rustyshackleford

rustyshackleford

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  1. Depressed about nursing

    rustyshackleford replied to StudentOnceAgain's topic in General Nursing

    restraints? in a no psych ward/ hospital? i'm not even sure if we (Scotland) have physical restraints i psych wards.... i'd be all for them for the right patient's like, both for their and staff's...

  2. Nurse with potty mouth.

    rustyshackleford replied to Born2BWild's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i'd say i can generally agree that swearing at work around patient's should be a no go : it looks bad on you and your institution. HOWEVER, i would say that there are definately situations where is is...

  3. Items You Carry Daily in the Hospital

    rustyshackleford replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    just forget all those previous posts, man, just one thing you MUST remember to take with you. A hipflask. The contents of this are entirely up to you, whatever your tipple is. Me? I generally go for...

  4. Obama's Health Care Reform

    rustyshackleford posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I apologise if this topic has been covered elsewhere, but i haven't found it.. i'm just curious as to the nursing/public opinion towards these new plans of Obama to shake up the health care system in...

  5. Any smokers Out There?

    rustyshackleford posted a topic in General Nursing

    just curious to see how many of you guys are smokers? i've (very) recently stopped after about 12 or 13 years of filling my body with the many impurities cigarettes have to offer and it was just for...

  6. Any smokers Out There?

    rustyshackleford replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    what are you, 12? you may not plan to burden anyone, but unless you are a complete hermit that has no friends, family and are completely self sufficient and wont need any government aid or anything,...

  7. Any smokers Out There?

    rustyshackleford replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    hypoxic patient a little bit different me thinks,but thats not the point i was trying to make. i understand the concept of addiction and thats the how i've managed to stop, but it just really annoys...

  8. Any smokers Out There?

    rustyshackleford replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    Oh come on! saying that those statements are not ignorant.. well actually, your statements probably arent ignorant, just stupid when comparing those things. my brother has a severe nut allergy, but...

  9. Any smokers Out There?

    rustyshackleford replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    I am NOT being patronising here, and i am no trying to preach that holier than thou crap, but i though that too... but, Allen Carr. Allen Carr has books, dvds, audio stuff and clinics that have a 95%...

  10. Any smokers Out There?

    rustyshackleford replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, but at least there's a degree of justification in those things in moderation.. no such luxury with smoking it's just a nasty disease that grabs people and doesn't let go.. even when you wake up...

  11. Any smokers Out There?

    rustyshackleford replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with the outright banning of smoking, but can never see it happening. as you've said, SD, TAXES!! way too much money to be made.. and also i think the outcry would be heard from outer

  12. Need Honest Opinion -- Would You Recommend Nursing?

    rustyshackleford replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno... i guess life's totally different for a nurse on either side of the pond, so my opinion might not count for much.. but, you get abuse from patients, managers, relatives, doctors and anyone...

  13. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

    rustyshackleford replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    second born (of two), neither parents alcoholics. is this a genuine poll? seriously? people actually believe that because their folks liked the sauce, it moved them towards nursing?

  14. Could you all please help me by answering some questions???

    rustyshackleford replied to renbertos's topic in General Nursing

    i am a 3 year qulaified RGN specialising in haematology. currently have BSc, looking to begin MSc next year. 1.) What kinds of writing did you have to do to get the job you have? To get into...

  15. The Patient I Failed

    rustyshackleford replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    well done on writing a very eloquent and poetic piece of your nursing career. wishes of patients often seem to be ignored, forgotten or just lost along the way, eh? i dont know if it could be seen as...

  16. Questions from Scotland!

    rustyshackleford posted a topic in General Nursing

    hey guys. just a few quick questions to you fellow nurses across the pond (and anywhere else that may be reading!) my knowledge of foreign helathcare systems is a bit patchy so was just wanting to get...

  17. Questions from Scotland!

    rustyshackleford replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all the replies, guys! does seem to be a much more complicated system in the US re salaries. with the nhs, salaries depend completely upon experience, with everyone getting annual increment...

  18. 5am "fog"

    rustyshackleford replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    i am there, guys! it's 0414 GMT and i'm on my last night shift before days off... currently reviewing patients notes and drinking REALLY strong coffee (i think that might be what's causing the...

  19. Male nurse crying!!!

    rustyshackleford replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    can honestly say i've never cried due to a patient i've cared for dying. not being a hard orifice or morbid or anything, i just feel that it's really important not to get to attached or emotionally...

  20. Survey for Sociology Paper...Will you help me out?

    rustyshackleford replied to EMT_to_RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    don't know if the stats of an overseas nurse will help, but thought i'd be as well throwing some info your way, hope it helps. 1. how long (years) have you been a nurse? 3+ 2. what is your annual...

  21. Strangest thing you've heard a co-worker or patient say?

    rustyshackleford replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Nursing Humor

    before i was a student nurse, i worked as a care assistant in a nursing home. gp was in doing his rounds and had to to take some bloods from her. being reassured by a young nurse, the doctor took the...

  22. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    rustyshackleford replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    i'm an RGN (?RN to those from the US) with a Bsc(?BSN?) in Scotland, qualified 3 yrs. currenlty working in haematology ward, but have been in cardiology, surgical, CoE and rehab. have to say that over...

  23. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    rustyshackleford replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Learn to breathe through your mouth and block off the nasal passages - makes one hell of a difference! and to be fair, you just get used to it - clean up one big mess and then go grab your lunch ; be...