madwife2002 BSN, RN

RN, BSN, CHDN

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    Care plans are stupid.

    madwife2002 replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    I am a manager of a dialysis unit and we have 96 to do each month and update and everybody has to sign! If we dont we are worried about the state who will close us down if we dont do them-it is...
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    Why do you like to look after the dialysis patient?

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My intent was not to offend! It was a light hearted
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    Will volunteer work help you get a job?

    madwife2002 replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I would think only good can come from it-go for it and good luck
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    Patients families dictating care and treatment

    madwife2002 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Stay on
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    Patients families dictating care and treatment

    madwife2002 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very interesting thread but can we focus on what the OP is discussing and stay on topic
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    When is enough enough?

    madwife2002 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am not a DON but I manage a dialysis facility and I hear you loud and clear. I am just exhausted from trying to do the right thing! Every time I turn around the budget is cut and the staff are the...
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    *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    madwife2002 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What is happening where I work is that RN's who dont have good time management skills or struggle to prioritize their work load are being frowned upon as being less efficient. All employers care about...
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    Bundling came in and the lay-offs have started

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What about charge nurses? Who does the CIA's
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    Bundling came in and the lay-offs have started

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    How many pts per RN do you
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    Being forced to rethink my views on fibromyalgia

    madwife2002 replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with both of
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    What makes a good team?

    madwife2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am interested to hear from all of you in your expectations of a good team and what you would define as an effective leader or manager? The reason I ask is I am a 'new' manager and 90% of my job is...
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    What makes a good team?

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I think the work load is a good suggestion and one I am going to look at in greater detail. Although in the financial climate where we live I dont think the corporate office will give me more staff-I...
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    Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

    madwife2002 replied to aidensmom403's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haved loved nursing for 22 years and I say go for it. When I started nursing I was 27yrs old and I was considered to be very old in those days I love how times have changed. I went through nursing...
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    What makes a good team?

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Open door is certainly there although I do feel it is a revolving door some days, especially if I have a day off lol. Plus I am always at the end of the phone-which they uses frequently. I hear you...
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    Doctors get free food...ALL the time?!

    madwife2002 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors in my old hospital got their food for free. There aren't a lot of doctors compared to the rest of the employee's in the hospital so I guess it doesn't really cost that much for their
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    Water Birth

    madwife2002 replied to ducknurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not fond of waterbirth's I think they are great for laboring in the pool but I haven't experienced/witnessed a lot of successful one's! Put it this way I wouldn't want my daughter to have
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    wearing makeup to work?

    madwife2002 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    No matter what Mascara I buy I always end up with Panda Eyes so I have given up! I am a manager now and feel I should present this glamourous front but I still get Panda eyes so I guess I am done with...
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    Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    madwife2002 replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I dont think we should have our picture taken without somebody requesting it. Even then at work I feel it is an invasion of our privacy. I think you have a right to not be happy about
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    One week until Bundling

    madwife2002 replied to kidneynurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    There have been so many changes since bundling came in I hardly know where to begin! All I know as a dialysis RN that not all I would consider to be better in the patients
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    Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    madwife2002 replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Please remain calm and discuss things without personal insults
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    Need advice After Giving Notice: Should I Lay it all on the table?

    madwife2002 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep your dignity and leave quietly. This manager is not abusive just inconsistant so you are not saving anybody by being a hero. You must think of yourself and know you can always go back...
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    pt weights

    madwife2002 replied to armynurse,rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    BKA below knee
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    home remedies you would NEVER try

    madwife2002 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Rub a yellow gold ring over your eye for sty's or eye infections that was my mothers favorite one! Dont wash your hair when you have your period! Rub raw meat over a wart then bury it in the garden...
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    The Bundle - what are you telling patients???

    madwife2002 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Where to begin-All our patients have been recieving written information which explains some of the simple stuff. We have also given them a web site address plus there was a conference call they could...
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    Name Tags

    madwife2002 replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I didnt even know this sort of badge exists thanks for that