monkeybug

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    Mandated cancellations

    monkeybug replied to kellycinalli's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh, yes, low census. That's what we called it, anyway. We kept a list and took it by turns, unless someone volunteered. But we were usually so busy and so overworked that we clamored for it....
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    RN as patient in own hospital

    monkeybug replied to shazzrn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Wow, would that make me angry. Someone, either your manager or the tattle-tale, accessed your private, protected information. I would not let this rest. If YOU were the one doing the accessing of a...
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    Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    monkeybug replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Spot on, and
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    "I'm not floating."

    monkeybug replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in this NICU for a while, so I actually can take CPAPs, Vents, and lines. We try to be extra nice in the rare event we get someone floated to L&D, too. That NICU was like a shark tank,...
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    What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

    monkeybug replied to monkeybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you kidding me? My response would have been, "I DARE you to call me." And as for the kidney infections, how
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    Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    monkeybug replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A multip patient came in and delivered a full term, viable baby en caul in the triage room. You could clearly see thick, particulate meconium floating all around the baby. Unfortunately, the lady was...
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    Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    monkeybug replied to 3dayRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't mind RN plates. I wouldn't have one, because I don't necessarily want the general public knowing I'm a nurse. I do see one around town that drives me absolulely bonkers, though. Some...
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    are there nurses who ACTUALLY care ?

    monkeybug replied to seriouslyserious's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, nursing school bears very little resemblance to the real nursing world. As for caring nurses, it's just like every other profession. You will find those that do it for the love of patients,...
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    "I'm not floating."

    monkeybug replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    I will never like floating, but I can tolerate it if it is fair. But it never is! I was an L&D nurse for many years. At my last hospital, it was incredibly rare that anyone in any of the other...
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    Terrible Medication Error

    monkeybug replied to rekea526's topic in Patient Medications

    You really sound like you need a hug! Take a deep breath, I promise it will get better. It should be some consolation to you to know that you will probably never, ever make a mistake like that again....
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    First day-fish out of water!

    monkeybug replied to MistyM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The dosages freaked me out when I started in the NICU. The scale is so much smaller! I was really thrilled that, at that time, the policy was that two nurses had to check each medication before it...
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    OMG Say it correctly!

    monkeybug replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, this American would sooner pull out her tongue with ring forceps than say "mersa." It's M-R-S-A, dang
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    Am I right or wrong

    monkeybug replied to CNAEB's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like you are going to be a good, caring CNA. And it is a bit disappointing to find out that not everyone is as motivated as you. But I just want to point out that every nurse, unless they...
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    Mental health days

    monkeybug replied to PediLove2147's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I understand mental health days, and I've used a few. If your work environment is unduly harsh and stressful, some days it's hard to find the strength to go in and fight another day. To me, "sick"...
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    How to become a travel nurse?

    monkeybug replied to Mikey98_2004's topic in Travel

    Thanks a bunch, but my traveling days are long over. I miss it, too! I decided to get a permanent position about 7 years ago because I wanted a baby. It took a few years to get the baby, but now...
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    Unethical hiring practices

    monkeybug replied to Zippitydoodah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went straight from graduation to L&D (after a preceptorship there). If I had been forced--and trust me, it would have taken force, like a gun to the head--to work med/surg, I would have quit...
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    Pseudo Munchausen parents...

    monkeybug replied to wooh's topic in Pediatric

    I second this. Please
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    Browse Hospital Violation Reports

    monkeybug replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good grief. I'd love to say "what was he thinking?" but obviously he wasn't thinking at
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    define break...lol

    monkeybug replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    Are you freakin' kidding me? Sounds like someone needs to call the Department of Labor. No way do I work for
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    Heroin withdrawal

    monkeybug replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've been out of the hospital a year, but I doubt it's changed very much. I watched it happen a lot. I've even seen a patient come to L&D in labor with cocaine powder all over their upper lip....
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    Being pressured to work more hours

    monkeybug replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Invest in a caller ID, and don't answer when they call. When you are there and have to interact, just say "No, I'm sorry, I can't." They don't have to have an explanation. I always feel that if you...
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    Ever have a patient work your very last nerve?

    monkeybug replied to proud nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've found that a blank stare works wonders with stupid comments and jokes. Look at them enough times like they are some oogy new specimen of bug, and eventually they'll get uncomfortable and stop....
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    Why do I feel like an outsider?

    monkeybug replied to GGirll22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Difficult situation, to say the least. I would speak to the manager. Regardless of her ethnicity, I'm assuming she hired you and has to assume you don't speak Tagalog. I worked in a unit with many...
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    Home Health-The good, The bad, and I'm getting out.

    monkeybug replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    I don't think management attracting those, umm, types is exclusive to home
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    OMG Say it correctly!

    monkeybug replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "PhenerGRAN" instead of