jannecdote replied to kristi-lpn2's topic in General Nursing
When I worked nights in our LTAC med/surg, we got 8 to 9 patients each with usually one or two RN's. A staff RN demanded safe harbor one night, stating she was unable to provide adequate care under...
jannecdote replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor
True story. A morbidly obese woman who had died was being transported to the morgue or funeral home via ambulance here in the city. While going over a busy overpass, the back doors somehow opened...
jannecdote replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
I became an LPN because it was faster and cheaper than going the RN route and then I let one thing or another come up and never finished getting my RN. I regret not having the extra money, but I...
Here's what happened to me this past weekend. My CNA and I had a patient whose family had complained to management, administration, etc. about the quality of care Mr. X had been getting. When I came...
My question is, if she told the husband the day before that she was going to sacrifice the baby to God, why did he leave her alone with the baby? If psychosis is present or thought to be present, and...
I was very idealistic when I first got out of school and wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. After so many years, I can truthfully say that it is just another job to me but one that...
This makes me wonder now about where I work. Our night supervisor was telling us about a nurse that was stopped as he was about to leave because he had a Vicodin in his pocket. He said he had...
Team nursing sucks if the people on your team are lazy and you have to pick up the slack. I did it once 10 years ago. The RN was unit coordinator and stayed at the desk, made us aware of new orders,...
jannecdote replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing
Interesting thread. When and if the BON addresses the situation I hope someone posts an update here. I would really like to know the outcome of the whole
If you possibly can, try not to focus too much on making a mistake during clinicals because the more you focus on it, the more your anxiety is going to build and the harder you try not to make a...
Unusual occurence here. Got a call from the supervisor last night warning any nurses going outside the hospital to be on the lookout for a guy who was approaching people asking for needles and drugs....
I work with a supervisor who inserts PICC lines--DFW area (Arlington). Would you like me to fish around for some info? She has been a nurse around here forever, so I am assuming she picked up the...