middleagednurse

middleagednurse

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  1. Looking for guidance...

    middleagednurse replied to Gcossio's topic in General Nursing

    Find out what you school requires, then do

  2. I JUST GOT FIRED!

    middleagednurse replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear that. The DON sounds very unpleasant (I'm trying to be polite.). As a new grad with 10 days orientation no one could expect you to be perfect. Well move onwards and upwards. Hopefully...

  3. Odd interactions

    middleagednurse replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient who was terminal. She was scheduled to go to a nursing home. She said "I'm not going". Well the ambulance showed up to transport her and she died that very moment. I guess she REALLY...

  4. Attending school with client?

    middleagednurse replied to UTVOL3's topic in Private Duty

    I spent 2 1/2 years going to school with my client. The situation will vary depending on the school, and the client. Just remember you are a nurse and not a teacher, and the teacher is a teacher, not...

  5. Is it okay to have snacks in my pockets for clinical?

    middleagednurse replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in General Students

    Don't eat from the patient's kitchen, (unless you're about to pass out of course). Can be grounds for

  6. Did I say something wrong?

    middleagednurse replied to Pkin1477's topic in General Nursing

    Well, being a nurse means everything in the world is your fault. And to top it off, your peers and administrators agree. Maybe you should bring coffee and donots and flowers in every morning for the...

  7. Wearing skirts as a nurse

    middleagednurse replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What did nurses wear for thousands of years before pants became acceptable? Try wearing a longer skirt. I have worked with plenty of nurses who wore skirts and they seemed fine. Or maybe a long tunic...

  8. A little venting, from a new nurse

    middleagednurse replied to ladedah1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From the perspective of a nurse with 44 years of experience, you are absolutely right. However, as with many activists, you can be right, or you can be

  9. Brian Short News

    middleagednurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Just googled for details. OMG! what a

  10. If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

    middleagednurse replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

    Probably yes. I have had jobs that I have loved and jobs that I have hated, and I have met so many interesting people, both bad interesting and good interesting. It has been a privilege to be able to...

  11. Brian Short News

    middleagednurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear this. I love

  12. HELP. Telephonic case management Too good to be true?

    middleagednurse replied to theumchild91's topic in Case Management

    It is possible. You will need a BSN. I suppose companies aren't all alike. I love the company I work for. Get BSN then keep your eyes open for job

  13. Every Nurse has that one patient they'll remember forever

    middleagednurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    One July 4th I was caring for a man with HIV. The unit was quiet, he was lonely. I went into his room and said let's watch the fireworks. The hospital was about a mile from a big fireworks display, so...

  14. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    middleagednurse replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen red man syndrome many times , Keep looking for

  15. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    middleagednurse replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I learned about autonomic dysreflexia in school. I NEVER saw it until like 40 years later when I had a paraplegic who was impacted and his BP shot up. I immediately knew what was happening, called...

  16. Every Nurse has that one patient they'll remember forever

    middleagednurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    There are lots of patients that I will remember forever. Some of them from the 70's. I generally remember patients that I cared for weeks or

  17. COB rollcall

    middleagednurse replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Quote from middleagednurse Most of you are still babies. I graduated from IU in 1971 ADN then 1974 BSN. Been working for 44 years. Wait a minute...if you're 53y, how did you graduate from college...

  18. COB rollcall

    middleagednurse replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Most of you are still babies. I graduated from IU in 1971 ADN then 1974 BSN. Been working for 44

  19. Emotionally tired

    middleagednurse replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I hear you. I have been a nurse for 44 years and I understand. In my opinion many nursing jobs are comparable to the sweat shops of the 1800's. I can only suggest exercise, good nutrition, a hobby, a...

  20. Overweight

    middleagednurse replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I hear that. Seems like there is always birthday cake or cookies or boxes of candy around. I take my lunch, and I am on weight watchers, so I will take sources of protein, and fresh fruits and vegs,...

  21. Are ER Patients Getting More Ridiculous?

    middleagednurse replied to us2uk4u's topic in Emergency

    "Self righteous is the Mother of all

  22. Durable Medical Equipement and supplies prescriptions

    middleagednurse replied to NurseNeLz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you have access to the patients insurance info call the provider number on the card to find out what the insurance coverage is.You can get on AARPmedicareplans.com to look up DME providers by zip...

  23. Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    middleagednurse replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    Here is a suggestion. Tell mom that she will have to find another babysitter, once you turn 18. Get a job, one you can walk to or take a bus to. Find a way to take a CNA course, then work as a CNA....

  24. Cried at work today.

    middleagednurse replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're only human. I've been a nurse for 44 years and I still cry on occasion. Nursing is

  25. Night Shift Impacting My Relationship

    middleagednurse replied to Newbody's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You shouldn't be supporting this girl. She needs to support herself, by getting a full time job. You are acting like an adult, she isn't. If she isn't interested in getting a job, dump her. She is not...