SlightlyMental_RN

SlightlyMental_RN

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  1. Pt fainted on me while standing up

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a few people faint on me, and I'm not a spring chicken, nor very big. I just go with the notion that I'm there to pad their fall, and perhaps control it a

  2. Where does my responsibility lie? MD at crisis ignores request for orders!!!

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to GalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...I can not believe the attitude and behavior that that MD demonstrated. Personally, I wouldn't have administered the injection, but used a show of force w/physical restraints. As NurseCard...

  3. university of phoenix RN and clinicals???

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to alyCNA's topic in School, College Programs

    JerseyLilly--You're very welcome, and I love your Leo Buscaglia quote. I have a couple of his books.

  4. NO jobs for new nurses, I may quit school.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to oceanbaby's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with whomever said to slow down and not run up a lot of debt. I would suggest lightening your academic load to stretch out the time a bit, and working in a hospital as a PCT/CNA--this will...

  5. How much orientation did you get for new job?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I got 4 weeks orientation, and yes, I had to take patients within the first couple of days. I work in chemical dependency

  6. university of phoenix RN and clinicals???

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to alyCNA's topic in School, College Programs

    I watched a very interesting documentary on PBS about the for-profit colleges, that I think might interest you and others: FRONTLINE: college, inc.: watch the full program online | PBS In it, they...

  7. Ever take care of a patient for a while to later find out...

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to wanderingRound's topic in General Nursing

    Happens all the freakin' time. I just try to get enough rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat as healthfully as possible, and hope for the best. So far, my immune system is doing a pretty dang good...

  8. Deep partial thickness burn--dressing ?

    SlightlyMental_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a patient that has a deep partial thickness burn d/t scalding. It's about 4 cm x 2 cm and on her arm. I had been placing a non-adherent dressing on it, after applying silver sulfadiazine...

  9. Documentary: The Business of Being Born

    SlightlyMental_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Finally watched the documentary The Business of Being Born. It was so fascinating! Anyone else seen this, and what are your feelings as a nurse? I had a high-risk pregnancy (was also on complete...

  10. Public Health and birth control

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    Part of being a public health nurse is being accepting of different points of view. If you can't philosophically handle giving out any form of birth control or emergency contraception, then it will...

  11. How many shifts do you work as a per diem RN?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to lion09's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, there is no minimum requirement. I choose how much I want to work, which is usually between 2-3 8-hour shifts/week. However, if I want to take off 2 weeks for a vacation (which I'm...

  12. Bunions

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard and seen the same thing. Everyone I know that has had the surgery, feels worse afterwards, and you still can never wear heels, so what's the point? This is why I said thanks, but no...

  13. Bunions

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    It's not only bad foot hygiene. Genetic factors can predispose you to this condition. I should know: developed horrendous bunions at age 11, and I had responsible parents that made sure that I had...

  14. See? Addicted to caffeine for a reason :)

    SlightlyMental_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Link to article: http://healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=639045 Caffeine Helps Shift Workers Avoid Mistakes Jolt of java better than a nap to prevent...

  15. Any jobs for rural nurses?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to sadiepie's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and sign up for indeed.com, as they will send you job alerts from all the local

  16. Any jobs for rural nurses?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to sadiepie's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's tough! Have you tried all the nursing homes? I know it's not the "ideal" place of most new grads, but it launched my career, and I'm now at a hospital. Good

  17. HIPAA Violation

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Deanne448's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's tough. If everything is as you state, I guess that it's one of those, "let no good deed go unpunished." Good luck clearing your

  18. Where are all of the "experienced nurses hiding?"

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SWS RN's topic in General Nursing

    You, my dear, are a

  19. Where are all of the "experienced nurses hiding?"

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SWS RN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps if enough of the "seasoned nurses" complain, they could open a forum area for those of you with 10+ years of experience. I think that would be a wonderful way for you to share stories. What...

  20. what is the shortest amount of time you've lasted at a nursing job?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    1 shift as a home health RN. Went there and there was a violent felon just out on parole, domestic violence in the house, probable drug use, and many other issues. Just where I wanted to be for a 8...

  21. Tube delivered meds

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I have done both ways, but I prefer to crush them all together and do the flush before and

  22. What would you do?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to mizfradd's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, honestly, my first response would have been, "What in the he*% do you think you're doing??" Which would have led into, "That was soooo not cool. If you ever do anything so juvenile, stupid,...

  23. Employment Dilemma

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Kim, HHRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a newer RN that did a very brief foray into home health, let me just say, "Don't." You will be short-changing yourself and your patients, as there are too many things that you may miss or not know...

  24. Does anyone have a good site/advice for breastfeeding?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to friendlysmile's topic in General Nursing

    I just had to comment that that book is wonderful! It saved my sanity, too.

  25. Does anyone have a good site/advice for breastfeeding?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to friendlysmile's topic in General Nursing

    LLL is good. I also liked kellymom and