Mr Ian

Mr Ian

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  1. What are some psychological effects of being a nurse?

    Mr Ian replied to smiles9960's topic in General Nursing

    yeah what angie said - tho I'm mental health so I'm always watching people - but that might have been me before nursing anyhow. Lots of the skills for nursing can be adapted to every day life -...

  2. I may not graduate in 2 months.

    Mr Ian replied to graduate in may09''s topic in General Students

    Mr Ian is verty

  3. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    Mr Ian replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Just wondered ... has anyone mentioned that a physician's title 'doctor' is an honorarium? A nursing (and any other) Doctor has earned

  4. I may not graduate in 2 months.

    Mr Ian replied to graduate in may09''s topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear about your kid. Hope things work out ok. As for the clinicals. Did you give this explanation to the instructor? And how good is the rest of your clinicals? The lesson to learn? Life gets...

  5. Losing confidence...

    Mr Ian replied to jka817's topic in First Year After Licensure

    jka - seems like you've got some good advice so I don't need to go there (like I know how to do anything anyhow?). Seems there's more tho than meeting the task demand. Your confidence in your self...

  6. Care Plans - What does the Experienced Nurse Think of Them?

    Mr Ian replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    So how do you communicate to the next nurse what is happening with the patient? And how are you sure Chinese whispers aren't at play? And how do you ensure things stay consistent? And, considering...

  7. I need to conduct an interview

    Mr Ian replied to HNW09's topic in General Nursing

    I've got a couple of hundred scenarios if you need anything. Feel free to

  8. Care Plans - What does the Experienced Nurse Think of Them?

    Mr Ian replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Until it comes to litigation - or you take a day off - or get floated to another unit - or your head falls off. Any intervention taking longer than a shift ought be documented as a care plan to enable...

  9. Hospital broke contract and now wants ME to pay 20,000!

    Mr Ian replied to imalilteapott's topic in General Nursing

    That's a very bad idea. Do not accept any liability or offer to repay this money. Nada Nil Zip. Though I haven't seen the contract - my best guess would be: You are only obligated to work for them as...

  10. Care Plans - What does the Experienced Nurse Think of Them?

    Mr Ian replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Charting by exception is my preferred option. Where you have a diabetic patient - you do not need a diabetic care plan. A pre-op pt does not need a pre-op care plan - tho it depends on what pre-op...

  11. Help with Psych NCLEX questions

    Mr Ian replied to erjunkie8's topic in Psychiatric

    Priority #1: The patient who fetches me the ward paper before anyone else gets to mess it up. Am I

  12. What can I say to psych patients that does not exceed the scope of nursing practice?

    Mr Ian replied to 22314's topic in Psychiatric

    A learned psychiatrist gave me some advice one time when I was stuck in therpay session with a female adolescent arsonist and didn't know what to say sometimes.... trying not to upset or trigger...

  13. Hospital broke contract and now wants ME to pay 20,000!

    Mr Ian replied to imalilteapott's topic in General Nursing

    As I read it: You neither quit school (congratulations) nor were you terminated. I am assuming you have simply resigned the PCA/tech positions which, as a RN would be the norm. You have applied to...

  14. Care Plans - What does the Experienced Nurse Think of Them?

    Mr Ian replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Care plans are a tool - a support mechanism but, as every tool, it's good for certain jobs but not all. A care plan is a communication device that is meant to establish consistency - but when there's...

  15. interview for two new grad psych jobs

    Mr Ian replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    The N.MB & S has a fancier title so I'd guess they have more money too and go with that one for training opportunities. The general psych is probably a dumping ground for those not worthy of the...

  16. Is this considered nepotism?

    Mr Ian replied to BrittRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Not hiring somweone on that basis is discrimination. Their (potential) relationship with other staff in non-managerial positions has absolutely no bearing on their ability to carry out the job and...

  17. Should a nursing student be given a 2nd chance if they have a positive drug screen

    Mr Ian replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Students

    Type of drug consumed used does not indicate the level of

  18. Patient Life Stories

    Mr Ian replied to SweetLemon's topic in Psychiatric

    Personally I prefer the blogs. They are far more real; far less

  19. Resident sexual rights

    Mr Ian replied to moblondielpn's topic in General Nursing

    The issues come down to vulnerability and acceptable risk. If someone appeared to lack decision-making capacity then they would require suitable safeguards. Otherwise, there are few reasons why not...

  20. vent--angry patients--your input

    Mr Ian replied to RN4911's topic in Emergency

    I liked what you said - a lot.... and if I was your boss I'd ask if we could use your comment for the new "zero-tolerance to violence in the workplace"

  21. How do you work with the "SUPERNURSE"!!!

    Mr Ian replied to akrn70's topic in General Nursing

    Does she take break alone and/or seldom talk social chit chat and home life? Does she treat male patients differently to female patients? Does she react differently to male authority staff than female...

  22. nervous about psych care plans

    Mr Ian replied to Ausculapius's topic in Psychiatric

    Another reason we don't use computerised care plans - is they're meant to be individually prepared and mutually agreed with the patient. Printing one off to sign is not a mutual agreement. Apply the...

  23. Clients burning fingers when on smoking breaks...

    Mr Ian replied to nurse210's topic in Psychiatric

    Ask them if it's a problem to them first. If it is - ask if they want help with it. If they do - tell them to stop burning their

  24. Resignation Letter- please inspect

    Mr Ian replied to Bumashes's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Dear Nurse Manager, You suck. I'm leaving. I know I'm meant to give notice to leave on a certain date but since arrangements don't mean jack around here I could go anytime when I simply feel like...

  25. i dont know what to do, please help.

    Mr Ian replied to missmoe's topic in General Nursing

    Your information seems to be changing in quality through this story and I'm also bugged by the fact that these two "friends" would raise the matter with you for general discussion. If you're that...