SlightlyMental_RN

SlightlyMental_RN

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  1. getting patients to use their incentive spirometer

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to angelsr28's topic in General Nursing

    I've always believed that I should 1.) educate and 2.) Remind them, remind them, remind

  2. Is this abandonment?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to ra3583's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting question that the OP poses. I, too, am a newer RN, and I accepted a home care job. I went to the job only once, and due to privacy reasons I can't get too specific, but let's...

  3. Latex and powder free gloves...

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Eriseth's topic in General Nursing

    I have a similar problem, and I've found that rubbing the alcohol-based cleanser until dry, and then quickly putting on the gloves works. If my hands are really sweating, I dry them first with a...

  4. Thank you food from nursing students

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    We did a lot of different things for the clinical groups: cakes, cookies, etc. My biggest hits were: 1.) One time I made a layered taco dip and brought tortilla chips. 2.) For my internship, I...

  5. things to do on your night off

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

    I'm drinking a hard cider and surfing the

  6. Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SarahBerah's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, thanks for the idea! I haven't worn my rings to work for years, and I never thought of having the on a chain. (Duh!) Since I'm moving out of detox/psych and into pediatric home health, this is...

  7. Best scrubs for pear shaped women?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to tigerlily345's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite for my apple-shape is the Grey's Anatomy scrubs. Love

  8. Last name on namebadge

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to mightymitern's topic in General Nursing

    I actually think that it would be easier to handle having my last name on my badge, if I lived in a larger urban area. However, I'm in a small town, and if my dual diagnosis-mental health/chemical...

  9. Just in case you need that extra little "boost" to get you through your shift...

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to twentytenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I pulled this post up at work last night and just about bust a gut laughing. Somehow... I don't know... but I think this might not fly in my detox unit.

  10. this hit too close to home...

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, (((Hugs))) I'm very proud of you for sticking to your "moral guns." As someone that is (in certain circumstances) in favor of physician-assisted suicide, this is what I would deem an...

  11. Need advice about working privately for family

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to Holly041987's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, as someone who just signed a 2 year non-compete clause, I can verify that is very

  12. Leaving after 8 months...bad?

    SlightlyMental_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working at my first RN job. My position is, well--okay, but it's not my dream job. So, on a whim last week, I bopped over to a jobs website and found a position that I would love to...

  13. Leaving after 8 months...bad?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking for part-time, maybe a 0.5-0.6, so not having a lot of hours would be okay for me. I also like the idea of supplementing any hours with going casual at my current

  14. Leaving after 8 months...bad?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, great advice! I think that if I do get/accept this position, I'll go to casual with my current

  15. Leaving after 8 months...bad?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that part of the draw of this for me, is that I would be able to use many more of my nursing skills than I do at my current position in chemical detox/psych (we're part of a hospital system,...

  16. anyone else?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to chillchick's topic in General Nursing

    Sheesh! Yes, I think you're being a bit too sensitive. I wish my patients would be nice little ol' ladies and gentlemen that called me sweetie and honey. Instead, I work with 20 year old opioid...

  17. The world can seem very dark at 3 a.m.

    SlightlyMental_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm sitting here at 3 a.m., and I cannot sleep. I spoke with my 74 year old father tonight. The news isn't good. He desperately needs to have hip replacement surgery, as he's in so much pain. He...

  18. The world can seem very dark at 3 a.m.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for the advice, everyone. I never posted any responses yesterday, as I was just too sad to face the computer. Unfortunately, I can't use the FMLA, as I've worked there for 9 months,...

  19. The world can seem very dark at 3 a.m.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and it's very maddening. I also have an older sister that lives across the country (and her kids are out of the house), but this type of thing usually falls on me, as I'm closer and have the...

  20. The world can seem very dark at 3 a.m.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    That's my hope...Dad's having a social worker come next week to see what his options are. I suggested this to him, too, and I hope that this is a possibility. The whole other last-ditch option of my...

  21. The world can seem very dark at 3 a.m.

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My mother is still "with it" enough that she would (we are all positive of this) "freak out" if she had to leave home. My father's fear is that she would have such a mental crisis in this situation,...

  22. Online places to search for RN jobs?

    SlightlyMental_RN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I'm from far-Northern Wisconsin, and my husband and I have been seriously discussing immigrating to Canada. I took the online immigration assessment tool from the Canadian government and...

  23. Need an 85% on ATI Comprehensive Predictor PN

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, it's been a while since I took my ATI predictor tests. Do you need 85 % actual score or an 85 % chance of passing (which would make more sense.) I can't remember my actual score, but I know I...

  24. Can an RN work as a sitter?

    SlightlyMental_RN replied to misplaced1's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as an RN that recently worked as a sitter (when my hospital was desperate and called me in, paid me time and a half), I still functioned as a RN. I assessed my patients as did the RN that...

  25. Going back for my BSN--and I'm pumped!

    SlightlyMental_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Silly, I know....here I'm finally feeling like I generally know what I'm doing in my job, and now I'm going to add more stress to my life. Since I already have a BS, this shouldn't be too bad. (She...