No Stars In My Eyes

Med nurse in med-surg., float, HH, and PDN

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    Why I Am Grateful To Be Working On Thanksgiving Day

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the employee that everyone is thankful for, because I always volunteer for all Holidays and Holiday Eves! It started at the very beginning of my career, for I did not live near family. Holidays...
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    Does it ever get better?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to jsmythee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since I hang out more in the General/Off-Topic section of this site (being silly), whenever I come across this particular thread, "Does It Ever Get Better?" I have to fight the urge to answer the...
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    Why Wages Are Stagnant

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to chuckster's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    AMEN,
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    Why so reluctant to give pain meds?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to Baubo516's topic in Patient Medications

    BRAVO! Good for you! I have been taken to task by peers for PRN medicating, but I say the same as the doc said to me once: Is it ordered? Is it time? Then GIVE IT! It is your job. Unless the resp...
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    HELP! - Phlebotomy tips needed!!

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to kat620's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Phlebotomy doesn't make me the least bit nervous, however I can't hit a garden hose with a knitting needle. I have tried time and again to 'feel' for a vein, but have no concept or ability to...
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    Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yup, as a brand new nurse on my first job I often thought, "OMG! If these patients only
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    Cruise Ship Nursing Anyone?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry, but all I can think of is norovirus! Eeeek! I know it's ignorant to assume that every cruise ship has problems, but with all the news stories about people getting stuck out in the ocean...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I had a private duty patient ask me, "Who is that standing at the foot of the bed?" She and I were the only ones in her apartment. There was nothing there but a blank wall. I asked her who it looked...
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    Does it ever get better?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to jsmythee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the expectations are not only unrealistic, but unsafe and UNETHICAL. Not just for your paycheck (those scrimey rats!) but for your license. GET. OUT. OF. THAT. PLACE.
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    Why so reluctant to give pain meds?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to Baubo516's topic in Patient Medications

    I had a doc explain to me in my younger years that it is always better to stay on top of the pain, that waiting to give it long after it is time, and requested, puts the patient at a disadvantage...
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    Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to yellow_crayon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    (S'cuse me ma'am, your overtime is showing.) I gotta ask......how? ....WHY?...... Regularly? I mean, I've put in extra time when it was needed, but 80 hours? with 40 hours
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    ANA wants GM foods labeled, please join effort ant tell FDA

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to dcookRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't believe PMFB's post was about believing the public has or hasn't got a right to know. I read it as explaining the huge problems involved with tracking and accommodating a particular solution...
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    ANA wants GM foods labeled, please join effort ant tell FDA

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to dcookRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    THANKS!!!
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    Why Wages Are Stagnant

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to chuckster's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with SubSippi. Back in the 1990's I watched my company call in a 'trouble-shooter' who systematically winnowed out really, REALLY GOOD RN's to cut the budget. Seniority and efficacy had...
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    ANA wants GM foods labeled, please join effort ant tell FDA

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to dcookRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Marketing, marketing. If people (general public) believe 'organic' and 'all natural' make foods better, then a 'GMO' label might give them pause about buying that product, too. Sales will plummet,...
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    Burnout or just Cranky?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Actually, since then, he has stepped up and does do his share and then
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    Rectal Medication

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to 2bnurse12341234's topic in Patient Medications

    Got THAT
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    Burnout or just Cranky?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Once upon a time I used to take one day a week JUST FOR ME. I realize this maybe impossible for some due to schedules, family, appts, chores, etc. And, I am sad to say, I no longer do that! But I was...
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    Rectal Medication

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to 2bnurse12341234's topic in Patient Medications

    Like Glycerin Suppositories as facial moisturizers? It'd be cheaper than buying some high dollar products. And, no, I haven't tried it; but as long as it was unopened I might be convinced to try it....
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    Why Wages Are Stagnant

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to chuckster's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Speaking from personal experience, over the years there have been fewer PDN cases willing/able to pay for nurses 24/7. More PDN cases go to CNA's with the nurse coming in just to fill medisets, change...
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    Rectal Medication

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to 2bnurse12341234's topic in Patient Medications

    EXCELLENT point, enuf_already! I hope the students are taking
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    Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to yellow_crayon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been in the biz since 1970 and have seen lots of changes. If I was 19 years old and starting again, the way things are now, I would become a plumber or an auto mechanic. The only way I have...
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    Why Wages Are Stagnant

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to chuckster's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    All smoke and mirrors, ain't it?! Robbing Peter to pay Paul. Giving a raise and taking away shift differentials is ridiculous; like, they think that you might think this is a step up or forward? HA!...
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    Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to yellow_crayon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When I was exhausted was when I worked LTC and had to wear 5 hats. The fact that they eliminated so many positions and put it on the charge nurse's job description to do all those things made it...
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    Rectal Medication

    No Stars In My Eyes replied to 2bnurse12341234's topic in Patient Medications

    amoLucia, I am 'doing a project' about truck-stop-junkies and would like to interview you about the efficacy of hand-washing habits of truck-drivers. Can you include percentages in your answer,...