3boysmom3

3boysmom3

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  1. New at leading medication group on CD Unit

    3boysmom3 replied to mare4322's topic in Psychiatric

    I did med ed groups on adult psych. I didn't ever identify what drugs anyone was on. Sometimes they brought it up themselves in discussion, but that was their choice. One of my favorite ways to do...

  2. Need help with Therapeutic Communication

    3boysmom3 replied to mycatmax's topic in Psychiatric

    there are books on therapeutic communication skills, but i can't think of any names offhand. you can google the topic and find some, i'm sure. but all the posters have given good advice. i worked...

  3. I've been a nurse for 20 years.

    3boysmom3 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I vote for a change too, if you're in a position to do it. I finally left the floor about six years ago (I've been a nurse for 25 years) and took a job in a hospital-based clinic. I love it. 8-5...

  4. Overweight nurse unable to physically manage her responsibilties

    3boysmom3 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm an office nurse and contrary to general belief, I run my behind off all day around that place, and multi-task like crazy. I'm never on my chair for more than five minutes straight! OK, that's...

  5. Toxic Healthcare Personalities

    3boysmom3 replied to Flightline's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK, yes, yes, you're onto something- the NM who is on so many committees that she doesn't have time for her department, except to tell you that she joined some more committees? And thinks you'll...

  6. Confrontation with a Visitor

    3boysmom3 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you can't go back and change it, and clearly you were very upset when it happened. But it's good to talk it out. You can really have a candid exchange with someone without being on the...

  7. Disqualification for Schizophrenia

    3boysmom3 replied to nursedreams11's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    They don't automatically refuse you a license if you mark "yes" on the question related to schizophrenia or psychotic illness. All they do, I think, is require a letter from your physician (I don't...

  8. Radiation Oncology Interview

    3boysmom3 replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Congratulations and good luck in your interview! You might want to just look online tonight for any articles on radiation oncology; just to give you enough insight to be able to ask good questions...

  9. Can a patient refuse sedation?

    3boysmom3 replied to Web-G.I.nurse's topic in Gastroenterology

    I've not had a colonoscopy yet, but I become very anxious at the idea of conscious sedation for any procedure- I've had a number of eye surgeries, and of course I wouldn't want to NOT be sedated but I...

  10. Toxic Healthcare Personalities

    3boysmom3 replied to Flightline's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How about the ones who spend all their time working behind the scenes to create drama and bitterness by constant mean gossip and trying to turn one against another. I agree with the poster who talked...

  11. Sick on a holiday

    3boysmom3 replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    There are two answers- the right one and the real one! The right one is, if you're sick you shouldn't be around patients and coworkers, and you should take care of yourself so you can function 100%...

  12. An Atheist Outnumbered by Christians at Work (an ethical dilemma)

    3boysmom3 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many posts here I couldn't read them all, but I just wanted to say to the original poster, that you sound like you really do want your co-workers to know your position. If that's the...

  13. Graduated as an RN now want to be an LPN.

    3boysmom3 replied to misty101's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. I was an LPN first, then went back for my RN. I felt the same way for awhile. It's a little scary. It doesn't help that hospitals and other settings tend to push RN's into charge...

  14. likeable MD's who drive you nuts!

    3boysmom3 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    There are 5 physicians in our clinic. They are all nice people (male and female) and I enjoy them. But oh my goodness- they can really throw a wrench in the works!!! One comes in late in the...

  15. Patient appointments, call them back to exam room

    3boysmom3 replied to groovetta's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Same here- we often call patients back as they arrive, so that there aren't spaces where the MD's are waiting for a patient to see- but it's true, as they catch on to that they do start manipulating...

  16. Unhappy Nurse Manager--HELP!

    3boysmom3 replied to Butterfly62's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I just joined the site; it looks like these posts have been here awhile, so I hope someone is still reading this thread. I've been looking for a site to network with other ambulatory care nurses....