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  1. Plane Tree Model

    onetiredmomma posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone enlighten me about the Plane Tree Model? I have studied their web site and still don't get what it is except that it is "patient oriented". Some days I am more dense than others! We have...

  2. PICC lines and k-pads

    onetiredmomma posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the common feeling about using k-pad use after insertion of PICCs? I have gotten different opinions from different PICC nurses. One says it helps prevent vein spasms another says it isn't...

  3. Please help me with my temper

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

    When I find myself in that place I ask for help (if that is what is bringing my coping down), take deep breaths and while doing so say a prayer asking God for help and thanking Him for help He has...

  4. New Nurse Teaching Students

    onetiredmomma replied to brithoover's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand a student being nervous but I can't understand students not able to do vitals when they start clinicals. I would be looking for an instructor to help with this! When I have a...

  5. Tall/Plus sized scrubs

    onetiredmomma replied to Lauryen828's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe

  6. Charge Nurse Ignores Me

    onetiredmomma replied to qt2168's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Make sure you have her full attention...stand next to her. When you are finished with your question/ statement and don't get a response, ask her if she heard you. (sometimes with all the chaos going...

  7. My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

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

    "I know what I know, and I know what I don't know"... a very profound statement because there are many that won't admit what they don't know!. I too wish you well. I apologize on the behalf of nursing...

  8. counting my chickens before they hatch

    onetiredmomma replied to PlourdieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities won't let staff move to another unit until they have worked the unit they were hired on for at least 6 months to a

  9. Liability Insurance after retirement

    onetiredmomma posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    Since I do hope to retire ...someday. I'm not sure how long but I know people sue many years after an event and I got to wondering about keeping my liability insurance after I retire. I will ask my...

  10. Education of nurses

    onetiredmomma replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A hundred years ago...ok 1970 when I got my LPN and again in 1982 when I got my ADN this was a hot topic of discussion. I truly feel if SOMEONE would make a decision, set a date, provide some sort of...

  11. Is it possible to....

    onetiredmomma replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    Of course! That makes you human. After 43 years I still love being a bedside nurse...most of the time. It's shifts like you describe or when admin makes inane policies that make me wish I could retire...

  12. Where are the supplies?

    onetiredmomma replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't just happen in LTC...we had 3 pt with NGs this week and needed to replace one of the stay-guard nose things ( not sure of the name). Anyway, our floor had none and neither did the next 2 units...

  13. So what can we expect from you?

    onetiredmomma replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    You can expect me to remember that students need skills and offer to let you do dressing changes, foleys and anyother treatment I think you will not get a lot of chances to do. You can expect that I...

  14. It's All YOU Baby!

    onetiredmomma replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    My dream has always been to work somewhere that has an IV team...alas, as I get closer to retirement it is bound to be a dream unmet! It has to be hard to go from a big facility that has "everything"...

  15. Just curious, What do they teach in Nursing School these days?

    onetiredmomma replied to AMN74's topic in General Nursing

    some Grade school, middle schools and high schools often "teach to the test" for funding so we should not be surprised that some nursing schools do the same. Hospitals are flooded with schools trying...

  16. How does your unit handle this assignment situation ?

    onetiredmomma replied to melanie1126's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldn't have to ask for help, your coworkers should realize you need it BUT you also need to stand up for yourself: " I know I have fewer pts and will be glad to take an admit if I can get some...

  17. Has anyone heard of something like this before?? Input please!!

    onetiredmomma replied to gottagetmyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Having been a CNA test giver (!) I would caution you to make sure you know what you will be tested on. When you do the skills lab there are "critical elements" you must do and in some cases in the...

  18. How do you deal with explosive customers?

    onetiredmomma replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Depends on the situation..."I'm so sorry.." works in some instances but if I feel I am ( or a co-worker) personally threatened I back off and have someone call for help. Security presence can have a...

  19. is there a difference between pct and cna?

    onetiredmomma replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Probably depends on where you work but not much difference. Where I work we call them

  20. what to do when pts aren't nice?

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

    Kill em with kindness! Unless it is abusive and getting out of hand just smile and move on. For those that can't seem to remember to say Thank-you I often smile and say you'r welcome as I head out the...

  21. Let me get this clear

    onetiredmomma replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    I have always been told " we pay according to the following: 1-4 years ....5-9 years...10-15 .... "and most of them cap out at 20. If you are at the top of the scale the only way you can get a raise...

  22. do you like working for a staffing agency?

    onetiredmomma replied to CNA1991's topic in Agency Nurses

    Advantages: you can pretty much set your hours, gives you a feel for places you might or might not want to seek employment Disadvantages: unless you want to work weekends, nights or specialty areas...

  23. To old to be hired anymore?

    onetiredmomma replied to kathylorr's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about doing some agency work? I did that when I was wo work ( long story) and couldn't get an interview. I am sure my eons of experience was a factor cause I am at the top end of the...

  24. Long term acute care inside hospital

    onetiredmomma replied to Ms.RN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    If the nurse recruiter gave you the impression that LTAC is slower he/she is waaaay wrong. I worked at one as an agency nurse and everything the other poster said is true: not making enough progress...

  25. When your the patient, do you tell the nursing staff your a nurse?

    onetiredmomma replied to DemonWings's topic in General Nursing

    When I ( or a family member )am a patient I don't want to be a nurse-patient because I may not be thinking clearly or in my area of expertise....unless as someone else said the staff is being really...