mmtk

mmtk has 25 years experience and specializes in Hospice/psych./gerentology.

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1. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

   mmtk replied to yazisizit's topic in Humor

   While working in a longterm care facility I had a colostomy bag of a known GI bleeder explode on me (of course it was full) so while some have baptism by fire I had baptism by .........

2. You know that you are dating/married to a nurse

   mmtk replied to mydee's topic in Humor

   Our first date involved cadavers and colostomy bag explosions. We frequently incorperate urine and romance in the same conversation.We are pro's at untying scrub pants with our teeth.:redbeathe

3. Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

   mmtk replied to mmtk's topic in Safety

   Thank you.I already am an advocate.This issue is both personal and professional to me.

4. Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

   mmtk replied to mmtk's topic in Safety

   Thank you for your honesty.Your comment wasn't the one I was referring to. I am not being fecicious however I do not think that you can place more value on one person than another.I think patient care and staff safety are equally important.No I do no...

5. Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

   mmtk replied to mmtk's topic in Safety

   It truly isn't "an us or them" situation.It is a how do we as healthcare professionals give optimum care to our patients.I have never been in a situation requiring a taser.It just seems to becoming a common practice. Honestly the "us or them" mentali...

6. Career Change Into Nursing?

   mmtk replied to Ingersoll's topic in Men

   Many facilities will hire you in the capacity of a CNA while you are a nursing student.Check with area hospitals and longterm care facilities.

7. Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

   mmtk replied to mmtk's topic in Safety

   My apologies.I am opened to suggestions.However I felt as if I was attacked from reply number one which makes me defensive.So what alternative methods are available to tasers?

8. Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

   mmtk replied to mmtk's topic in Safety

   Finally someone who understands what I am saying.OK to all you who have answered.Any alternitive suggestions.

9. Career Change Into Nursing?

   mmtk replied to Ingersoll's topic in Men

   40 is a great age to go back to school.I am 46 and working on my BSN.I am more focused now.Most facilities now hire male nurses.There is a major market for nurse/marketers.So your background can be an asset.Best of luck.

10. Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

    mmtk replied to mmtk's topic in Safety

    25 yr nurse no serious injury.I certainly am not dead.If you wish to state a point fine.But most are character assaults which are unprofessional and juvenile.If all you can do is attack me do not bother answering.

11. Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

    mmtk replied to mmtk's topic in Safety

    Thank you elpark.If a staff member is in immediate danger then yes force is necessary.BUT I do not think it should be a taze first then ask questions world.I as an individual nurse still believe "Patient first.":heartbeat not myself

12. Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

    mmtk replied to mmtk's topic in Safety

    For the record it was used by hospital security not law enforcement.So I should have stated does hosp. security have the authority.My error please accept my apology

13. Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

    mmtk replied to mmtk's topic in Safety

    I appriciate everyones response.However having dealt with mentally ill patients for 20 + years and worked closley with law enforcement a taser has never been used. The incident I referred to did not mention any staff being in danger.I question if "ta...

14. Tired of bedside nursing

    mmtk replied to youngebloodrn's topic in Men

    Have you given consideration to the military reserves.It offers wonderful and exciting opportunities.

15. Tasers being used on mentally ill patients.

    mmtk posted a topic in Safety

    There have been two incidents where patients with know mental conditions were tasered multiple times.This occurred at two different area hospitals.One of the patients died.The autopsy ruled that he died of natural causes.According to the police repor...