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  1. What do patients say that irks you?

    caregiver1977 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I came to the ER like that and no one believed I was in labor, until they finally got around to checking me and found they were feeling my baby's HEAD. Everyone doesn't coming in crying, screaming,...

  2. What do patients say that irks you?

    caregiver1977 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's just plain

  3. What do patients say that irks you?

    caregiver1977 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't blame them if the IV is in the hand. I was swollen from pre enclampsia and had the IV in my hand and it hurt the whole time because I was so swollen. I was crying and griting my teeth from...

  4. What do patients say that irks you?

    caregiver1977 replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is a good point, but also, why aren't people taking the time to seek the knowledge and learn. Uh oh, they would have to read! I think some of you nurses are about the only health education some...

  5. OB Nurses that are insensitive?

    caregiver1977 replied to cieloarge's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You may be used to seeing it, but most Moms are not used to taking a crap in front of strangers who are focused on that part of their body. I'm glad you and your staff are like that. Maybe you all...

  6. need ideas for healthy snacks

    caregiver1977 replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Dried fruits, pudding cups (they have calcium), nuts (that's if no one is

  7. Washing patients akward?

    caregiver1977 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If the patient is in their right mind they will probably be FAR MORE EMBARRASSED and uncomfortable than you

  8. was I too harsh

    caregiver1977 replied to mycsm's topic in School

    In this case, if you were my child's school nurse and he/she wasted your time like that I would be laughing with you and at my

  9. OB Nurses that are insensitive?

    caregiver1977 replied to cieloarge's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Code brown- I never thought about that happening during labor! I have not had any children yet, but how embarrassing! I would be mortified already, then just plain ****** if someone had looked...

  10. OB Nurses that are insensitive?

    caregiver1977 replied to cieloarge's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had insensitive nurses in labor/delivery. One brow beat me because I didn't want an epidural (I mean she got almost nasty) and I had some comments/looks that were unprofessional when I had a "Code...

  11. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    caregiver1977 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    When a woman who is 9 months pregnant comes to the ER saying she is in labor, err on the side of caution and check her out. Don't let her darn near fall out walking down the hall and don't assist...

  12. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    caregiver1977 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Because I am sure having the hospital staff fish out that impaction is FAR more embarrassing than just a regular ole bowel

  13. is it safe to go to school in memphis?

    caregiver1977 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    I have family and friends who are nurses there and they have more work than they can stand to do. They are LPNs and RNs. Most say they like home health better. That is just their

  14. Customer Service at any cost and its effect on burn out and safety??

    caregiver1977 replied to PACURN1818's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is a breakdown of respect in our society, not just in healthcare. One of the reasons all of this focus on customer service is now going on is because many, many innocent patients have been...

  15. is it safe to go to school in memphis?

    caregiver1977 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    I thought several of us did give her a straight answer. It has been my experience that some nicer areas accept Section 8. I know several "good" suburbs where you can get almost as many drugs there...

  16. What's the scariest thing you've ever seen as a nurse?

    caregiver1977 replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    The MD almost didn't make it for most of my births (I've had 5). The only thing that upset me was when I couldn't push when I really, really needed to. In this case I would have just been happy...

  17. Volunteer work at hospital?

    caregiver1977 replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    When I volunteered I worked in the medical records office. I was about 18. I could have worked with patients, but I didn't know if my nerves could handle it (at the

  18. I refuse to be a punching bag - NO MORE ASSAULT

    caregiver1977 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a patient, I think I owe the same respect to the nurse that I expect from him/her. Most mentally competent patients should know that it is not within their best interest to **** off the people...

  19. is it safe to go to school in memphis?

    caregiver1977 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    My family is from the north Mississippi area and many of them live in Memphis. Have done so for years and years. I think you would be as safe in Memphis as you would be in any other town around that...

  20. Life At DaVita-Many of You Will Find This Interesting...

    caregiver1977 replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    "Very true. It is what you make it. The individual has to have the belief they can do this, they can still live their life and do dialysis. They don't have to let it take them over and let the disease...

  21. New L&D Nurse

    caregiver1977 replied to mormor's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have had 5 children. I would like to say that you might want to really listen when a pregnant woman is admitted and she says she is in labor. No one believed me when I went to the hospital with my...

  22. Discussing Hygiene with Middle Schoolers

    caregiver1977 replied to Flare's topic in School

    I think things like this should be discussed in the classroom setting first, then if a student doesn't show improvement, then discuss it with them in private. Give them chance to change first. I...

  23. Life At DaVita-Many of You Will Find This Interesting...

    caregiver1977 replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I can respect that, even though I totally disagree. Another point that the OP was correct about is the schedule for dialysis patients. Maybe an employer will put up with it if the patient already...

  24. Life At DaVita-Many of You Will Find This Interesting...

    caregiver1977 replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have every respect for you Trauma Nurse, I really do. I will never understand why so many people get so riled up about people receiving health care and other benefits when they do not get upset...

  25. Everyone's wearing scrubs...is this good or bad?

    caregiver1977 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was reading a thread last night that brought up the subject of staff wearing scrubs who are not nurses, but being mistaken for nurses. I have noticed that this is not so much at my local hospital,...