TopazLover BSN, RN

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    Is nursing really that bad??

    TopazLover replied to missy22's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. This happens in all jobs. The discussion of this really belongs in another forum, I am sorry to have gotten that part of the discussion started. The OP was asking about getting into...
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    Medicine Crusher's

    TopazLover replied to CrazyMommy's topic in General Nursing

    We also use Silent Knight. I have used many types and this is the best system I have used. I hated the noise as well as the residue
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    Is nursing really that bad??

    TopazLover replied to missy22's topic in General Nursing

    We, nurses, can work to change many of the issues raised in previous posts. I love being a nurse and the choices of life style and variety of settings available. I enjoy what I do and don't want to...
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    Nurses crossing picket lines

    TopazLover replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Never was in favor of scabs. I do appreciate that sick people need care. Let the facility deal with the issues: nurses getting fair pay for a fair day's work. This includes workload and working...
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    Nights or Days? What say you?

    TopazLover replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    I loved nights but unfortunately my body did not after awhile. To the point high B/P, sleep deprivation with all of its problems. I still wish I could work nights. I just could not make my body...
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    Is being on call required?

    TopazLover replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to marriage and family needs there are many times when a 4 hour drive can be much more due to traffic or weather. I would think carefully before taking any job that far away. Lots of jobs...
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    questions about IM injections

    TopazLover replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are times when the needle can hit the bone. Pick the size needle for the size pt. Many elders have no fat to go through. In those cases you might use shorter needle same as you do with...
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    Ever wonder if you should have just let them go?

    TopazLover replied to IamVickiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs. I am very sorry this happened. It does happen more than any of us want. You did the proper things. It was the MD's responsibility to stand up for the ole gal's DNR. Just second guessing...
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    So nursing is not his thing

    TopazLover replied to ExpensiveBSN's topic in General Nursing

    If he likes nursing, just not floor work, he might look at some of the specialties like Home Health, Infusion, etc. Look at all the Spec. listed above. If he likes teaching an MSN is a good choice...
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    who has time?

    TopazLover replied to stumpy1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you had such a poor experience and a scary one at that. I may be accused of stereotyping, but, IMO there are differences in generations of nurses. Much has been written about the differences...
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    So nursing is not his thing

    TopazLover replied to ExpensiveBSN's topic in General Nursing

    More info, please. Why not his thing? How closely related to nursing? MSN salaries are all over the place, depending on field, what does this mean to him? Too few details to give any suggestions,...
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    An MI at age 38!!!!!

    TopazLover replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    How are things going? I have you in my thoughts and prayers. We had to make counseling for our son a condition of living with us due to his behaviors at that age. I know your situation is probably...
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    Assisted Living Facilities.....

    TopazLover replied to Butterflybee's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the place. Some it is giving meds and treatments, others oversight. The definition is all over the place. Basically it includes people who do not meet criteria for Skilled Care by...
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    I want out of this mess

    TopazLover replied to nanae_snow's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all the other posts, you made a huge mistake. You can't blow off a job like skipping a class. I also suspect you were not prepared to deal with the HUGE job of dealing with Alz.,...
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    Soon to be nursing student seeking advice.

    TopazLover replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your decision. There is no absolute answer IMO. Some nursing classes prefer/demand CNA but that is not universal. A good CNA course would be a great help, but they only need to meet...
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    Anyone an addictions nurse?

    TopazLover replied to Mo_RN's topic in Addictions

    In a previous life (it seems) I was. I enjoyed it however it is hard as many people have such a difficult time staying sober/straight. There are many who come back and others you hear about dead of...
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    How does your own PCP treat you?

    TopazLover replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    GREAT! I love the way she treats me. She is an internist and spends time explaining everything she is doing. She offers me choices because she knows I have some brain cells left. She even talked...
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    Working in a nursing home

    TopazLover replied to Jonathan55's topic in General Nursing

    When I was young I hated it. As I got a little older and started to understand more about the pace outside Critical Care, I fell in love with geriatrics. Nursing Homes can be great places if they...
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    I need a hug!!!!

    TopazLover replied to jprn7171's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug:It seems that our "industry is going crazy. I am not in a Magnet Hosp., but reading about the issues that crop up I wonder who they want to attract? The administration must be getting big...
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    I'm sooo disappointed.

    TopazLover replied to alyx's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, paperwork does take a great deal of time. I remember a CNA who became a nurse. She thought the nurses were "lazy" when she was a CNA because they were writing so much, until she actually had to...
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    Dealing w/rude feedback

    TopazLover replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Some days you just don't have time to read every report critically. Chalk it up to experience and do your best. He is not paying your salary so feel free to ask the people within the system anytime...
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    leave or consider staying?

    TopazLover replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would leave. If you are going to eventually due to the move, it is going to happen any way. You have given them a year to work with you and now they want to? I learned a long time ago...
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    Crushing Pills?

    TopazLover replied to Tnnurse22's topic in General Nursing

    I did not find anything @ OSHA, except about coal dust, etc. I did write and ask them. We'll see if/when they respond. Perhaps others have better luck with that
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    What I Love About Nursing Is....

    TopazLover replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Learning each day and using what you learn. Sharing what you know and learning from those you are teaching. Caring each day even when you don't think you do. The caring for, caring about, caring with,...
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    Tunnelvision

    TopazLover replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Great reminder to keep first things first and then go on. I appreciate the jog to the ole