Sparrowhawk

Sparrowhawk

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  1. Dealing with work issues

    Sparrowhawk replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    It takes time...but it starts with self confidence..keep telling yourself who cares what other people think I'm a good nurse, and that's all that matters...it'll start

  2. Am I being too sensitive?

    Sparrowhawk replied to NurseLily22's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortuantely, nurses are gonna talk behind your back....you have to learn not to let it bother you. YOU are a good nurse...and YOU know it..that's all that matters, what other people think doesn't...

  3. ALWAYS called to work on days off?

    Sparrowhawk replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Never feel

  4. What does ABT stand for?

    Sparrowhawk replied to tarag's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Antibiotics.

  5. CALL BELLS

    Sparrowhawk replied to GRUNGE's topic in General Nursing

    I was drifting off the other night and thought I heard a body

  6. Do you have to make a nurses note on every patient?

    Sparrowhawk replied to chiuli's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd ask your facility....you chart on weekly charting, monthly charting, anytime someone falls, bruise, skin tear, new orders, sent to hospital, comes back from hospital, anything SIGNIFICANTLY...

  7. I'm so embarrassed

    Sparrowhawk replied to nursingishard's topic in General Nursing

    I kinda agree..why would you agree to give him a second bath? I mean..unless he got covered in puke or blood or poop or something..then well yeah I'd want a second bath too...but I do agree..I think...

  8. Posting pictures to facebook

    Sparrowhawk replied to divaRN*'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else...yeah it might be a little out of taste as some things the rest of the world has no desire to see...especially forced. But if they're friends/family they have a right to...

  9. LPN's role for grieving families

    Sparrowhawk replied to newdmh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I really don't see how it's different between the

  10. Called in... Feel guilty.

    Sparrowhawk replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel guilty..you thought you were getting

  11. Preventing med errors in LTC...

    Sparrowhawk replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask your aides....like the above poster said. I started my first new grad job in LTC...on nights...it'll take you awhile, but your aides are a WEALTH of information...they know who they are, if...

  12. Ignores my being an RN

    Sparrowhawk replied to LovemykittyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever asked her why she doesn't? As a pastor's wife...she is in a position of treating people equally and probably doesn't know she's hurting your feelings, I would speak to her about

  13. Current co-workers asking where your new job is.

    Sparrowhawk replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd say..None of yer danged

  14. I gave the last dose...

    Sparrowhawk replied to pedsrnjc's topic in General Nursing

    Ya did good mate. *hugs* You loved him, cared for him, took good care of him right to the last...made his transition painless...You're crying because you cared. Deepily. Good on

  15. work 1 day week, 8 hours, is it possible?

    Sparrowhawk replied to otherendeavors's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't waste your time...besides how would you live on just 8 hours a

  16. Macaroni & Cheese

    Sparrowhawk replied to rjt027's topic in Nursing Humor

    ROFL Me too!! Juuust got

  17. Leaving issues for daylight shift

    Sparrowhawk replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah..plus most doctors are going to pitch a fit if you call them at 12 am to tell them nonemergent

  18. What do you pray for?

    Sparrowhawk replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Pray that whatever job God wants will come my

  19. can someone help me?

    Sparrowhawk replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Nursing

    Why just four hours? And not all your residents will be acute...don't let it overhwelm

  20. am I retarded? Lol.

    Sparrowhawk replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhhh *wink* Coolness. And no..you're not..you know...weird

  21. am I retarded? Lol.

    Sparrowhawk replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    I did it on purpose. It irritates me the lack of grammer and spelling the younger generation has these days. Ten years from now it will just be

  22. am I retarded? Lol.

    Sparrowhawk replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    Because a lot of people these days have no grammer knowledge. The internet is runing spelling and grammer. because like txtin iz the only real way of tlking nemore. KWIM?

  23. What is considered the weekend shift for 7p-7a?

    Sparrowhawk replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on your facility and

  24. Volunteering as a CNA

    Sparrowhawk replied to Saysfaa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most facilites you have to be a certified cna before you can even work let alone

  25. 2 cents?

    Sparrowhawk replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    Awww honey!!