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djh123

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  1. When should nursing homes be allowed to evict residents?

    djh123 replied to Emergent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had no idea that 'thousands' of people were in this situation. We did have one guy who was a huge problem who was sent to a hospital, then to at least 2 different psych facilities, and I heard...

  2. Previous Experience to be School Nurse?

    djh123 replied to thefuture88's topic in School

    Having been in Special Forces would probably be a plus

  3. Thirsty?

    djh123 replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I'm pretty sure my ex said when she was a baby (I guess someone told her this when she was old enough to remember it), her grandfather occasionally put coffee in her BOTTLE! Talk about starting 'em...

  4. Here I Am!

    djh123 replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    I don't know, that skirt's a little short for school

  5. Joke notes

    djh123 replied to littlelimabean01's topic in Nursing Humor

    I feel like charting - on people where nothing has changed - 'Still kicking', and that's it. Or 'SSDD', which you might be able to interpret, but I won't elaborate on here. Or for a few of those...

  6. I harmed my first patient today.

    djh123 replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ... my second comment on this thread, partly serious, partly dark not-quite-humor: look at it this way - compared to what one of 'my' residents did a few months ago when he'd only been there a couple...

  7. I harmed my first patient today.

    djh123 replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    From your detailed description, I didn't see where you did anything wrong. You say in one of your replies further down that apparently there was a little saline left in the bulb, but you said you'd...

  8. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    djh123 replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    My aides and I have said to each other, late in particularly difficult shifts, that we SHOULD have drinks at the nursing station. But not the type this post is

  9. Nursing is my passion but I feel like I am too dumb.

    djh123 replied to Katlin1315's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming you just started the class in Jan. If so, I don't know that I'd agree with the others who are telling you to drop it and/or forget about nursing. Some nurses have no problem with the...

  10. Should I leave this racist town?

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

    If you're close to a year, it might look good on the resume to stick it out, but if you've only been there 2-3 months, maybe you can make up another good plausible reason (well, one that SOUNDS...

  11. Paradoxical reaction to Benadryl?

    djh123 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    Hmmmm, this paradoxical reaction reminds me of a few people I've known who can drink a big cup of coffee and go right to

  12. When a pt "gets" to you

    djh123 replied to mmc51264's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry that happened to you, and I'm sorry you lost your mother - and in such a terrible way. I haven't had anything quite like that happen at work, but I have had the occasional family member who...

  13. What do you do when a pt goes into anaphylactic shock?

    djh123 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    OK, here's the first answer: "Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It typically causes more than one of the following: an itchy rash, throat or tongue...

  14. PO vs IV Medication Question

    djh123 replied to smithma5's topic in General Nursing

    I think there's another form of Mucinex that can be crushed, because I had a pt not long ago who needed it and the NP said order this one, not that one ... I just don't remember the

  15. Least stressful nursing specialty

    djh123 replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

    I had to skim this topic because I may need to find a lower-stress type of nursing, or at least a different facility. One commenter said an ER nurse didn't like having to juggle 5-6 patients in a...

  16. Regular hours?

    djh123 replied to maco1's topic in General Nursing

    What are regular hours??? Just had to say

  17. Not enough equipment

    djh123 replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    Not enough supplies is an almost-constant problem where I

  18. Nurses, do you feel respected by NPs

    djh123 replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's not much different than any other situation where we interact with others. Most NP's (and doctors) seem to respect me, but I've had a few rude ones too. More often than not, I get along...

  19. Have any of your patients ever told you that you're a good nurse?

    djh123 replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, I get verbal compliments sometimes, and at other times you can just tell that people (and/or their relatives) have a positive feeling about you. Although my job is stressful a lot, and these...

  20. Cute Tiny Blonde Girl

    djh123 replied to RachealAnne's topic in Correctional

    Your attitude and professionalism will matter more than your

  21. Sometimes, you have to feel grateful

    djh123 replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Kudos to you, and hope you keep getting more of those 'thanks' things ... and I bet you will. That's what 'does it' for me - thanks and appreciation from some of my residents & family members....

  22. It's just a ******* straight cath!!!

    djh123 replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That day shift nurse Is. Making. A. Molehill. Out. Of. Nothing. Besides the fact that as others have pointed out, you were just trying to do your

  23. Administering Tylenol to a friend

    djh123 replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    Uh, is the prof forgetting that's why its an OTC medicine, and therefore a doctor is not involved, and people should - theoretically - be able to read the label and take an appropriate amount for an...

  24. That's MY JOB!

    djh123 replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, you took away one of their Profit Centers! (That's my latest joking-but-not-really-joking term for my residents - from the company's point of

  25. Before Hospice

    djh123 replied to Guest941822's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would consider being a LTC nurse. It won't be as much of a 'chore' as it sounds like you might find some other types of nursing before you get to be an actual hospice nurse. I say that because...