imintrouble BSN, RN

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    What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

    imintrouble replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's usually the LOL who don't want a male nurse. None of us know what's happened to that LOL over the course of her life that makes her uncomfortable around men she doesn't know. I can imagine, and...
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    Ultrasound Tech Telling Patients She is a Nurse

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

    Ok. Isn't it great we can agree to
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    Ultrasound Tech Telling Patients She is a Nurse

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

    Your post sounds mad, and I'm not exactly sure why. (The red face hitting a brick wall is kind of an indicator) I used the Dr Greg example to indicate why I considered the whole thing harmless. I...
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    Witnessed abuse, nothing being done?

    imintrouble replied to Country_Girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You work in a facility where abuse apparently occurs, and is ignored. I would find another job today. You cannot "save" the pts/residents. Leaving is not abandoning anybody, it's saving yourself....
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    Ultrasound Tech Telling Patients She is a Nurse

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

    I had no idea that simply telling a pt you're a "nurse", when you're not, could be against the law. I could understand if the "nurse" was dispensing meds, giving injections, starting IVs, irrigating...
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    Particular Patient Populations - Do You Struggle?

    imintrouble replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All of the above, except the vents. No kids. No
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    Low census. . .no work. . .

    imintrouble replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Low census here too. CNAs are even worse. I honestly don't know why they stay at this hospital. Sometimes they're called off all three of their scheduled days. It's better for the hospital to just...
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    How is your life working nights?

    imintrouble replied to AlexisNicole's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift works out for me. More time with my family. When the kids were little, I'd drop them off at school, sleep, then wake up and go get them. I was available to transport them to appts,...
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    Infrequent Voiding Syndrome: Don't Fall Victim To This Common Problem In Nurses!

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

    Too
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    DNR- Do Not Treat?

    imintrouble replied to GinaCat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The fact that this critically ill pt was admitted to a med/surg floor, instead of SCU, essentially said it
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    Question about men in labor/delivery and nursery.

    imintrouble replied to jhyde17's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Choose the path that makes you happiest. You would always wonder "what if" with any other decision. Just be aware it only takes one crazy person to wreck your entire life. I suspect a 43 yr old man...
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    Your thoughts on being "written up".

    imintrouble replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I should go to work tomorrow and kiss my boss. Maybe not. Might be awkward. Nothing like what you describe happens where I work. If there is charting that needs completed we get reminders,...
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    Do people take advantage of me because I work nights?

    imintrouble replied to frankie,RN's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm unable to immediately check the calendar, or the schedule, I always say "Let me check my schedule and I'll get back with you". Always. I've been burned too many times by exactly what the OP...
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    Work situation, upset, opinions needed

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

    i too was uncomfortable with the term "put in his place". also calling the cna a "bully" didn't strike me as accurate either. what place does the cnas we work with have? are they only there to answer...
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    If you could post your own...

    imintrouble replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses must deliver care to 7-8 pts in a timely manner. Extra time accumulated making the nurse wait with medication, while you talk on the phone, visit with your guests, or put on your make-up, will...
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    Never placed an IV!!!!!

    imintrouble replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    Your pts will be fine.:) But I'm saying a little prayer for you right now so I don't forget. It's the same one I say to myself when I'm afraid I'll be
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    Work situation, upset, opinions needed

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

    I can resuscitate a patient AND be mindful of the needs of my fellow health care professionals. You'll notice I did not differentiate with the terms nurse or aide. "Either assist me or stay out of...
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    Work situation, upset, opinions needed

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

    You were entrenched in your role as nurse, and the aide was entrenched in his role as aide. Wouldn't it have been nice if you both could have behaved as a team. Since you are technically the boss, it...
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    If you think you need to call the MD, CALL THE MD!!!!

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

    I always err on the side of caution. Maybe I call more than I should. Who I'm calling is always a consideration. I do it anyway, I just first put on my bullett proof vest when
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    No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

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

    Most of us don't have the luxury of choosing a job that both fulfills us personally and pays the bills. Most of us choose. Choices are inevitable in life. I initially chose nursing after losing my job...
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    Having a medication nurse?? Yes or No?

    imintrouble replied to shipmanmisty's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I want to give my own meds. I'm meticulous about checking VS before giving meds. I would not trust someone else to be as
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    Nursing student afraid of urinary catheters!

    imintrouble replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

    I HATE catheters. I think because I had one once, and it's not a memory I like to revisit. I think we project our feelings onto the patient, because most are not as opposed to them as you may...
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    A rash of firings...

    imintrouble replied to kesmarn's topic in General Nursing

    It's all about money. Always is. They can trump up any charge they want against a nurse, we are so vulnerable as far as employment goes. I'm mid fifties with almost 20 yrs exp. (I was a late...
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    imintrouble replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    What one person calls rudeness/meanness, another sees as plain speaking or being blunt. Each of us posting to this forum, brings a completely unique way of viewing what we see. What I frequently...
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    5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    imintrouble replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    They work in