EaglesWings21 ASN, RN

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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    EaglesWings21 posted a topic in Nursing News

    Why Jahi's Mother doesn't think she is dead: Why Jahi McMath's Mom Is Sure Her Daughter Isn't Brain Dead - ABC
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    Manager catch phrases

    EaglesWings21 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I can participate in this thread without dropping the f bomb. Why can't I just provide good care to my patients without having a bunch of BS shoved down my
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    Anorexia and other eating disorders

    EaglesWings21 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My daughter told me recently that she is anorexic. I watched her lose 50 lbs in 6 months. She said kids at school have been calling her fat. I remind her how pretty she is and how loved she is and...
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    Patients Say the Darnedest Things

    EaglesWings21 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    After giving a confused patient a lovenox shot: "You shot me you dirty
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    Doctors Say the Darnedest Things

    EaglesWings21 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

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    My coworker was high and got away with it

    EaglesWings21 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Jon had time in his day to provide excellent care and help you start an IV? To me it doesn't look like Jon is the problem. And FYI, being "high" doesn't necessarily mean he's shooting up his...
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    EaglesWings21 replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so happy things are looking up for him. God bless you and the medical team caring for
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    My patient complained about what?

    EaglesWings21 replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    At least he apologized and realized he was being a jerk. Some of these a-holes never stop
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    When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

    EaglesWings21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I would never treat my patient with disrespect for the simple fact that they are an addict. I know many addicts. My own father is an alcoholic and had a short opioid addiction after shoulder...
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    Be a Real Nurse: Compassion is the Key

    EaglesWings21 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is mentally and emotionally the hardest thing I have ever done. I went from being a task oriented new nurse to a nurse that can emotionally and mentally be in the moment when people need me....
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    Nursing Student: Can a Person with a Trach Work in the Hospital?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I would discuss it with your doctor. You might also be at risk for developing an infection. There are so many options for you, though. There are many innovative ideas and suggestions on this post....
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    so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

    EaglesWings21 replied to sickonXmas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow I have nothing but empathy for the situation. Coulda shoulda woulda nothing. The lady can wait 30 minutes for a stool softener. Say I apologize; I was asssiting in an emergency situation but I...
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    Soon-to-be New Grad : I Don't Want to Settle for Med-Surg

    EaglesWings21 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have worked Med Surg for 3 years now. My patient load is typically 4 patients with a tech. I have experienced and learned so many new things, I enjoy my job, and even though it is hectic I am...
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    I'm here for the patients

    EaglesWings21 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I was just about to walk into my patients room with a hand full of meds and getting ready to do a bath, wound care, and turn when some random visitors stop me and ask for some water because they...
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    Called a code for a seizing patient

    EaglesWings21 replied to thesimplenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would not have called a code; I would have called a Rapid Response. I also would not have started chest compressions but would have turned the patient on their side and protected their airway. In...
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    Glad to witness an AMA

    EaglesWings21 replied to Kharma711's topic in General Nursing

    Bye,
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    Changing Specialties

    EaglesWings21 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have worked Med Surg for a couple years now. I love my older patients and all of the experiences that I've had, but my back hurts. I'm also feeling a tug to change jobs. Has anyone switched...
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    Thankful To Be A Nurse On Thanksgiving

    EaglesWings21 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Rock

    I am thankful for the life God has given me. I have been through so much, but my family and I have stability and are provided
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    Thoughts of an ER Tech

    EaglesWings21 replied to vregino36's topic in Emergency

    I used to be a tech. I thought I understood a nurses job when I was a tech. When I started working as a nurse I regretted thinking that working as a tech was harder. While I appreciate a hard...
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    The Decline of Physicians: Do we really need them anymore in Primary Care?

    EaglesWings21 replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am not trying to NP bash because I eventually may become one, but my son ended up in the hospital with asthma related complications due to the recommendations of an NP. I have had great experiences...
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    Senate act for minimum nurse to patient ratios.

    EaglesWings21 replied to BeenThere2012's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm confused. Shouldn't this limit hospitals a maximum nurse to patient ratio? Like a nurse may take a maximum of 4 patients, for
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    What's Rude?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I thought I was the only one who felt this way at the grocery store! Depending on my mood I don't move over or say excuse me and stare them down until the get the
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    ITT Tech closing ALL schools nationwide

    EaglesWings21 replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    We had students from ITT tech about a year ago on my floor, and they literally had no clue. Like they hid in the classroom for most of the time and their instructor wasn't too far behind them. This...
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    Gonorrhea in the throat

    EaglesWings21 replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nice catch! But ew!
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    Subtle deterioration on the floor

    EaglesWings21 replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    Honest opinion, if my hospital acknowledged that nurse patient ratios were not safe but refused to add more staff and instead gave me some form like that to fill out I would be looking for another...