enchantmentdis

enchantmentdis BSN, RN

Hospice, ONC, Tele, Med Surg, Endo/Output

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  1. Outpatient Renal Care RN Responsibilities

    enchantmentdis replied to nicholaa2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Oh my God!!! Hats off to you. You are very brave

  2. Need to vent...

    enchantmentdis replied to strings85's topic in Men in Nursing

    To the OP: Thanks so much for not reporting another nurse to management for having flaws. Good job. I mean that. It's amazing how many people cannot live with discomfort, and choose to mess around...

  3. Need to vent...

    enchantmentdis replied to strings85's topic in Men in Nursing

    Was the male nurse without a CNA? Figures. He probably is sick and tired of changing her diaper all day when he has other stuff to do. Where the heck is his

  4. Why are the divorce rates among nurses so high?

    enchantmentdis replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Nursing

    I married during nursing school, while i was getting my BSN. My spouse was getting his medical technologist degree/license at that time. What destroyed our marriage was my jealousy over him having a...

  5. Do nurses get fired often?

    enchantmentdis replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, regarding the inability to collect unemployment part. While in the hospital fighting a life-threatening illness my employer fired me. Then i tried to apply for unemployment and was prevented from...

  6. Do nurses get fired often?

    enchantmentdis replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Trust me on this one: If ANY, and i mean ANY female you work with finds out about the relationship you have with the doctor their jealousy will get the better of them, they will report it to...

  7. Do nurses get fired often?

    enchantmentdis replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry to say this but twice unions were unable to help me. The large hospitals have a way of making the union see only their side of things. I've seen the only difference between union and no union is...

  8. Do nurses get fired often?

    enchantmentdis replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So sad that there is no one to support nurses. I will keep my license active but will try to leave this profession soon because of the lack of support. After 20 years in the business i am beyond hurt...

  9. Do nurses get fired often?

    enchantmentdis replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is true. Keeping quiet and a low profile can prevent a nurse being fired. A squeaky wheel in this profession does not

  10. Today's Dr. Phil shocker: Nursing home abuse

    enchantmentdis replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do not let them win. Eat those steel cut oats, exercise, look and act nicely. Beat them

  11. Today's Dr. Phil shocker: Nursing home abuse

    enchantmentdis replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's right. Turn that tv way up and sit spellbound while they feed you trash. Let it eat you up, clog your arteries, narrow those arteries with anger, and up your cholesterol. Then, head to the...

  12. Today's Dr. Phil shocker: Nursing home abuse

    enchantmentdis replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Y'up. It is called "guilt". They are transparent as jellyfish and wish we weren't on to their game. Sorry, we are not the idiot airheads you thought we

  13. Med Surg Nurses: How many patients do you care for?

    enchantmentdis replied to cheez1285's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I like the phrase "allowed to care for" as opposed to "forced to care

  14. Angry Nurse here!

    enchantmentdis replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I risk being flamed but here goes: Reporting a male co-worker in this profession usually does not help your

  15. employee rewards/appreciation programs

    enchantmentdis replied to sclpn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I reward employees for their hard work and kindness by giving them gift cards, Christmas gifts, thanks through emails--all of this privately, so those who know i am grateful are rewarded/appreciated....

  16. Dealing with patients who are angry

    enchantmentdis replied to JZ_RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    These types of patients are the ones who will remove you of a perfectly decent job if you are not careful with them. And the ones who smile and SEEM agreeable and competent or/compliant are the worst...

  17. On-call hospice nurse

    enchantmentdis replied to lwheatley's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We are a huge hospice, over 400 patients, so we have a dedicted on-call and pool staff who handle the "call" full

  18. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    enchantmentdis replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hospice is awesome, you rarely see management, which is the big turnoff for new nurses. Anyone can get used to poop but evil managers, not! It wouldn't be happening if nurses were valued. Leave the...

  19. Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    enchantmentdis replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    With the baby boomers who will soon burgeon the health care system, there will be a ton of hospice nurse openings coming

  20. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    enchantmentdis replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hah. Lo blanking

  21. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    enchantmentdis replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I noticed some nurses replied by saying "alarms don't prevent falls". Only problem with that is if a nurse was in a civil suit wherein that facility routinely used alarms. If the nurse said no alarm...

  22. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    enchantmentdis replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unfortunately, because lawyers enjoy making a good living just like the rest of us, the family cannot be blamed. Sorry, but true.The lawyer won't sue the family for the patient falling. Heck, they...

  23. Highest paid nursing field?

    enchantmentdis replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to explain anything to us on here. Just have a good life and make as much as you can for your children. A simple question doesn't deserve lectures from

  24. Highest paid nursing field?

    enchantmentdis replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    You get all that from one question that the OP asked? Baby machine? Your moniker is

  25. Highest paid nursing field?

    enchantmentdis replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said. Thank you. A simple question from the OP should not have to turn into an ethical/moral discussion about "why are you asking about money". Even if she wants to have the nursing job that...