RhiaRN75

RhiaRN75 RN

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  1. Should I move out or live with mom during school????

    RhiaRN75 replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    My motto is that when you don't know what to do, don't do anything. Continue to consider all options but if in your heart you don't have a strong inclination to choose A over B, wait a bit. I agree...

  2. When a child dies - what makes nurses incredible.

    RhiaRN75 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Bless you! What makes nurses incredible? Nurses like you and your

  3. EQ vs IQ

    RhiaRN75 replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    Can you be specific in the paper or is it just a generalized one v/s the other? With only 5-7 pages, a generalized approach can't really be covered well, IMO. I have an autistic child and I used to...

  4. You know you're an ED nurse when.....

    RhiaRN75 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    -you know the pharmacokinetics of street drugs. -when a pt says "Those little blue footballs really help my pain" you respond innocently "Aleve is a wonderful medicine". Extra points if you can get...

  5. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    RhiaRN75 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Great thread! I have seen: -I was watching Diagnosis X..... Well, you might have some rare condition. My teeny ER doesn't happen to have the one doc on the east coast that specializes in that...

  6. Who owns Patient's Chart?

    RhiaRN75 replied to solace's topic in General Nursing

    I would guess the facility owns it as well. It's the facility that has the legal obligations. I believe a person should have access to their info, but it's the facility that has the legal burden to...

  7. how can we fix healthcare if ppl keep abusing the system?

    RhiaRN75 replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought about this many times. I don't think we can fix it. I really do fear that it's going to continue on until we reach a point where the only recourse is a healthcare 'bailout'. That will...

  8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    RhiaRN75 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's probably been said before..... *Your Doctor sucks, get a new one. *STbeepU. Please, pretty please, with a cherry on top even. *No, your pregnancy test/meds/mega-work-up/meal box/fix/etc. is NOT...

  9. if u had to choose another career in healthcare besides nursing, what would it be?

    RhiaRN75 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    In healthcare? I'd be a veterinarian. DO or pharmacist are other things I'd consider but I always wanted to be a Vet. That said, nursing suits me. My two cents on the off-topic bit- I wish they...

  10. Would You Call Out of Work for Mild or "Walking" Pneumonia

    RhiaRN75 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I would. Just my two cents worth, but walking pneumonia is usually caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae and can be spread by close contact. There's nothing more up close and personal then being a nurse,...

  11. Chart Audits -- I Couldn't Make This Up!

    RhiaRN75 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    my hero! i haven't the nerve to write that. i'll add that to my "things i'll say/do the week before retirement"

  12. I can't let you do that- it's against policy!

    RhiaRN75 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm usually compliant with the rules. It's just not fair to make exceptions for one pt. Life isn't fair either- and the smartest pt can fool any nurse. I've happily been fooled on several occasions....

  13. So my heart broke when I saw this patient....

    RhiaRN75 replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    I know just how you feel. So many pts just break your heart- all you can do are the little extra things and try to make it better. Food is such an issue for the elderly in general and when you add an...

  14. When did you swap chaos for calm?

    RhiaRN75 replied to tango.in.paris's topic in General Nursing

    In general, I started to feel comfortable after about two years as an RN. I worked that floor as a CNA for a few years first and also had many clinicals there, so I guess in theory it was actually...

  15. why no tylenol before blood cultures drawn?

    RhiaRN75 replied to nursenatalie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info on bacteria and 'bursts'! I also worked at a facility that held tylenol before BC's, and I never really got a good answer to the question. Ironically, ASA or ibuprofen was never...

  16. Where is the caring and advocacy for ME when I really need it????

    RhiaRN75 replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so very sorry for your loss. To be treated in such a manner is really inexcuseable. The caring and advocacy wasn't there when you needed it, and I'm sorry for that as well. I second the others...

  17. Am I going to regret being a nurse?

    RhiaRN75 replied to lovelylady42's topic in General Nursing

    You'll regret becoming a nurse- but you'll love it more! The few times I've wondered 'why the heck did I get myself into this mess', my reply to my stressed-self is 'because you love this mess'. The...

  18. Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    RhiaRN75 replied to RNnik07's topic in General Nursing

    It really comes down to what's safe. When it's all said and done, it's your decision/responsibility to do what's best. I can understand your manager's reluctance... 'just pregnant' is not the same as...

  19. Is this harassment?

    RhiaRN75 replied to arnie1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm going to assume that your job is safe in all this. After three weeks of this, I'm sure this Doc has tried to have you replaced. The fact that you've not been replaced speaks for it's self. Above...

  20. when did you know whether you would like your job?

    RhiaRN75 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    A toxic enviroment is like love- if you're not sure, it's not. It's difficult to explain, but if you feel the life start to be sucked out of you as soon as you walk on the floor- it's toxic. It...

  21. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    RhiaRN75 replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    Education!! Not for me or my fellow nurses. Not for the Docs, administration, or a pts primary caregiver. No, not for us. Educate the people! Make it a requirement to graduate highschool and/or...

  22. How do you know if you are ER material?

    RhiaRN75 replied to RN <><'s topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome. Add opinionated to the list! Everything FlyingScot said is so very true. I must admit though, I am amazed. I am in awe. You can find green jello?? My facility has an ironic love of...

  23. Am I crazy because I love med surg???

    RhiaRN75 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I loved MedSurg. I miss it often. I'm the ER nurse that understands- and so long as you're not taking advantage of me I totally don't mind if you call me back in a few for report. Been there, done...

  24. How do you know if you are ER material?

    RhiaRN75 replied to RN <><'s topic in General Nursing

    A long post but what a question! It's not easy to answer, and even as long as my post is it only scratches the surface. See if you can hang out in the ER on a weekend night, all night. Friday is ok,...

  25. How long did you work for while your were pregnant?

    RhiaRN75 replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    I was a waitress while pregnant with my first and a med-surg nurse with the second. I was fortunate both times to have supportive co-workers. Both children were born on regularly scheduled days off...