DedHedRN

DedHedRN

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  1. Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    DedHedRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I had a co-nurse tell me that she used to be in the movie industry. Later my son is watching a cheech and chong movie, and OMG, is that her? Looks just like her... To embarrassed to

  2. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    DedHedRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't trust you anymore. Not at

  3. The Blahs

    DedHedRN replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was feeling this way a while back, you can read the responses I got here.. https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/there-such-thing-845733.html Anyways, the way I ended up dealing with it...

  4. Who is responsible in this situation?

    DedHedRN replied to Amanda026's topic in Patient Medications

    I am also very

  5. Who is responsible in this situation?

    DedHedRN replied to Amanda026's topic in Patient Medications

    I think that as a nurse its our responsibility to look up all meds we are giving. If you would have looked it up, you would have seen that it was toxic to pregnant women. In long term care, there are...

  6. did not chart

    DedHedRN replied to sumomechuu's topic in General Nursing

    I became queen of the one line nurses notes when I was in a hurry to at least prove that I was there caring for the pt. Its amazing how much info you can cram into one

  7. passive aggressive nurses

    DedHedRN replied to treeye's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why were you not done giving report by 7:15, your shift was over for 15 mins already. Maybe your not giving a good enough report so she needs to ask lots of questions. She said she wasn't mad at you,...

  8. Is there any nursing Job that is not stressful

    DedHedRN replied to nursegillian's topic in Nursing Career

    Community health clinic.

  9. Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

    DedHedRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think preferring to work the night shift makes me the most valuable employee at my job, as there is no one else who wants to do it because they all know its the hardest most busy shift of

  10. Struggling with being my own dads Hospice Nurse

    DedHedRN replied to foudini's topic in General Nursing

    Many experts believe that giving morphine at the end of life to relieve symptoms does not hasten death. Being a hospice nurse, I also feel that it does not hasten death, as I have experienced first...

  11. Colorful Shoes - Unprofessional?

    DedHedRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear grey and red running shoes, I bought them for the comfort, and if I am not allowed to wear them, then I wont go to work. I will not sacrifice the comfort of my feet

  12. Which path for degree? BSN or MSN?

    DedHedRN replied to CaffeineJunky's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nothing quick or easy about a two year degree. They require the same amount of classes as a BSN and the same amount of clinical time. Go BSN if you have the time and

  13. Fired for med error

    DedHedRN replied to KJAKE's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks for the heads up on getting fired for self reporting. I will make sure I never do

  14. Working for FREE!!!!???

    DedHedRN replied to Candogal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked LTC for 1 1/2 years, I always got paid for my overtime, they would often beg me to work overtime. Take the job, then after 2-3 months, find a new facility. Sounds like a terrible place to...

  15. Nursing Nightmares

    DedHedRN replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    I only dreamed about work once. After the first time I experienced death of one of my pts, I woke up for several weeks my cheeks soaked in tears and saying her name. That was it. Only work related...

  16. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    DedHedRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    And its not even my birthday

  17. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    DedHedRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Does this count as

  18. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    DedHedRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Their cards used to read, "The more the Merrier!" Now they read, "Your money or else", I'm fairly sure, that package is full of rabid frothing at the mouth attorneys. What do you think about...

  19. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    DedHedRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Santa hired secret agent men to track me down and find me for this gift. It was delivered by a truck full of attorneys. Now I gift back a portion of every check to

  20. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    DedHedRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I thought the Christmas secret Santa gifting was limited to hospital staff! Not loan companies

  21. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    DedHedRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I was at the death of a elderly man who died from cancer at a RFCE, the staff showed me to the room and then left me alone with the pt who had been dead for several hours, while I made the call to the...

  22. ER nurses bringing pts to the floor soiled

    DedHedRN replied to garn12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would be concerned about this only for the pt sake. Its not normal to sit around in ones own urine and feces, and I am sure they must feel absolutely horrible about it. Maybe your hospital needs to...

  23. "Omg. I just got my CNA license, and I'm giving narcs."

    DedHedRN replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I can tell, from my many many conversations with med techs, they know absolutely nothing about the medications they give, why they are giving them, what they are, or the side effects. They...

  24. Sorry but I need to get this off of my chest... can anyone relate??

    DedHedRN replied to pseudo_name's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I felt this way before, it seems to be a phase between; What the heck am I doing, I feel like I know what I'm doing and Oh, god this is easy. Its like somewhere between those phases you start looking...

  25. Is this ok to do when applying for jobs?

    DedHedRN replied to Cynnie24's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can always call first and ask to speak to the DON and ask if they are hiring. Then drop off your resume, make sure your ask for and fill out their application