imintrouble BSN, RN

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    Noise level at night

    imintrouble replied to NoonsRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is just me. Every single biological need I have as a human being, is subjugated to the needs of the pt for 12 hrs while I'm at work. That's part of my job, and part of just being a nurse....
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    Noise level at night

    imintrouble replied to NoonsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the way we view this thread is directly related to the way we've been treated over the last several days. My interactions with the "customer", have been brutal this week. I'm leaning towards...
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    With kids, husband, and work, I haven't rested in years.

    imintrouble replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Sleeping more than 5 hrs is an event worthy of a celebration. Only I'm too tired most of the time for
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    What makes a "good patient"?

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

    I've given your question some thought. It's not so much what the pt says, although please and thank yous are rare, and appreciated. For me it's not the words, it's behavior. The pt gets off the...
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    The Patient Who Receives No Visits

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

    I'm almost glad that some nurses pass judgement on families that do not visit. It indicates to me that they don't have a clue, what kind of horrors can occur behind the closed door of the family...
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    Pregancy post tubal ligation

    imintrouble replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My brother and sister-in-law were blessed with twins post tubal. About 10 yrs post. My sister-in-law was frequently mistaken for the kids' grandmother. Used to make her so
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    Call to organ donation center post pt death

    imintrouble replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    Back to the thread:) Small hospital here too. We have to call the donor number following every death. Last call I made was VERY lengthy. I'd never had anybody ask me that many detailed questions....
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    Training a new RN

    imintrouble replied to catlvr's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't care about if the new hire is rude or disrespectful when I orient. I really don't even care if I like the person I'm orienting. What would have had me a basket case was the...
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    Call light abuse. What to do???

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

    Who knows what makes people tick? It might be as simple as they're bored. Sometimes I think I'm the entertainment. What a game! There are so many variants. The "how long will it take to answer" game....
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    Can I practice on you?

    imintrouble replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I let one of the CNAs who was a nursing student practice putting in IVs. Hurt like crazy. Kinda makes you sympathize with the pt who wants to pick which nurse starts their
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    57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

    imintrouble replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

    I have no advice. I have a job, but go to work every day mildly anxious that my employer will manufacture a reason to let me go. It's so scary to be 50 in nursing. Good luck to all of you looking for...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

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

    I think RNdynamic simply thinks old is ugly, as does most of society. They can't see past the wrinkles, and the thinning hair, to view the depth, strength and character. Therein lies the
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

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

    I admire your passion, but you're wrong. I wish you
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

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

    The light bulb went on when I was in my 40s. I remember exactly where I was when I figured out this getting old thing was going to stink. I was waiting at an ice cream counter with my sister (also...
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    Should I take another part time job?

    imintrouble replied to Steve_e's topic in Nursing Career

    I haven't had two jobs in awhile, but I liked it when I did. The extra money is an obvious plus. I allowed myself the illusion that if I didn't like job A, I could quit and work at job B. If...
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    Am I Only one who is irritated by doctors and medical shows?

    imintrouble replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's the SIDE RAILS!!!! That always gets me. I can handle the O2 tubing wrong. The MD giving meds. Pronouncing med names wrong. Make-up and perfect hair on a dying pt. I just can't stand the side...
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    How do experienced nurses do it to memorize everything?

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

    Every nurse I work with has a "brain" paper that has all the info needed to chart accurately, even several hours later. As shiningstar posted, it doesn't have to be lengthy info. Example: Norco...
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    Are you in it for the money?

    imintrouble replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Technically not for the money. After 16 yrs in a prior job, the company downsized. I was thrown out in the cold, and it was one of the most devastating experiences of my life. That was NEVER going to...
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    I would like to hear form those that have refused the mandatory Flu Shot.

    imintrouble replied to Anniehow's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've only had two flu shots in my 50 something years. Two decades of nursing. The second one was last year when my job was threatened. The nurses who stood their ground wore the mask the way they...
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    My first pedi death

    imintrouble replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Pediatric

    I can't even stick a kid for an IV. I don't know how I'd survive watching one die. I hope OP, you find some peace. It makes me sad for you and the
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    Patients who can do ADLs but want nurses to

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

    I try to make sense out of things that make no sense. If I can figure out why people do what they do, then I can direct my interventions appropriately. Some people are just weird. I can't possibly...
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    Need advice regarding reducing work hours due to anxiety please.

    imintrouble replied to sistasoul's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There has only been one time when I asked management to cut my hours R/T stress. They wouldn't so I quit. I'm not brave. I honestly didn't believe I had a choice. It seemed stupid to me then, that...
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    Patients who can do ADLs but want nurses to

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

    The pts that really get me are the ones who look hurt when you balk at personal care they can perform themselves. Who can't believe you're not chipper and perky, and ready with the wash cloth whenever...
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    Phone, cell, beeper and texting.

    imintrouble posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are texting MDs. Cell phones instead of home phones. Beepers are obsolete. What's the world coming to? Change comes slowly to my area of the country. Texting for orders instead of talking, is...
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    Phone, cell, beeper and texting.

    imintrouble replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    You have no idea:) Wouldn't it be cool if you could drop into my hospital and I could drop into yours for a day? We'd both be equally shocked. Me pleasantly, you ...not so