CHATSDALE

CHATSDALE

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  1. Disgusted with my behavior, need help

    CHATSDALE replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    concentrate on your job, taking care of the patients is your first priority, when you are new you cannot do things automaticly this is the roughest time you will have in nursing..and it will get...

  2. How do you palpate a BP?

    CHATSDALE replied to Mayflye's topic in General Nursing

    i have known hearing impaired nurses who could do this skillfully i was never good about this but could palpitate ng tube placement sometimes easier done than with a

  3. daughter stressing in clinicals

    CHATSDALE replied to joannep's topic in General Nursing

    nursing school is not like high school and nursing school is not like working as a nurse in high school i could slide through and i was always good a taking tests but in nursing school you have to...

  4. What do you think about cell phone use?

    CHATSDALE replied to RNontheroad's topic in General Nursing

    i have never seen it interfere with equipment, i have seen it frequently interfere with the work that needs to be done. when you tell them to get off the phone and take care of a patient they come off...

  5. I don't think I'll ever find a job

    CHATSDALE replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in General Nursing

    agree with leslie sometimes you need to be flexible..clinics have good hours but that makes them more desirable esp to nurses with younger children but experience on your job app can be look very good...

  6. Are nurses unsupportive spouse magnets??

    CHATSDALE replied to sticknurse's topic in General Nursing

    i was an enabler, codependent under control and miserable until i started work outside of the home no offense intended to our masculine co-posters but single men of a certain age want a nurse [to...

  7. VERY difficult but happy decision

    CHATSDALE replied to Jerico's topic in General Nursing

    i think that this opportunity might not come this way again is your husbands concern about friends/family or about the 8y/o school interests. does he feel that this is not the time to sell your...

  8. Lost!!

    CHATSDALE replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    not an esy situation have been there, didn't like it a bit learn to study smart...it takes less ov your valuable time if you amprehend what o ae doing, tests become easier and thus less frightening...

  9. Banner Hospitals to go to Uniforms

    CHATSDALE replied to WoosahRN's topic in General Nursing

    i prefer to spend money on 'civilian' clothes and wear scrubs to work..i don't spend a lot of time thinking about my clothes when i am working i have to agree with a previous post [woody?] that...

  10. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    CHATSDALE replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    music it look like you have led a interesting life your comment that we are the same inside, well we are all the same on-line tht is why i love it so my g-g-gmother was a indentured servant and she...

  11. Patients on Medicaid

    CHATSDALE replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    for rehab and red hot all i do is give hugs and hopes for a better day for those that need government services i am so glad that they are available inf..that doc that worked in sweden i am unable to...

  12. Pandemic News/Awareness - Thread 2

    CHATSDALE replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    indigo girl, you are correct the other day i saw a guy that worked for the city, who picks up dead animals, picking up with just the type of gloves that you might wear for gardening. these are not...

  13. One night, 22 pts, 5 codes!!!

    CHATSDALE replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    HUGS AND EMPATHY only consolation in days like this are the next day HAS to be

  14. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    CHATSDALE replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    problem with newly dx patients you are trying to educate them while they are still in the denial state best solution as stated in other post follow up education is absolutely

  15. Sad conversation today

    CHATSDALE replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    this job has its rough times, bles

  16. Walmart flip flops

    CHATSDALE replied to RosesrReder's topic in General Nursing

    i go to wal-mart for groceries and meds [not exclusively but it is close and prices are within range for the area] never had any problems with the employees or the merchandise, clothes are not of good...

  17. Scrubs/medical apparel...where to buy?

    CHATSDALE replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    buy one or two and judge the quality that you

  18. Re-entry (out for 14 years now)

    CHATSDALE replied to bgh123's topic in General Nursing

    i think that you will have more self confidence if you take a refresher course required or not nursing needs you..welcome

  19. Suggesting DNR orders to an 80+ year old.

    CHATSDALE replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    i think that it would be better if a dnr discussion come from his doctor or other health professional.. with kids the parents will always see themselves as the one making decisions and their children...

  20. Slightly OT: Lasik

    CHATSDALE replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    you people have me tempted how long was before you drove or did fine work? i just punked dow over $150 and the opt said i would need cataract surgery at some point in time would sx interfer with the...

  21. Not very Nurse based but need opinions.

    CHATSDALE replied to CRNA2011-2b's topic in General Nursing

    don't know fom nothing about pay scales in this area good luck on future..looks like you have a good head on your

  22. Telemetry/heart attack scenario help

    CHATSDALE replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    did she ask why he was not on telemetry? maybe they were full up and he ws the most stable of the partients and it was a judgement call best wishes on his continuing

  23. new corporation investigating health care workers

    CHATSDALE replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    my son was once visited by a us marshall that questioned him about girl who was in high school with him 10 years previously..wanted to know all about her and very person paticulars after they left he...

  24. New guy saying hello!

    CHATSDALE replied to CRNA2011-2b's topic in General Nursing

    welcome aboard..always glad to see a new

  25. tough being a patient advocate

    CHATSDALE replied to nurse0541's topic in General Nursing

    the problem with bureaucrats are that their jobs are too secure..getting rid of state or federal workers that are incompetent is next to impossable i have known nurses who left jobs that they loved...