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  1. Suicidal man at nurses' station

    *Posh* posted a topic in General Nursing

    This happened last week at work... About 1500, I walk around the corner into the nurses' station and see all the nurses, the CNO and the asst. admin standing there. I asked what is going on and one of...

  2. Overstimulated and man problems but I am a good nurse

    *Posh* replied to ooper3076's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same man problems a few years ago. I finally sat him down one day (when things were neutral) and just told him to let me unwind an hour or so when I get home. I told him that I've spent 12+...

  3. Suicidal man at nurses' station

    *Posh* replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

    I have no disdain toward psych patients. I did not say anything within earshot of this patient. I said he was a potential danger because he's suicidal and could have a weapon. I understand that there...

  4. Suicidal man at nurses' station

    *Posh* replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree... Oh, and I forgot to add, the patient had a dripping colostomy bag, too (he was only in his 30-40's poor thing). But it did drip poop on the brand new $300 apiece "family chairs" admin just...

  5. Suicidal man at nurses' station

    *Posh* replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Well, I would have said more but the last time I had an issue with him was when he had guaranteed a VIP pt that she would have her bath at 9am sharp every morning. Of course, all hell was...

  6. Thoughts on improving caring

    *Posh* replied to mstev001's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse that "cares" and her patients love her. She gets the gold stars from management and generally just kisses their a$$. She doesn't "get" the "nursing" part of it though. She does...

  7. Will never write order again w/o permission from doc

    *Posh* posted a topic in General Nursing

    This RN is one of those people that you look forward to your shift when you know she is working. Great nurse, friendly and doesn't mind helping out if you need it. A supervisor let it slip this nurse...

  8. Will never write order again w/o permission from doc

    *Posh* replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

    This is how I feel about it. She arrived early, said her goodbyes and wanted to go ahead and terminate support. It reminds me though, that when it comes down to it, that you can't trust just anyone....

  9. Taking good body mechanics too far?

    *Posh* replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    No way would I do it. I've had a back injury that took several trips to the OR and changing jobs for a year to recover from. Letting patients pull on you is a big no-no. Being "confident that you...

  10. Sorry, helping is just not an option.

    *Posh* replied to sno963's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You shouldn't be doing this. The RN that admitted the patient is responsible for this. If the company cannot provide the services the physician ordered then the patient needs to be discharged. It's...

  11. How to get faster at med pass

    *Posh* replied to noyesno's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If the group of nurses I work with and I have "talkers", we have each other or the unit secretary call our spectra link after a few minutes. We say "I'm sorry, but another patient needs me now" and...

  12. First Shift -- is this exhaustion normal?

    *Posh* replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed that I feel much better now that I'm on a good vitamin and no cokes. I take protein bars or fruit to work and eat it when I have a minute. A full 30 minute lunch is out of the question...

  13. Supervisor upset because I have another job!

    *Posh* replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is very unprofessional of her and in my opinion, immature. We all have to look out for ourselves and that's what you are doing - and it's perfectly fine. If it were me, I would file a grievance...

  14. Gave experimental UK drugs

    *Posh* posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I worked Wed & Thurs 12's. I had a pt that had meds ordered that I had no clue what they were for. She and her husband insist they be given at exactly 9, 15, & 18. Not during the allotted 30...

  15. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

    *Posh* replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    My mother (parents are both nurses) gave me great advice when in I graduated. She told me to not be afraid to try any specialty that I had the opportunity to. I took that advice and ran with it. I've...

  16. Rehab Nursing advice please...not a real nurse?

    *Posh* replied to leolomb's topic in Rehabilitation

    There is nothing wrong with working rehab, whether you are an LVN OR RN. You'll be fine... Tell the naysayers to mind their own

  17. Personal info was shared -HIPPA violation?

    *Posh* replied to Quienes's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It's illegal to work on a visitor's visa... Definitely a

  18. How do you like being an LPN/LVN?

    *Posh* replied to AngelNicole's topic in General Nursing

    I love, love, love my job! I think it all depends on the state you work in as to what your scope of practice is. That, of course, can limit where you can work. If I was in a state that limited me to...

  19. Gave experimental UK drugs

    *Posh* replied to *Posh*'s topic in Patient Medications

    We have the drug name and dose info. But one of the concerns I had was about crushing them. I found out that the patient is enrolled in a clinical trial for one of the drugs in the UK. The other one...

  20. I feel like nursing is not my thing...

    *Posh* replied to neeke816's topic in General Nursing

    We all have these kinds of shifts... Had one myself last week. My question is, instead of criticizing you, why wasn't the charge helping you? She was obviously watching you pretty closely anyway.......

  21. I Can't Make a Decision!!! Help me Please?!

    *Posh* replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Office job! You can always go PRN at the hospital or take an agency position. Work a couple days a month or so just to keep the hospital experience on your resume. That really made a difference on my...

  22. GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    *Posh* replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh, and I do chew gum! I take medication that makes my mouth very dry and since drinks are banned,

  23. GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    *Posh* replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I recently changed jobs and during orientation, they told us that during the last state survey, a nurse was fined for chewing gum. They said it's the same as eating at the nurses' station......

  24. 7 wks pregnant, offered 36 hr night position

    *Posh* replied to Nursey Face's topic in General Nursing

    I did... it was easier than the chaotic days for sure. I had a problem with nausea in the mornings, but that's going to happen anyway. Good

  25. Will severe spinal stenosis prevent me from nursing?

    *Posh* replied to Butterfly0328's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree... I don't say anything about it. Oh and make sure you have great shoes. I wear