Saifudin

Saifudin

Home Care, Primary care NP, QI, Nsg Adm

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  1. Manager threatened me

    Saifudin replied to sonnyluv's topic in General Nursing

    Daytonite, nice critical thinking flow sheet. I'm teaching physical assessment starting with a brief anatomy beginning on monday for my nursing staff. They are from middle eastern and asian countries,...

  2. senior staff bullying?--in tears

    Saifudin replied to crazyaaa's topic in General Nursing

    She has issues besides maybe she is tainted with prejudice. I work in Saudi, therefore, I am a foreigner. Most of my staff are expats from arab and asian countries. I understand if you feel a bit...

  3. Pancreatitis...with no pain?

    Saifudin replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    It would interesting to see her labs. Is she eating? Any other physical complaints? I've never seen a 'pain-free' pancreatitis. No answer about the jaundice. Any tenderness on palpation? Very...

  4. Manager threatened me

    Saifudin replied to sonnyluv's topic in General Nursing

    First impressions are often lasting impressions. Seems your supervisor now has an image of you that is imprinted in her psyche so I think you need to take steps to repair the damage. Going at it head...

  5. Degree vs Diploma?

    Saifudin replied to nickos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    apologies: Sorry to all for the two posts, i thought the first was lost so I wrote another

  6. Degree vs Diploma?

    Saifudin replied to nickos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It's nice to hear from other diploma grads. I agree with TimStreet. My diploma program also prepared me well for the time (1978) as my one year Adult NP program also did. These programs allowed me to...

  7. Degree vs Diploma?

    Saifudin replied to nickos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Its nice to hear from diploma colleagues. I agree with TimStreet, I too was well prepared for general nursing when I graduated except for critical care. My hospital was a small community hospital in...

  8. Asso. VS Bach in nursing, can someone please help?

    Saifudin replied to TCLA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "Desky jobs"; interesting concept! The trend is towards the BSN. I have posted this before, but many nurses know about the study that concludes that BSN nurses are better than ADN (and diplomas)...

  9. Judgemental co-worker

    Saifudin replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    The overall picture you gave requires serious action which is not your responsibility. Your senior nurse in-charge should start it then it move up the line to nursing administration depending on your...

  10. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    Saifudin replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    I am from the states and a DON in an addiction/mental health facility in Dammam. We have about 250 nurses with approximately 210 male staff. My nurses come from Egypt, Tunisia, Philippines, India,...

  11. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Saifudin replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I remember way back when starving at 3 AM and settling for the ubiquitous green jello and saltines that was always on the units. Makes soup and a sandwich look pretty good to

  12. Eating at the nurses' station

    Saifudin replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Just don't forget and lick your

  13. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    Saifudin replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is interesting. Working in Saudi Arabia as a DON, I am managing, for the most part, nurses that entered nursing because that's what was available to them and yes, for basic survival. Many of...

  14. Resumes and applications

    Saifudin replied to werlp's topic in General Nursing

    I think the suggestion to use "open" is correct. I read an interesting question on nurse.com today from a new grad unable to find work in a particular city. The answer from the career consultant was...

  15. Degree vs Diploma?

    Saifudin replied to nickos's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I didn't know diploma programs still existed. I am a diploma grad from 1978. I would recommend at a minimum an associates degree to get you started and if you need to get into the workforce quickly...

  16. Putting the Passion back in Nursing!!!!!

    Saifudin replied to nurse_sho's topic in General Nursing

    I know nursing has changed since I entered the field in the late 70's. Then things were much more hands on and less technical. We gave back-rubs during PM care and it was common to sit in patients...

  17. Your Back

    Saifudin replied to patrick1rn's topic in Men in Nursing

    Tab RN, Being a 'witness' is often far better than being a 'first responder' (Yuk)

  18. Male Nurses/female Patients

    Saifudin replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    In nursing school back in the mid-70's we were taught and expected to provide care to male or female patients. I remember being taught and having to provide perineal care during our ob-gyne rotation....

  19. Roll Call

    Saifudin replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Happy to join. Still got some 'hormonee's'

  20. Your Back

    Saifudin replied to patrick1rn's topic in Men in Nursing

    If I had to go back to floor duty after nearly 27 years out of bed-side nursing, with disc bulges since the late 80's and frequent back aches I'd call anyone who is pressing 400lbs to help lift. In...

  21. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    Saifudin replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Usually words come easily but not now. Crimes against women and children of this nature are just about the lowest thing a human being can do. Pray for her, if your a praying person. Be there for her...

  22. Is This Ethical?

    Saifudin replied to WorriedinPA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I routinely give my family vaccines and prescriptions, however, I also currently work in Saudi Arabia and medications are available w/o prescription. Flu vaccines are sold in pharmacies but I get...

  23. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    Saifudin replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I received a pin from my hospital program at graduation in 1978. It was gold with the hospital logo in red. Our names were printed on the back. We wore them after graduation on our uniforms and it was...

  24. psychotherapy for elderly dementia patients?

    Saifudin replied to AlexanderN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with our colleagues, a psych assessment is required for a general evaluation of this patients state of dementia, need for appropriate meds and also if the wife is capable and/or willing to...

  25. Awkward Situation

    Saifudin replied to Lily C.'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I don't believe the patient is a "perv". Perhaps the patient was feeling better and fantasizing about one or more of the nurses. The nurturing environment of the hospital creates intimate...