Orange Tree

Orange Tree

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  1. Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    Orange Tree replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would lie and tell him I called and was waiting for a call back. I'd also tell him that the doctor was probably already asleep and that we probably wouldn't hear back until the

  2. First Paycheck!

    Orange Tree replied to CYoungLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first few checks went to getting my head above the water, but today, I just got back from one mall and I'm about to go to another. Congratulations on your first paycheck! :) Keep living like you...

  3. 4 Los Angeles hospitals closing.

    Orange Tree replied to OCRN3's topic in California Nursing

    The patients have to go somewhere, and they will need nurses wherever they end up. I know our HR has hired some of them, but they haven't gone through orientation or made it to the floor yet, so I...

  4. Dreaming About Work

    Orange Tree replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    At least your dreams are exciting, I just dream about IVs

  5. Disappointed with my nurse last night

    Orange Tree replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like she found herself in a very awkward position and did her best to lighten the mood. Maybe she should have taped your husband's mouth shut, instead. The swabbing should have been done,...

  6. Has this ever happened to you?

    Orange Tree replied to jchilds's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just laughed so much that my cat got

  7. Respecting patient's wishes or Neglecting patient's care?

    Orange Tree replied to jetfuel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That sounds like a good role for the family to take on. Encouraging people to eat is not something I normally have the time to do. I'm lucky if I'm not close to passing out from skipping meals,...

  8. Unsanitary practice?

    Orange Tree replied to GraceNotes's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We weren't allowed to wash our hands in patients' sinks on my last med/surg

  9. Could someone of average IQ become an ADN nurse?

    Orange Tree replied to Weber's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "If you have to ask the price, you can't afford

  10. I got my first job!!! But I am worried...

    Orange Tree replied to Bunny99's topic in Home Health

    That is way too low. What makes it even more horrible is that you have to sign a contract for years! The new grads I work with make $30 + OT after 8 hours (for a 12 hour shift). It's in acute care,...

  11. cna caught in the middle

    Orange Tree replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The nurse's instructions should come first, but if there is a "charge" CNA, the nurse needs to notify that person of her plans, as

  12. Training a new RN

    Orange Tree replied to catlvr's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not convinced this is an LVN/RN problem, but there is definitely a problem. Aggressive and dangerous is a very bad

  13. Ethical Dilemma

    Orange Tree replied to cjcalimer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If he wanted to get food himself or ask his family to bring it for him, I would document teaching, but not attempt to stop him. I wouldn't involve myself by hand-delivering a cheeseburger,

  14. New nurse, forgetting what I learned in school

    Orange Tree replied to nurseGi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have no problem opening a med/surg book right at work when I need to. And for some things, google works well

  15. Worst orientation luck ever!

    Orange Tree replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you should be wearing a helmet. You're dangerous. Maybe your patients should be wearing helmets,

  16. New Onco RN struggling to adjust

    Orange Tree replied to RNewbie22's topic in Oncology

    I was physically ill most of the time as a new grad in med/surg. What helped me was to make friends anywhere I could. Let the RTs, CNAs, senior nurses, etc. know how much you appreciate them. Always...

  17. Overbearing family members

    Orange Tree replied to mindyjo15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My strategy is to get on their side- and fast. After that, the rest is

  18. Do you need a special certification to insert catheters ?

    Orange Tree replied to ShirleyYang's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wish I could remember. An Australian doc told me once, but it's slipped my

  19. Do you need a special certification to insert catheters ?

    Orange Tree replied to ShirleyYang's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe that's the case in Australia, for one. (MDs cathing

  20. Nurse Calling In Scripts to Pharmacy Illegally

    Orange Tree replied to nurse42long's topic in General Nursing

    You're going to wake up with a kidney missing and find it in a ice chest in her house...and that's if you wake up at all.

  21. RN in a Vet's office

    Orange Tree replied to alrighThen's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh calm down. I've done most of those things, too- and my training was strictly on the job. I was referred to as a technician, but I'm fine with being called an assistant too. The things I didn't do...

  22. Shocked by facial piercings at work

    Orange Tree replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I appreciate people who don't feel the need to look exactly like everyone

  23. Off the clock

    Orange Tree replied to jbecerra's topic in General Nursing

    There are rare days when I have to stay one or even two hours late, and I never work off the clock. On the other hand, I've worked with nurses who stay really late every day despite the fact that they...

  24. It finally happened...crying on the way home

    Orange Tree replied to LLL01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Five weeks is not very long at all! If you have only cried once, I don't think you're crying enough. Go chop an onion or

  25. RN in a Vet's office

    Orange Tree replied to alrighThen's topic in Nursing Career

    I've worked as a vet tech before becoming a nurse. I loved it, but there is a huge difference in pay. The role, at least in small animal practices, is more like that of an medical assistant. The...