222mom222

222mom222 specializes in Cardiac, Neuro, Progressive Care.

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1. When your ex or their mistress/lover is the patient?

   222mom222 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   This happened to me too. My coworkers/supervisor/Security/hospital lawyer protected me and made sure I did not know until he was discharged. There is a restraining order in effect against

2. Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

   222mom222 replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Hi, everyone. It's Day 38 since I was attacked by a patient. I've had 3 panic episodes since. The first one I told you about (not very smart to come back to work 4 days after being choked from...

3. What is your degree in other than nursing?

   222mom222 replied to nija315's topic in General Students

   BA Broadcast

4. Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

   222mom222 replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I am very grateful to all of you. Yes, I agree if this happened to a police officer, it would be different. Why, it would be soooooooooo different if a patient family member was choked by a wandering...

5. Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

   222mom222 replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   That's a valid question. All of you have given such great input. I need to collate it in my email to my Director. This incident brought up so many issues like nurses' rights, workplace safety,...

6. Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

   222mom222 replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you, thank you ever so much to all of you. I went back to work last night but I never finished te shift. I was setting up my meds when I looked up and there was nobody there. It was the most...

7. Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

   222mom222 replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Yeah. I kinda feel abandoned in that respect. The hospital I used to work in was in the city. It was a rough crowd. This is more a suburban hospital. The staff / managers were stunned. They...

8. Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

   222mom222 replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   That's a great idea. I definitely need to look into that. At the hospital I used to work in, there were actually required seminars on crisis management which included hostage taking, violent...

9. Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

   222mom222 replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you, all. Thank you so much. I feel like I'm all alone in this. I don't know what his diagnosis was, he wasn't my patient. The bed alarm was not on so I didn't hear him coming until it was...

10. Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

    222mom222 replied to 222mom222's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you for reaching out. I will do that. My husband does not understand what's happening to me. I don't understand it myself. It's an abhorring feeling to feel afraid even when the situation is...

11. Choked by a patient. How do you deal with this trauma?

    222mom222 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was all alone in this hallway around 4am, charting on a computer- when out of the blue, somebody tried to choke me from behind. As I tried to twist free from him while screaming my lungs out, I saw...

12. Just passed CCRN ask me anything!

    222mom222 replied to KBICU's topic in Critical Care

    is it true that step down nurses can take the CCRN? how long did you work in ICU? How did you prepare? What resources did you use? Books/DVD/online reviews?

13. What type of shoes do you buy?

    222mom222 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have foot issues, so I tried everything boasting support, cushion,etc. I've found my true love: the Nike Air Max. Durable, shock absorbent, great stability and it's like walking on pillows. I work...

14. Any FEB2012 NCLEXRN Test Takers out there?

    222mom222 replied to 222mom222's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks, everyone. I'm down with a bad case of the flu. I'm trying to study so I don't waste this day. But my head hurts too much along with everything else

15. Any FEB2012 NCLEXRN Test Takers out there?

    222mom222 replied to 222mom222's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I sure hope you make it this time. I'm not an astrology fan, but Feb16 is supposed to be a good day careerwise. So, are the Saunders questions close enough to nclex questions? Or is it simpler?...