maryray

First time I have visited this forum in years. Now I remember why. Time to delete this app. Makes me embarrassed to be a nurse.

We can get sitters for pt's who are confused, impulsive, fall risks, or we will be assigned 1:1 with them. The hospital would much rather pay for a sitter than to have a fall.

I was saddened to learn a few years ago that the teenagers in my area are doing heroin since pot is detectable for so long on a drug test. Much prefer them smoking pot than shooting up heroin. Also have had a few near death in the ICU because of synthetic marijuana. Of course it is not good for youth, but better than these alternatives.

This reminds me why I have to suffer long, cold winters. I could never adjust to using the word ma'am. Being called this makes me cringe. The hospital where I work is all first name basis with patients and nurses. I've never heard of this being an issue. Now calling someone sweetie to me is disrespectful as this is not the person's name and they aren't your child.

That is very impressive. We don't have any nursing programs in which classes are held nights and weekends where I live. In fact, I ended up having to quit my job during nursing school because the nursing program would not accommodate for students' employment and my job would also not accommodate my clinical schedule. This is part of the reason Americans are stressed and depressed. If you are not living up to others' standards, you are judged. Making things easier on yourself by allowing help from others is looked down upon. It is great that you and your friends were able to do this, but not everyone can.

I feel your pain. I too have a nosy, judgmental S-I-L. I cannot understand why she would think this is any of her business. This is between you and your parents. I don't see the big deal. If they are supportive and don't mind you living with them, then she is the one with issues. I also have spent many years in school. I got B.A.'s in psychology and sociology before deciding on nursing. Then I took 2 years of general classes while waiting to get into nursing school. Then 2 more years for my ADN, and 2 more years again (part-time) for my BSN. I am 42. I have a brother with many problems who is in his 50s, lives with my mom, and has cost her tons. This is also non of my business as long as my mom wants to do this and is in her right mind. She would be ticked if I tried to tell her what to do.

Thanks RNGriffin, I am seeing a neurologist. I just got discharged from the hospital. I was more than just a little confused after the event; I was bonkers, and do not remember much of the details. No head injury either. No driving or work for me at the moment until further revelations!

The problem with this is that I wasn't nodding off or drowsy. I remember the moment just before blacking out as I was looking at the sign before my turn. That also wouldn't explain the extreme confusion for 45 min afterwards. Going to have an ambulatory eeg.

I'm waiting for the neurologist now to discuss the results of my EEG, then hopefully discharged! No fun being here without getting paid.

I work nights, blacked out while driving to work, and came to stopped down an embankment. No head injuries, but was very confused for awhile afterwards and then had a headache. Anybody ever have a seizure caused by irregular sleep or lack of sleep? This is the thought, and Dr says I should go to days.

Transitional care is included in the affordable care act. A transitional care nurse is a nurse case manager of patients who have comorbidities, chronic illnesses, or repeat hospital admissions. The nurse oversees the patient from hospital stay to a month or two post discharge collaborating with physicians, home health, family, and others for the best outcome of the patient and to prevent unnecessary re-admissions.

My dad did this the last few days of his life. He did not have dementia. He would reach over from his chair in the hospital room and pick/grab at his bed sheets.

This describes ICU nurses as loosing the ability to converse tactfully. You indirectly described floor nurses as glorified waiters. Medical floor nurses where I work routinely get unstable patients. Otherwise they would be discharged and get outpatient treatment.