Blackheartednurse

Blackheartednurse

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  1. So tired of crappy treatment by seasoned nurses!

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a vent,nothing personal... Dear experienced nurse 1.I'm so tired of the shock on your face when I tell you I'm a new nurse and I'm planning to work with you administering flu shots,no I dont...

  2. So tired of crappy treatment by seasoned nurses!

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know really? Cause I dont have this problem at my other job,I ask zillion questions and everyone is willing to help me out...so please dont assume that I have this huge chip on my shoulder and...

  3. So tired of crappy treatment by seasoned nurses!

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunatelly I'm too nice and often people take advantage of

  4. Stop being so miserable

    Blackheartednurse replied to mkhoaja's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    bottom line I think you more has a temper

  5. Stop being so miserable

    Blackheartednurse replied to mkhoaja's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sure you know everything about nursing being a student and

  6. Stop being so miserable

    Blackheartednurse replied to mkhoaja's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is really worrysome that patients think nurses have to kiss their

  7. Stop being so miserable

    Blackheartednurse replied to mkhoaja's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I bet mom didnt yelled at the doctor,I bet 100 dollars on it and she was super nice to the MD. It is always like that.People think nurses are glorified servants. Op just remeber the MD is in and out...

  8. If Nursing doesn't work out,is Medical Lab Technologist ok for a "Prissy" girl ??

    Blackheartednurse replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Nursing Career

    Why would you write the word: Nurse in a capital letter I dont

  9. Bad neighborhood?

    Blackheartednurse replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Totally not true.Nursing uniform can actually save your behind while working in a bad neighboorhood.Take it from someone who was face to face with bunch of drug dealers and trouble makers.If I wouldnt...

  10. Bad neighborhood?

    Blackheartednurse replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I work home health and I have one patient that lives in the worse neighborhood in the city. This neighborhood has the highest number of crimes any given day. I never see police patrols there.To make...

  11. Synthroid makes the heart beat faster?

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok so I have a patient and she was recently put on a Synthroid and I noticed that her heart rate is faster than usual,also she takes another newly prescribed drug for better breathing Singular and...

  12. Documentating too much??? My agency doesnt like that

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK I work for a home health agency,I'm a new RN still learning the ropes of nursing and its politics,policies and procedures.I write narrative notes and my boss tells me I document way too much,is...

  13. How long it took you to complete your first few admissions?

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in Home Health

    I just started working as a home health nurse.....I enjoy it for the most parts,I love the fact that one is allowed to make their own schedule and feels indepedent.Also there chance to actually spend...

  14. At what point did your edu ruin it for you?

    Blackheartednurse replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Hahah what do I know I watched Nurse Jackie

  15. 1+ 2+ 3+ Edema Rating Scale?

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    So basically for the non-pitting edema the size would be zero and/or none. On my charting sheet I have a space that says edema :location____(fill in the blank size),size________(fill in the blank...

  16. 1+ 2+ 3+ Edema Rating Scale?

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I found this particular thread very helpful,I copied everything down for future

  17. 1+ 2+ 3+ Edema Rating Scale?

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    So in my understanding pitting edema is less serious than non-pitting? And MOST patients have pitting edema? So brawny edema is like the most serious edema and it is

  18. Documentating too much??? My agency doesnt like that

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.How freaking rude of him.On that note I work home health care and sometimes my patient have a crappy

  19. 1+ 2+ 3+ Edema Rating Scale?

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    How do you measure and document edema,lets say when a patient has a swollen toe.How do you measure edema?? I find it very hard to measure and document the size

  20. Synthroid makes the heart beat faster?

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    This exactly an answer I was looking for.I wanted to know if I'm on a right track and wanted to gain some insight from more experiences

  21. Synthroid makes the heart beat faster?

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I arleady checked it before posting this question.I would never ask someone to do my homework for me.I was rather looking for an answers from nurses who have had an extensive experiences with direct...

  22. think I would make a great nurse but scared about a few things

    Blackheartednurse replied to such_sweet_sorrow's topic in General Nursing

    Well trust me there are 100 and one nurses who are desperate for any job. Most nurses starts on nights,and it is a wise thing to do in nursing.Everyone has to start "low",start at the bottom, and then...

  23. New RN With Questions

    Blackheartednurse replied to RNwithpassion's topic in General Nursing

    About the pain control...if the patient experiences toxicity then the drugs should be held and again MD notified. I dont see any MD collaboration with your nursing

  24. New RN With Questions

    Blackheartednurse replied to RNwithpassion's topic in General Nursing

    That is so true.It all depends on a person's body.I have a patient whoes blood pressure tends to run 180/110 (he is on a couple BP meds) and he never experience any high blood pressure symptoms and...

  25. Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

    Blackheartednurse replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You dont understand what is like to be a nurse as you are not a nurse