Michigan

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1. snack/food idea for night shift nurses?

   Michigan replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

   For Christmas and New Year's Day, I had bagels delivered to the 2 units I manage for day shift (could not get pizza delivered before their lunch break) and pizza for 3-11 and 11-7. Just a small thank...

2. What would you do if your family member were doing drugs?

   Michigan replied to BabyCatchr's topic in General Nursing

   Not going to debate the use of pot, but meth or pot, either one will put on a fast track defending your

3. seeing a patient in the newspaper

   Michigan replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   I would not even mention anything. How will you respond when ask how you know the child??? Big red

4. Please tell me I'm not crazy...

   Michigan replied to mrf0609's topic in General Nursing

   ????? Backwards, why??? Not meaning to flame or cause tension, but that comment IMO is so wrong. Have you ever worked LTC? Yes, LTC nurses deal with many of the same issues as a nurse in a hospital,...

5. Birth Control

   Michigan replied to campmonkey's topic in Camp

   At the camp I work, if you are in a cabin with campers ( yes even all adult counslers ) the nurse has your meds. In the case of adult workers we do not record when they take the med and they may keep...

6. mds 3.0

   Michigan replied to luvwine's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Anyone have deju' thoughts of the worst rumblings of 2000? Only I think it will be the reverse- poor planning and #&$* hitting the fan come Oct.

7. Do you get to pick your patients..

   Michigan replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

   When I did Home Care, I had a section of the county and if someone lived in my section, unless I was completely full-- I had them. Sometimes we changed due to a number of factors (past history with...

8. breaking my heart

   Michigan replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

   First, I'm so sorry for what you are going thru. 2nd- once you've made a decision--DO NOT second guess yourself or let ANYONE put a guilt trip on you for you decision. Do not play the would've,...

9. State is coming and I'm a wreck..

   Michigan replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Regarding the nebs we were cited a couple years ago. State views nebs as medication (which as we all know can not be left at bedside unless the RS is able to self-medicate. We assessed all RS who...

10. Need to vent

    Michigan replied to NurseLily22's topic in General Nursing

    Please, please Call your Dr. for appt ASAP/NOW/TODAY. Next have a frank talk with your manager. While most places have a 6 month "stay with your unit" policy. Rules are not always in stone and...

11. Funeral Homes

    Michigan replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ww also post on face sheet. Of course when family or RP is called to be informed of the RS death, the funeral home is confirmed at the time. IMO makes it much easier for all

12. Worried my Ultrascope is too "cute"

    Michigan replied to DroogieRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It's much better to have a very "unique" peice of equipment. Much more difficult to "walk off on it's own." I "lost" many plain black, red, blue

13. Pets in the office? (LTC)

    Michigan replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the minority here, but I agree with the OP. Think if you kept the snake in a secure area it would be a great idea. I bring my dogs to work ocasionally. You would be surprised, at the number of...

14. Can they renege on an offer?? Health question.

    Michigan replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Always answer truthfully. Most places I've worked at (been on both sides of the table) you also are seen by a Dr. for the physical and you can ask questions then. Be aware the physical is confidental-...

15. Here we go again . . .

    Michigan replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I remember when it was a long. long way to