IMustBeCrazy

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  1. Speaking of Dumping...

    IMustBeCrazy posted a topic in Psychiatric

    After reading a post that talked about terminally ill pts "dumped" to psych because they were depressed (duh) about their illness...it made me think about something else. Lately our unit has been the...

  2. Tricks to remember things

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Holly27's topic in General Nursing

    Cranial Nerves: Oh Olfactory Some Sensory Oh Optic Say Sensory Oh, Oculomotor Marry Motor To Trochlear Money Motor Touch Trigeminal But Both And Abducens My Motor Feel Facial Brother Both Very...

  3. Fleas/ticks coming out of pt's skin??? Has anyone heard of this???

    IMustBeCrazy replied to CiCigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this could be an elaborate hoax. But who in their right mind would WANT people to think they have bugs infesting their skin?? What are the secondary gains? Because the husband was not infected,...

  4. I HATE this!!!!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to BellaBloo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I honestly don't understand some of these responses. We have a person who is newly training as a CNA, yet they are supposed to be instantly comfortable with body fluids/intimate personal cares??? I...

  5. What is the worst part about nursing?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nowdays, I think of "Healthcare Hilton" as a place where underwear are optional and scrubs are orange. Oops, did I say that outloud??! Moving back on

  6. Usually Dr's don't bother me but !

    IMustBeCrazy replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    yes, unless the pt was a big narc user or the owner of a super liver....i've seen some superfast

  7. Dishonest Nurses

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Pam I Am RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I for one enjoy reading your posts. I agree that med errors don't have to cause harm to need an incident report. But if I have a decision about providing good care to my pts during my shift, or...

  8. Dishonest Nurses

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Pam I Am RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I spent my shift writing incident reports on relatively minor, non-patient-harm issues, I could probably spend at least an hour every shift. Therefore, I rarely write something up unless it is more...

  9. Med Error Question

    IMustBeCrazy replied to cnolan's topic in Patient Medications

    I read the OP's profile, he/she is a nursing student. As a student, I understand why you were sent to do vitals and why your standing with med administration is in jeopardy. 5 rights + allergies +...

  10. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    IMustBeCrazy replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    1) Don't be a know-it-all. Because you don't. The best case scenario will be your co-workers won't like you, worst case scenario will be you'll soon be looking for a new job. 2) Use "please" and...

  11. what causes depletion of Langerhans' cells (skin-associated lymph tissue)?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.sunprotection.com.au/pages/protection/sunburn.html also: the spectrum of ultraviolet rays is divided into three regions: uvc (200-290 nm), uvb (290-320 nm) and uva (320-400 nm). uva is...

  12. Had my first doctor scream at me today

    IMustBeCrazy replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bullies are able to intimidate because they are not used to having someone stand up for themselves. Think of your typical playground bully. These types of bullying MD's are those kids +40

  13. The deadly case of Mr. Hyde

    IMustBeCrazy replied to kenzy's topic in General Nursing

    This could have happened in my city. I remember first-hand working with a male who presented in ED, speaking with wild gestures, disconnected speech, STANDING on the gurney and refusing to sit, with...

  14. Do I let her know about my brother??

    IMustBeCrazy replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to her and tell her about your brother. I don't understand this. If it were a quadriplegic pt, would she say "I have to BABY SIT this quad today?" If it were a heart patient would she say...

  15. Update from my story, med error could cost my job

    IMustBeCrazy replied to dmwRNpa's topic in General Nursing

    The nice part about lawsuits is this: If there is one other nurse that did something similar, and DIDN'T get terminated, then you are looking at big big big $$$$$ for discrimination. Think...you had...

  16. Is it professional??????????

    IMustBeCrazy replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    If I wanted to comply with institutional policy and keep my job, I would make an effort to speak in the language required by the institution. This is what was agreed to when they accepted the...

  17. Is it professional??????????

    IMustBeCrazy replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    If your institution handbook requires English to be spoken while at work, then you have the basis for a complaint. They are not communicating with a patient, they are communicating with each other....

  18. IV Haldol?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Patient Medications

    A nurse friend of mine had this happen, Haldol was ordered IV and the vial said "for IM use only". She called her nurse manager who then involved pharmacy. The pharmacist made a copy of the vial...

  19. Antipsychotics in Alzheimer disease

    IMustBeCrazy replied to VickyRN's topic in Patient Medications

    it is known in the neuropsych world that patients with specific diagnoses of lewy body dementia are actually worse when taking antipsychotic medications, **because while it helps with the...

  20. Prescribing without a license?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to barbyann's topic in General Nursing

    Cooper, Sorry, the "you" was meant in general. I totally understand your motive, the poor guy!

  21. Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Kristy! (((HUGS))) to you and your kids. You are going through some rough times right now, but I sense from your post that you are a SURVIVOR as well as a great role model for your kids. I have...

  22. Prescribing without a license?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to barbyann's topic in General Nursing

    You need to be really careful and reason through exactly *why* that person should get Immodium in the first place. For example, it would be contraindicated for someone shedding virii/bacteria through...

  23. Don't be a Psych nurse if.....

    IMustBeCrazy posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I've seen a lot of questions from new grads re: psych nursing. In that vein, I offer up the following: Just because you want to go into psych nursing doesn't mean you should. Stay far away from Psych...

  24. Health Profession & Wacko's

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Zizka's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in many professions before nursing, thankfully this is my 'niche' and I'll be here a long time if I have anything to say about it. Having said that, I've seen the gamut of strange...

  25. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    amen! yes, we all know gossip is unkind and not professional. however.....it is also equally unkind and unprofessional for me to know things such as: - the last time you had sex with your husband -...