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  1. Madame, your ignorance is astounding

    maelstrom143 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2::lol2::lol2: I won't even say what my hubby said to this post...hilarious, but not very nice... as to my opinion:

  2. Madame, your ignorance is astounding

    maelstrom143 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had patients who have been shocked when they asked me to call the tech to clean them up due to a bm and I have replied that I am perfectly happy to clean them up. I do explain to my patients...

  3. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    maelstrom143 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I think the medication issue should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. There are individuals who need medications in order to just get out of bed in the morning, for whom clinical depression is a...

  4. Obese lady

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    I pray she will fight. She was still so young (60's). I see our patients and think of my extended family. I know I am blessed, because there but for the grace of God go I is a very real thing. Often,...

  5. Obese lady

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    That is so true! Often, the anger felt by patients is projected onto us because it is easier to deal with in that manner and is also a protective mechanism. It feels so amazing when one is able to...

  6. Obese lady

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I guess I felt I had to post because we all do hear the comments, see the attitudes, and sometimes may even agree with some of them, especially if the day is long/hard and stressful....

  7. 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

    "No, sorry. There is just so much magic our kitchen can come up with for a salt-restricted/diabetic/renal/fluid-restricted diet." "No ma'am. I really don't care if you call your lawyer." Gotta love...

  8. Just tattoo DNR on my chest. . . it's been done!

    maelstrom143 replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is a decision that must be discussed w/loved ones. However, I feel that death is a very personal thing and should be about the person experiencing it first hand more than about everyone else who...

  9. What is your favorite nursing memory?

    maelstrom143 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Goodness, there are so many patients that roam my memories w/affection. However, there was one little old man. He was so very emaciated and sick and his resources were exhausted. Doc had him on drips...

  10. Funniest thing you've ever seen happen to a doctor

    maelstrom143 replied to Guttercat's topic in Nursing Humor

    I do not think the misfortune of the doctor is quite as funny as the actual situation itself, regardless of who the victim is, and our laughter is not really a personal thing but a way to relieve...

  11. Funniest thing you've ever seen happen to a doctor

    maelstrom143 replied to Guttercat's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG...these are

  12. -.- OMG...just need to vent

    maelstrom143 posted a topic in General Nursing

    OMG...open bays suck! I had to deal with trying to take care of my own patients, chart, deal with orders, call doctors, etc. AND deal with a family member of someone else's patient because he felt...

  13. Peripheral Line Not for ABT?

    maelstrom143 replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in Patient Medications

    Ideally you want a PICC for Vanco. If you have PIV, you want to ensure patency, run slower than normal, and check frequently to catch early infiltration. Over the last few years we've been increasing...

  14. pt safety question, please help

    maelstrom143 replied to nurse12b's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Document, document, document. I agree with most of the comments, except for refusing assignment. I would take the assignment and ensure that I do everything within my power to be this patient's...

  15. My daughter wants to be a nurse

    maelstrom143 replied to Kica93's topic in Nursing Career

    Tell her to go straight for the bachelor's if she can afford to do so. This way it is over and done with and she can always continue onward toward getting higher certification. Although the ASN and...

  16. Sesame Street Breastfeeding: Moms Push To Bring Nursing Back To TV Show

    maelstrom143 replied to lrobinson5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that breastfeeding has been stigmatized over the last few years and it is a refreshing change to see a program that treats it as a natural thing. On FB/movies/etc., there are so many pictures...

  17. Help! Anyone else work cardiac stepdown and have no tele techs?

    maelstrom143 replied to working4change's topic in Cardiac

    This is a recipe for disaster. We have a couple of units that are decentralized. When floated to those units, we do the best we can, but a conversion from sinus to a-fib or a change from ST to SVT can...

  18. I'm leaving my beloved ED

    maelstrom143 replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    Wow. How exciting :) I hope you enjoy your new place. It is so hard leaving the place where you began. I still miss the hospital where I first learned to be a nurse. I hope you get the position w/the...

  19. First shift off orientation.

    maelstrom143 replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    Congrats and have a wonderful shift. Sounds like you have a good crew to work with

  20. What phrases do you use?

    maelstrom143 replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    Treat 'em n street 'em (in GA

  21. on call/ low census status

    maelstrom143 replied to TallRN3's topic in General Nursing

    We have nurses who supplement their incomes by doing PRN at other facilities...just a

  22. Medication Errors?

    maelstrom143 replied to Monica08's topic in General Nursing

    I think the question was "what happens to the patient," not what must we do after such an error. As to what happens to the patient...I haven't a clue...and hope NEVER to find out. Edited to add:...

  23. Ngt

    maelstrom143 replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely call the MD. I would be worried about the contents backing up through the tube, as Esme said. Usually they mean to do not resume suction for 2h post admin food/meds (had that a few times),...

  24. Families that talk about my coworkers

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

    Totally neutral. If it is an issue that needs resolution, I will work on finding a solution. If it is just the patient/family venting their opinions on my colleagues, I remain quiet or say, "It is...

  25. How UTIs affect older patients

    maelstrom143 replied to seashells2011's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, me, too. Falls and AMS will usually have me clamoring for UA