Pudnluv ASN, RN

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    Oversaturation? Why am I working short staffed?

    Pudnluv posted a topic in General Nursing

    I keep reading posts of nurses unable to find jobs. I"ve been an RN for 18 years and I don't think in all my 18 years, I have ever been on a unit that is adequately staffed. I don't believe the...
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    Burn Nursing

    Pudnluv replied to traumaRUs's topic in Burn

    God bless you burn nurses! I know I couldn't do it and I am glad you are
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    "Your ER sucks!" and other pleasantries...how you handle them?

    Pudnluv replied to livingthedream77's topic in Emergency

    We were intubating a pt the other night and the pt on the other side of the curtain was complaining that no one had been in to see him. When his wife told me they were going to leave, i replied, "so...
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    Share your unit's new Ebola protocol

    Pudnluv replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    We do much the same. As one of the designated "Ebola" hospitals in my state, our guidelines exceed the CDC guidelines. We have a special room (negative pressure) for the patients and we have...
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    Drug-seeking in prison? Rx narcotics?

    Pudnluv replied to maddison1002's topic in Correctional

    I just tell them flat out that we do not give narcotics. I also tell them that people with chronic pain will NEVER have a pain level of zero. That is an unrealistic goal and taking more and more...
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    Negligence in correctional nursing

    Pudnluv replied to bsn-bridge-student's topic in Correctional

    The photo Huffington has was clearly taken before all the toes were gone. The picture in the Denver Post shows all the toes on the right foot have been removed. We only see one side of the story, but...
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    Judge says Affinity Medical Center must reinstate nurse, recognize union

    Pudnluv replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I would think they would tread carefully. They have already been found guilty of unfair labor practice. The last thing they would need to is a suit claiming a hostile work
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    this is why people still think there's a nursing shortage!

    Pudnluv replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    There is no nursing shortage and there hasn't been one in years. There is however, a staffing shortage. Hospitals are cutting back on staffing, so more and more nurses are working short staffed....
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    Correctional Nursing Pros/Con and Environment

    Pudnluv replied to nick7331's topic in Correctional

    In the jail, I am surrounded by correctional officers. Inmate movement is monitored and boundaries are clearly established. Also, every inmate is searched before entering (although I am sure some...
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    Correctional Nursing Pros/Con and Environment

    Pudnluv replied to nick7331's topic in Correctional

    I have been a RN for 20 years and have worked in various settings. After spending 11 years doing med/surg/telemetry, I moved to the ED, which I absolutely love. Recently, I decided to take a part...
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    What to do with a head banger?

    Pudnluv replied to djules's topic in Correctional

    I know in our ER we have had inmates come in due to mental health issues. If they are having a psychotic break, this is a mental health emergency and should be evaluated by a medical professional....
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    Seizures Real vs Fake

    Pudnluv replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

    I just started working in corrections, but still have my job in the ED. We get a lot of fake seizures in the ED. One thing I usually find, is that the fake seizures are usually preceded by some...
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    When Intensivists don't want to accept a patient...

    Pudnluv replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    We have hospitalists that come down and do the admission for all patients. Once the patient gets to the ICU, the ICU doc takes over. So it is up to the hospitalist to make the initial determination,...
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    Sick

    Pudnluv replied to Saasy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Everyone makes mistakes. No one was harmed. All you can do is learn from this. I am willing that you will become a "house expert" on the use of the pumps and blood administration. Don't lose...
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    Pudnluv replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not sure, but I don't think snow shoveling is in a RN's scope of practice. I am willing to bet that having nursing staff going outside to shovel snow, without providing proper equipment is an OSHA...
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    Nurse To Patient Ratios

    Pudnluv replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would love to see the breakdown of a CEO's daily work day. While I am sure that the majority really do work hard, I would like to see what they do day to day to earn their enormous salaries. We...
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    Nurse To Patient Ratios

    Pudnluv replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I love the idea of hospitals being transparent about their nurse to patient ratios. In this day of technological advancement, it really wouldn't be difficult. I believe all hospitals should put on...
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    Favoritism with working(or not working) holidays

    Pudnluv replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We break our holidays into two groups, 3 summer holidays and 3 winter holidays. Everyone must work 2 out of the 3 in each group. A sheet is posted and you pick your preference from 1 to 3, with 1...
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    A Bathroom Reminiscence

    Pudnluv replied to tokebi's topic in General Nursing

    What an amazing gentleman! How fortunate for you to have met him. It is people like this that make nursing so rewarding. Not only can we touch another person's life, but they can touch ours as...
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    Hindrance to professional growth

    Pudnluv replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    To the OP.......welcome to our world. Gender discrimination has been around for a long time, and as a female, I deeply offended by it. You should be able to go to your job, and do it without being...
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    "For Profit" vs. "Non Profit" employers?

    Pudnluv replied to Nola009's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Today the county run nursing home in my area became privatized. The new owners want to turn the facility around to make a profit. The way they state they will do this.....cut benefits to workers....
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    Emergency Nursing Mandatory Overtime, On Call

    Pudnluv replied to Triage24's topic in Emergency

    I think call time in the ED is a good idea. At least it would be a good idea in my ED. There are times when we are short and having an on call person would be wonderful. You only have to be on call...
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    Pudnluv replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I see the same people over and over again also. The ED is the landing pad from many frequent flyers. Is it frustrating? Sometimes. Am I going to teach these people anything? Probably not. So...
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    Pudnluv replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love nursing. I love my job. I've been a nurse for 20 years and I have never wanted to do anything else. I work my butt off every shift, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I work in the ED...
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    I love nursing!

    Pudnluv posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a member on this forum for some time now, and is see so many negative threads. If I were new to this profession, or just starting to think about becoming a nurse, alot of what is on here...