Retired R.N.

Retired R.N.

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  1. Nurses With Hypothyroidism

    Retired R.N. replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I also have hypothyroidism. Fortunately, it is not severe, and can be controlled easily with Synthroid. I had the same problem with insurance company refusing to pay for Synthroid so they switched...

  2. Returning to work p 2yr absence full of anxiety (Long)

    Retired R.N. replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    How long has it been since you last saw your MD? Considering that you had a major injury that has already required two surgeries and intense physical therapy, and will probably require more surgery...

  3. Med Terms

    Retired R.N. replied to mandirocker's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a chance to take a class in medical terminology, take it! Yes, you can learn the terms as you wade through other classes, but it's so much easier if you already know at least some of the...

  4. Question about crushing meds

    Retired R.N. replied to BJLynn's topic in General Nursing

    Extended release medications should never be crushed or split. I would certainly question any order that called for that. Everywhere that I have ever worked has used crushing only as a last resort...

  5. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    Retired R.N. replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you could do all of us a favor and explain exactly how the Kansas State Nurses Association is an advocate for all Kansas nurses. The last time I checked it was a member of ANA, and most of us...

  6. Why not question pts about their eating habits?

    Retired R.N. replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree that it would be very nice if we could refer patients to nutritionists for dietary advice, who is going to pay the bill? Is this something that insurance companies, Medicare, and...

  7. What did nursing school do to you?

    Retired R.N. replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school taught me the value of time management. I had too few dollars and not enough spare hours to earn more. I discovered that I could earn more in tips as a waitress at a popular local...

  8. Dilemna: School/Work Full Time?

    Retired R.N. replied to bshaw96's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody can make this decision for you, but if I were in your shoes right now,I would consider the job offer to be an answer to my prayers and take it. If your employer is well satisfied with your...

  9. Looking for opinions on a situation!!!

    Retired R.N. replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your opinion of this situation. If more doctors would run routine STD tests on all their patients, managing the patients' care would be much more focused and beneficial. When it comes...

  10. written references

    Retired R.N. replied to RedZeppelinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Was this a Group One member in the Dallas/Fort Worth

  11. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    Retired R.N. replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    To all unhappy school teachers thinking of switching into nursing: The grass is always greener ... etc. How many evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays do you work? How many of you have mandatory...

  12. Nurses Helping Nurses Quit Smoking

    Retired R.N. replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sometimes we fail to recognize our strengths and the many sources of help that exist for us if we can only find them. First of all, you know that you are definitely capable of quitting because you did...

  13. Going Saudi first

    Retired R.N. replied to Barbie38's topic in Immigration Advice

    How much do you know about the Saudi Arabian culture? Can you live happily with the restrictions they put on women? Do you already have friends working there? Do you know a good immigration lawyer...

  14. No more NANDA diagnoses?

    Retired R.N. replied to CityKat's topic in General Students

    I also object to using that "Pig Latin" language. It makes us look like a clique of pre-teen children who have a secret club that won't admit anyone who doesn't know the proper passwords or like a...

  15. My NM accused me of falsifying NN

    Retired R.N. replied to dannikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Document. Document. Document. Get your resume up-to-date, and look into finding a good labor lawyer. Once management accuses a staff member of lying, it's like a big target being painted on that...

  16. 'Uniform' Dress Code

    Retired R.N. replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not only do your patients and families like the white uniform, they probably are very glad you are happy to be recognized as a nurse. As for laundering the white uniforms, I was usually able to find...

  17. Dogs appear to protect some babies from allergies

    Retired R.N. replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    This is a topic that pops up in the popular press from time to time. I have always wondered if the people whose babies started wheezing got rid of the dogs immediately, or if the families who had one...

  18. if you've ever worked in food service...

    Retired R.N. replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a wide variety of jobs before I started nursing school, and also between nursing positions when we had to move across the country on account of my husband's jobs. I never found any perfect...

  19. Does this sound do-able?

    Retired R.N. replied to jade-athyst's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is there any way you could shadow the nurse who has this job now? If not, could you at least visit the site and get an idea of the actual conditions? I don't like to throw cold water on your plans,...

  20. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    Retired R.N. replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Jeffrey, Don't EVER think you can hold a corporation hostage. They have deeper pockets than you have and can buy whatever legal assistance they want, including judges and legislators. What is more...

  21. Can they really DO that? A rant!

    Retired R.N. replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

    If you work in an "At Will" employment state, you can be fired at any time for any reason or for no reason at all. Texas is one of the At Will

  22. is this abuse

    Retired R.N. replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Any of you nurses who are upset with what you call the "noncompliance" of patients with COPD need to review the effects of oxygen on brain function. No, these people do not always serve as role...

  23. Does your work call you at 0530?

    Retired R.N. replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Work out a system with your relatives where they dial your number and let it ring twice, then hang up. Immediately after that, they dial again and you answer. Swear them to exteme secrecy on this...

  24. Not sure what to think!

    Retired R.N. replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Alarm bells are going off, klaxons are blasting, and sirens are screaming! Take your license firmly in hand and RUN! You worked too hard in nursing school to lose it all for some part-time employer...

  25. Pts abusing "cultural/religious" practices to manipulate RNs

    Retired R.N. replied to HvnSntRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So why should any nurse get upset if a patient asks that her baby be fed in the nursery? Has anyone considered that perhaps this patient has been brow-beaten into saying that she will breast feed,...