ShayRN

ShayRN

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  1. I was lookin good tonight!!!!

    ShayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have had a glioblastoma patient for the last five nights. He is sweet as can be, loves a lot of attention and lots of hugs. However, he does have expressive aphasia. I gave him his meds, which he...

  2. Did becoming a nurse change you????

    ShayRN replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a whole boat load of self-esteem that I didn't have before my degree. I was married, worked two jobs and went to school for 10 years for my degree. So, I know that I can do anything I put my...

  3. When you have done all you can and it still seems not to be enough.

    ShayRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:One way to reply is, Well that would be in the chart as you will see when you do YOUR assessment. Sometimes I think they want us to report everything so they don't have to look themselves....

  4. No ativan for hospice patients

    ShayRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree with Leslie. We had one woman on 50, yes- FIVE ZERO sub q Morphine and she was still sitting up in bed talking to us. BTW, If there ever comes a time when I am dying, in pain, scared and lose...

  5. Ever tell a doctor like it is, with surprising results?

    ShayRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had the secretary page a cardiologist when my patient's heart rate went down to 36 while on Cardizem. I ran down to turn off the drip and by the time I got back to the desk, he had already called...

  6. I am being too anal?

    ShayRN replied to caholbr's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm, why don't the doctor and management tell the family if they want grandpa to have the herbs, they need to take him home and be the 24 hour care givers. That way, they are the ones responsible...

  7. Confused patient+life review=Cute story

    ShayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have the sweetest litttle 93 year old lady in my facility right now. She is confused as can be, but loves sharing her life with us. Last Friday we had fish on the menu. She shared how her husband...

  8. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    ShayRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Aww, man. I forced myself to read every single post before I went to the end. I sure was hoping he would call. Kudos to you, it took guts to ask him out. I was just talking to a single girlfriend...

  9. Nurses Missions to Africa

    ShayRN replied to nipa's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to discuss with hubby, but certainly would be interested. Any idea on the

  10. Confused patient+life review=Cute story

    ShayRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a born and raised Ohio girl and as American as apple

  11. Rough couple of nights and a question about iliostomys

    ShayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    First off, my vent. Yesterday I had 5 patients and and aide. They cancelled the other RN, which is fine, right? Well, normally it wouldn't be an issue, however: Of the 5 patients, 3 were dying. One...

  12. How should I have handled this?

    ShayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know what I did, but want some opinions on how you would have handled this situation: Man in his 50's with an extensive drug/alcohol abuse history admitted to hospice inpatient. 18 monthes ago, he...

  13. How should I have handled this?

    ShayRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, sorry, I guess I should have clarified. I did notify our medical director. Discharge planning was initiated because that is what our SW normally does when people we think will be able to leave...

  14. Pros and cons of being an ER nurse

    ShayRN replied to chsakyrachsa110503's topic in General Nursing

    :roll:roll:roll:roll I believe that is just

  15. Tattoos & Nursing

    ShayRN replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    I have 5 thank you cards ready to file in my cabinet. They all say the same, thank you for your compassion and kindness...I have a dolphin on my back. I love it, don't regret it or apoligize for it....

  16. Come, All You Nurse Detectives

    ShayRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my wisdom teeth pulled, the packing that was in my gums caused the most HORRIBLE metallic taste. Once those got taken out, problem was gone. I think it was dried

  17. Rough couple of nights and a question about iliostomys

    ShayRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much! I will keep all these hints in mind. I work at an inpatient hospice, so my goal is comfort, not healing. I really like the Maalox hint and the great duoderm/tegaderm

  18. So I lost it? Am I out of Line?

    ShayRN replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    First of all (((HUGS))) I have been there more times than I care to admit. No, you should not have lost it, but you don't need us to tell you that. This is a crappy work assignment. It is not like...

  19. How is your medical director?

    ShayRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I gotta tell ya! I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE mine. I have never met a doc as sweet and down to earth as the medical director for our Hospice. It sure is a pleasure to have this, after 8 years of...

  20. you might be from ohio if:

    ShayRN replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The whole "Warshington" was out by my generation. My mother had a third grade teacher who made her write 100 times "There is no "r"in Washington" LMAO, wish I could shake her hand. I don't think...

  21. Job Discrimnation !

    ShayRN replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I have never heard of such a thing! Ofcourse, I work at a Catholic institution and it is encouraged that we pray with our patients. Sorry, can't

  22. do you actually wait?

    ShayRN replied to StacieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Prior to RRT's on the cardiac units we did a lot of things we just KNEW the doctors would order. You get to know which docs order what for each situation. Even had one tear me a new one because I...

  23. LVNs in hospice

    ShayRN replied to river1951's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Why? I have no problem helping out where needed. I give baths, clean beds filled with BM and change linens, PRN. In hospice it is about the patient, not the

  24. Being Sexually Harrassed

    ShayRN replied to markymark's topic in General Nursing

    I think it takes great courage for anyone to stand up for themselves and say "THIS ISN'T RIGHT!!!" I want to thank you for doing that. As for the nurses who stood by you, I for one, would be very...

  25. Where is your nursing niche?

    ShayRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I think it may be easier to decide what it is you DON'T want, lol. I couldn't do maternity or peds, psych, ER or NICU. I have a very dear friend who will NOT do anything other than intensive care....