JZ_RN

JZ_RN

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  1. Waitressing as a pre-req?

    JZ_RN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell patients who demand "service" and rude families who want me to cater to them that I have patients with dire needs and direct them to where what they want can be located. I've actually...

  2. Turning a hospice patient in severe pain?

    JZ_RN replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    He needs an air mattress, not turning. He needs strong antiemetic drugs, not an NG. He needs palliative and comfort care, not an ICU. He needs strong pain meds with an aggressive around the clock...

  3. Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    JZ_RN replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wouldn't want a nurse whose senses and response time are dulled by drug use, and I don't know many others who would either. If you wanna get high, take it up with the BON. We're professionals even...

  4. I'm tired of looking like a zombie

    JZ_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    It's not just nursing school that keeps you from ever sleeping! Being a nurse means you're always tired too!

  5. Can I include my parents in my health benefits at the hospital?

    JZ_RN replied to chariot's topic in General Nursing

    Unless they are your dependents and you have a guardianship of them because they are either disabled or incompetent or something,

  6. "You look tired"

    JZ_RN replied to nickel78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'd just say, I am tired, people are running me ragged around here! Then leave. Jerks are the ones who say stuff like that. They know you ARE

  7. Confused...RN or CMA

    JZ_RN replied to Belle1951's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm an RN and I couldn't get a job in a hospital because no one hires new grads. I work in a doctor's office. I make the same as I did in a LTC office there and have better hours and holidays off. MAs...

  8. Did I deserve this?

    JZ_RN replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

    The employee didn't get worker's comp, or go to the doctor, nor was blood drawn so it's not an infection risk (just gross) so no, I wouldn't do a drug screen. The employee didn't do anything to...

  9. Got license but unable to get job

    JZ_RN replied to Russianrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thousands of nurses in the US are unemployed. And it makes it harder that English is not your first language and you may struggle with proficiency. I wish you luck. But don't get discouraged, it's not...

  10. No light duty for RN's in my hospital - is this typical?

    JZ_RN replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    There's no such thing as a "light duty" nurse anywhere that I know

  11. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    JZ_RN replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can agree with what you're saying totally, I just personally feel more comfortable with a female doctor if they need to do a pelvic or breast exam. Otherwise it couldn't matter less to me what...

  12. Homebirth safer then hospital birth????

    JZ_RN replied to RNlovesherPharmD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Considering that hospitals take care of all the high-risk pregnancies and very sick mothers and babies, the numbers are skewed, and since any home birth that goes not as planned ends up in a transfer...

  13. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    JZ_RN replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While what you say is true, it's a safety issue is why I don't like it. It's not like I'm chitchatting and the words are mixed up, the communication in healthcare is so vital that poor English skills...

  14. Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    JZ_RN replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't have any time for that. And even if I did I don't really care to touch anyone's feet, and wearing gloves makes it less enjoyable for them to get a foot rub, so no

  15. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    JZ_RN replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I did leave a facility that required you attend unpaid meetings. They weren't voluntary, you got fired or reprimanded for not coming. But you see the total lack of respect management can have for the...

  16. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    JZ_RN replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And the single moms or mothers period do use that as an excuse. Anyone can have an emergency, not just "single moms" or "mothers". I find that women use the excuse of single motherhood and their kids...

  17. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    JZ_RN replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    They don't always pay you for them but they're mandatory nonetheless, how about having some respect for me, my family, my free-time, my

  18. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    JZ_RN replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have called her on her racism, frankly. I would have said, well, doesn't matter the color of their skin or how they talk, a doctor is a doctor. Sounds petty and racist to me. I don't care for...

  19. Is it ever ok to stand up to a doctor?

    JZ_RN replied to Giveyourall's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have said, the supply room is over there, and make sure to clean up after yourself and lower the patient to safety. I've flat out told doctors, I'm no slave or servant. I am there to help but...

  20. What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

    JZ_RN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'll start with people who say "I went to nursing school" Okay, but are you a nurse? I need my meds today. Also I can't pay for them. Moms who let their kids run wild and scream. I get that stuff...

  21. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    JZ_RN replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Our managers are the ones who dictate these mandatory meetings. They also make our schedules, so they know they're taking all of our days off, our sleep time, etc. I think that's lack of courtesy and...

  22. Discrimination Against Ethnic/Minority Names

    JZ_RN replied to biomimetical's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They were nurses and aides with ethnic names, and they still got hired,

  23. Can you hear me now...listening to your staff

    JZ_RN replied to NformU's topic in Nurse Management

    I find that the attitude that an employee is replaceable makes employees feel disrespected, unneeded, and they aren't loyal. They are also unsatisfied and hate their jobs. If management cared as much...

  24. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    JZ_RN replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't let my phone ring during meetings or senseless classes, I put it on vibrate, and I will take a text if I want to. I don't see how that's being a jerk. I think the real jerk is the person who...

  25. Kussmaul Respirations

    JZ_RN replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oxycodone and Morphine do work similarly in my experience with many dying patients. And there's never any need to feel guilty. Everyone dies, and as long as we try to make it a respectful, peaceful,...