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  1. time for my mea cupa

    sheilagh posted a topic in General Nursing

    This may take a moment to read, but a cleansing of the soul is needed.I have been a nurse for 6 years, though I am told that I don't cut enough corners to get off the clock in time, I have always...

  2. LPN'S Supervising RNs'? How would you feel?

    sheilagh replied to cowgirl4u's topic in General Nursing

    i have worked as a unit mgr ( I am an LPN ) where I had RN's on my unit and therefore under my direction. The distinction here in florida is that the LPN can supervise the unit and make assingments...

  3. ER RN Angry & Frustrated!!!

    sheilagh replied to Ginger35's topic in Emergency

    I was sent home from my level 1 trauma center post mva and told I was jusy sore and my abdomen hurt because of airbag (wasn't a nurse yet, so didn't know better) 14 hours later I was in surgery and...

  4. elimination of nursing position

    sheilagh replied to storm1's topic in General Nursing

    It really sounds like they are trying to hand you your hat...which is awful after 24 years....you may have to look

  5. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    sheilagh replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    double check with your facility as to what they allow....as I said previously it is often much stricter then the BON.....and yes I have seen RN's and LPN's fired for just "signing" after the LPN....I...

  6. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    sheilagh replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    In most hospitals they have a stricter standard than the BON as far as LPN scope of practice...in south Florida BON says LPN's can take TO's, VO's and a bit more but most hospitals don't, only...

  7. Nursing is taking over my life!!!!

    sheilagh replied to Samantha2000's topic in General Nursing

    when I was recently VERY anxious my Doc gave me effexor...when my situation dissipated I still felt antsy, turned out #1 side effect of effexor....is NERVOUSNESS....guess how fast I threw them

  8. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    sheilagh replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are absolutely correct, I would love to swab and culture the docs

  9. "What could you know?!"

    sheilagh replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

  10. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    sheilagh replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Just a thought, but i have seen the same repeat offenders who truly have NO veins (2nd to chemo, years of treatments or prednisone) and they come thru ER every 6 to 8 weeks, what about some way to...

  11. Day sleepers..........

    sheilagh replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I found some black thick material at Walmart and went in with my window measurements and nailed it tautly over the window then taped over the edges to keep out even the smallest light and since I live...

  12. What does your screenname mean?

    sheilagh replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Mine isn't too thought provoking either....I work in telemetry, hence Telenurse. Nana I have too say you have a very perceptive grandchild

  13. Heard a sad, scary story from my preceptor today

    sheilagh replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Pulling your leg is what she is doing, having a little fun at your expense. My preceptor told me I had to give a mentally challenged 340 lb 44 y.o.a woman (mental age of 7 ) shower...not bed bath, not...

  14. Anyone fax report?

    sheilagh replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    We receive fax on my tele unit from the ED but my gripe isn't the incomplete report or the illegible handwritting, but if they bring the patient up and leave without waiting for the nurse to come to...

  15. I made two med errors in one day.

    sheilagh replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    We've all been there, and I myself was convinced the whole floor would be talking about it....well when I came back to work it had been basically forgotten except for some gentle ribbing from some...