TopazLover BSN, RN

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    Staff Carrying Pyjamas On Night Shift!!

    TopazLover replied to adoyo's topic in General Nursing

    Get a union or use your union. If you are dictated what to do on unpaid break, it is not a break. They either need to pay you or allow you to do what you want on your
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    Relationships Ruined by Nursing...

    TopazLover replied to Adams_Mommy_07's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to suggest counseling , also. If you have a committed relationship, with or without marriage, it might save the relationship. If not, it will assist you to disengage from this...
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    I did something that now makes me think I was acting like a druggie/doper/thief...

    TopazLover replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I just had something like that happen this week. A nurse started to put her hand in my scrub jacket for keys. I knew they were in my pants pocket and immediately stopped her. I can dig in my own...
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    how much is too much

    TopazLover replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    Things have not gotten better, just different. Unfortunately the public's and management's views still think we don't have other responsibilities since we don't carry coal. Many nurses on this site...
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    What would you have done?

    TopazLover replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a new P&P not shared with nursing staff. I have found that communication of changes is often the culprit when it comes to interdepartmental problems. Sometimes there seems to be a lack of...
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    Nurses eat anybody young old and indifferent

    TopazLover replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in toxic work environments, also. If there is any way you can leave this place, do so. I noticed that, like sharks, there is also a feeding frenzy when one is "caught" being imperfect....
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    Drug Test

    TopazLover replied to concernedlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Did you list all medications you take? If so, you can show your documentation of false pos. If not, I don't know. In most states you would not lose your lic. but that is a BON
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    Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    TopazLover replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    Actually our unit sec. answers the light, turns to who ever is in the area and tells us what is needed. Anyone who is at a point to leave first, will do what is nec. All nurses and aides do this for...
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    Going Back to Basics

    TopazLover replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats. I spent many years in management and when I retired I realized that I missed nursing. I certainly did not miss paper pushing, endless meetings, fussing over schedules, trying to have less...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Your doctor is terrible, I would not let him near my neighbor's dog. How I hate that dog. Your surg. has the highest % of post op infections. He does not wash his hands. You are worried about your...
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    nursing home MAR's

    TopazLover replied to canadianlpngal's topic in General Nursing

    I have always written the date but not a doctor's name. This is in the original order. I don't see a reason to do so, but I might be mistaken. There are so many regs and they keep changing, best...
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    Would 8 hour shifts help alleviate burnout?

    TopazLover replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate 12s. there are a number of reasons beyond the tiredness I feel after the 3 in a row. Patients like the consistency of care. There is a lot to be said for watching someone recover and get...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    TopazLover replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Fortunately he is being medically managed. I don't actually think he will do anything, but it wears. I tell him all the things you mentioned, and I do really appreciate that you remind me I am...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    TopazLover replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi, tonight I am really struggling with my depression. DH is very depressed as part of his planned withdrawal from Oxcontin following surg. He had been on it for awhile before surg. He keeps telling...
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    Nurses and the 2008 election

    TopazLover replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    http://www.adn.com/opinion/sarah-palin/story/549081.html This is a story that shows Sarah's work on health care while gov. While this is an opinion piece, you need to recognize that ADN has supported...
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    I would only want to do ER nursing.

    TopazLover replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    All of the examples you have listed will be seen in ER. You will need additional training in order to do ER effectively. Make sure you know every topic well or you will have difficulty in the ER....
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    Nurses and the 2008 election

    TopazLover replied to Brian's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I am way older than many on this site. I had to rely on help when I was disabled by a broken back. I wish it did not happen, but the help kept my children from being freezing cold in winter. I know...
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    Side rails x 4 and falls

    TopazLover replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see the issue of impingement injuries listed here as a reason not to use all 4 rails. Last I read, admittedly a couple of years ago, 30% will result in serious injury or death. This is why I...
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    Obama's health plan

    TopazLover replied to futureRNJaz's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard Obama speak up for nurses on many occasions. He would have no power to negatively impact our health care system. We now have the ERs packed with non-emergent needs. Medicare dependent...
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    OMG...how do you folks in LTC do it day and and day out?

    TopazLover replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Over the years my love of different types of nursing has changed.I loved the critical care environment where everything was fast paced where you needed every bit of your skills in a heartbeat. I have...
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    Just accepted travel assignment to Nome

    TopazLover replied to Hollyrobyn's topic in General Nursing

    Cabela's and look for the best you can buy. Boots, Parka with REAL fur ruff, bib ski pants, and especially snowmobile gloves, no thermo-lite. Sunglasses are essential. Ski goggles. Prepare to...
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    Dangerous medications

    TopazLover replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious about this drug also. I think the seriousness of the drug is related to the patient. I hate to see elders given Benedryl for sleep as it has so many terrible long acting effects. The...
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    Desire to move from SC to Alaska

    TopazLover replied to nursegottabe's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let age stop you. Many areas are much like 3rd world countries. At the same time many areas are very much like the lower 48. There are many aging hippies up here. The pace in hospitals tends...
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    prescription pain meds and work

    TopazLover replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that if the MD clears for work that is clearance. I am guessing here, but I think the facility could tell the employee that they have a drug free work policy and you cannot work...
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    need encouragement

    TopazLover replied to steelmagnoliap9422's topic in General Nursing

    After every shift write down 3 things you did right. It sounds like you are a victim of second guessing yourself. Remember in school they taught you to not second guess on tests. I think you are...