TopazLover BSN, RN

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    What do I do with a nasty nurse?

    TopazLover replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am having difficulty wrapping my head around why she should be allowed to have poor performance in an area of her work without a write up. If orienting new staff is part of her job it is just as...
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    What do you think? (warning: vent ahead)

    TopazLover replied to Nursey103's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't know where you are or the situation but could the pharmacy provide a consult that results in black and white rules for the nurses? Staff splitting is a time honored form of manipulation....
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    I can't understand what you're saying!

    TopazLover replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps we are. Proper use of the languuage may or may not prove that. I have learned some text speak and I am sure to learn more. I figure I don't come here to learn text language. Of course some...
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    1.5 years in and at the end of my rope....?

    TopazLover replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with posters who suggest laying off applications for a bit. You seem to be hitting walls. It could be that you have not been creative in your assessment of possibilities. It could be the job...
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    Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    TopazLover replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My SO is a doctor. He is a doctor of law. An educational title. He never uses it. Seems like most of the people I know who are not physicians and are doctors do not use their educational title. I...
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    In your opinion, which is more addictive tylenol 3 or tramadol?

    TopazLover replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't that the truth. This same man I described previously had a knee replacement. The day after surg. he was out of the room for PT. Of course his PCA was stopped during this time. When he...
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    In your opinion, which is more addictive tylenol 3 or tramadol?

    TopazLover replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen Tramadol used for a narc. addict who was fighting not to take narcs. for pain because he knew it would activate the disease. He found no relief from the Tramadol. He did end up on very...
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    Change is in the Air - New Comic Series

    TopazLover replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Wonderful
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    WWYD - need a voice of reason

    TopazLover replied to MJB2010's topic in General Students

    Personally I would listen to the red flags you noted. High turnover and little orientation/ preparation for a different kind of position put both you and your patients at risk. HH- It can happen on...
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    Technology... how has it changed the nursing profession?

    TopazLover replied to KelRN215's topic in General Nursing

    Recently I had the misfortune to be a patient. Everything was done by computer. I felt like just another piece of trash that had to be correctly coded into the computer. The nurses were good. I am...
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    RN lost her first patient today

    TopazLover replied to srg4784's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of encouraging journaling. The idea of giving a gift seems strange to me. A bit of a pep talk and time allowed for her to express what it was that made her believe she was at fault...
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    Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

    TopazLover replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    A multitude of issues can be avoided or easily solved with a gentle hand and a listening ear. It takes less time to do than argue about who should do it or why it should not be done, especially by...
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    Asking for guidance/opinions just like everyone else.....

    TopazLover replied to BrandNewLisa's topic in General Nursing

    I wish every potential nurse thought things through. I don't know if you can reconcile the problems in nursing to your dream of being a nurse. You have recognized some of the issues. You may want to...
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    Fall event

    TopazLover replied to indeed1212's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This sounds like need for legal advice. That is against
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    Upstate NY Nurse Questions ?

    TopazLover replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I grew up in the mountains of NY. Attended college in a different area of the state. I spent 20 years in Alaska, and I do not like to be cold. One does not have to be cold when living in a cold area....
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    That is IT; have had it with nursing...I'm going insane!

    TopazLover replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I know a nurse who has been around for a while who could not write the same things I just read. Everyone deserves a vent about this. That being said: Keep this piece and read it in a...
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    Post-its everywhere!

    TopazLover replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Private Duty

    Sorry, when I read your name the post it notes seemed perfectly
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    Just an observation (Clinical Tales of Woe)

    TopazLover replied to Constantly Surprised's topic in General Students

    I did not see anything negative in her grouping of students. The only remark I read was that a student might not have anything to do with the stress the nurse was under. There are lots of...
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    The happy policy

    TopazLover replied to Tepidorchid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like what they really want are cloned Mary Poppins. Perhaps an explanation? Another example of policy by committee. Started out to give an out for staff to be send home if they had a...
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    Are any of you loyal?

    TopazLover replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    I list loyalty as one of my biggest faults. I have stayed in jobs and done way too much for employers because of this fault. It is one thing to be loyal to your family, your patients, yourself. It...
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    Fake Nurses

    TopazLover replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    I caught a couple of minutes of Regis this morning @ PT. He stated his guest was a nurse, she corrected him saying she was a surg. tech. I gave her brownie points for her honesty and showing up...
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    How to deal with my feelings / perceptions

    TopazLover replied to littlewingrn's topic in Psychiatric

    No matter what the mental health issue is it is always difficult for the family. There are support groups for family members. If it is a problem for you I would suggest you seek this assistance for...
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    Starting RN program in spring~ Questions please help

    TopazLover replied to warrensangels's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You really want to have honest conversations with the school about the courses. Math is critical for all nurses. Many of us did not like math or do well in the math exams but there is no leeway when...
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    Social inadequacy and nursing.

    TopazLover replied to CaffinePrnPo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Roy, with certain fine differences. Most of the people I have met in soup kitchens are in a state of increased stress. It would not be really fair to evaluate your social abilities with...
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    Common medications that has parameters?and should watch out for

    TopazLover replied to mariadoherty's topic in Patient Medications

    Some of you are being rather harsh. The nurse asked about parameters. Some of you gave really good examples of the differences doctors, facilities, and our own nursing judgement provide. Of course...