imintrouble BSN, RN

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    6 months in LTC...thinking about jumping ship

    imintrouble replied to FlufferNutter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked in several LTCs. Every single one employed staff that had been there for decades. That was the core. Then there were a few of us who were hired and quit. The "core" pretty much made...
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    WHATS THAT SMELL???

    imintrouble replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've always thought inhaling something that smells that bad can't be good for you. But there's no scientific evidence that supports that theory. Unless of course it makes you gag. Then my theory...
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    Need to go school to avoid paying loan

    imintrouble replied to fostercatmom's topic in Case Management

    This thread reminds me of the "should I dye my skin green" thread. It pushes all the right buttons. Or maybe I just need to go to sleep after a long weekend of
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    SHORTAGE OF NURSES

    imintrouble replied to shermainenevels's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a shortage here in the critical care areas. Shortage might be too strong a word. If you're ICU and ER trained, you don't have to worry about finding a job. There's always going to be a...
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    I suck

    imintrouble replied to Sadie85's topic in Operating Room

    Some of us hold ourselves to an impossible standard. When we fall below that standard we feel like losers. I constantly have to face that reality and forgive myself for not being perfect. Is it...
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    Nurses representing themselves.

    imintrouble replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Legal

    Years and years ago, when I had to appear before the BON, I went alone. Nobody told me I should have representation. I thought it was just a prelim thing, not a court hearing, and I didn't need it....
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    Exhausted Med-Surg Nurse

    imintrouble replied to Soliloquy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Case management? You're busy, but at least it doesn't involve water and warm
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    Haldol IV?

    imintrouble replied to RelleyRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I've never given it IV. Never even seen it ordered IV. We have to sit on the patient until the IM kicks in. Look at what I've
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    imintrouble replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The one thing that makes sense to me is, when anybody wants you gone, any reason will do. The trick is figuring out the why, because the reason they give doesn't have to be the correct one. When I was...
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    Doctors want Dr. Oz off Columbia medical faculty

    imintrouble replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think when he first showed up on Oprah, he provided a service. He was still a practicing physician. Somewhere along the line, he traded his professional integrity for fame and fortune. I'd turn the...
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    family members working in the same hospital and exact same unit

    imintrouble replied to EternalFeather's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. Stop thinking of this person as your brother. Could you work with someone you hate, and who hates you
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    family members working in the same hospital and exact same unit

    imintrouble replied to EternalFeather's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was surprised that most posters didn't have a problem with family working together. I do when it involves same shift, same job, same unit.. Where I work, if you have trouble with one family...
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    I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

    imintrouble replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I like my dogs more than most people. If I had to take care of my dog in the hospital, I probably wouldn't like them
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    our sweet elders

    imintrouble replied to mvm2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've said before on these threads, be grateful you can't imagine why a child would treat a parent in such a way. That means you had a loving and normal childhood. Nobody knows the 30-40-50 year old...
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    Foot in mouth, now a social pariah

    imintrouble replied to arack05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've done exactly what you describe, and made myself miserable feeling stupid. This is what I tell myself. My thinking anybody would waste time and effort to make me feel miserable, is self centered...
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    I must vent...

    imintrouble replied to Lola7211's topic in General Nursing

    II work nights, and the day nurses get mentioned on the satisfaction surveys at a rate of at least 3-1. That could be because they're so much better than those of us who work nights, or it could be...
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    I must vent...

    imintrouble replied to Lola7211's topic in General Nursing

    It would have been nice if the ICU nurse could have directed the praise where it was deserved. It's disappointing when you bleed buckets for a patient and they don't
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    I made a big mistake

    imintrouble replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We administer meds in the moment. We don't say "what if", and theorize about what could happen in two hours, as long as there's no history. Your patient wanted a pain pill and there wasn't one...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    imintrouble replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Hope and prayers to
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    ADVICE NEEDED!! What should I do?

    imintrouble replied to LadiiGambleRN5's topic in Nursing Career

    My question wasn't negative, and I'm sorry you found it that way. Most people need more than 3 responses to convince them of anything. You'll find if you're here long enough, that "my page" doesn't...
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    ADVICE NEEDED!! What should I do?

    imintrouble replied to LadiiGambleRN5's topic in Nursing Career

    If you already knew you were going, why was advice needed? Just
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    What should I do?

    imintrouble replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! I like direct, but not brutal. I picture the OP from your prospective, and I can see how you see it. I'll admit the "I'm a new student and I don't know which of 10 job offers to choose",...
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    Black Humour

    imintrouble replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    A sense of humor can't be directed or developed. It's as individual as each single human being. My husband actually thinks the Three Stooges is funny. I always preferred David Letterman over Jay...
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    But you're a nurse, you could've done this....

    imintrouble replied to Madras's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm so outnumbered here. I think the EMS response was similar to what we nurses do. I completely understand what they said and why they said it. How many times have any of us rolled our eyes when a...
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    An Idea Whose Time has Long Come: EMPLOYEE satisfaction scoring?

    imintrouble replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Happier employees, are nicer to the customers. It's so simple. You can make us ACT nice, but isn't it smarter to just get the real thing? Nobody fills out employee satisfaction scores where I work....