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  1. VA hospital........WOW! I was impressed!!

    CHATSDALE replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    there is a va hosp in area..i went there once to visit : the floors gleamed the problem with some of the employees if they came get by one year they are permanent and it is very difficult to get rid...

  2. Maybe Nursing isn't for me???

    CHATSDALE replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    only you can make a decision for yourself but don't be too hard on yourself . if you use a term you will become familiar with it thre is a lot of dips in the road between now and grad learn to take...

  3. Need some advice on cholesterol meds..

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

    talk with doctor about adding niacin and fiber to the mix and see if this of any benefit..diet and excerise are very important to control of this along with conrol of the dm2 you may be on a different...

  4. Husband with Bipolar disorder..need advice on how to cope

    CHATSDALE replied to soulfullady's topic in Psychiatric

    not an imaginary friend. if you do not have an open mind to things that are beyond your comprehension you should not discourage others from seeking those

  5. The most common form of SHOCK

    CHATSDALE replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

    i think that anaphylactic shock is probably seen more by emts and er personal d/t accidental ingestion, bee sting, etc that are met by people in their day to day lives other conditions are apt to be...

  6. Child Abuse Clearances

    CHATSDALE replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    fill out as completely and honestly as possible and give explainations for any missing

  7. Babies overnighting in moms room

    CHATSDALE replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i think that this should be mother's choice...if she wants a little recupe time before going home and dealing with baby full time that should be considered w/o making her feel quilty about not...

  8. I am canceling my contract after one week

    CHATSDALE replied to lmessajumper's topic in Travel

    there can be a bad reference and they probably can keep you from taking a staff position in this facility for a certain length of time [varies according to your contract] hope you get your car fixed...

  9. Can nurses wear skirts?

    CHATSDALE replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    i can't imagine anyone using the term SHEMAN that is insulting and should not be tolerated nurses look good in clean ironed uniforms whether they are skirts or pants i have never met a patient who...

  10. religion in the workplace

    CHATSDALE replied to elrondaragorn's topic in General Nursing

    In most admit papers they will ask the patient if they would like a chaplain to come in to see them . Many will ask a if you want a religious preference listed on your papers..I have never seen a...

  11. "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    CHATSDALE replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    too often this is learned behavior...myrtle now knows what works and she will continue to behave in this manner until she finds its doesn't work anymore however i agree that talking to her in private...

  12. Lie about references?

    CHATSDALE replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    put down the instructors of you school, in care of the school...even if those particular teacher are not there you files wil be and someone in the office can fll it out put down co-workers, any one yo...

  13. Dx: Brain Death S/P work

    CHATSDALE replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    once during a particular rough period of really bad patients and short staff i could hear beeping ivs, room buzzers and halls i couldn't see the end, and the emergency code lights blinking i would...

  14. please give advice/Orientation from hell

    CHATSDALE replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    may i digress? you know what the peter principle is, i think that this woman has risen past her capabilites and she can feel the axe on her own neck if the pay, hours, floor is to your liking give...

  15. Owing Taxes and Licensing

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

    this is an interesting thread...i had never heard of it myself..i didn't even know one thing had anything to do with the other..keep us

  16. Mandatory Night Shifts?

    CHATSDALE replied to RedHead85's topic in General Nursing

    worked a lot of night [years] body never did make adaptation but it was what i needed with the babysitting arrangement one nurse had applied for days only to be told that she would be put on a waiting...

  17. "Scabs"

    CHATSDALE replied to lee1's topic in Travel

    nurses should not be more interested in the welfare of patients than management and a scab is a scab whether or not you just say that they are an oportunist.. management is not stupid..they let the...

  18. Providing Medical Care To Child Molesters

    CHATSDALE replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    a] they are sick and paying for their crime b] they may be innocent..not all accused are quilty.. c] even the worse cannot be left to die.. d] if yo simply cannot talk it over with another nurse,...

  19. lost panties

    CHATSDALE replied to nrsbetrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    maybe she isn't taking them off...just adding another layer if anyone has the gall to ask what's a 'panty raid' let's whomp

  20. Ways to use my BSN other than bedside nursing???

    CHATSDALE replied to bigd1023's topic in General Nursing

    hey, you got the whole world to choose from, peace corp can be an adventure, get work permit for another country, if you are bilinqual tht is a plus get on the internet and start punching, you will...

  21. I'm cluless

    CHATSDALE replied to spanky999's topic in Emergency

    some er have techs but as was pointed but it puts a strain on the personal if they are stopping to train...anywhere you are at the more skilled you are the more valuable you will be to your employer...

  22. Admits after 6:00 pm? Does your hospital do this?

    CHATSDALE replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes there is a holdup d/t late leaving discharges leaving a oncoming housekkeeping to get room ready i know mds who tell patients coming in for surgery/tests the next day to eat supper before...

  23. violence in the work place

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

    i worked at a mental health ltc at my last job and got punched several times..no serious injuries to me but i have known of co-workers who got bit by hiv+and hep a/b/c pts it was considered a...

  24. Fibromyalgia

    CHATSDALE replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    maybe ignorant was a strong word but closed minded can't be argued with many within the medical have already decided that this is a form of hyprochrondia..i have never had any menopausal sx but i...

  25. Any suggestions for a non-hospital RN job?

    CHATSDALE replied to joswald's topic in First Year After Licensure

    try and get a job at a lawyers office or insuranceoffice yu can also do private duty with one on one care many mail order pharmacy have a nurse on duty for customer to ask questions not addressed by...