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    got fired for "clinical issues"... will I find a job??

    leslie :-D replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    did you have any prior write-ups or warnings prior to this? personally, i never have even waited an hr with a critical lab. usually, no more than 5 mins. i don't know what other facilities would have...
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    The Things I've Seen Today...

    leslie :-D replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing

    i think we all know of lazy aides and nurses. i fully understand why aides need some downtime, in betw shifts. their job IS demanding, and you need to rest the muscles a bit. however, if i'm going to...
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    The Things I've Seen Today...

    leslie :-D replied to INparrothead's topic in General Nursing

    is this post a vent?? is he complaining?? a step further, is crna complaining about other people complaining??
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    Do the right thing. Every time. No matter what.

    leslie :-D replied to Mully's topic in General Nursing

    these resp meds often do nothing but make the pt more anxious and jittery. however, these pts need a notable supply of ativan... it works for many copd'ers, but not others. a fan in their face is also...
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    head and neck cancer end of life care - advice needed.

    leslie :-D replied to jonga's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    it sounds like you're doing wonderfully. is he being sedated atc? i know not all nurses do... but i like to keep pt calm at all times...so even when bleeding begins, they're not as panicked as they...
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    Got a promotion because of my big...

    leslie :-D replied to CareteamRN70's topic in General Nursing

    my apologies for presuming you'd know what to do. honor the agreement you made w/mgmt, and wear your darned dentures. if you can't honor it, then return to your prior position if able.
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    Got a promotion because of my big...

    leslie :-D replied to CareteamRN70's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know who will regret it more. mgmt, for hiring you...or you, for getting either demoted or fired once you're caught. it's unfortunate that they were trusting enough to share their feelings...
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    Could I get some help with my ER Nurse school project please? :)

    leslie :-D replied to MosquitoXEL's topic in General Nursing

    i hope you find this link helpful as well. http://www.discovernursing.com/jnj-specialtyID_99-dsc-specialty_detail.aspx
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    Doubting being an RN b/c physical problems

    leslie :-D replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Nursing

    op, even if it isn't ideal, you could shoot for home health or home health hospice nursing. it's not ideal because you're on your own, relying on your judgment and assessment skills, and it's honestly...
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    Doubting being an RN b/c physical problems

    leslie :-D replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Nursing

    sorry sherri, but this is pure bunk. i think sue was thinking of the bedside nurse... and she is correct: it IS physically demanding. she was not being "negative" but honest. not everything in life,...
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    waiting for a train when dying

    leslie :-D replied to angila1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    duplicate
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    waiting for a train when dying

    leslie :-D replied to angila1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i'm so sorry, angila.:hug: as mazy, tewdles, and hospice nurse have stated, these types of conversations are very characteristic of dying pts. i've had it happen as well....actually, many times. at...
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    I desperately need some advice

    leslie :-D replied to Sensibility's topic in Nursing Career

    your husband wasn't on vacation with you? i ask, because he signed it when you were on vacation.
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    Anxious

    leslie :-D replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    ...because the family was snowing the pt, so nurse held risperdal? can't trust with...?
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    Anxious

    leslie :-D replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    eta: ah vtach...i noticed you're a hospice nurse. who's going to cancel contract with facility? hospice or
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    Anxious

    leslie :-D replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    duplicate
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    guilt trip

    leslie :-D replied to kurisuchine08's topic in General Nursing

    in addition, i'd have no problem speaking to the charge nurse who guilted you into coming in. it was manipulative and unprofessional. but yeah, i think we all need to think of pretexted plans, to help...
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    This seems unsafe to me..

    leslie :-D replied to RN_Mom_of_2's topic in General Nursing

    i would totally go with rob72's advice. you can consider me a paranoid nurse, but i believe in cya at all times... knowing the employer is not your friend.
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    Should this be reported??

    leslie :-D replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    that element of the thread, is also obvious. still, i haven't been focusing on the perceived intent of the thread... just one of those 'what if' situations. it can work both ways, i think.
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    Should this be reported??

    leslie :-D replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    because it can be very productive to discuss such situations, real or not. it sparks our creative juices, our critical thinking skills, and any ethical situations that enter the picture.
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    Pt not allowed to refuse care?

    leslie :-D replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    wonder if he'd qualify for a group home, under certain and strict conditions. sheesh...what a way to live.
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    "Should I Report This?" Yet Another Bullying Thread

    leslie :-D replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this type of situation would be waived from keeping feelings at home. i think what they mean by that, is we always need to be professional towards our pts...to know our boundaries. a parent and child...
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    Meeting family needs....

    leslie :-D replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    instances like this, should be pretty much blown off with mgr gently reminding family that this was not scheduled. as for pt wanting to watch a tv show, personally i would try to accommodate (as you...
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    O2 administration in imminent pts

    leslie :-D replied to starsgirl78's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    this is a nsg judgment, so everyone handles it differently. the nc was place near mouth since he was mouth-breathing. masks tend to suffocate a lot of patients. if anything, nurses will remove mask...
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    Pt not allowed to refuse care?

    leslie :-D replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    i'd really like to know why investigation was substantiated. there has to be more to the story.