DoeRN

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  1. Patients who love their sick role

    DoeRN replied to sammiesmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  2. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    DoeRN replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sometimes I do have good days. Even great days actually where I actually feel like a nurse. Had a couple of those days last week and then wouldn't you know it my overtime day was the worst day I had...

  3. Nurses, How Do You Care For Your Hands?

    DoeRN replied to fawnmarie's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I use L'Occitane One Minute Hand Scrub, lavender cream and shea butter nail and cuticle oil. I use the scub twice a week and the oil and cream everyday after work. My hands don't feel rough anymore....

  4. Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    DoeRN replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I set boundaries with my patients especially with the demanding and emotionally draining ones and their families. And I admit that I am emotionally detached somewhat because I'm a floater. And no this...

  5. Coworker talking smack about my political party & every thing I stand for/believe in

    DoeRN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  6. Offering money to switch clinical sites? Ethical?

    DoeRN replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in General Students

    Still waiting on a reason why this is unethical. Now the cheating yes that's unethical. But switching clinical sites with a bonus? Sent from my iPhone using

  7. $11/hr as a registered nurse

    DoeRN replied to naikosbripad's topic in General Nursing

    As hard as we work I wouldn't be a nurse for that low a wage. I made $12.30 as a tech. I know some people have to accept those wages but I would work a bunch of OT and move out of that area ASAP. Sent...

  8. Nursing Imposters

    DoeRN replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This happens quite a bit. It's sad but it's a reality. When I tell people what I do for a living I say RN instead of nurse. Sent from my iPhone using

  9. JP Drains and blood exposure

    DoeRN replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    Oh ok so your situation is different than acute care. I was thinking I'm not going to stand there and keep dumping into a medicine cup trying to measure the output. I'll use a specimen cup measure...

  10. Feeling Guilty After Calling in Sick...

    DoeRN replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel guilty when I call in sick. I don't want to spread my germs and get everyone else sick. Because usually I've gotten sick because someone else feels guilty, comes into work, and makes...

  11. JP Drains and blood exposure

    DoeRN replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I do the same thing. Use a urine cup because it's bigger and a lot of times there is more than 30 mls especially a fresh post op. Sent from my iPhone using

  12. JP Drains and blood exposure

    DoeRN replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I always aim the opening towards the container that I'm emptying it in. I flick the plug while aiming it down so when it squirts out it squirts into the container. I compress and close it directed...

  13. Want to go into nursing, but seriously off track, help?

    DoeRN replied to VitruvianMan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To be honest and I tell a lot of people this especially now. Before you decide to take the nursing school route research your area to make sure new grad nurses are finding jobs. This may help you...

  14. ER nurses bringing pts to the floor soiled

    DoeRN replied to garn12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This happened so much at the hospital I used to work at. When we would get a patient from the ER into the ICU's the nurse getting the admit would have a bath in a bag ready to go and a couple of us...

  15. No more phlebotomist in the hospital?!

    DoeRN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a hospital for over 10 years and they didn't have phlebotomist. The techs and nurses drew all the labs. Where I'm at now there are phlebotomist. And my first day on the job I didn't know...

  16. Want to go into nursing, but seriously off track, help?

    DoeRN replied to VitruvianMan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  17. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    DoeRN replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    At first I wanted to get everything done before I went to the bathroom. Then I started decreasing my fluid intake so I wouldn't have to go. But then I said you know what why am I messing up my body by...

  18. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    DoeRN replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Don't go to nursing school if you like to eat in a 12 or 13 hour span. Don't go to nursing school if you have a weak bladder. Don't go to nursing school if you haven't researched the area...

  19. Please Help RN to Med School Advice

    DoeRN replied to futurecaregiver96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't go into nursing if deep down you will regret not going to medical school. You will be miserable as a nurse if you go this route. Sent from my iPhone using

  20. How soon did you get pulled?

    DoeRN replied to Swellz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One month is way too soon to float someone. I'm glad it went ok but I would have been very uncomfortable with this. Sent from my iPhone using

  21. The line that makes me want to hurt someone, aka 'That's not my job!'

    DoeRN replied to uRNmyway's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  22. My patient had HIV and the flu but wore mask incorrectly

    DoeRN replied to ssoxford's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You should make an appointment with employee health so you can be refitted. You should not be taking care of patients who are in need of a N95 which from my experience are TB and shingles patients....

  23. Exit Strategies For Nurses Who Deal With Overly Talkative Patients

    DoeRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'll tell them I have to make rounds and I'll be back in to check on you. I used to wait and try to talk to them but I also lived in a state that had fair nurse patient ratios. Where I am now I barely...

  24. Nursing and then some to MD?

    DoeRN replied to medicaljohnny's topic in Nursing Career

    I was actually thinking about applying to medical school since I've been in denial for the past 10 years (long story). I have a BSN and before that I was pre-med and I need to take a couple more...

  25. How do you respond to rude patients?

    DoeRN replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    I tell them they can not talk to me this way especially if they are screaming and yelling and are with it. I won't tolerate it and nothing will be accomplished until they talk to me in a normal voice....