susannyc

susannyc

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  1. Headsets and ENT infections

    susannyc posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in NYC, where people constantly wear iPOD earbuds and other types of headsets. Has anyone else noted an increase patients with Eustachian tube, sinus or ear infections? People here also share...

  2. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    susannyc replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    If you fall in your NYC apartment in a Senior Citizen complex and can't get up, but can reach your phone, DO call the doorman or your daughter and ask for help. DO NOT remain on the floor for 24 hours...

  3. Risk Manager - is it worth it?

    susannyc replied to alexis111's topic in General Nursing

    I am also interested in Risk Management. Where and when is the course given? Thanks for any information.

  4. OASIS in home care

    susannyc posted a topic in Home Health

    I recently started a new job as a home care RN. I did home care visits in the late 1980's and early 1990's, but things have changed. Most changed of all is OASIS. I have been answering the ADL...

  5. OASIS in home care

    susannyc replied to susannyc's topic in Home Health

    cookie102-- Thanks for the reply. I have read what I was given on chapter 8, but I will go and download it as it's easier to carry around on a floppy! Thanks for letting me know that I can download...

  6. RN to BSN online

    susannyc replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Saphira: Would you please post a link to the site? I went to the SUNY Stonybrook site but couldn't find the program.

  7. Myers-Briggs Type

    susannyc replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    JMHO--that's what makes us good ICU/ER/critical care type RNs. We act on the data first, deal with the emotion later. Saved a lot of lives that

  8. Myers-Briggs Type

    susannyc replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    One common trait of INTJ's is that we ask for information from people and then we don't give any feedback to the other person. Others can end up feeling criticized or 'naked' with us. We can be too...

  9. Myers-Briggs Type

    susannyc replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken this test over the years and I always come out the same. INTJ. So dead-on correct for me. I guess it's really rare for women, something like 2% of the population? Anyone else out there an...

  10. Patient--Sexual Predator?

    susannyc replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I can remember, the shared delusion is called folie a deux. This is 2 or more people who share the same delusion. I've seen it only once; 2 sisters who tried to suicide by jumping through a...

  11. RN to BSN online

    susannyc replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does anyone have any experience with the University of Dundee, Celtic Scholar program? Thanks for the information. Susan in

  12. Jobs worked to get through school

    susannyc replied to nursethelma's topic in General Nursing

    I needed to support myself while studying for the NYS Bar Exam, so I went back to home care nursing. Turns out that it is virtually impossible to work while studying for that exam. Without any family...

  13. Jobs worked to get through school

    susannyc replied to nursethelma's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a medical secretary/medical assistant to get through nursing school, as a med/surg RN to get through undergrad program in French Lit, Home Care RN to get through law school and am now back...

  14. Dundee University--Celtic Scholar

    susannyc posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone here enrolled in or graduated from this program? If so, can you give me an idea of what the program is like and what it costs? My employer's educational reimbursement program is basically...

  15. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    susannyc replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Lithium use is a factor in Diabetes Insipidus, but doesn't affect the pituitary hormones. Instead, the Lithium acts directly on the kidney to prevent the concentration of urine. Therefore, the urine...

  16. Old photo of nurse on rooftop???

    susannyc replied to ashemson's topic in General Nursing

    Ashemson: The picture on the Illinois web site is not the only picture I've seen of a visiting nurse on a roof top. However, the other one might not be on the web as even Google can't locate it right...

  17. So, what exactly IS Weekend Option?

    susannyc replied to kimtab's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I don't think we have these positions in the NYC area any longer. If there are any hospitals or other care facilities with this type of position would somebody let me know? TIA. At one time, a certain...

  18. OHHH The Arrogance of Some Doctors!!

    susannyc replied to Katydidit34's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am an office RN. I refuse to see patients who are talking on a cell phone when they are supposed to be listening to me. One of them even had the nerve to hiss "just one more minute" when I told her...

  19. Discharging disheveled patients from the hospital

    susannyc replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've seen both sides of this situation. I was an ER/ICU/Med-Surg RN for years, then a geri-psych RN. Sometimes the patient REFUSES to allow the staff to assist with ADLs, and is incapable of...

  20. Gastric Bypass!!!!!

    susannyc replied to HONEYBEAR's topic in General Nursing

    I had a DS in October 2001. Smartest thing I've ever done. Minimal problems, currently looking into reconstructive surgery to remove excess skin. PM me anytime for more info. And, as a previous poster...

  21. Is there such a thing as a "VIP" patient?

    susannyc replied to ButterflyRN04's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The nurse manager doesn't usually make rounds? I find that very odd. Every place I ever worked, the NM or "head nurse" in the old days was expected to know every patient on the floor! As for the...

  22. Is there such a thing as a "VIP" patient?

    susannyc replied to ButterflyRN04's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    "We are expected to give the royal tx to our bariatric pts. apparently they are big money makers for our hospital. they come to our med-surg floor...." Galfromnairobi: Where are you located? I'm in...

  23. All Bad Nurses - Please Stand Up

    susannyc replied to bcelzo's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the bad nurse/good nurse stuff has to do with the patient's perception of the situation. I once told a diabetic that eating a pint of Haagen Dazs is a not really a good idea, and suggested...

  24. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    susannyc replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Don't get hign on crystal meth. It rots your teeth and decreases the chance that you will be able to have an erection. If you do get high and want to have an erection, duct tape and a lollipop stick,...

  25. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

    susannyc replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

    My brain in now in high gear, and yes, I remember hearing about a support group for women formerly in plural marriages. It was started by a woman who had been in such a relationship and had managed to...