maelstrom143

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  1. What do you think about TV nursing comedy/drama like Nurse Jackie?

    maelstrom143 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Oh, ROFL. If I want a realistic view of nursing, I go to work...totally entertainment value, not real

  2. What do you think about TV nursing comedy/drama like Nurse Jackie?

    maelstrom143 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Lol. Yeah, I found it to be ok, but I got bored quickly. As to having a "quickie" anything in a hospital...yuck...I would have a hard time concentrating on anything while ensuring none of me touched...

  3. What are your tricks for leaving work at work?

    maelstrom143 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Wine cooler, steak and baked potato, vampire movies or get on the elliptical and keep going till I am ready to drop (takes a lot longer than the wine

  4. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    maelstrom143 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can see how our profession may be viewed as being comprised of individuals being abused and taken advantage of by the system and even those who are there to be cared for by us. On the other hand,...

  5. What do you think about TV nursing comedy/drama like Nurse Jackie?

    maelstrom143 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Not

  6. Obese lady

    maelstrom143 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just have to share this... I had a severe morbidly obese lady a few days ago. When I started the shift she was listless and had flat affect, pretty much no response to me. She had been a...

  7. Is it worth travelling 4 hrs to work?

    maelstrom143 replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

    At this point in my career I would not. However, were I a single mother needing an income AND had a reliable family member to help me and was a relatively new RN needing to establish my...

  8. Patient claims of Abuse

    maelstrom143 replied to helpme,'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I chart what the patient said and let the charge nurse know there is an issue. I also talk to the CNA and find out what her point of view is...often, what the patient says and what my CNA will not...

  9. Something that has been bothering me

    maelstrom143 replied to Griffin123's topic in MICU, SICU

    sorry you had to deal with someone who was not just tactless, but unprofessional and rude. next time, do the right thing and report her to her supervisors. go up the chain of command until you get an...

  10. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    maelstrom143 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked in AZ, GA, and FL. Never really encountered nurses who wanted to "eat" me, so to speak. I have had excellent colleagues who answered my questions, had my back, and were available when...

  11. I hate ignorant people...

    maelstrom143 replied to sarah620's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I do not care what people think...I work for the system as an RN. I have a state license that I hold unblemished. I take pride in what I do and if anyone says that I work for so-and-so, I just...

  12. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    maelstrom143 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Your husband attempts to wake you up on your day off and you tell him to leave you alone, you are busy giving

  13. Hourly Rounding

    maelstrom143 replied to Erianne1074's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unfortunately, I know exactly what you are talking about ICU nurses tend to have it worse than the rest of us and that is a fact. The charting involved is ludicrous and time consuming when you are...

  14. Hourly Rounding

    maelstrom143 replied to Erianne1074's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes. EVERY SINGLE TIME I enter a room I will sign the sheet, be they my patient or not. I will go as far as to make notes in the pc if the patient has an issue, and then follow up w/his/her

  15. Hourly Rounding

    maelstrom143 replied to Erianne1074's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow. That is very impressive. I am glad to see some of us have it all squared away and are able to see their patients every hour on the hour. I, unfortunately, am not that talented.My goal is to see...

  16. How nervous were you when you took the NCLEX?

    maelstrom143 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I was ill before the test and shaking uncontrollably afterward, even though I was pretty sure I had done ok

  17. Why Is It That Everyone Thinks They're A Good Nurse?

    maelstrom143 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the movement of talking yourself up has gotten a little out of hand. I have only been doing this for 6 years and still have a ways to go before I can even get near those nurses I strive to...

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

    maelstrom143 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the 18 y/o who thought he was being witty when all he was being is ugly and stupid,"No, you are not being particularly bright. I feel bad for your parents. I don't care if you are an ass from here...

  19. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    maelstrom143 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    :redbeathe Thank you so much for this thread. It is absolutely hilarious and so good to read after a rough day at work. I love my patients and one kind word from them makes everything else worth it to...

  20. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    maelstrom143 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL. I had one say he was going home, give me his number, and tell me (seriously) to call him when a bed became available so he could come back for it

  21. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    maelstrom143 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Blah, blah, blah...isn't there like a DELETE button for those that don't read the initial post stating this is a humor thread? Seriously! I personally LOVE this thread. 99% of my patients freaking...

  22. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    maelstrom143 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    No...I really must insist that you stop inserting foreign objects into different body orifices as it is not conducive to comfort or safety (as I was removing another object from said gentleman's body...

  23. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    maelstrom143 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    No, seriously, I don't care that you have toured all the hospitals in Europe and we are lacking, you are welcome to go back there...PLEASE stop following me into other patients'

  24. Obese lady

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it really is :) My patients make me realize how blessed I am and knowing that I have made a difference is what makes me keep going back

  25. Obese lady

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    Me, too. While I agree that obesity is unhealthy and makes giving care in the acute care setting a lot more difficult, our personal thoughts on the matter should not affect the care that we provide....