IMustBeCrazy

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  1. Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    IMustBeCrazy replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't aware that I needed to 'google' my opinion. Darn that independent

  2. Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    IMustBeCrazy replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Reality can't hit hard when one doesn't state facts and instead relies on ad hominem (read: attacking the person not the position) arguments. The fallacy in all of the arguments is: I must believe...

  3. Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    IMustBeCrazy replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    You obviously know nothing about me to be making such off-the-cuff remarks. Ad hominem attacks are truly a waste of time and energy. I subscribe to the KISS principle. If we spent more time...

  4. Critique of Study: More BSNs equal better pt outcomes

    IMustBeCrazy replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    In most cases, the extra coursework, in this case management, is a barrage of paperwork on useless concepts that NEVER get used in day to day life. Anyone that has ever had a kool-aid stand...

  5. Group One

    IMustBeCrazy replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    One more thought... Since it clearly states that consent must be given to give out information to potential employers, there is nothing stopping you from sending a letter directly to Group One stating...

  6. Group One

    IMustBeCrazy replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#085241]your rights under the fair credit reporting act = you must be told if information in your file has been used against you. = you have the right to know what is in your file. = you...

  7. Help for us and our son, sorry this is long

    IMustBeCrazy replied to blue heron's topic in Psychiatric

    People that are diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar often have comorbid substance abuse issues, marijuana topping the list. Your son has most likely been self-medicating for a long time, long...

  8. Failed out of Milwaukee Technical College...

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Annie2005's topic in General Nursing

    Totally disagree about tech colleges in WI being a joke. I went to a prestigious 4 yr college and have an oh-so-wonderful degree that is utterly useless that I am still paying student loans for years...

  9. Ok here is a wierd one, Urine Smell

    IMustBeCrazy replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Several times when I've cared for patients with bladder CA, the urine smell is unlike anything I've ever smelled before, very

  10. gero-psych...nothing but a nightmare!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to MisPlacedTexan's topic in Psychiatric

    Cheers to the doc taking a stand against geri patient 'dumping' in the hospital. Nursing homes are notorious for this unethical behavior. The sad part is, oftentimes with the right care/meds, most...

  11. Chrinic Back Pain and Psych

    IMustBeCrazy replied to missunnybrook's topic in Psychiatric

    If you have a bad back/joints etc I would not recommend going into psych nursing. On a med/surg floor you will encounter hitting/kicking/slapping/biting from patients occasionally. On psych you may...

  12. Why am I trying to make career changes already?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Aneroo, I would suggest printing these regs off the internet, and mailing them with a note saying only "I thought you may want to review the following Federal mandates regarding pregnancy leaves, as...

  13. I am worth less for Christmas?!?!?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    WHAAAAAAAAT???!!! NO WAY should anyone sign that! MAJOR conflict of interest, don't even get me started on likely HIPAA violations! I would suggest anyone that signed that agreement under duress...

  14. treating a visitor of your pt? reprimanded for not doing it....

    IMustBeCrazy replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The word "assessed" has me concerned. I know in many states, LPN/LVN's are *not allowed* to assess patients, it's in their nurse practice act. So, what does yours say???

  15. Antidepressants and Sex Drive??

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Psychiatric

    Please let people that you trust know what you are doing. Family and friends will notice any changes long before you feel anything. That, and it will take several weeks for your blood levels to...

  16. advice for concern please!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to texgalrn's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure both of you are on the same page. A marriage isn't a 'free ride' for either the husband *or* the wife. As another poster stated, in this circumstance this man is going to have to be willing...

  17. Antidepressants and Sex Drive??

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Psychiatric

    :yeahthat: /hug

  18. Antidepressants and Sex Drive??

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Psychiatric

    A question for the OP.. Who is prescribing your medications? Is it your general MD or a psychiatrist? So many general practitioners are getting into the business of prescribing antidepressants....

  19. Crossing the line of Caring

    IMustBeCrazy replied to VintageGAdog's topic in General Nursing

    It's easy to focus on the physical illnesses of our patients and forget entirely about the psychological ailments that they may possess. Many nurses believe that they will never encounter...

  20. IM injection help: maximum amount given in ventrogluteal site

    IMustBeCrazy replied to christine2005's topic in General Nursing

    Your first problem was a lack of exam table for the patient to lie down on. Could you have moved into a different room?? Secondly, I wouldn't have given the MD a chance to object to my administration...

  21. Should not have sent this patient home!!!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    GET OUT!!!! :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle

  22. Should not have sent this patient home!!!

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    A thought... In this dire circumstance maybe the MD would at least be willing to write for something like 81 mg aspirin q day? And yeah, that rush to discharge really stinks. I really hope your guy is...

  23. Group project rant

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

    Time to camp out at the prof's door. THREE EMAILS? Sounds like the 2 in your group are not the only slugs on this

  24. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    IMustBeCrazy replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    If patient education has a history at your institution of not being documented, then this is a SYSTEMS problem, not a nursing problem. If better SYSTEMS including double checks etc. were in place...

  25. My first and hopefully last resignation letter I will ever have to type...

    IMustBeCrazy replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    exactly why nurses are seen as inferior. i don't agree that we are, but this is a stellar