ShayRN

ShayRN

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  1. What is your splurge?

    ShayRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I don't shop much. Haven't had my nails done in over a year. My last massage was 6 monthes ago with a gift certificate my mom got me 6 monthes prior to that...BUT! My darling, wonderful husband...

  2. screaming doctors....how can we handle them?

    ShayRN replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Had an incident at a local hospital that ticked the nurse off so bad, she wrote a letter to the editor of a local paper stating that patient care is suffering because of poor professional behavior. I...

  3. I can't believe the hootzpah of some people!

    ShayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Conversation goes like this: granddaughter of patient: Excuse me, do you have a suture removal kit. me: Yes, we do. Is something wrong? (For the life of me I cannot remember patient having any...

  4. I can't believe the hootzpah of some people!

    ShayRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I am the worlds worst speller and didn't feel like looking that one up,

  5. I can't believe the hootzpah of some people!

    ShayRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, that was funny. Thanks for the

  6. Nursing 3-11 and marriage

    ShayRN replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I could have written this post, word for word! My husband and I have never in 18 years of marriage been on the same shift. When I was in college, he worked food and retail and I worked for a doctor....

  7. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    ShayRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry for that huge chip on your shoulder, but no matter how hard I try I cannot make myself black/white/hispanic/male/female for you. Really, I love when other people's prejudices shine through...

  8. Being Tired at work - How do you cope?

    ShayRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on second shift for 12 years. I don't let anyone or anything make me feel guilty about getting my sleep. My ringer gets shut off on my phone and the school knows to call my cell if I...

  9. Do you experience jealousy from friends/family members?

    ShayRN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I am the second RN in my family with a BSN. My cousin will be graduating in December with her BSN as well. All my family has been wonderful and supportive in my career choices and goals. I only...

  10. Nurses with tattoos

    ShayRN replied to Deargceann's topic in General Nursing

    There is a HUGE thread on this topic over on Nursing Polls. I think that you would be shocked to find out how many nurses have tattoos, even the ones you would never in a million years suspect. I...

  11. Shift to shift dynamics, gotta love 'em!

    ShayRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly had to walk away because I was laughing. I don't mind hard work, in fact I enjoy being busy. I don't usually get overwhelmed because I thrive on the challage. So even though I know I was...

  12. Shift to shift dynamics, gotta love 'em!

    ShayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This past week I worked a couple of midnight shifts to help out. A couple nurses on vacation, one on medical leave, you all know how it goes....Anyway, as in most places afternoons tends to be pretty...

  13. Who does this stuff? Really, you can't make it up!

    ShayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So a family wants their mom sat up in a chair. She is dead weight and exceeds our hoyer weight limit. Sorry, safety issue can't do it. So they try to put her up on the side of the bed themselves,...

  14. Who does this stuff? Really, you can't make it up!

    ShayRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    They behaved today. Thanks for all the comments, this has been a very frustrating situation for everyone involved. Will suggest a baratric lift. Most days there are only 4 people on shift, 3 nurses...

  15. Who does this stuff? Really, you can't make it up!

    ShayRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there already. Nurse went to ER Friday and will be off for awhile now. Grrrr. Oh well, will let you all know what happens when I go in

  16. Who does this stuff? Really, you can't make it up!

    ShayRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility should not accept a bariatric patient if they don't have the proper equipment to care for the person. Do you keep this woman in bed 24/7? To answer everyone's questions, yes, most of our...

  17. when crazy family member is also a nurse

    ShayRN replied to rnto?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    that's a little NQR right there! I am sorry, ya lost me on that one.

  18. Allscript

    ShayRN replied to ShayRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks all for your replys! Barb, I work inpatient Hospice, so my system will automatically sych from what I understand. We had pretty intensive 3 days of training and I like to think I took to it...

  19. when crazy family member is also a nurse

    ShayRN replied to rnto?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When told someone is a nurse, I usually ask what area they work in. That way I know where to start with education. As a Hospice nurse, I want to know if someone is an oncology nurse or an OB nurse....

  20. Nursing student pass out??? I

    ShayRN replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    I think everyone reacts differently to different things. Some people can't handle mucous. I can suction all day long. Some people get sick with poop or vomit, not me, can clean it up and go eat...

  21. 'I love my patients!'.

    ShayRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I completely

  22. 'I love my patients!'.

    ShayRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    YIPPEE! I thought I was a horrbile person when I did that, but if YOU do it, its ok for me,

  23. Need some help. Venting/ questions!!

    ShayRN replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would never do home health without some acute care experience. You have to know too much and think on your feet. I tell you what, I wouldn't cave into the constant threats. Call your state board...

  24. 'I love my patients!'.

    ShayRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are various degrees of love. I love my children. I love my dog. Who would I pull out of a burning house first? I can honestly say I feel like I was meant to be a nurse. I have been...

  25. Was so impressed with my patient yesterday and not so impressed with the family

    ShayRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, since I just got home from one of those hospice places, I have to say I am a bit surprised that people are still so ill informed as to what we do. I do not, repeat DO NOT kill people. I keep...