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Mental illness is a disease that can be handled in several ways 1. Therapy 2. Medication 3. Spiritual Religion 4. Combination of the above. It's a mad mad world after all. The only thing that can dispel a lie is absolute truth. We teach our children ...

So sorry for you he has a mental illness,it's obvious you are ill as well. If you were reading to a child you would correct his/her error you would not allow them to call a cat a dog nor a human being a tiger so why would you allow him to say and be...

Working with the elderly can be a pleasure to work with what is the funniest thing someone has said to you? Scenario during 6am Med pass. Nurse"good morning time to take your medicine " Resident " where do I live" Nurse "at the ------- Resident "how...

I usually tell them that is not acceptable behavior and redirect when possible would you do this behavior to your love one which they usually say no and they usually get better I leave if they don't and let them calm down I ask why they are having th...

coming soon a reality tv show titled "Stethoscopes gone wild"

"Now, you get to see how I feel said the stethoscope."

"This is how you know when you're having a bad day, when the stethoscope starts wearing you out and you not wearing it out, it's time to go home"

"I just wanted to hear what the new grad said to HR when they decided to quit, since I couldn't be a fly on the wall, I chose this option."

"That's it I've had it with this nursing... Sometimes you just have to acknowledge when you've been licked. If you feel this overwhelmed everyday it's time to let it go." "Don't you think?"

good job share what you learned. it might just help others who also work or intend to work in ltc. what are your expectations for those under your charge?

I have had the same problems that you mentioned and still struggle sometimes. I have learned myself and work very hard at self improvement. Some people have that look of being timid and some formidable. Are you normally passive, learn to be asser...

Everyone in the healthcare team matter everyone can not be the quarterback then who's going long to catch the ball the wide receiver is but you still need that person to catch that ball and make that touch down and win the game. Go long nurses. Tho...

By the way your survey card was sent to the north pole I'll make sure your survey card is checked "Naughty"

So, you telling me management has been naughty. I'll relay the message.

There's no place like gnome there's no place like gnome

I just wanna go gnome I just wanna go gnome

Their pile is a lot less than yours they have four things and you have ten things to do.

Really, yeah another chore on top of the other 3 kazillion things I have to do. Truly, you are being much too kind. Oh well so much for my bathroom break. Reminds me of this funny cartoon program where the cartoon character is dividing food or mo...

I am a fairly new nurse and I believe if you practice it wrong then you will do it wrong. Ideally I work hard to follow all the nursing guidelines. l learned to delegate what I can and to be more efficient by having all my needed supplies on hand. ...

What was your patient load as well as your patient acuity. You are new and some people expect you to catch on the first time, and have good time management skills as well. Yes hindsight is 20/20 but really get you some books or review your own nurs...

I found a plaque with the Nurse's Ten Commandments on it 1. Thou shalt administer daily doses of compassion. 2. Thou shalt practice patience with thy patients. 3. Thou shalt remember that laughter is the best medicine. 4. Thou shalt honor thy ...

I need your advice on things to do in order to transfer my license from one state to another. What things did you do to get ready for your big move including things that may not be so obvious. Please help.

Thank you, very much hadn't considered that hoping to find a job soon thereafter

Should healthcare be provided for as a basic human right? My answer may shock you no way around it, in this life i have learned you can pay for it on the front end or the back end but it will be paid for. I also believe an ounce of prevention is w...

Run forest run and start looking for another job. Management usually sides with family members. You need to objectively document every encounter and keep a copy of it in your personal file for future reference. I have feeling you may be resorting ...