RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

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  1. Nursing Diagnosis

    RedhairedNurse replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    That shouldn't be for you to

  2. Nursing Diagnosis

    RedhairedNurse replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said. If you can't say anything nice.....then don't say

  3. Nursing Diagnosis

    RedhairedNurse replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    Why do the moderators let this thread continue. This is not what this website should represent..... a bunch of bickering. Very sad we treat others like this. If I agree to help someone, it is...

  4. Flu shot tips

    RedhairedNurse replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I take mine in dominant arm, soreness goes away quicker

  5. Nursing Diagnosis Help: Diabetes II

    RedhairedNurse replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I would say just take out the words "risk for" if he already has peripheral neuropathy. You could also use impaired skin integrity, risk for infection, impaired circulation, etc Look in the back of...

  6. The RIGHT way to call in...

    RedhairedNurse replied to RNAchot83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I call, which I very seldom, I say "I'm sick and won't be in this morning." I don't give any details at

  7. struggling

    RedhairedNurse replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When the doc comes in and writes all the orders at 1800. This is why there are shifts that are 24/7.....you can not do everything yourself. Give yourself a break and quit being so hard on yourself....

  8. Help me PLEASE!!

    RedhairedNurse replied to gina9525's topic in General Nursing

    Too old to go to school? That's ridiculous. I went back to school in my early 40s. As far as the state school goes, I agree with the above poster who said 'don't do it.' You can go to a...

  9. Reason for leaving

    RedhairedNurse replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for a new job for the same exact reason. Although one of the agency nurses I met recently says it's like this every where which I suppose it is. I work with so many egotistical...

  10. dayshifters please please please...

    RedhairedNurse replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had to call any one for anything at all and don't think I ever would, that just seems so unreasonable to me. We've had nurses leave with the PCA keys before but we always have a back up...

  11. NANDA Help Please. NCP Assistance as well.

    RedhairedNurse replied to Tama Conchinati's topic in General Nursing

    Risk for infection would be another important diagnosis. Acute pain is another one. Is this a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree incision? You need some nursing interventions as well, what will you do to...

  12. Over riding a resident?

    RedhairedNurse replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Uhmmm...I'm

  13. Showing empathy?

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes silence and listening is the best thing we can do. Just don't use the words "why" and "I understand." Don't ask anything that would elicit a yes or no answer from you mannequin....LOL....

  14. Why do nurses treat each other do way they do?

    RedhairedNurse replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great minds think a like,

  15. Why do nurses treat each other do way they do?

    RedhairedNurse replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've helped out my fellow nurses before and get negative remarks from them for doing so. Like I helped a pt while I was in the room with my pt and the other nurse asked me if I'd like to do the rest...

  16. What do I do? Quit?

    RedhairedNurse replied to HelenLouise's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with everything, I hope it all works out for you

  17. JADED

    RedhairedNurse replied to wrkout_grl's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many roads to take in nursing. I've done my time in medsurg but it's getting about time to move on to something else. Burnout is here only after 3 years of medsurg, I'll be ****** if...

  18. Showing empathy?

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    Therapeutic communication, ooh that was the worst part of nursing school for me. "Tell me how you feel." You know the open ended questions to help understand how your pt feels. Never use the word...

  19. JADED

    RedhairedNurse replied to wrkout_grl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting to feel the same way esp since I've moved to the dayshift. It's the hardest work ever! I find it hard to smile any more. I was just saying the same thing the other day, that I feel...

  20. why is the pay so low?!?!

    RedhairedNurse replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I knew LVNs didn't make much so that's why I went for my RN instead. I did a little research before jumping into school. Plus I went to a community college and got my RN for less than

  21. What do I do? Quit?

    RedhairedNurse replied to HelenLouise's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was looking at your other posts to determine what kind of nursing you're in which appears to be in OB. You stated back in May of 10 that you were "3 years into nursing" and now this post...

  22. What do I do? Quit?

    RedhairedNurse replied to HelenLouise's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you feel this way. 4 yrs is plenty of time to feel comfortable; it took me about 1 yr to feel comfortable. What type of nursing are you in? Are your pts

  23. 3 months in and I hate my nursing job

    RedhairedNurse replied to Serenyd's topic in First Year After Licensure

  24. New RN Job - Feeling CLUELESS!

    RedhairedNurse replied to jhellen77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Time - it just takes time as with any other job to find that comfort zone. I started feeling more comfortable at six months and even more comfortable at 1 yr. You'll get it, just go in and do your...

  25. Support socks/hose

    RedhairedNurse replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I wear thigh high ted hose. Don't like the support hose that fit as panties too, as they're too uncomfortable. I can tell a big difference when I don't wear the TED hose; my legs ache something...