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  1. nurse lost baby to SIDS

    grandee3 replied to ANG_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember when I first heard of crib death (SIDS). My 2nd son was 3 weeks old, it came on the evening news as I was giving him a bottle. After that, for...

  2. When do you become legally responsible for a patient?

    grandee3 replied to Kinky Slinky RN's topic in Emergency

    Sorry about above, tried to quote, just a little

  3. When do you become legally responsible for a patient?

    grandee3 replied to Kinky Slinky RN's topic in Emergency

    :angryfireok, I'm not an ER nurse but any nurse that tell another nurse to rewrite the notes needs to be reported to BON,...

  4. When do you become legally responsible for a patient?

    grandee3 replied to Kinky Slinky RN's topic in Emergency

    I sure hope that pt was not going to be yours, if I counted right, you already had 7 or 8pts. If CN did not tell you directly that the pt was going to be yours, I don't think you would have been...

  5. Fishy interview-need advice

    grandee3 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a Long Term Acute facility? If so LTAC's are great to work for, the pay is usually higher, only a few docs to deal with. But, the acuity is extremely high. Lots of tube feeds, lots of...

  6. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

    grandee3 replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive me if this was already mentioned, I did not have time to read all post. What about a mail order of your Rx. Usually it cost less and you can get a 3 month supply. Not all ins co. have this...

  7. Complicated Staffing Question

    grandee3 replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow! I do not work L+D but I would think a unit should have 2 nurses at all times. A few questions. Who goes to lab and get blood Who checks it with you Who covers for you when you on lunch break Who...

  8. hostile ex-mother-in law being admitted

    grandee3 replied to llisdog's topic in General Nursing

    Just like Tazzi said, stay away from her. This sounds so familiar, my DH's 2nd wife (I was #1) was admitted to my floor several years ago. I totally ignored her, would not even take the pt in the same...

  9. Changes in Nursing

    grandee3 replied to Rosie07's topic in General Nursing

    Let us do what we do best... Bedside nursing, real bedside

  10. Question about Effexor

    grandee3 replied to brwneyegal's topic in General Nursing

    You sure have a lot on your plate. Will be praying that you get some help with mom and grandma from other family members. In the meantime stay strong and keep your chin

  11. Inpatient nurses used for outpatient procedures??

    grandee3 replied to SassyRedhead's topic in General Nursing

    That's an accident waiting to happen. She better up her MP insurance. She does not really think that charge nurse is going to cover for her if something goes wrong? I would get something in writing or...

  12. nurse mom on the other side of the bed

    grandee3 replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    77, So sorry about your daughter, thank God she is not seriously injured. Maybe this will be a wake up call for her. I will pray for yall.

  13. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    grandee3 replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    Mom (6months pregnant) and grandma brought 2 yr old in because they thought he had chicken pox. When kid not admitted, grandma suddenly had chest pain and did get admitted, to my floor. Mom and kid...

  14. Friends in nursing you miss terribly!?

    grandee3 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I am so glad you started this thread. I am from New Orleans and of course no longer had a job after hurricane. I was working at an LTAC in Chalmette (yes, the one that sent the pts to Memorial Med...

  15. Okay, Angel O'Mercy, I'm askin about your new grandson!

    grandee3 replied to stillpressingon's topic in Emergency

    Congrats Angel, My heart goes out to you. I know how it is having grandkids that live away from you. Even with all the technology and ways of almost being there, nothing can replace that feeling of...

  16. Being Sexually Harrassed

    grandee3 replied to markymark's topic in General Nursing

    Is this woman insane? Is this a hospital? If it is, I would not put my dog in there. This is probably not the first time she has done this, but you can make it her last. Stick with your plan, get a...

  17. starting a nursing career at 55??

    grandee3 replied to deb2mirabelle's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! I was 49 when I graduated from LPN. I am now 60, work on a tele floor at a local hospital and also taking pre reqs for bridge program. I am no where close to giving up bedside

  18. First Night Jitters

    grandee3 replied to gradRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Just a little humor, too much Immodium and you may get to do your first digital disimpaction. On

  19. Physicians and Labor Support

    grandee3 replied to May_baby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How does one become a doula? The Doc is wrong

  20. Tips for Nclex-pn

    grandee3 replied to whagkamaculit's topic in General Nursing

    It's been a while but I still remember the fear. Get the most recent NCLEXPN book and take all the test, only once. About 2 days before you are scheduled, put the book on the shelf and leave it there....

  21. What country do you dream of working abroad?

    grandee3 replied to happystar's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, How do I delete the 3 other

  22. What country do you dream of working abroad?

    grandee3 replied to happystar's topic in General Nursing

    Hawaii I no it's part of the US but it's still overseas. I went on a cruise in Feb. 05' and loved everything about it. I would like to work in Kona, a small quaint town on the big island. Maui is too...

  23. what to do on days off

    grandee3 replied to sunneeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pray, yes I pray that I don't lose my nursing license because of dangerous nurse/pt

  24. Ouch

    grandee3 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad this discussion came up again. I have a pair of Crocs and really like them. But, my sock keeps turning and riding down in my left shoe. I tried changing socks even put an insert there,...

  25. Please Help!

    grandee3 replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my story about my first night alone as a new nurse on a tele unit. I was working 3-11 on tele, scared to death because it was really busy and I did not want to get behind. I remember tightness...