relate to your concerns about working shift work and missing your family. On one hand we want to spend as much time with our family as we can but on the other...

  5. Nurses Past Their Prime

    dialysis12041999 replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply and thanks for your view! I am encouranging all of the nurses that I supervise to be empowered to make changes. I encourage them to do so. I truely believe in nursing power....

  6. Nurses Past Their Prime

    dialysis12041999 replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. Your response is our current plan and we are giving this plan some time. We understand that we are all getting to know each other and building a new trusting relationship. But...

  7. working while in recovery

    dialysis12041999 replied to kwilliams06rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey great news, the nurse that I supervise that was restricted was just lifted and she can work 100% without additional supervision. I am really happy for her. She is very eager to get back into...

  8. Clock out by 8am or get reprimanded!!!

    dialysis12041999 replied to RnM21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OK I guess that I may be alone on this one but here goes... Just remember that their are two sides to every story but I am on the other side of the over time situation:saint:. You see, I am one of...

  9. Do you talk about allnurses.com at work?

    dialysis12041999 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I am new to this site, so in the past I have not. I did peek into the Male nurse site and I read so many interesting topics. I did go back and ask the male nurses their opinions and I told them...

  10. "Taking A Mental Health Day"

    dialysis12041999 replied to slmnewrn07's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I want to take a mental health day. How sad is this, I am planning my mental health day in June. I am apart of nursing admin. and people may think that we sit in an office all day but we don't. I am...

  11. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    dialysis12041999 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tonight I had dinner with friends and a friends mom who is a watriess was their. It was funny she because everything that she talked about was what nurses went through with customer service. I know...

  12. Looking for sub-specialt

    dialysis12041999 replied to irehabu2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I smiled when I read that you have short term memory. I feel that I have short term memory when I am under a lot of stress:wink2:! The wonderful thing about the nursing profession is that you can...

  13. Hospital figures break time out of pay?

    dialysis12041999 replied to ok2bme's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am split on this one. I do know that the nurses and CNA's are very busy. At my facility you are encouraged to take your required breaks and meal periods. They will provide you a slip that you will...

  14. patient romance?

    dialysis12041999 replied to nursiemellie's topic in General Nursing

    Unless family members are POA's or the patients gives consent to provide this information, you don't need to inform the family.Care Plan everything including social relationships. If their was ever...

  15. Um...wear gloves please

    dialysis12041999 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes I do agree with you. We can become comfortable when we are working in a home setting. Yesterday we were discussing at work those that worked in hospitals that remembered that you could not...

  16. Philly area soon-to-be nurses..

    dialysis12041999 replied to glamgalRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I work in LTC and rehabilitation:wink2:. Give this a try. Please do think that its very slow and borning. I say no way:chuckle. We get patients admitted direct form hospitals or home with fresh...

  17. How do you praise good health workers?

    dialysis12041999 replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Retired Nurses

    Nurses week was a super week at my facility:yeah:. We celebrate all nurses and C.N.A.'s during this week. I wanted to really show my staff that they are most valued each and every day of the...

  18. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    dialysis12041999 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I must admit it but I have never noticed chest hair on the male nurses that I supervise. They do all wear tee shirts under the scrub top. I have to ask this question to them and find out what they...

  19. Nemrack Infusion Technology

    dialysis12041999 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in locating a Hemodialysis Training Course that is reliable. I gave credit card information to NEMRACK INFUSION TECHNOLOGY for a training class in the Bronx, NY:cry:. (Yeah, I know. I...

  20. Any Philly area nurses??

    dialysis12041999 replied to ImASuckyCMA87's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Holy Family University BSN Program is 4 years. They do have a full time/part time program. I started part time in the evening BSN Nursing Program until it was time to begin the clinical program. This...

  21. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    dialysis12041999 replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    Happy Nursing week.:nuke::rcgtku: Our nurse leadership award was given to a male nurse and he deserved the award. He is a hard worker, single dad of 2, NEVER complained when asked to work on the...

  22. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    dialysis12041999 replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a patient that asked me to remove the unicorn that was the corner of the room. She was very mad when it refused to leave the room with

  23. Lincoln Tech (mount Laurel, NJ)

    dialysis12041999 replied to lovemia821's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want to become a nurse (LPN or RN) please be ready to give up a great portion of your personal time and life. Nursing is a life time passion that begins in nursing school. You will miss...

  24. Any Philly area nurses??

    dialysis12041999 replied to ImASuckyCMA87's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I graduated from Holy Family College in 1997-now its Holly Family University. It was REALLY hard:banghead:, but looking back on it, I would not have done it any other way. You will be prepared to...

  25. University of Phoenix MSN program?

    dialysis12041999 replied to NYCRN6's topic in School, College Programs

    I did received my MSN/MBAHA from University of Phoenix. It was a lot of hard work:cry:. But then again it was worth it:chuckle. It has opened many doors for me. I wish you the best of