CHATSDALE

CHATSDALE

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  1. Old lady with 3.92 trying for TWU

    CHATSDALE replied to alliestar's topic in Texas Nursing

    fingers crossed...good

  2. Resigned Today

    CHATSDALE replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    i know that you have been having a tough time inding the right niche hang in there..you never know what is around the

  3. I got the job!

    CHATSDALE replied to BethBSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    learn all you can during orientation.. CONGRATULATIONS...i know you will be an

  4. Glucose tolerance test

    CHATSDALE replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    i have never had one...usually my fasting blood sugar is in acceptable ranges but my triglycerides are sky high..i was thinking about having this done because i am overweight and scared to death of dm...

  5. Help! What class should I take this summer? Also updates on me - had twins!!!

    CHATSDALE replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats on new duo medical term is always helpful algebra helps with stirring up the grey cells and giving you a good slant on

  6. Prayers for the Families of the Virginia Tech Massacre!

    CHATSDALE replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    i had heard of the first incident and then before 12 turned on tv and they were breaking the news of additional fatalities [20 at that time] and i was thinking that has to be a mistake it couldn't...

  7. was this really cause of death?

    CHATSDALE replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    i would let her know on no uncertain terms that she was not to mention to family members her pet

  8. Help!

    CHATSDALE replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

    medsurg is hard for a new nurse..but if you can make it there you can make it anywhere do anything ahead of time, i don't know what kind of charting you do..but if you can make notes to yourself as...

  9. Words of Wisdom...

    CHATSDALE replied to postmortem_cowboy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    enjoyed

  10. Not a leg to stand on

    CHATSDALE replied to greensister's topic in General Nursing

    i am glad that you got retirement...stressful families can come up with some strange ideas but this should be taken under considertion when the ptb look over a complaint clear your name if you can...

  11. Should I tell my friend that she is dying?

    CHATSDALE replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    i would not want anyone friend or not telling my loved one that i had lied to them...i believe that he is holding out hope for a transplant.. give him the support he needs right now..maybe he will...

  12. Triage sucks!!! Any tips??

    CHATSDALE replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    disagree with piano, do assessment..some of the frequent flyers and/or the ones you don't believe at first glance are in need of care in a hospital here in town a patient came in and c/o of a 'tummy...

  13. Pregnant and wanting to LEAVE early

    CHATSDALE replied to RNintheER's topic in Emergency

    if you can't get a lol go anyway...you will never regret

  14. religion in the workplace

    CHATSDALE replied to elrondaragorn's topic in General Nursing

    Jojotoo, I know what you mean about the politically correct making fun of Christianity but if someone asked a muslin woman why she was wearing a 'rag' on her head it would be considered insulting [not...

  15. Would you be offended, "practically an RN?" - or am I overreacting?

    CHATSDALE replied to manna's topic in General Nursing

    isn't that like being practically

  16. I stocked the med fridge with pop....

    CHATSDALE replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    that is a no-no that i have seen nurses do who should know better we always had a sign on front of frige with MEDS and FOOD maybe they couldn't read this is something you will never forget, a day...

  17. TEXAS BNE POSITION STATEMENT 15:26 "Nurse Working Hours"

    CHATSDALE replied to fossil78's topic in General Nursing

    tired nurses are indeed impaired nurses too many nurses do not realize their limits..i don't want legislation either but we need to insist that pay for nurse-educators be brought up to par or we will...

  18. warning or write up????

    CHATSDALE replied to MsKieshaRN's topic in General Nursing

    write up was right, patient was put at risk, staying over the lunch time put a stain on your other staff take a firm stand and if necessary find another job..don't risk your

  19. What can I do as an RN that is less labor intensive?

    CHATSDALE replied to debannprice's topic in General Nursing

    add to above dialysis, a lot of clinics, school nursing their is a world of options out there..good

  20. Charting systems question (fighting with management)

    CHATSDALE replied to bren3299's topic in General Nursing

    i am sure that canada has different patient confidentuality [hippa here] but is keeping records at bedside proper...are these notes accessable to visitors and/or non-nursing

  21. My turn......paycheck problems

    CHATSDALE replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    great..glad to hear they came through for you . nothing like the green

  22. Do I let her know about my brother??

    CHATSDALE replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    tell the nurse that suicide has affected you persnally and that you feel it was inappropriate to to discuss something like this [anything really] in front of another patient...mention hippa too,...

  23. Can you believe this???

    CHATSDALE replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    welcome to the club you are not a person , you are a warm body with a license. if you go in and you cannot stay you subject your self to a charge of

  24. The meeting went awful, I'm job hunting

    CHATSDALE replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    people who make decisions have no idea about what goes on...do they really think that a decrease in pay is going to result in some happy nurses?? pick up your pride and find something else..i would...

  25. One month Notice?????

    CHATSDALE replied to mim-o's topic in General Nursing

    always do what you signed up to do if at all possible..you will feel better about