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    What do I do about nurses who think my job is worthless?

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

    there have been times, that i wanted to kiss the sitter's feet! i was that grateful that i received help for a time-consuming pt. op, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. the onus is on them, not you....
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    One Of The Saddest Things I've Seen... Can't Stop Laughing

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

    this is true... but - i would hope folks to respond a tad more perceptively. it was obvious to me that op wasn't talking about funny hahaha's... more like maniacal and frustrated hahaha's. no matter...
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    Weakness for an answer in a job interview

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

    i've always used as a strength: i aspire to the highest standards of nsg care. and, for the weakness: i aspire to the highest standards of nsg care...and get very annoyed when i feel others do not....
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    time of death

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

    i so understand, di. one time i pronounced a pt and told her dtr, who was present. well, guess what? pt wasn't dead. the perceived death, was a loooooong period of apnea... and when she started...
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    Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

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

    absolutely. you just simply cannot rubberstamp this decision as all or nothing/no one. there are various factors that need to be considered, before allowing or not allowing. example: last week i was...
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    time of death

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

    if i wasn't present: pt found w/o respirations, pulses, and bp at ______am/pm. skin warm/cool to touch. no rigor mortis present. md and pt's spouse/dtr/poa notified and aware. if i am present: pt...
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    How do you manage hospitalized dementia patients at night?

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

    and a snack while they''re sitting there. many of these folks, snooze during the day and also their po intake is poor...so they're hungry and awake at noc. nothing like a pudding or graham crackers,...
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    Non-verbal signs of pain

    leslie :-D replied to ShayRN's topic in Pain Management

    for 1st question, yes, this applies to any type of pt... whether it is in acute care or anywhere else. yes, for anyone in pain, i will give whatever analgesia is available. but if this is new...
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    Non-verbal signs of pain

    leslie :-D replied to ShayRN's topic in Pain Management

    shay, you know i strongly agree with you, but still feel it's a lost cause. not only is the myth going strong and pervasive, the knowledge deficit is a forerunner as well as fear. and keep in mind...
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    Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

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

    when i started reading this thread, i didn't think it was about having sex. if the pt is well enough to engage in sex, the pt is well enough to go home.
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    During Hospice Consultant, Patient states he would like to continue treatment

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

    for clarification purposes, you don't want your uncle to pursue treatment? fwiw, tapping fluid can be considered a palliative measure, while on hospice. as to what dr to talk with, i prefer to go with...
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    Help with a poor nurse manager

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

    to stay on topic, i'd sure appreciate hearing others opinions as to how to handle scenarios presented. seriously, i'm going to :throcomp: if this turns into yet another rn/lpn debate. it gets old....
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    How to tell your mom it may be time to stop chemo?

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

    i second this suggestion! palliative care WILL respect her wishes how she chooses to live and die, but she'll have the professional input and support that'll benefit her and her grieving family. if...
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    I just have to say this....

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

    i can be bought.
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    new RN and new hospice nurse-need help!

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

    here it is. http://www.throughlifeanddeath.com
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    Nasty email from CNS

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

    katie, i was just about to respond as you did. the bottom line is, it is usually not a smart move to undermine your boss, and show them why they're wrong. we all know about the standard of care, as...
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    Supervision of a Registered Nurse

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

    quite a few offices have an "office manager", that staff np's. this "manager" is NOT directly responsible to oversee the np's autonomy that s/he has earned... but to keep the office (and only the...
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    Well, I'm In...Now What Am I Going To Do???

    leslie :-D replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Students

    go to school, and remain as a student who is calm, curious, and challenged. if you can maintain these qualities, you should ace the program. and congrats!!:hug:
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    Supervision of a Registered Nurse

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

    yep, what canes said. your non-rn supervisor, can supervise you administratively, but not clinically. i am 100% certain. snoop around your bon website. the info you need is there...somewhere.:)
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    dementia pt/wants out

    leslie :-D replied to deetrain's topic in Florida Nursing

    i like this type of answer. in other words, where is their mindset at? usually, it is someone looking for something. so you briefly but explain that 'someone' had called earlier, and told me/nurse to...
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

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

    well, technically, op is correct... in that natural food is better for you, than anything processed and chemicalized. and watching baseball will keep your mind alert. smart woman.
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    Patient complaint filed

    leslie :-D replied to ladytopaz56's topic in General Nursing

    i say you should have let her drop.
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    What should I do about the patient from hell?

    leslie :-D replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ???? saw nothing wrong or offensive about nurselovejoy's comment.../ nothing at all. i have to agree that he needs to eval his response to this pt, and consider why he's taking this so personally. low...
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    Getting over a negative clinical experience a year and a half ago

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

    sorry...meant to write "don's fil" DON's father-in-law.:) and you wrote about the incident anyway...thanks. you'll get through this.
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    Getting over a negative clinical experience a year and a half ago

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

    i can so relate to you.:hug: what is it about some nsg instructors who continue to badger and browbeat their students? the first time it happened to me, i let it slide (and kept my angst inside of...