demylenated

demylenated BSN, RN

Addiction, Psych, Geri, Hospice, MedSurg

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  1. Domestic Abuse

    demylenated replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm... it is said that a person in an abusive relationship is not open to receiving help until they ask... Personally, I find that BS. I *also* KNOW FOR A FACT that tigers can change their strips...

  2. Can unexperienced nurses be hired PRN, or is it unlikely?

    demylenated replied to regrebs's topic in General Nursing

    Short of it, yes. When I was hired PRN, I had to go through a 2 week orientation process... It is kind of like agency work. But, it depends on the

  3. More realistic alternative to sentimental "Nurse's Creed?"

    demylenated replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    HA! I thought that as I read it... I *coughed* during that word. LOL Purity has so many meanings and translations. I didn't want to be tied down to one

  4. More realistic alternative to sentimental "Nurse's Creed?"

    demylenated replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting... we had to swear to The "Nightingale Pledge". Every class I have graduated from has... "I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in...

  5. Fed up with a tech. Long- sorry.

    demylenated replied to missladyrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Um, WRONG! If I, as a nurse, question a medication or possible diagnosis, I am SURELY going to present my opinion... Docs and NPs CAN and DO make errors, and sometimes those *lowly* nurse extern may...

  6. More realistic alternative to sentimental "Nurse's Creed?"

    demylenated replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah:

  7. Fed up with a tech. Long- sorry.

    demylenated replied to missladyrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Um, certifying agency, BON. She is working under YOUR licence, you are responsible for her. I would also put my complaints in WRITING so if anything is looked at you can SHOW you have used the chain...

  8. Post-Mortem care, PLEASE realize it is a human being.

    demylenated replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse had no response. Basically rolled her eyes and walked away. I was not finger pointing, or confrontational - but I did express my concerns and observations. I also informed her I was not...

  9. Post-Mortem care, PLEASE realize it is a human being.

    demylenated posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been in the healthcare field for a very long time. I've been a nurse 3.4 of that time, and am in school to advance my degree. I have a hx of LTC (when I was a CNA) and hospice care as both a...

  10. What is your greatest fear in nursing.

    demylenated replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest fear is our litigious society... even if we do not do something wrong, there is always some chance of us being

  11. Post-Mortem care, PLEASE realize it is a human being.

    demylenated replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    Usually, it is best to have someone help roll, the rest is fairly easy, basically a bed bath. Your facilities will have specific protocols. If you have to turn the on your own, just have the rails up...

  12. They won't stop calling me!

    demylenated replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I could find: "A Nurse's Creed- Sometimes I forget…why I'm a Nurse and what's really in my HEART. Sometimes I'm just too busy I don't know where to start. Then someone holds my hand,...

  13. They won't stop calling me!

    demylenated replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, ok!! But, I *MUST* add this as a quick note, and I'll be good and go back to my corner... It (the thread) didn't START out on ANCentral Okthankyouverymuch, going back to sitting quietly on my...

  14. They won't stop calling me!

    demylenated replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm... so you *DO* need a stalker... I am still available. Surprisingly, no one has taken me up on that

  15. fetal demise

    demylenated replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss and your pain. I am sorry for having to udertake the task of telling your son... but I ask a few things: Please don't take this as your fault. These things, unfortunately,...

  16. Post-Mortem care, PLEASE realize it is a human being.

    demylenated replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I don't disagree with what you said, except I believe there is still dignity to defend. As I don't want everyone to see me naked alive, I still don't want everyone seeing me naked when I am...

  17. Post-Mortem care, PLEASE realize it is a human being.

    demylenated replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    To go a little further (I realize I didn't proof read as well as I thought). The dressing she removed was attached to an area that was stitched closed. She removed it with such force the STITCHES and...

  18. Post-Mortem care, PLEASE realize it is a human being.

    demylenated replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    I was not with the nurse prior to post-mortem care... She may have very well have been the best nurse with this woman prior to death, that doesn't mean it stops with death. If she was not in a...

  19. Boss is forging documents

    demylenated replied to Bee_home care's topic in General Nursing

    I would do as the attorney advised. And, I would not give her a week. And, I would not say "if this is not done...." I would report it to Medicare/Medicaid, the BON, and anyone else that needs to be...

  20. If YOU were the patient, would you feel comfortable...

    demylenated replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is still the case at a lot of VA facilities. Thank GOODNESS the military hospitals have made even semi-private rooms into private rooms. I still visit some ole' school hospitals that have semi's...

  21. NCLEX FREAKOUT!!

    demylenated replied to Lucia1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    S-L-E-E-P!!! NOW!!! Then take a deep cleaning breath... and READ EVERY SINGLE WORD VERY CAREFULLY. Oh yeah... and breath :) Good

  22. DIGOXIN - conflicting information! (Hypothyroidism)

    demylenated posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sry (crossposting - in med savvy I needed a mod approval?) So, have a pharm test tomorrow. Studying my drug cards. Have 3 sources: 2010 Davis drug guide, 17th edition Medi Quick Cards by LWW, and 9th...

  23. 20 % Pay Cut for Ohio Independent Providers

    demylenated replied to katnursey's topic in Ohio Nursing

    That's the gov't ENTITLEMENT program. Slam the ones working... and let the others reap all the benefits without paying. (don't jump on me, not trying to be political, but this is what I see from it)....

  24. 20 % Pay Cut for Ohio Independent Providers

    demylenated replied to katnursey's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yeah, I would NOT be working with that company... OMG!!!!

  25. 20 % Pay Cut for Ohio Independent Providers

    demylenated replied to katnursey's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was just responding to another post and said this was one of my fears. With the new healthcare law, the gov't is going to get more involved in wages, I'm afraid... Almost like we will become fed...