Ruthfarmer

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  1. Nasty email from CNS

    Ruthfarmer replied to Cg-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent

  2. Charting during traumas

    Ruthfarmer replied to nurseladyk's topic in Emergency

    Having worked in a tiny rural Critical Access Hospital our small staff would pull together and do whatever was necessary at the time. I have done the temporary paper towel notes lots of times. In...

  3. Fired from my med/surg job after almost 3 years

    Ruthfarmer replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this termination upon return from vacation (or days off) phenomenon, also. If they were compelled to fire a person, they could do it before the person goes on vacation and spends money...

  4. Fired from my med/surg job after almost 3 years

    Ruthfarmer replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    There is NO benefit to you in writing a letter of resignation. It would only serve to harm you. File for unemployment and be prepared for your claim to be denied and be prepared to appeal the...

  5. Should we curtail the growth of nursing programs?

    Ruthfarmer replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Too many schools = too many nurses = too many applicants for too few nursing positions = unsafe conditions for patients and staff. WHY? If a nurse dares to address a concern regarding unsafe...

  6. Applied and was offered a Job Unsure

    Ruthfarmer replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My hat is off to you all. There's no way I could render care to that many patients. I just don't have it in me. You are truly Super

  7. Question for experienced nurses about dealing with problem co-workers.

    Ruthfarmer replied to aee1977's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would urge anyone considering a nursing career to consider all options carefully. The nursing field is like no other. I came to nursing late in life after working in other fields. It is my...

  8. Can't get a hold of Dr.!

    Ruthfarmer replied to txdon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    BULL CORN! Your DON and Administrator are

  9. What if a hurricane hit your facility while you were there?

    Ruthfarmer replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Having lived and worked in Louisiana and Mississippi during hurricane season, I can tell you it varies from facility to facility. Most facilities have an awfully thorough and comprehensive hurricane...

  10. Feeling so guilty about calling in.

    Ruthfarmer replied to rnay312's topic in General Nursing

    KK, don't get me wrong I don't get a thrill from a suppository, but I have seen the day that a vomiting marathon would make me beg for a phenergan

  11. pt abandonment question

    Ruthfarmer replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    NEVER NEVER NEVER accept an unsafe assignment. Don't jeopardize your patients or yourself. If you haven't accepted report you can't abandon. Be true to yourself and your integrity. Do not...

  12. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    Ruthfarmer replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    I recommend that you take the new position and don't look back. Let it go. Accept that the situation is what it is and that it is over and done with. Chances are that your manager did indeed...

  13. Feeling so guilty about calling in.

    Ruthfarmer replied to rnay312's topic in General Nursing

    Life is short. Sickness happens. Sickness can occur without notice. No matter what you do, someone somewhere will likely have a snide comment to make. Let them own their comments and their...

  14. Best way to lift a sagging breast for apical pulse

    Ruthfarmer replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's great that you are concerned with your patient's comfort and that you don't want to upset your patient. That makes you all aces in my book! In the ER I had to do quite a few EKG's as...

  15. "The Code Blue Disturbed The Other Patients" - Shame on you bad nurses!

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

    I have worked the ER in a rural critical access hospital. On only one occasion have I ever experienced a patient or patient's family complain when our hospital's ENTIRE staff of one doc, two RN's,...

  16. Equipment Breaking during a home health visit

    Ruthfarmer replied to mickjordmoll's topic in General Nursing

    Don't go pushing any panic buttons, but technically anyone can be sued over anything. That being said, being sued doesn't mean you are automatically liable for any damages. If you are sued, you...

  17. What to do when.....?

    Ruthfarmer replied to Darknights's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the same but failed to mention it previously. I would be very glad to be your

  18. What to do when.....?

    Ruthfarmer replied to Darknights's topic in General Nursing

    Your care and concern for both the patient and the patient's family is a beautiful thing. Your priorities are certainly admirable. Sometimes, as nurses, we find ourselves in just hard down...

  19. Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

    Ruthfarmer replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In all likelihood you saved a patient's life. I believe you did exactly the right thing in following the doctor's order. I would recommend re-familiarizing yourself with the facility's procedures,...

  20. got fired/got hired, but confidence shaken

    Ruthfarmer replied to VivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent news, VivaRN! I'm so glad you have found a good place to be. I hope every little thing will keep going your way! I'm still pounding the pavement, myself. Market is really tight...

  21. got fired/got hired, but confidence shaken

    Ruthfarmer replied to VivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm OK, Max. I sent you a

  22. quit my job woes, must rant!

    Ruthfarmer replied to RNme123's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, have worked at a small rural, critical access hospital ER. I know what it is like to work codes with a less than ideal number of staff. I have worked in a larger General Medical hospital,...

  23. Assaulting ED Workers in Virginia ...

    Ruthfarmer replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    HOORAY!

  24. got fired/got hired, but confidence shaken

    Ruthfarmer replied to VivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was fired February 1, after two months on the job. I was told that there had been "staff complaints." The supervisor claimed she didn't have her notes with her, so she was unable to tell me what...

  25. Good hand lotion?

    Ruthfarmer replied to Quark09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Aveeno Intense Relief Repair Cream works well for dryness. Zim's Crack Cream helps heal cracked areas. Paraffin manicures helped me so much that I bought a paraffin warmer to use at