Jo Dirt

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  1. What disciplines make up the Rapid Response Team?

    Jo Dirt replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    That's all? The way it sounded there was a group of people running all around. I pictured maybe a RT, couple of nurses, pharmacist mixing up drugs...man, what planet have I been on...? Do they just...

  2. Am I too old to go to nursing school and into a nursing career?

    Jo Dirt replied to is58tooold's topic in General Nursing

    There was a woman in my nursing class in her 60's. She acted 20 yrs. younger and she'd say I ain't

  3. Patients on Medicaid

    Jo Dirt replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can drive anywhere in the po sections of town here and see those little buggers stuck up on the roof. My psychology professor said he used to sell tv's back when they'd deliver them to your home....

  4. Wondering how others deal with RUDE patients, docs, colleagues?????

    Jo Dirt replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I saw where there was this study done where medical workers could answer anonymously and they admitted to deliberately using the wrong sized needles and in some cases not using anesthesia. When I...

  5. Patients on Medicaid

    Jo Dirt replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I read where someone said I don't hold it against the kids, it isn't their fault and talking about how irresponsible people were who got on Medicaid. I thought I was being responsible seeing that my...

  6. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    Jo Dirt replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Well, you know what? Life sucks. There won't be any magic job out there. Life is hard, nursing is hard. May as well join the "family." At least the pay is better than

  7. Highest nursing salary

    Jo Dirt replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    And be taxed to

  8. Do you have to give drugs you do not agree with?

    Jo Dirt replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the meds I gave in the nursing home I didn't agree with. It was ridiculous the way some doctor's pumped up those old people with enough medication to choke a

  9. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Jo Dirt replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and I am a victim of that as we

  10. Lets do this differently for a change.

    Jo Dirt replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    I start my new first time hospital job next week and if the preceptor gets hateful with me I'm likely to end up yanking her hair out. I'm not going to take any crap and I'm not going to let fear of...

  11. Pregnancy and nursing school.

    Jo Dirt replied to eku_mommy's topic in General Nursing

    Is he going to become sterile after 30? It will just add unnecessary hardship and stress on everyone (especially you) to have a baby during nursing school and I am not just whistling

  12. I got the job!!

    Jo Dirt replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    That's great. I got a job offer, unfortunately I'm stuck with it even though I don't want

  13. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    Jo Dirt replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, 5 yrs., and I just love the play on words and mind games the government uses to try to show they are working to protect old folks from people who want to hurt and use them, which is most always...

  14. Patients on Medicaid

    Jo Dirt replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know, but ask what their secret is and share it with

  15. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Jo Dirt replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    My best friend when I worked at the nursing home was a gay male CNA. We would laugh and cut up and had the best time together. There were no expectations or hang ups about how we appeared to each...

  16. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Jo Dirt replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    Fat people are the most discriminated minority in the world. But I was at Wal-Mart yesterday, and it looks like the minority is making great strides to become the majority. Buy stock in

  17. Spouse of Home Hospice Patient Makes Me Feel "Ookie".....

    Jo Dirt replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

  18. NICU filling with miscarriages

    Jo Dirt replied to JOLLIEHOLLY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You can see unethical practices on both ends of the spectrum, why are great lengths taken to keep alive a 22wk baby with no fighting chance at a quality of life and a 97 y/o with the same? My husband...

  19. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    Jo Dirt replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unless Ma and Pa had a substantial amount of assets that would benefit the government in the event they had to go to a nursing home they would not have been interested. I know two elderly patients...

  20. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Jo Dirt replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Now, if I could turn the inside

  21. after 25 years you would think it would get better

    Jo Dirt replied to Luci2Lu2's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had a problem with being corrected, if it isn't done in a condescending way. I've had people who are nice about it and actually care about making things better and I've seen people use...

  22. Spouse of Home Hospice Patient Makes Me Feel "Ookie".....

    Jo Dirt replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say he's full of hot air but carrry some pepper spray in case he gets too excited. I'm in a rural area too and see plenty of those eccentric strango patients and families. Just have to put up with...

  23. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Jo Dirt replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I have been discriminated against because I am fat and homely. I have also had patients assume I'm everything (housekeeping, cafeteria worker, tech, etc) other than a nurse. I admit, I dress kind of...

  24. Is it the right time for Nursing School

    Jo Dirt replied to 2ndGoRound's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want this and can't get it off your mind you should go for it because if you don't you will have many regrets later. At least enroll in some pre-requisite classes and see how it

  25. Getting a hard night off my chest-

    Jo Dirt replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in General Nursing

    That poor patient and the poor family who is left