TristleRN

TristleRN has 30 years experience and specializes in pill pusher, fanny wiper, poker player.

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1. Called In because my coworkers are complaining about me

   TristleRN replied to nursinghopeful23's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   If complaints end up in your file and you are actively working on taking care of them (real or perceived c/o as they may be), you should also have the right to respond, also in writing, and have that...

2. Here is an example of a clincal finding narrative for SOC

   TristleRN replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Home Health

   I agree; I have worked home care and really enjoyed the job... love seeing this side of the hospital... however, the documenting is ridiculous. I tend to write very long narratives that give a...

3. What to do about burn out?

   TristleRN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Specialties

   Are you burned out? ... or could you be depressed? Not having motivation to do anything or not finding enjoyment in your regular activities sounds like depression to me. I'm certain that the stress...

4. Weight Loss for Nurses

   TristleRN replied to EmxoRenee's topic in Health, Stress Management

   How about starting a weight loss support group within your hospital? or even your unit? It would probably be (besides online support) the fastest and easiest way to go about it. I have done this in...

5. I Must Be Missing Something

   TristleRN replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

   Very late reply and I haven't had a chance to paw thru other responses.... it sure sounds like you are with the wrong agency. Home health is a unique and challenging world. So much so, that...

6. Not cut out for home health?

   TristleRN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Home Health

   Regarding OASIS, the class for that is a day or two. It's extensive and I know that our supervisors etc are sent to it, but the field nurses and therapists are not. It would certainly benefit all to...

7. Not cut out for home health?

   TristleRN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Home Health

   I'm amazed at how unsupportive your employer seems to be. Most home health agencies have difficulty retaining nurses for the EXACT reasons you have complained about. I almost felt I had written that...

8. Can you teach on old dog new tricks?

   TristleRN replied to TristleRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi, I appreciate the input. I'm keeping an open mind and want to give this a fair chance. Any good resources out there so I can get a jump on

9. Can you teach on old dog new tricks?

   TristleRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi, I've seen similar threads but would love any specific input for me. I've been an RN for 25 years, all with the adult population....limited pediatric exposure, mostly due to being on an IV team....

10. how long did it take you to end up in the NICU?

    TristleRN replied to tinybbynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I've been an RN for 25 years...all with the adult population. I've worked on an IVT both per diem and full time the past 11 years with some peds mixed in due to that. I am now about to try out...

11. I hate nursing..

    TristleRN replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is one good thing about nursing....there are so many different options, options that people in other fields do not have. You must try different things until you find one that is a good fit. It...

12. Those who want to get out of nursing..

    TristleRN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I fully understand the desire to get out of the profession. But, we have options that other fields don't have....like OTHER OPTIONS!!! There are other areas of nursing you can do that do not involve...

13. I had no clue!

    TristleRN replied to cheshielynx's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I think there may be a real future for nurse massage therapists. Many states, including mine, do not recognize that title. However, there are some areas that hire nurses who are massage therapists....

14. Do you really need to go back to school?

    TristleRN replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I think it depends on what you want to do. Your state's practice act probably has a stipulation that you can limitedly provide massage within your scope of practice. It does not mean you can hang...

15. Pt. passed away, I had been giving her a massage...

    TristleRN replied to touchhealth's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    A late response, but kudos as well. I agree, an awesome way to go...while getting a massage. You said she was terminal, and a DNR. I hope you don't feel any guilt, you did nothing wrong. You...