OldNurseEducator

OldNurseEducator

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  1. When to call the doctor

    OldNurseEducator replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    FAX?????????????????????????????? Geesh....times are a changin'.

  2. How to deal with stressful situations

    OldNurseEducator replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    Then go for it!

  3. Staffed during orientation????

    OldNurseEducator replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    Yes..and please let us know how it is going! I'm very proud of

  4. Staffed during orientation????

    OldNurseEducator replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    Then talk to your manager and the two of you come up with a plan to give you more confidence and more orientation time! You shouldn't be feeling that way. My guess is, however, that you a probably a...

  5. Watch your manners please..

    OldNurseEducator replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. This was NOT

  6. Staffed during orientation????

    OldNurseEducator replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    They should find someone else to precept you for that day. BTW, just curious...do you feel like you're ready to be considered staff? Your manager thinks you're

  7. How to deal with stressful situations

    OldNurseEducator replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    Good job! Don't ever doubt yourself! It sounds like you are a very caring

  8. okay, where's the body?

    OldNurseEducator replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    Believe only part of it. Lots of stories are pure

  9. Staffed during orientation????

    OldNurseEducator replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  10. How to deal with stressful situations

    OldNurseEducator replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    Always call the doctor and the family!

  11. How to deal with stressful situations

    OldNurseEducator replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done EXACTLY what you did!

  12. Placebo's & Trust

    OldNurseEducator replied to DJ-Adia's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!!! Totally agree with above. Her poor patients...unethical AND illegal as

  13. okay, where's the body?

    OldNurseEducator replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    The story sounds more like legend to me. Just

  14. concierge ? Really?

    OldNurseEducator replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    You are spot on! Lots of competition in the NE with hospital systems!! And they charge high bed rates per day....and our wonderful (YUK!) insurance companies pay. People don't see that because their...

  15. Watch your manners please..

    OldNurseEducator replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't agree

  16. Did you get their bath done? Seriously?

    OldNurseEducator replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    After reading many of the posts here after mine about someone "needing a vacation"...I think I finally get it! The OP was upset because she was doing her best to get it all done...and still couldn't....

  17. Did you get their bath done? Seriously?

    OldNurseEducator replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need a

  18. Why aren't there better incentives for obtaining a BSN degree?

    OldNurseEducator replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

    most patients, almost all, go to the hospital which is either closest to their home, or where their doctor practices. i think the hospital boards think magnet status will gain them more...

  19. Did you get their bath done? Seriously?

    OldNurseEducator replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure if your patient really needed it, you would leave the paperwork (computer) charting for later. Not all patients need a bath or a change of linen daily, but a little help with a sick patient...

  20. Leaving new job for a better offer

    OldNurseEducator replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you have sound reasons...you've got a good head on your shoulders. Good

  21. Did you get their bath done? Seriously?

    OldNurseEducator replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    As a former patient, you really are correct. It feels wonderful to at least wash your face and brush your teeth. I was set up once by a CNA (in a big university hospital) to wash myself and brush my...

  22. What to you like about being a nurse?

    OldNurseEducator replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in General Nursing

    In Ohio, you must get a certification to be a school nurse. I would start there

  23. Hidden Cameras in Nursing Homes/ALF

    OldNurseEducator replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    Great

  24. Hidden Cameras in Nursing Homes/ALF

    OldNurseEducator replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    As I have said many times on this forum, it's all about

  25. Hidden Cameras in Nursing Homes/ALF

    OldNurseEducator replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    They are very loosely regulated and VERY EXPENSIVE. Who would tell a paying son or daughter that there loved one is too frail for AL? I think the family takes the