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  1. I had an 89 yr old patient curse out the doctor today.

    grannyrn65 replied to my.toys's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for forty plus years. I have had an advance directive since I was in my forties. I revised it several time. And I have seen more then my share of deaths. Fortunately, my...

  2. Diabetic RN and working 12's?

    grannyrn65 replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    The ADA does recognize diabetes as a disability just like it recognize other diseases in protected categories. One can be disabled and work too. And it is the ADA that has forced employers to make...

  3. Diabetic RN and working 12's?

    grannyrn65 replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in ICU's in the 60's, 70's and 80's, in two different states. I was responsible for two to four critically ill patients, and I and the other nurses always got our meal breaks. One of the...

  4. I had an 89 yr old patient curse out the doctor today.

    grannyrn65 replied to my.toys's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you so certain she cursed him out because she had less then four months to live? I am sixty-five and I know that one day, in the immediate or future day, I will die. That does mean that I...

  5. Diabetic RN and working 12's?

    grannyrn65 replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually you have a disability and are entitled to the rights and protection of the Americans with Disabilities Act. And in most states and according to federal law, you are entitled to a meal beak...

  6. We only have one pulse oximeter for the facility, but we have flat-screen TVs!

    grannyrn65 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I am not surprised by the complaints of lack of equipment or the purchase of high ticket items to supposedly satisfy patients. What I am surprised at, is some nurses actually believe patients can be...

  7. Rode up on first accident outside of hospital....

    grannyrn65 replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not bashing you but I do have a question. It is my understanding that an individual cannot be forced to travel to another state, in a civil case. I have been notified that my testimony was...

  8. ER RN vs EMS

    grannyrn65 replied to dreso1021's topic in Emergency

    You are smart to get your BSN, as your initial degree. I urge you, after several years of practice, to go back and get your MSN. You don't know what the future hold for you but a MSN opens many more...

  9. ER RN vs EMS

    grannyrn65 replied to dreso1021's topic in Emergency

    I wish you the best. I have been away from the military for more then thirty years but remembered combat medics as having much more autonomy then any ER nurse. I remember programs for PA's being...

  10. Bad flu shot

    grannyrn65 replied to Granjan's topic in General Nursing

    Are you so certain that those elderly clients died because of the flu vaccination or perhaps ust because they were elderly? I certainly can understand a family member jumping to such an unlogical...

  11. Bad flu shot

    grannyrn65 replied to Granjan's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, it is not a coincidence. The nurse who gave the injection did give it in the wrong area. But has nothing to do with a possible injury to the rotor cuff. And the last time I check,...

  12. ER RN vs EMS

    grannyrn65 replied to dreso1021's topic in Emergency

    Hi Andre, I have a question to ask, have you used your G.I. benefits yet? What you can do and what you might experience as a ERRN depends on where you work. An ER, such as one conected to L.A....

  13. Bad flu shot

    grannyrn65 replied to Granjan's topic in General Nursing

    AAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhh poor flu shot. It is being blamed by everyone for all types of symptoms that have little to do with the shot itself.

  14. Oh Brother!!

    grannyrn65 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Only if one wants to take the chance of getting this year strain of flu. Having had the flu last year or getting the flu vaccine last year does nothing to protect you from this years possible...

  15. Legal/ethical question

    grannyrn65 replied to NewnurseNYC's topic in General Nursing

    The NYSDepartment of Educatin is the licensing agency for a number of professions in New York State. You go their website and plug in your profession and go to your site. As a professional nurse you...

  16. Legal/ethical question

    grannyrn65 replied to NewnurseNYC's topic in General Nursing

    I am confused. If you had reported him to the NYSDOE, whom is our reporting agency, how would the employer know, they are not informed. The violating nurse is the one notified. If you are...

  17. Pain Management - Is It An Important Focus Of Medical Care?

    grannyrn65 replied to ParamedicFNPwantabe's topic in General Nursing

    Why call the paramedics then? Some seem to hold paramedics as a life form lower then themselves. I have had the rescue squad respond in three situations where their ability to assess, then call for...

  18. Health Insurance

    grannyrn65 replied to ckh23's topic in General Nursing

    Wish my PPO was like that. Everything has a co-pay for me.

  19. Health Insurance

    grannyrn65 replied to ckh23's topic in General Nursing

    I have a PPO plan. I don't know what EPO is. As for health savings, you have to look at several tings: Your age? Do you have any health problems? How many times did you see a physician in the last...

  20. Violence against nurses law.

    grannyrn65 replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Emergency RN, you said it clearer then any of us.

  21. Violence against nurses law.

    grannyrn65 replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    What makes you think that this law will result in more 'doers'being arrested and prosecuted? Most incidents take place in hospitals. For any law to be enforced, law enforcement has to be summoned....

  22. Violence against nurses law.

    grannyrn65 replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    I realize I am about to incur wrath but I am going to say it. I am licensed in New York State and a member of the NYSNA. I feel this law is unnecessary. NYS Penal Code all ready covers everyone in...

  23. Applying for disability...and have a few ??

    grannyrn65 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurse Disabilities

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  24. inappropriate work attire

    grannyrn65 replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think it is any of my business what a co-worker wears to work. If a patient makes a comment, unless they are really upset, I'll ignore it. Goodness, getting upset over another...

  25. Interview answer to "How do you deal with CNA's that don't do their job".

    grannyrn65 replied to raggyrehabRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have never tolerated rude physicians. I treat everyone the same,be they a patient, family, resident, physician,aide. The one physician who was unbearable rude, was invited into a empty room and...