OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

LTC and School Health

Member

  • Content

    738

  • Visitors

    19,378

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    18

All Content by OnlybyHisgraceRN

  1. Win CASH! New Year Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    No patients are allowed to sleep through the new

  2. You Know You're A *Pediatric* Nurse When

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to slbull07's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for sharing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and it made me

  3. Restraints

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    How about some MJ juice? Sorry. Former icu nurse couldnt resist.... 1. Acknowlege feelings 2.Orient patient 3. Remain Calm Seroiusly though, you shoud be llowed to use

  4. Off Duty RNs Save Gunshot Victim

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Nurses Rock

    Way to go

  5. Things pts say that make you scratch your head.

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Patients' Son: My mom needs dilaudid through her IV right now Doctor: How about we try tylenol to see if that helps Patients Son: No, she can't swallow pills Doctor: Well, maybe we can try some...

  6. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    These are so halirious, I start in the ED this week, can't wait to add my own stories. I do have one story though, from my share day. A homeless alcholic comes to the ED because he had a seizure. I...

  7. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think critical thinking comes with time, experience and confidence. I haven't met any brand new nurse that was able to critically think as an experienced nurse would right out of nursing school. I...

  8. Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I felt the same as you when I was new. Hang in there if you can. Having a year of experience is the best thing you could do. I quit my first hospital job in less then a year and it does have its...

  9. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is shame that nurses are forced to do anything for the sake of keeping their job. I get the flu vaccine as mandated by my employer. It is better than being jobless. Sorry, but a girl has to

  10. Never Interrupt Mom While She's On allnurses.com

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hubby knows to stay far away when I'm venting on AN. It took awhile to get him trained though.

  11. Going to ER from ICU. Help!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in Emergency

    I recently accepted an ER position, I did CVICU previously. I know that in the ED the assessements are more focused. However, during my share day the nurses would document a full-head to toe without...

  12. I think I'm done with nursing.

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    You have to do what is best for you. Sounds like a great idea to

  13. Giving up

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Career

    This is very possible. I didn't list this supervisor on one of my applications and got offered a job. Other employers, instructors, and preceptors gave me great recommendations. I will continue to use...

  14. Giving up

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I could have written this post myself, except I've only been a nurse for 4 years. You and I both want to work in OB ( I have read your other posts). OB is all I ever wanted to do since graduating....

  15. Soiled Scrubs Mid-Shift

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea. I'm going to bring an extra set for now

  16. Dear Boss

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. There are alot of jobs out there. I've recently been on five interivews in the past 3 weeks and have had

  17. New grad nightmare...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to baglemae22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This sounds like my first nursing job as a LPN in an ALF. I stayed my year and left. Start looking for a new job now. I wish you the best. You seem like a nurse that cares. You deserve

  18. Confessions of a Job hopper

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the encouragement. I have to admit. I'm not overly excited with starting in the ED next week, however I have to work somewhere to keep my skills up. This too shall pass. I'll do my...

  19. Lets be careful how we use Med Aides

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to achot chavi's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Wow.

  20. Cant believe the nurse did.....

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Because the patient is 350lbs and it will take less time, people and resources to hoyer them to the

  21. FT night shifters what is schedule?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to full time nights soon and wanted to get some ideas. That is all.

  22. Cant believe the nurse did.....

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Now looking back, it probably wasn't what he said but how he said it. I worked in ICU and there were times when it was such a hassle for the patient and nurse for patient to get to the...

  23. Cant believe the nurse did.....

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Well fine. The NURSE should have been reported. Maybe he/she needs some

  24. Cant believe the nurse did.....

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Just wow. Youshould have reported this. Perhaps that CNA needed more education about what mouth wash and where to put

  25. Confessions of a Job hopper

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of the suggestions. My dream job is an OB nurse. I have had a couple interviews for L and D and pp but wasn't selected During my share time, I truly did envision myself retiring from...