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  1. proud nurse

    nurse's rights when patients are verbally abusive...do we have any?

    proud nurse posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A few weekends ago I had a patient and her family that was so incredibly rude to me. Lied on me, threatened to sue me and the hospital, told her mother to call the TV news station, and was screaming...
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    Being Nurse Ratched

    proud nurse posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have you ever been referred to as Nurse Ratched? I have, and it really bothers me especially because I know I'm not that type of nurse. I am honest, caring, compassionate, and depended on by many....
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    proud nurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol. This is so tacky, yet hilarious to
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    proud nurse replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I can admit I'm a sucker for a certain brand of candles and quilted bags. To me, those are my luxury
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    Chemo/Biotherapy course

    proud nurse posted a topic in Oncology

    I went to Part 1 of my chemo/biotherapy class. They told us we were one of the last groups to have the in-person classes, soon it'll all be online. I left the class completely overwhelmed at the...
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    People who don't look before flushing (#2)

    proud nurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I love the story about the beets! Reminds me of the time my sister ate the whole damn red velvet cake and went to her doctor in a panic. I'll admit I take a gander. It's mine, after
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    colleague does not want to take day off

    proud nurse replied to bellefleur's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say this nurse has a great work ethic that many people don't have these days. I only wish I worked with at least 2 people like her. Unless this nurse is coming to work ill and spreading germs...
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    Shadow People/ghosts at work

    proud nurse replied to name goes here's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in LTC for many years, and would see white images floating through the hallways on the colored monitors all the time. Never saw dark
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    What is your dream unit?

    proud nurse replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to work in a clinic with a pediatrician. My ideal job would be to work in day surgery. The problem with both of those jobs is they are day shift, and I absolutely despise working days....
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    He/She Said What!?

    proud nurse replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    The unit clerk at the nursing home I used to work at referred to LPNs and "little peon nurse" and she needed to talk with the RNs (real nurse). I was an LPN at the time and was floored by that, since...
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    Time Paradox of 12 hour shifts

    proud nurse replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    My friend (coworker) also works nights, but mostly on my off nights. We still manage to get together once or twice a week. Sometimes it's after a shift, or we'll meet for breakfast if one has worked...
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    This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    proud nurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned: 1. Just how awesome it is to have a friend/coworker who also enjoys a cocktail after working the night shift. Long islands at 0800!! 2. Having a severely depressed friend who...
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    COB rollcall

    proud nurse replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    I think I might be a COB in years, but definitely in my state of mind. Graduated from LPN in 2001. Got nice and crusty for 11years. ASN in 2012. BSN in
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    7:30 meds? Who is responsible for giving?

    proud nurse replied to Manda92's topic in Patient Medications

    Our PCA's on night shift take the morning blood sugars. I'd only give the insulin if the breakfast tray is at the bedside. There aren't many meds scheduled for 0730 for this to be that big of an...
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    7:30 meds? Who is responsible for giving?

    proud nurse replied to Manda92's topic in Patient Medications

    No I don't. And the 0700-1930 nurse that I follow does not give 2000
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    7:30 meds? Who is responsible for giving?

    proud nurse replied to Manda92's topic in Patient Medications

    My shift is 1900-0730. I give 0730 meds. I pick up a few more patients from pm shift at 2300. They will give any 2330 meds before they clock
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    Patients wants a back rub

    proud nurse replied to Oceanpacific's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It was taught in my LPN program. We even had to place the bottle of lotion in warm water. That was years ago. I'll do it if I have time. And it has been my experience that the patients asking were...
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    Patient to nurse ratios

    proud nurse replied to kgirl1872's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a busy medical oncology floor and our ratios are 7:1 on nights. I live in the
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    The Elephant In The Room

    proud nurse replied to ru4real's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in LTC, there were 2 RN supervisors that were Filipino. They were quite nice and did speak their language when talking to each other, but their English was very good. I don't live in CA,...
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    Your worst nightmare

    proud nurse replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I work inpatient acute care, so I have a genuine question. Is it common for someone working in an ED type environment, with so many patients coming through, to keep notes on any particular
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    Nursing and the supernatural

    proud nurse replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in LTC for 7 years. It was very common for the residents to see or call out for deceased relatives before they died, whether the death was expected or not. Where I worked, we had cameras...
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    You should know better

    proud nurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I have a love affair with frozen margaritas. I avoid the dentist until I'm in pain. I usually skip one meal a
  23. proud nurse

    Do you talk to yourself?

    proud nurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    All.The.Time.
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    I thought we learned that in nursing school!

    proud nurse replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The PCA's at my hospital insert Foley's. I'd guess that the majority of the nurses are pretty rusty on their
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    I got a tour of the unit. Means I'm hired?

    proud nurse replied to EternalFeather's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't think it means you're hired. It's been my experience that if you get a tour or are asked to come shadow, they are