Siddhartha

Siddhartha

Geriatrics, Pain, End of Life Care

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  1. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    Siddhartha replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    6 days of orientation as a new grad....hmmm...who was orienting you? Sounds like the manager that cried "insubordination" is on a power trip. Were they ex-military? C'mon, insubordination for...

  2. What is it like becoming a male nurse?

    Siddhartha replied to maddfaiz92's topic in Men in Nursing

    My nursing school class had a ratio of 35f/5m. At no point in my training did I feel the "odd man out", because of my gender. As I choose to work in geriatrics, I have a few clients that prefer a...

  3. Will nursing grow on me?

    Siddhartha replied to lilmissnurse12's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the question begs itself to be asked, what do you like about Nursing? With only 4 months to go, something has kept you in the saddle. Nursing grew on me. A friend suggested I would make a...

  4. Nursing home hirings

    Siddhartha replied to NEXTLOVER's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Interestingly enough, I found a pretty sweet LTC job via craig's

  5. keys for narcotics

    Siddhartha replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, having the narcotic keys means that i have counted the narcotic box and am liable for them. If another nurse (yes my manager or the dns too) wants access to the keys, then they will...

  6. Only 5 units of insulin per injection site??

    Siddhartha replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Consult your instructor. I have never heard of such a

  7. How to Cope With Job-Related Anxiety

    Siddhartha replied to EphemeralMelody's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Another possible is to volunteer at a Nursing Home/Hospital. Would give you work place exposure, without the "job" demands, while also helping the community you would work with in the

  8. No, I am not going to do that

    Siddhartha replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    ....where is it??

  9. Anyone heard of Saint Joseph's College of Maine?

    Siddhartha replied to funnygirl_rn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am a Mainer and St Joe's is a good school, with a good reputation (a bit pricey, but good). Would expect nothing less from their online studies.

  10. Think I will have to pass this up

    Siddhartha replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    My first job out of nursing school was 11-7 charge on a snf unit. Everyone was very helpful when i asked for help. I think LTC is a great place to work. Our general population is getting older, so...

  11. "International Association of Nurses" - is this legit?

    Siddhartha replied to psysn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    They sing a good song...got me for a couple hundred bucks. They put up a good front too. I have a very stylish award letter and folder, silvered lettering, the works, but where's the book? Some of...

  12. Must read books for a Geriatric Nurse?

    Siddhartha replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the notebook by nicholas sparks really opened my heart to dementia patients and their

  13. What boundaries do you set?

    Siddhartha replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    hmmmm. Boundries? Mostly Live and Learn. I try to keep up on my breaks, but sh!t happens and I find myself at the end of the shift going hypoglycemic because I didnt eat my lunch. I try to do...

  14. manual BP's?

    Siddhartha replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    i prefer manual over electronic any day. good idea to check with house policy. if you suspect errors in the floor stock equipment...make out a work slip and get the dang thing off the floor. make a...

  15. Two Jobs and or passions.

    Siddhartha replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    i love books and all things mystical. I want to create a mystically minded shop in the near future. (Did have part ownership in 2 used bookstores in the past...loved it)

  16. understaffed and dangers to license?

    Siddhartha replied to lpn2b2006's topic in General Nursing

    Keep working your way up the food chain until you get an answer....and start looking for another job...that's no way to be treated...your a professional nurse, not a

  17. when did they stop wearing those cute nurses caps?

    Siddhartha replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    i think men entering the field to be more than just orderlies had something to do with it too. Altho, right now my LTC center has mandated that I wear bright pink top and grey pants for my...

  18. My Favorite Pen Has Been Banned! Help!!!!

    Siddhartha replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Uni has a new gel pen that is for "check cashing protection" and i love it. plus it comes in nice pastel colors. 3 for about $4 ... otherwise the Crystal Bic pens work good for me....10 for $1, I...

  19. Approved for a BSN course of study yesterday. :)

    Siddhartha replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome!!

  20. pharmacology

    Siddhartha replied to mashamontago's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    what is your experience with pharm? most pharmacology books are laid out well and yes, its just knuckle under and read the 3000 page book. from that you will probably work out flash cards and study...

  21. i hope i know when to hang up my stethoscope,

    Siddhartha replied to supernurse1230's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sounds like you need some time off. relax...all of this will still be there when you get

  22. should I complaint?

    Siddhartha replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1 nurse and 2 aides is pretty typical for 30 ltc residents...like the poster above me says...be thankful when you have more that 2 aides. the deeper hurt is a cut in the licenses on the floor. where...

  23. Why is there no medical terminology class for the RN program? Among others.

    Siddhartha replied to amanda1266's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i had med term in my ADN course work. You might want to look at the prospectus of the school program and see if they have shaved any other classes off to quicken up the program. Just as in the real...

  24. What kind of personal medical equipment are nurses allowed to use at the hospitals?

    Siddhartha replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    pet peeve cross over here...wrist BP cuffs...very inaccurate and generally not policy. Most facilities require equipment to go thru some testing and verification periodically. Why would I want to...

  25. My nursing care plan...acceptable or needs some correction or other ideas

    Siddhartha replied to deepurple's topic in General Students

    As I pass by this thread, my mouth is agape in awe and wonder at your wisdom. Out in "the world" care plans can get so rote and systematized...your post and challenge to this new nurse inspires me to...