Da Monk

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  1. Jay Leno slams nurses!

    Da Monk replied to grace90's topic in General Nursing

    I saw a recent blurb advertizing the show "House". I do not like the show, but I will never watch it again (that would be the second time). In the ad House has a patient who has a seizure (phony...

  2. Interview question for new grad

    Da Monk replied to NYNewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know how it is in NY or where ever, but it seems a bit presumptuous to me ( having been in this game for 30 years), for one to expect to be exclusively hired onto the day shift directly out...

  3. What computer charting system do you use?

    Da Monk replied to SuzieQ_Scrapper's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are in the top 100 wired hospitals in the US. We use McKesson Care Manager. I did not like it when I came on board about 6 months ago. But the system is infinitely adaptable and I think it's a...

  4. Jcaho 2005

    Da Monk replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I heard that in 2006, they will be checking to see if the staff's shoe laces are tied according to the standards and if pants are the right length. All buttons also must all be buttoned. OH! And...

  5. Traumatized by nursing - advice needed

    Da Monk replied to kcsun3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi kcsun3. Maybe this idea is erroneously based, but if you feel so down about all of this, perhaps it would be a good thing for you to seek psychotherapy regarding your issues. I know this sounds...

  6. Should a new nurse graduate specialize?

    Da Monk replied to trixie girl's topic in General Nursing

    My wife, also an RN, but who is unfortunately now disabled by chronic illness, was a psych CNS. She worked over 25 years in nothing but psych, both clinically and in management. I worked in OR, ED,...

  7. Traumatized by nursing - advice needed

    Da Monk replied to kcsun3's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed that you exposed yourself to nursing situations where you are working around foks that are severely ill where you are sticking things in them, hanging IV's, and whatnot. Plus in hospice...

  8. Neurofibromatosis

    Da Monk replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken care of several patients over the years. I know there a different degrees of the illness. I hope your problem is of a lesser degree. The patients I cared for were not being treated for NF,...

  9. Pt falls on geriatric psych inpt unit

    Da Monk replied to gerilou's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked at a psych hospital who proudly touted their no-restraint geropsych unit. Unfortunately, there were numerous falls, and one that was fatal. There were numerous 1:1's ordered, but other...

  10. Is there such a thing as a "VIP" patient?

    Da Monk replied to ButterflyRN04's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Pricklypears's story about the entitled MD is priceless and I think the story is indicative of how more than a few MD's view themselves in relation to the rest of the people they "serve". My father...

  11. I Need Major Guidance!!!

    Da Monk replied to nurseinalabama's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Are not people who are infected with deadly diseases such as HIV liable and prosecutable for having unprotected sex and not informing their partner? I would contact your local police or health...

  12. And what is with the wacky interview questions?

    Da Monk replied to princess99's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to break it to you, but I am a man. Anyway, I think our point is made. There is age discrimination out there, no matter which sex is involved. And I may have been the victim of silent sex...

  13. And what is with the wacky interview questions?

    Da Monk replied to princess99's topic in General Nursing

    I think susannyc has an interesting perspective here. I'm 57 and had a number of contacts and interviews for management positions over the past 15 months. I have continued to hear about the nursing...

  14. Call Offs

    Da Monk replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    Some people have no business in management.

  15. New York Times seems to think robots can replace "scrub nurses"

    Da Monk replied to lapappey's topic in Operating Room

    I'm sure part of the robot's programming will be it's ability to articulate, "DANGER! DANGER, DR. ROBINSON! YOU HAVE JUST SEVERED A MAJOR ARTYERY. DANGER!", or, "DAVE. I HAVE EVERY CONFIDENCE IN THIS...

  16. recruitment agency vs own search

    Da Monk replied to shy_nurse604's topic in Travel

    If you're looking for a headhunter, I highly recommend Martin Fletcher Associates. They are super-professional. Call this guy-John Ingram at 800-390-4137. He knows his stuff. There is no fee from the...

  17. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    Da Monk replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    WOW! I have worked with women for about 30 years and have rarely run into this. But, the worst one was having a man-hating, openly lesbian, grad school professor, who went out of her way to embarrass...

  18. For those of you with a Master's degree or are working on one.... a question

    Da Monk replied to CardioTrans's topic in General Nursing

    Fro my own grad school experience, I think some of the core courses were a pain, but after you get into courses that interest you more, things get easier. I worked nights full-time and attended school...

  19. Male nurses who cook

    Da Monk replied to Crumbwannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    I like fooling around with Mediterreanean stuff. I do one with skinless chicken breasts (boned)cooked in balsamic vinegar, margarine, basil, a tiny bit of fresh garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil. 1....

  20. Sigma Theta Tau

    Da Monk replied to piper_for_hire's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had a 3.9 GPA in grad school. Anybody know if you can still get into SigThetTau after being out of school 10 years? And if so, how to go about it.

  21. California 30 Unit Option RN - anyone know about this?

    Da Monk replied to FrumDoula's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing shortage can't be that bad. This sounds as if it's a bureaucratic shortcut. If this type of thing is going on in California, you nurses there are really sitting yourselves up to be "set...

  22. undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

    Da Monk replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Huladancer, Why have you waited until now to decide to do something about your situation? If you came to the US before the age of majority, why have you waited until now? I assume you are...

  23. ?? about lawsuit and doctor/hospital consequences

    Da Monk replied to blondebritbrat's topic in General Nursing

    You have the settlement. What more are you

  24. New York Times: Robots can replace nurses!

    Da Monk replied to lapappey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And next comes the robot

  25. Is This Illegal?

    Da Monk replied to HannahRN24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All the administrator has to say is I did not say that and you're screwed. Don't do