Nursinist replied to shanneff's topic in Emergency
I recently finished a course for health-care professionals on aromatheraphy and would not hesitate to apply essential oil of lavender on burns--has miraculous healing powers.:balloons:
Nursinist replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing
I have been in your shoes many times!!!! How I wish someone could have given me the answer. You are the only one who can decide what is right for you. First, I would ask you to take a deep breath every time this happens. Next, make up a signal to ...
My Manager has told us we are "not to chart" when we have an unsuccessful attempt at calling report to the floor or ICU. We are a very small facility and have no nursing supervisor or even a charge nurse to intervene when the floor refuses to take ...
Nursinist replied to Driven Persistence's topic in Emergency
I became an ER nurse because I intuitively knew it was the right fit for me. After 28 years, I still believe that my touch, eye contact & smile are as important as my education and experience. There is still some naitivity left inside, but it i...
Nursinist replied to Nursinist's topic in Emergency
I wish to thank all of you for responding! I know this is an area of heated debate and shared governanace...the solutions must come from a collaborative effort---I in no way intended to "blame" the floor or the Icu. I was mainly interested in how ...
Nursinist replied to Nurse Ratchet's topic in General Nursing
Read your note out loud and Listen to what you wrote, I think you find the obvious answer to your question. If not, please reconsider before you continue with your nursing studies.