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  1. "will continue to monitor"

    marmsgirl replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    I guess i need to clarify when i chart at midnight i chart in eyes closed, even resp, repositioning self, no s/sx discomfort, no needs identified,etc.. so when i chart at 2 am (i try chart every 2...

  2. "will continue to monitor"

    marmsgirl replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    i will admit i use will cont to monitor but not at end of shift rather during noc while pt sleeping. I give brief note about pt condition at midnight when change notes to next day. if patient still...

  3. Night Shift...

    marmsgirl replied to AshCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I agree should be forum for night nurses. We are unique bunch. Personally I would not go to days if you paid me triple ~ love

  4. nursing alcoholism & codependency

    marmsgirl replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    I remember being told that something like 85% of healthcare professionals come from dysfunctional families ~ i remember cause one of my friends wondered why i was a nurse (i am one of 15% from...

  5. I am a very young nurse. Will my patients be frightened?

    marmsgirl replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing

    He was a character but now looking back I realize he was embarassed and dealing with alot~questionable cancer, possible loss of sexual function, questioning himself as a man, not being able to care...

  6. I am a very young nurse. Will my patients be frightened?

    marmsgirl replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing

    Patients frightened no, uncomfortable at times yes. I have had instances where looking younger than my age was disadvantage. Patient was in early 50's had a turp. I had tried several times to clean...

  7. Patients on the telephone

    marmsgirl replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Many times when i come on shift my patients are on the phone. I usually do quick hi while doing kinda drive by assessment ~ if they are laughing on phone with family they are not dying or groaning...

  8. Quiet nurse?

    marmsgirl replied to LauraLiz's topic in General Nursing

    i am one of the big mouths that seems to be in trouble for talking too much and too loud. A very smart nursing instructor told us first day of nursing school .. be who you are because there is a place...

  9. Is it just me? (Nurse/patient ratio related)

    marmsgirl replied to devi's topic in General Nursing

    BradleyRN, I completely agree! I work med surg and can handle 6 patients IF big IF I have a good CNA to help and they are not high acquity patients. I usually take 4-5 pts but refuse to take more...

  10. Freaky Things

    marmsgirl replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    I've had a couple experiences with weird happenings with patient's death. One recently that comes to mind: We had patient (mr.Y) who had been patient for week or so. He was elderly and not in good...

  11. Hospitals cutting back??

    marmsgirl replied to Abbi4155's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our hospital is cutting back.. They started cutting back actually last year. We dont get a employee party this year . Yes I am thankful to have my job espically when i see so many of my friends (non...

  12. How many patients are you expected to take report on?

    marmsgirl replied to AnnaMary's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We receive report on all patients for floor (28 pts tops). we have been 4-5 nurses, usually 1-2cnas (3 on days), and charge nurses (day charges dont take patients, nites do). 3-4 patients norm for...

  13. how do you organize your day

    marmsgirl replied to adventurehunter's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A good brain helps..see what other nurses use then adapt your own espically going to different

  14. I cant start IV's!

    marmsgirl replied to Creamsoda's topic in Emergency

    Practice, practice, practice! I have gotta pretty good at starting IVs now but am working on the not making a bloody mess. chucks underneath is a

  15. "at rock bottom" stories

    marmsgirl replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

    I too had a fierro. I loved that car but how you slept in it amazes me. Congralutions for bringing your life around -- take pride in your self for all you have done. When i graduated i worked for a...

  16. what do you do about phone calls if you could come to work extra on your day off

    marmsgirl replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    i guess i am lucky..we get paid OT for coming in when not scheduled shift (called in). i dont know if i would work extra if didnt get paid extra for it. maybe thats why so hard to get someone to come...

  17. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    marmsgirl replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I still shudder when i think about it ..urine looked like split pea soup and had consistency of gravy in foley

  18. Getting tired of working 12 hour shifts......

    marmsgirl replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like a rarity here..i work 12hr shifts and most all time i get out on time and really enjoy 12hrs. It works for me. I do get really bugged when oncoming shift is still getting coffee 3-5...

  19. Nothing like a good kick in the face

    marmsgirl replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Little old men are dangerous too! I had one grab a handful on my hair then had ahold of hands that i tried to pull his hand off with..call light had fallen down to floor and i couldnt reach it....

  20. I cant take nursing anymore

    marmsgirl replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there.. i found myself last week in the supply closet throwing isolation carts around.someone opened the door , still dont know who, i screamed "i am having a temper tantrum give me a minute"...

  21. Public Service Announcement

    marmsgirl replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    I will use your rant to best use..I am a lowly peeon floor nurse who has much respect for er nurses. my sister on the other hand is a paramedic and oh i do hear the nurse jokes..point the needle away...

  22. nails

    marmsgirl replied to newleaf2012's topic in General Nursing

    Not washing hands like suppose

  23. Why do managers succumb to butt-kissing??

    marmsgirl replied to nickola's topic in General Nursing

    Had a similar experience...felt like my hands were tied when i tried to say something NM declared it a "personality conflict" even though other nurses (rest of staff) had same "personality conflict"....

  24. unhappy and don't know what to do next

    marmsgirl replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep those are perks of nights too! Less people (no RT, pharmacy,etc cause a small hospital) means its just fellow nurses meaning teamwork and less of "thats not my patient". It help I work with great...

  25. unhappy and don't know what to do next

    marmsgirl replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Give nights a try before saying no..Several nurses where i work have practially fought to not go to night shift then after a night or two they dont want to go back to days..personalities of staff and...