OldNurseEducator

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  1. Neuro Floor Nightmare!

    OldNurseEducator replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    When did you know it was 7.2? That should have been your priority. What were the symptoms? How often diud you check the orders? Lots of

  2. "International Association of Nurses" - is this legit?

    OldNurseEducator replied to psysn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Black eye for

  3. Stop yelling! (vent)

    OldNurseEducator replied to nursej22's topic in General Nursing

    Because Nursej22, you are a professional first. Take the higher road. Not helping someone is just feeding the problem. Just my worthless 2

  4. "International Association of Nurses" - is this legit?

    OldNurseEducator replied to psysn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    These "Who's Who..." are not new. They are trying to sell you a book that you will be published in for the "Who's Who of Whatever". Old scam. Don't send any money. Just my worthless 2

  5. worst death you've seen

    OldNurseEducator replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    Well said "zookeeper". I will not try to one up anyone else either. I agree that children's deaths have got to be the worst, especially for the parents/grandparents and siblings. As a nurse, it has...

  6. Nursing salary

    OldNurseEducator replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever be afraid to ask how much a job pays. Nurses have to survive like everyone else. I'm just disappointed that after almost 38 years of being an RN in Cleveland, OH has gotten me not much of a...

  7. Stop yelling! (vent)

    OldNurseEducator replied to nursej22's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is great! Yes, the general public does not realize how stupid some of their questions and demands are. But i've always used the "smooze" method to get visitors/patients/doctors/other...

  8. "Good for nothing student"

    OldNurseEducator replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    I loved this. Now copy what you wrote, put it in a safe place that you won't forget, and read it when you have had a busy day with students or new nurses. As a nurse educator, (Chair of a RN nursing...

  9. new grad looking for work!

    OldNurseEducator replied to inProgress's topic in General Nursing

    Don't look in the Cleveland/Akron area of

  10. Help... not sure if nursing is for me

    OldNurseEducator replied to samanthadaisyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Get out and do something you are comfortable with! Life is too short. You deserve to be completely comfortable with your life's work. It might make you feel better about yourself to pursue another...

  11. Made a huge mistake now worried for career.

    OldNurseEducator replied to newRNhereMI's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks so much for the response, The Commuter! I learned something this morning I never knew before! I knew there was something I really liked about this site!

  12. Where do I go from here?

    OldNurseEducator replied to RN276's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest Hospice if you really enjoy the freedom of doing home health. The caseload, at least in my experience, was considerably less. A lot of teaching, learning, caring...Good

  13. Made a huge mistake now worried for career.

    OldNurseEducator replied to newRNhereMI's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't get it either...and I've been a nurse for a long time. Authorization from a pharmacist to take an emergency narcotic out of the box when you already have a VALID order and you gave the RIGHT...

  14. Gross MD!

    OldNurseEducator replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors come in all types. Just because he is a Harvard graduated MD doesn't mean

  15. For new grads looking for their first job

    OldNurseEducator replied to tryharder's topic in General Nursing

    I totally respect and validate the concerns of new nurses not being able to find jobs. When I first graduated in 1973 (when the dinosaurs were finally dying off) I had difficulty finding a "perfect"...

  16. Want to keep my pride. . . Please Advise

    OldNurseEducator replied to SweetBabyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't be too upset if he says "NO" because it could be an "ole boy network" if you know what I mean! Maybe look for something else where the manager is more fair. Just saying, after years of many...

  17. wrong order

    OldNurseEducator replied to 1louise1's topic in General Nursing

    Just a mistake that will not affect the patient. Like someone above said, "...if that's the worst thing you do in your nursing career..."

  18. Vent

    OldNurseEducator replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for many years (37 and 1/2 to be exact) and I can honestly say that people have changed, in my opinion. Your "customer" is your patient! In teaching nursing, I have found students...

  19. How much does money influence where you go....or stay

    OldNurseEducator replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could say that money isn't a conisderation for me in a new job, but it is and probably always will be. I'm divorced, the sole provider for myself and four adorable cats. I will always take...

  20. Legitimate Pain or no?

    OldNurseEducator replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing like being a patient yourself in pain to understand what pain is. Thanks grannyrn65 for your words of

  21. Should I tattle?

    OldNurseEducator replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above post. Confront (talk with) Janet. I'd have been talked about behind my back (haven't we all been?) and I didn't like the drama. Be kind to Janet. Maybe if you are kind and...

  22. future nursing student looking for guidance

    OldNurseEducator replied to unknown.xoxo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the above posts! Look at your situation first. Do you have a lot of responsibility out of school, such as family, kids, spouse?? A job?? Do the RN right now if you can, but slow down to a...

  23. verbal abuse from patient

    OldNurseEducator replied to big bang theory's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Shrug it off. You will never change his behavior and only make yourself more angry and miserable while you are trying to go up the management ladder. Don't let anyone make you feel less of a person. I...

  24. Legitimate Pain or no?

    OldNurseEducator replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I have just broken my wrist two weeks ago. the orthopedic surgeon put in pins and a plate. It is still very painful. I am still on Percocet every 4 hours. I can't imagine that patient's pain. I have...