pedicurn

pedicurn LPN, RN

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  1. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

    pedicurn replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with you. You are making a good point there ... seems some think one turns into a non-thinking idiot when their p't takes a turn for the worse. Now reading many of the US posts on this board...

  2. Can you work as both? Nurse and...

    pedicurn replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    An RN is not 'lower' than a pharmacist. Different careers. It makes me sad that I have invested all this time/energy/money into a career ...earned two degrees ...and a nurse says they think nurses...

  3. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

    pedicurn replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well semantics really - agree the ICU nurse isn't really initiating the IV fluids / meds etc. She/he is initiating the standing order. Yes you're correct as the scope of practice hasn't changed. It's...

  4. Is The Culture of Nursing Improving?

    pedicurn replied to carolc415's topic in General Nursing

    No ....sadly no improvement. A big bunch of absolutely excellent coworkers whom I love to bits. And ... a smaller bunch of rude,ignorant, dysfunctional socially-impaired coworkers who will drive me...

  5. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

    pedicurn replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe ... but a nurse may still lose job and license even if uses initiative and rescues the p't without the orders. The facility can deem the nurse to be a risk mangement problem when scope of...

  6. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

    pedicurn replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree ... that's why I don't work on med-surg. I don't want to have to wait for an order for IV fluids for a non-complex p't , oxygen .... or even to position a hypotensive p't flat. There is no way...

  7. Who's leaving nursing?

    pedicurn replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I was just trying to cheer you up ....you sounded upset about leaving nursing. I was trying to say we can do good in the world and make a difference ... even if we are no longer nurses

  8. Who's leaving nursing?

    pedicurn replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Dunno how much difference I make in the world with nursing ? When I have an assignment of one alcoholic with gastric bleed, two smokers with infective exacerbation of COPD, two drunk /fell over and...

  9. Who's leaving nursing?

    pedicurn replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Somewhat of an old thread but still so very relevant. I am going to leave nursing too as soon as I can replace the income. Still love looking after patients but almost all out of tolerance for the...

  10. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    pedicurn replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah

  11. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    pedicurn replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL ... honestly how simple is it really. It's really basic ... we don't want to see your underwear. We are not being prudes or old-fashioned. We just want our coworkers to look like professionals...

  12. snack/food idea for night shift nurses?

    pedicurn replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe donuts might send them to sleep. Maybe try something savory - at least with some protein. We do cheese and crackers, mini quiches, nice toasted sandwiches, pizza. And for something kind of...

  13. From Business Degrees to Nursing

    pedicurn replied to morri082's topic in General Nursing

    Well I'm inclined to believe that unfortunately it wont lead to administrative positions. It may even be seen as a threat by those recruiting managers who don't have the degrees you have. You might...

  14. Why are so many nursing related things childish?

    pedicurn replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    I am stunned .... that is so inappropriate DayOhioRn. Here's hoping the recession clears soon and those of you who work in such ridiculous facilities can move to more professional environments. And...

  15. Why are so many nursing related things childish?

    pedicurn replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    I remember getting a sticker as a gift for Nurses Day .... apparently I was a good girl. The last time anyone else in my family got a sticker for being good were my children when they were in...

  16. Never thought I'd have this problem: which job to choose?

    pedicurn replied to formerbrat's topic in General Nursing

    Job A for sure A 45 mile commute ? Very tiring, especially after nights. Even worse if you end up staying over the end of your shift. Also will use a lot of gas. Good luck with making the right...

  17. Things noane told you about nursing

    pedicurn replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto ..... I never realised how difficult families can be. And I never realised how much of my time they would take up and how little responsibility they have to take for their

  18. Sigh. Is this really how we are graded?

    pedicurn replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmm ....after having one of these p'ts recently I think we need two forms: - AMA #1- then they go /traditional form - AMA #2- remain in hospital. It's total tripe that these p'ts can dictate medical...

  19. Night shift and Sleeping

    pedicurn replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your preceptor. But why oh why can't some nurses exercise judgement ? An excellent nurse who just fell asleep one night? Goodness me.....wake her up and no need to report her....

  20. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    pedicurn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep those ones contribute to my sinusitis. I can feel my turbinates swelling as soon as there's anything by Estee Lauder or Elizabeth Arden ....boy are they pungent !!! And is it just coincidental ?...

  21. The worth of the nurse

    pedicurn replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmmm.... Society owes us

  22. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    pedicurn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Stop yawning - from 0800hrs onwards on a day shift. Yes we know you are a young one with a busy social life but please try to go to bed at a reasonable hour. I'm twice your age and can run rings...

  23. Sigh. Is this really how we are graded?

    pedicurn replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah but ... we can explain how busy we are etc etc in Australia and expect them to understand. We are still allowed to (politely) tell our p'ts to behave However the US seems to be a different...

  24. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    pedicurn replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you make many excellent points. However ....for many of us ...scripting would be professional insult. When they make us script in Australia - well that will be the year I leave nursing Many of...

  25. What to do when.....?

    pedicurn replied to Darknights's topic in General Nursing

    Carol - I believe EN's are very similar to