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  1. getting patients to use their incentive spirometer

    onetiredmomma replied to angelsr28's topic in General Nursing

    I describe how much coughing they will do and how much worse they will feel with a fever when they develop post op pneumonia! Seriously, you can only make an adult do so much. Give 'em the facts,...

  2. woot! Im RN Today

    onetiredmomma replied to alohanars18's topic in General Nursing

    You and I must be the only insomniacs this morning! Congratulations on passing your NCLEX and on your journey with God! Good luck on your new career and God

  3. Question !

    onetiredmomma replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think home care is a good fit for a new grad. You are on your own, no one down the hall to confer with, no one else to do the venipuncture. You need to be able to discern what normal is both...

  4. Caring for Violent patient

    onetiredmomma replied to ekgoodwi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In addition to explaining in detail, be calm, speak softly and always take another person with you. If you cannot provide care wo getting hurt, tell the person you will come back later when they are...

  5. Took out wrong person's IV

    onetiredmomma replied to jess17's topic in General Nursing

    When someone tells me something about a pt using she or he I always respond with She who, even if I have 4 male and one female pt. We should always identify pts by name, especially when asking a...

  6. New job! Excited but nervous about drips. . .

    onetiredmomma replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your new job! contact your new boss and ask her what you should be focusing on in preparation for it. Look over your text books about neuro and tele pts. Don't over stress (...

  7. feeling overwhelmed

    onetiredmomma replied to rectal itch's topic in General Nursing

    I so agree with chasingrain! The only thing I would add would be to see if your DON would agree to a trial period in the new position with the understanding that if either of you don't feel it is...

  8. Having trouble fitting in

    onetiredmomma replied to new_oldRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an old-old nurse :). I find it hard to relate to all the "younguns" I work with who don't have the same work ethic as I do, who gather to talk about their latest date, party or whatever when call...

  9. Backbiting

    onetiredmomma replied to celticgirl's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!

  10. Is this common practice or was I in the wrong??

    onetiredmomma replied to Sassylil14u's topic in General Nursing

    Having chart audits months after the fact make me wonder if their claims were really valid. You will learn from the med error and won't do it again! I think you were right in resigning, once you see...

  11. What are the chances of being fired as a nurse?

    onetiredmomma replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    If you work in an at will state, no reason for firing is

  12. sharing some happy personal news

    onetiredmomma replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to you for being a caring, persistent mom and becoming a nurse! Congratulations to your daughter for having a caring, persistent mom and thanks to God for both of you. thanks for...

  13. Assessing a resident who falls

    onetiredmomma replied to blackpants22's topic in General Nursing

    A fractured hip presents with the affected leg shortened and the foot rotated out, toes turned out and of course pain with movement or

  14. How can I be in two places at the same time?

    onetiredmomma replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your charge nurse for help at the time. Be specific: can you call for pain meds for this new pt.... If your facility policy is the admitting nurse must do the admit, get together with your...

  15. Stethoscope - best for the buck

    onetiredmomma replied to Difficult_To_Stick's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had my sprague (dual tubing) for over 20 years and only just replaced it with another because I somehow lost the peds bell. Ordered my new one from amazon, even with shipping it was much less than...

  16. $22.78

    onetiredmomma replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals base pay on years in nursing: 1-5, 6-10, etc. As other posters have stated it also depends on location. some cities (states) pay better because of the cost of living but a lot don't...

  17. You'd understand, right?

    onetiredmomma replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would understand! Same as when I was pregnant, going in for weekly visits towards the end and the receptionist said "are you still

  18. Nursing Assistant drawing up and giving injections?

    onetiredmomma replied to OBNurseWannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Altho this differs states to state I would guess this falls under delegation guidlines. Having never worked in a dr office I am not sure what they can train and subsequently delegate to unlicensed...

  19. I work with a DUMB nurse!

    onetiredmomma replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I like the suggeston to ask your DON how she wants you to let her know when the other nurse is endangering her pts. Beyond that, unless you are supervising this person you can't do much to change...

  20. Giving Report to Day Shift...advice please

    onetiredmomma replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Kill 'em with kindness.."you are so right! I intended to do that as soon as report is over but thank you for reminding me". Try to smile and unclench your jaw when you say

  21. I need to interview a RN (:

    onetiredmomma replied to Lindsay729's topic in General Nursing

    I'm game. you can message me if you

  22. Venting

    onetiredmomma replied to MissyF_RN's topic in General Nursing

    One advantage of wearing staff locaters is your manager can access the system and prove to the family when staff is in a room. that said, I too am sorry you had to do this. I have a bit of an onery...

  23. Unions prevelance across US?

    onetiredmomma posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I often read people encouraging someone to "contact your union rep" and wonder how many states have nursing unions? I know in the 80s there was talk when I worked in Colorado of getting a union but I...

  24. Hanging myself out to dry

    onetiredmomma replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    If management has warned you, you're best bet is to dust off your resume. You have stepped on some toes and they will be watching what you do and say from now on. I speak from experience. I am...

  25. Finding a Lawyer

    onetiredmomma posted a topic in General Nursing

    Posters here often advise "get yourself a lawyer". How does one find a lawyer that can represent a