R!XTER

R!XTER

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  1. Dealing with triage

    R!XTER replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    On a positive note I was really grateful for the crowd in triage the other day. We have a separate area for triage pts who need to lay on stretchers, and its usually crowded by family members too....

  2. The good, the bad, and the ugly

    R!XTER posted a topic in General Nursing

    So much has been going on at work lately, I just wanted to start this thread for us to share one or two lines on each to reflect recent events at work. I'll start: The good: the last two shifts I...

  3. Dealing with triage

    R!XTER replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    LOVE THIS IDEA!!! In my department this is also a huge problem, among others, so I had the idea to write up cards that adress the most common complaints, and hand them out to all patients on arrival...

  4. Dealing with triage

    R!XTER replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    I wish triage was truly based only the RN's clinical judgment and objective data ie vitals. Sadly way too many people know the tricks - faking syncope, faking seizures, fake retching or self-induced...

  5. In a quandry, doctor difficulty

    R!XTER replied to julimom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree- kill her with kindness, but DO NOT let her place blame on you for something you did not do. If you did not do anything wrong in the situation, you should most definitely stand up for yourself....

  6. I don't know how long I'll be able to do nights...

    R!XTER replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I've never done 5 nights a week, but it sounds brutal! I'm doing 3 12's which I think may be a bit easier but after 2 years is really wearing me out! I would say at least try to transfer to 12hr night...

  7. Amazing nursing stories.

    R!XTER replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a student nurse I would always cringe at the idea of working w/ geriatrics, but now working ER, the elderly are some of my favorite patients. I just love their wisdom that can only come...

  8. Frustrated Registered Nurse with very little experience

    R!XTER replied to adenia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was in your shoes 1 1/2 years ago, and fortunately I now have a great job. I completely understand your frustrations, I felt like I wanted to pull my hair out sometimes, and then to deal with...

  9. Family Members and their pearls of wisdom...

    R!XTER posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think a shift goes by where I don't shake my head and think "what is wrong with people??" Here are some gems I've heard recently from patients' families: While I'm meeting/vitaling a new ED...

  10. Family Members and their pearls of wisdom...

    R!XTER replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  11. Family Members and their pearls of wisdom...

    R!XTER replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gotta love obnoxious family members, when the patient themselves is just the sweetest thing! Happens all the time, especially with the elderly. The patient is all smiley and thanking me for...

  12. Is there always that one nurse.....?

    R!XTER replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ONE?? I can count at least 4 where I work... Although there is one that is definitely the worst. These are people who just love knowing they instill the fear of God in the nurses on the previous shift...

  13. Night shifters who flip

    R!XTER replied to krimicrat's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work 3 nights/week so I like to be awake and functioning on my days off. What has worked for me is sleeping late (11-12) the day before my first night on. Then It's not a full 24hrs awake. I like to...

  14. Funny things patients say !

    R!XTER replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    "I have an enlarged Prostrate." Gotta love the old

  15. Practical Joke to play on my classmate

    R!XTER replied to Annabelle223's topic in Nursing Humor

    Domestic abuse ans HIV are 2 things that are totally not humorous. They played a stupid "joke" on you, don't lower yourself to that

  16. My pet peeves

    R!XTER replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thank you, thank you, thank

  17. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    R!XTER replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This made me laugh so hard especially when I pictured her running out and picking her monster

  18. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    R!XTER replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for all the support, advice, suggestions... This has been bothering me for a few days and I definitely feel better about it now. I spoke to my manager, and he had my back 100%. This nurse...

  19. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    R!XTER replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i have to politely disagree with your view. yes, co-worker bullying takes place in all environments and there are mean people everywhere, but i would hope to god that only someone with a heart would...

  20. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    R!XTER replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, she is not my manager and is not *making* me do anything however she is all about herself and honestly does not give a lick about the patients so long as it doesn't effect her or her license....

  21. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    R!XTER replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the response, it definitely sheds a different perspective on these nurses. I can definitely understand where you are coming from, but to an extent. Yes, nursing is very difficult, and...

  22. Stupid things that nurses say

    R!XTER replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was working in fast track one night with one attending MD who is not my favorite - kind of high strung and crabby - but we get along fine. Another attending who is one of my favorites came in to...

  23. The War On Fat

    R!XTER replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously?? So you'd have expected your doctor to arrange for your weight loss?? What ever happened to a person's own accountability and desire to help themselves? This is a huge problem that I...

  24. The War On Fat

    R!XTER replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP - I think your wording of "war on fat" and "militant anti-fat" is a little bit extreme. Perhaps there are nurses like this, but I personally have never met any. A lot of people on AN have...

  25. Working opposite shifts from spouse...

    R!XTER replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of math equation did you use?? If anything the probability is higher - "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" is very true. When you spend some time apart and then reunite, your time together...