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    How do hospice nurses built rapport with their patients?

    leslie :-D replied to 50kn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    hospice nurses need to be tolerant, patient, flexible, thick-skinned, with exc communication skills. most times, families will automatically attach to you, knowing that you are the one they look to...
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    Was written up ! I am so upset is there any hope to ever be a RN?

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

    trek, i can sense how frustrated and upset you are. from the beginning, people have been encouraging you to take care of your medical problems first... and discouraging you from going to nursing...
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    Was written up ! I am so upset is there any hope to ever be a RN?

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

    you might want to consider an agency whose services focus on vocational rehab for those w/disabilties. check out the ada, and they'll link you from there. i really admire your determination and...
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    My hospital is breaking the law...

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

    by lpns monitoring for adverse reactions of injectable drugs, they're doing much more of a nsg action, versus a 'task' of nursing. giving ivp's, does nothing to hinder or increase their nsg role. most...
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    Extreme anxiety

    leslie :-D replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i agree that pain or any other discomfort, needs to be ruled out. is pt constipated? i ask, because constipation is the culprit, more often than not. tewdles is right about benzo's, so something to...
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    Was written up ! I am so upset is there any hope to ever be a RN?

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

    i'm really sorry about your anxieties. but as stated, it is just not realistic for you to do any type of nursing, given the present status of your deficits. has a dr ever given you a reason for your...
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    Bullied by the Young

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

    i have to wonder what exactly does bullying mean in this case? perhaps the youngins act zealously, assertively, competitively and makes the vet nurse uncomfortable? all i do know, is when we've asked...
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    you have the right to request that this thread be shut down. (pm a mod or admin) i wish you well in your journey ahead. and keep your mind receptive to all thoughts and ideas that vary from yours....
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    no win situation

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

    i agree with everyone that suggests you getting help for yourself. i do suspect you will not be able to stay at this job... your anxiety at this time, is absolutely paralyzing you, deeming you near...
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    Terminated illegally I believe

    leslie :-D replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    when you're terminated, you are expected to leave almost immediately. i'm thinking if he was going to try and say that you gave 2 wks notice...and that you were NOT terminated. go see your lawyer...
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    Why don't we treat each other better?

    leslie :-D replied to Raquel8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    that is the majority of the reason... which causes some to behave badly. wish i had said that (w/o writing so much!)
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    Why don't we treat each other better?

    leslie :-D replied to Raquel8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    re 1st paragraph, i may be misunderstanding, so please clarify if i'm wrong. but where are nurses encouraged to "snitch, sell each other out, backbite, and sabotage their workers? i am aware of...
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    i do, as well. unfortunate that so few know how to do it persuasively. enjoy your day carolmaccas66, the an's renegade.:spbox:
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    rectal tube/malecot

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

    i've seen them for post-surgical drainage...the winged end seems to keep the orifice dilated enough to facilitate drainage. used frequently for fistulas as well. they're used in many ways at the...
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    above is the crux of the matter. (well said, jenni.) that we 'bitter' nurses are tired of dealing with these arrogant, precocious students, who've been there and done that. someday they will see that...
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    appetite stimulants in hospice

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

    i don't like using them as i feel it opposes the natural progession of the disease process. they seldom work, and when they do, they inevitably cause more discomfort for the pt. med regimens are...
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    that's true about jobs. but pts are not there to be catered to. they are in hosp to get better...nothing more, nothing less. it's administration that pushes the customer service model, treating us...
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    i was being presumptous, and i'm sorry.
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    i agree with you re pts being treated badly. that is reportable. but to witness "bitter dried up old nurses" is not accurate. i've seen it from nsg assts, and other personnel. i've reported it all....
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    i thought along those same lines also, since op has been a member since 2009.
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    ah...so you took the insult personally, and put it on bitter nurses?? perhaps this bitter nurse, saw you as a difficult nsg student.
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

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

    perhaps you can read the many discussions we'd had on this. search for "eat* their young" and you should get many results.
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    Best Nursing Quotes

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

    "Some people think that doctors and nurses can put scrambled eggs back in the shell." Cass Canfield sadly, some doctors and nurses, think the same.:imdbb: Nurse
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    Complication with gall bladder surgery...or just slow healing????

    leslie :-D replied to FrankieJane's topic in Health, Stress Management

    as a new member, i'd like to point out to you that this thread is nearly 9 years old.:) it's a very common occurence. more important, welcome to allnurses and hope to see you around.
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    1st health-care job; fear of disabilities

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

    perhaps i'm showing my ignorance, but shouldn't you be concerned if you could even get a license, with your long criminal record? at the bottom of this page, you may want to ask in the forum, "Nursing...