djh123

djh123

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  1. Nurses smoking weed?

    djh123 replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't in a very long time. Just a light drinker. Does make me think of drug testing too, though. I recently bought some protein powder to use making smoothies, and it's made from hemp seeds....

  2. I made a medication error - Now what???

    djh123 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thanks ... yes, I'm mostly OK, but yeah, it did shake me up very much. Will be even more vigilant than normal

  3. I made a medication error - Now what???

    djh123 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Yet another med error thread. I actually made the worst error of any type I've ever made about 5 days ago, but luckily and most importantly, the pt. was OK, and secondly, it still wasn't a 'really...

  4. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    djh123 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To me if they're sober at work, that's the main thing. A nurse at work told me about a facility where she used to work where some of the nurses were on METH. Yes. Like spaced out at work

  5. Why would you give this up??

    djh123 replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    Her AGE? Hey, I'm 58 and run my *** off in an LTC

  6. Okay, this is random ... but under-scrub shirts! Specific needs.

    djh123 replied to Lunah's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've found some variability in how far up crew neck shirts fit in the neck area. I'd think it would be hard to compare without taking them out of the package (since they seem to usually come several...

  7. Recommendation for comfortable nursing shoes

    djh123 replied to megster871's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a big older guy, so I probably can't help on brand/style (I wear New Balance, not necessarily because they're my favorite, but because I'm hard to fit). But I've found that I need to replace my...

  8. Macy's is Open

    djh123 replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I don't know if mommy had 'em on too, but we wouldn't be surprised, would

  9. Macy's is Open

    djh123 replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    When I was a nursing student doing clinical days with a middle-school SN, she sent a girl home who came to school wearing pajamas. The girl was not happy at all about

  10. Unprofessional charting

    djh123 replied to Nurse131382's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    One of the things I used to see somewhat often when we were still doing paper charting (yeah - not even very long ago) that I thought was funny was someone starting their nursing note with 'Resident...

  11. Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    djh123 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    The short answer is yeah, I do feel kind of like you do, but the only thing you can do is do the best job you can at whatever kind of nursing you're doing, try to learn whatever you can, do the best...

  12. Do you always get out of work on time?

    djh123 replied to sandiamts's topic in General Nursing

    Always get out on time? How about almost never get out on time. Numerous reasons for that, of

  13. Life, death, and dying.

    djh123 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    It's not surprising that you're thinking a lot about this death. It doesn't have to be in the ICU ... I've had a few in my LTC facility that I kept thinking about over and over again. It's one of...

  14. My first med error

    djh123 replied to JosMar93's topic in Nursing Career

    You're not the only med tech or nurse to have made a med error. As others are saying, if the patient wasn't harmed, that's a big thing. Secondly, the fact that you feel bad about it is good in the...

  15. Lantus vs other insulins

    djh123 replied to riverotter's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't/didn't know the answer to the question, but am surprised to see some responders saying that you can buy (some?) insulins in some states w/o a prescription. I've given thousands of insulin...

  16. Phys Ed Injury

    djh123 replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    There is way too much of that - crappy communication - ok, in this case, NO communication - in our crazy world. Hang on 'til

  17. Is this a violation of HIPPA?

    djh123 replied to CM35's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm really not mean or snarky, but I can't stop myself from joking that it's a HIPAA violation to spell it

  18. 58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    djh123 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If you think that your health problems are just temporary (like due to stress & not enough sleep), then I wouldn't let that stop you. And as someone else said, if your financial situation is good...

  19. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    djh123 replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure nursing isn't the biggest mistake of your life - but either way, if that's your biggest mistake or worry, be grateful. (I know, believe me). But I betcha it'll turn out a LOT better than...

  20. Gum in hair?

    djh123 replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Skissors, as I jokingly call 'em. Good thing my residents usually don't have

  21. T-shirt Sayings

    djh123 replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    One of my CNA's came up with this - when urging me to give a certain resident a PRN before a (likely combative) shower: Take a Ride on the

  22. Tardiness

    djh123 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Our ICU clinical instructor threatened us big-time re: being late, and no one ever was. As far as my job goes, nurses don't often seem to be late, but a few (some who are no longer there, some who...

  23. What offends you (nursing related)?

    djh123 replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Right now? The 2 CNA's I worked with tonight. No, I'm not perfect either, and I don't want to elaborate, but it was a bunch o'

  24. Why do some nurses "hate their jobs"?

    djh123 replied to iculvr's topic in General Nursing

    Imagine the immortal Chris Farley's 'Matt Foley' character, when he was on Weekend Update doing 'air quote marks' with just about everything he said. Some nurses "hate their jobs" because they have...

  25. When Others Say You Aren't Right For Nursing

    djh123 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we're affecting other people's lives and health. And sure, if seemingly everyone around you thinks you're a crappy nurse, well maybe some self-examination and soul-searching is in order. But,...