StNeotser ASN, RN

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    comic moments-what not to do with a fish

    StNeotser replied to ayla2004's topic in International Nursing

    Perhaps I only still have a license because sometimes I look at people and think Damn, where's that wet trout to hand just when I need it
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    lazy mean assistants

    StNeotser replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in a nursing home? I think if you document these incidents her behaviour can be regarded as abuse related to neglect. For example, leaving someone in urine and not answering the call bell,...
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    Sairy Gamp slur--victimisation

    StNeotser replied to greensister's topic in International Nursing

    Greensister, It seems as if they found a reason to fire you because I'm guessing with your experience you are more expensive than someone more newly qualified. What an awful business. Many sympathies...
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    Going from the USA to the UK

    StNeotser replied to StNeotser's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you all for answering. I'll probably try to undertake the BSN anyway, and not to make any rash decisions. I just get very homesick sometimes even though I go back to the UK once a year. Just...
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    Going from the USA to the UK

    StNeotser posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'd love some advice from any who are willing to give it; I am a British citizen who came to live in the USA in 2000. I am an ADN, graduated in 2004. How hard is it to go from the USA to the UK?...
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    What you wish they knew....

    StNeotser replied to candicane's topic in General Nursing

    That the antibiotic, nebs and all tx you got for the post surgery pneumonia you developed in the middle of the night were "diagnosed" and all taken care of for you by a nurse. All the doctor did was...
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    does anyone wear the super short sleeved scrubs?

    StNeotser replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    Hee hee! The first thing I thought about was "The Todd" too! I don't wear them as my upper arms aren't that toned, despite pulling people up in bed, transferring etc for the past five years.
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    Sen Clinton walks a day in a nurse's shoes

    StNeotser replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't know what to say to you all really. When I was seven years old Margaret Thatcher was elected leader of my country - The United Kingdom. She stayed in power until I was eighteen years old, so...
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    Lost Temper -- Yelled/Swore at Patient

    StNeotser replied to UhOh's topic in General Nursing

    You know if there's one thing I don't like about nursing it's the abuse and "customer service" aspect. Customer service is fine, however I'm sure when people get their bills there is no Hospital...
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    Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    StNeotser replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I wash my hands in a public restroom/restaurant or whatever people look at me like I'm crazy because I will let the water run until I have dried my hands then use a paper towel to shut the faucet...
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    HCR Manor Care Facilities

    StNeotser replied to bellcollector's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked at an HCR Manorcare facility in Colorado where the management were truly awful. If you scream and shout at nurses and expect them to do a full 6-2 hour shift after completing a 10-6 shift...
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    Is it a good idea to be a CNA before being an RN???

    StNeotser replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA part time whilst getting my LPN license. I was only working two 8 hour shifts a week in a LTC facility. It taught me never to undervalue what CNA's do. To any CNA's reading - Thank...
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    BON vent

    StNeotser replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear that. I used to work with a great CNA that waited about three months for her LPN license because back in her dim and distant past she had been a Minor In Possession of Alcohol. God...
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    Lidocaine with Rocephin IM?

    StNeotser replied to StNeotser's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh gosh so now I feel very stupid. I have been a nurse for three years, kept the same drug book and did not know this. I *think* I've given this med about five times before with saline. My drug book...
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    Playing secretary and receptionis during med pass??

    StNeotser replied to SoCalif1979's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I heard once from a much older nurse that nurses used to have little cards on medication carts saying "Do not interrupt the nurse during med pass" How nice that would be. In answer to your question,...
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    Open letter for those with family in care....

    StNeotser replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I can't stand that poem. I understand the sentiment behind it, but all it does is send nurses on a big guilt trip. It sets the nurse up as the villian when the real villian is the person...
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    obligation to report abuse of a neighbor?

    StNeotser replied to maxsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't report it as abuse. Sometimes family members really don't know what options are available to them. I'm sure the husband is going out to work because he NEEDS to. He may well be totally...
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    Hourly Rounding / Walking Reports

    StNeotser replied to patwil73's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what your patient load/acuity is but I find q 2 hour rounds to be reasonably efficient. There's no way we would have time for 1 hour
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    Why do doctors get to play by different rules?

    StNeotser replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    I expect it's probably for the same reason that richer people get to play by different rules than poorer
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    Complete and total disregard for Visiting Hours! (vent)

    StNeotser replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Nice. I wonder if they use that one on the MDs too? I'll bet
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    What is the worst part about nursing?

    StNeotser replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    The expectations of "bellhop/concierge" one minute to "save-my-life" the next. No patient really gives a flying fig that you have 11 others either. So when "customer" satisfaction surveys come around...
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    Gonna finally get smoking regulations in our LTC!!

    StNeotser replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was a CNA in LTC we had an awful resident that wanted to go out every half an hour for a cigarette and this was on nights. She used to complain to Social services all the time because there...
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    Patient Accusations...

    StNeotser replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in General Nursing

    I've been accused a three or four times of not giving pain medication. When it comes time to explain it means the MD would not order the drug of choice to drug seeker or I would not give prn percocet...
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    "It shouldn't be that hard to be a nurse"

    StNeotser replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny, but they do know exactly what you do when they see a family member have a sudden change of condition. But before that they seemed to think you were there to fetch
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    "Nurse" on Ellen Gegneres today?!!

    StNeotser replied to tridil2000's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't see it. Could you elaborate on what