N.U.R.S.E.

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  1. What are the nurse's rights regarding difficult family members?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Brekka's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Run forest run if management feels that way

  2. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    patient replies "ma'am can I get some assistance please?" nurse "" just how long have you been waiting in the er sir?" patient replies " let's just say what started out as a snowflake has progressed...

  3. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    you say you've been having this problem how

  4. How long shall I give this job?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Britrn04's topic in School

    keep swimming, keep swimming keep swimming, if you have seen the movie finding nemo sometimes you have to invest in your self and talk to other school nurses take the iniative and if it not working...

  5. Do a nurse a favor?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Honey I said I'd return the favor not work all of next years paid holiday calendar for

  6. 2nd Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    this is the length that we have to go to to meet those satifaction

  7. 2nd Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    " I believe I can

  8. 2nd Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    "you" and we thought we lost

  9. 2nd Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    finally made it to the top of the seniority list and darn it one more person is here before me looks like they wont be here too

  10. can we legally refuse patient care in this situation? it's driving me crazyyyy

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    you must care for your pt however you should learn to delegate the tasks that can be delegated. and sometimes you must tell the family member no or let them speak with your supervisor and practice...

  11. Depressed, or just "Life?"

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to JDougRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    depression is subjective to some degree however we have not been taught how to deal with lifes challenges. although I suspect that we are allowed to verbally express our feelings instead of keeping...

  12. How to mention pending offers while interviewing for nurse positions

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to JKM88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    never mention another job offer during an interview its tacky and it could back fire. say yes and if the Chi job doesnt call u back then no harm no foul. the purpose of the job interview is to get a...

  13. How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to musicianRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree that one should look professional on a job interview and just basically in life. We are being judged all the time and it is not fair at all but it is what it is. makeup really and the one...

  14. Ten tips for handling job interviews by phone

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    good article, practice good grammar and communication skills and since people use computer charting practice on your typing

  15. crap...am I in huge trouble???

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

    The visual for xtrn is just too funny tears in my eyes funny long as nobody dies and you didn't break a million dollar equipment machine besides they have insurance. So long as its fixable you'll be...

  16. Do they not want the truth in exit interviews?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    One of my favorite lines ina movie is they don't know don't show or don't care what goes on in the ghetto. In this case what happens on the floor just so long as it does not interrupt their profit...

  17. What info should nurses let a PCT/CNA be aware of?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to sh_eany's topic in General Nursing

    According to the law do you have a right to know and if you did know would the care the person receive change. You knowing does that guarantee that the pt will receive better care. At any given...

  18. Need some advice please from Nurses.....

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to RNRESMITH's topic in General Nursing

    Just check with your board of nursing and see what their position is ask them straight forwardly and they will tell you under what conditions and or restrictions if any that may be

  19. Is No Orientation the New Orientation?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to Inquisitive2's topic in General Nursing

    Sad to say orientation is lacking in a lot of wo4k settings if you can on off days start looking for another job maybe slower paced than your present

  20. Behaviors you've learned to lose when at work.

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Learning good time management skills talking too much way too opinionated disorganization drives me

  21. How comfortable would you be...

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tread lightly depends on the dr ego and your wording use therapeutic communication and learn who's approachable and receptive for those who are not notice who they send cases to consult to and if...

  22. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    You have to do what's best for you because the company sure will but leave on good terms Your new job could be worse than this one and in this economy nobody should be burning bridges remember...

  23. 20 Things Nurses Wish They Never Had to Say

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry ma'am I have 29 more pts to care for I am unable. And 2 busy to patronize u ur mother is not in any apparent distress I have to leave now and attent to my other

  24. Orientation-not enough

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ltc is a joke I have found things that are deplorable nothing is ever done how you are suppose to residents who get meds at 4 6 and 8 all given together and the administration looks the other way...

  25. Best way to unclog a PEG?

    N.U.R.S.E. replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Milking it and warm h20 clean gunk out flush as ordered and often depends on viscosity of what's going in and the diameter of the tubing taught that way in nursing