nightmare

nightmare RN

Nursing Home ,Dementia Care,Neurology.

Scottish trained RGN now retired.

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  1. Perpetuating the myths

    nightmare replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Well I have 17 years experience with Dementia patients and can tell you that the full moon does indeed have an effect on them! It happens every time but it doesn't affect them all. As for the 'Q'...

  2. For all nurses, especially peds..Heartwarming

    nightmare replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    OK that has got me in bits now:cry::cry: Will need a cup of tea to

  3. Opening a Alzheimer's Facility!

    nightmare replied to Angela11's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Let me say that I do not own a facility but have worked in one for 17 years.This group of patient are the most challenging,wonderful,heartbreaking people to look after.You will need a group of...

  4. Opening a Alzheimer's Facility!

    nightmare replied to Angela11's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Have you had a lot of experience with Alzheimers

  5. I haven't forgotten you guys

    nightmare replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck Sue..Sure you will ace it this

  6. speech disorder

    nightmare replied to bigpine's topic in General Nursing

    In some forms of dementia this occurs.i have also had a resident with this

  7. new RN: should i work in a nursing home first?

    nightmare replied to december2905's topic in California Nursing

    Moved to California forum for better

  8. speech disorder

    nightmare replied to bigpine's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the older anti psychotics had these side effects,like Thioridizine

  9. where can I find a vaccine fridge?

    nightmare replied to Cinthyaisabel's topic in General Nursing

    Would one of those table top fridges not be OK?They have adjustable temperatures.Only thing would be they would not

  10. Viagra for women...

    nightmare replied to Jack_ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Can we please desist from the name calling and get back to the original subject of the post. Thank

  11. Good Body Mechanics

    nightmare replied to admorn03's topic in General Nursing

    I

  12. Good Body Mechanics

    nightmare replied to admorn03's topic in General Nursing

    Haha not offended at all.:lol2:Manual handling is a 'pet' subject of mine.I have worked with 'older' nurses,older than me, who's techniques were out of the Ark.I try and keep up with all the latest...

  13. Good Body Mechanics

    nightmare replied to admorn03's topic in General Nursing

    I am always having to tell staff to raise /lower beds!Some of them seem to think that their backs will never get hurt.I tell them,"You only get one back".BTW I'm one of those 'old' nurses but I was...

  14. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    nightmare replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Now if you really want to be confused in Scotland you have your dinner at 12ish you then have high tea(as in something to eat) which could be quite a substantial meal at about 4.30.Later on in the...

  15. Bed Baths

    nightmare replied to nightshift82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We use readi-wash(a type of spray foam) and disposable wipes for peri-care. For normal body washing we use basin and cloth flannels which are then sent to the laundry and boil

  16. international credit

    nightmare replied to danny2001's topic in International Nursing

    Moved to International for more informed

  17. sick all the time

    nightmare replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    Haha I work with several like this!! Always got something wrong with them but they always manage to get to work then moan all the way through the

  18. Do you have co-workers like this?

    nightmare replied to FabulousGirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are just going to have to tell her,'I'm sorry I can't attend to....because I have to do......'' Let her know that you are not a push-over before she walks all over

  19. PHOTOGRAPHS with cellphones

    nightmare replied to embarrasingfield's topic in General Nursing

    I hate having my photo taken,full stop.I even avoid the 'mug shot' photo for the staff board.I work nights ,who's going to see me anyway! If they are taking your photo in a work situation there is...

  20. Help! Information Please

    nightmare replied to annecdote's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not quite sure when these figures come from but if you are in rented accommodation you will be expected to contribute to the council tax! In this area the minimum payment per month is £100 so you...

  21. How does a nurse pick HERSELF up when everyone keeps kicking her down?

    nightmare replied to docpsychrn42's topic in General Nursing

    Surely you have a legal right to know why you were dismissed? Here(UK) they have to have a very good reason and a paper trail of warnings etc before you can be dismissed.Is it not the same in

  22. Would you agree that it is okay for a CNA and an RN to do the daily narc count?

    nightmare replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    We usually do these at night so there are no other RN's around.However the Pharmacy/doctor/Care Commission seem to be OK with this as it is a Nursing

  23. Would you agree that it is okay for a CNA and an RN to do the daily narc count?

    nightmare replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    We only have a single RN per shift so any checking/counting has to be done with a carer(CNA) as

  24. Math problem confusion

    nightmare replied to godsgrl444's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try this calculator. http://www.medical-calculators.co.uk/driprate.html (noticed this is set at

  25. Math problem confusion

    nightmare replied to godsgrl444's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You now have 15 posts on the Board.You should be able to use the PM and email