Wise Woman RN

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1. Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

   Wise Woman RN replied to Capp's topic in General Students

   OP said he had problems with the instructor from day one. it's in the original post.. Now, politics.. yes, it is VERY important in this day and age. "Politics" has gotten many nurses disciplined and...

2. Christmas at the nursing home

   Wise Woman RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Perhaps the fact that you were working there had something to do with it.. Judging from your posts, you are very, very good at what you do, and encourage others to be the

3. Christmas at the nursing home

   Wise Woman RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Every nursing home should have a DON like you.. It would be a far better world.. I think you are one of the heroes of LTC.. Merry Christmas to you, this year and every

4. A nursing student picked up an NCLEX study guide and found...

   Wise Woman RN replied to klone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   That was a wonderful random act of kindness.. Love

5. Dream is to relocate to Gadsden/Glencoe area, looking to make a few friends first.

   Wise Woman RN posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

   Our dream is to move south, away from the Chicago area, and after much searching, have decided that Alabama, in the northeastern part, is where we would like to be. I am retiring from nursing, and...

6. Never before have I been so disrespected by co-workers in the workplace

   Wise Woman RN replied to chinacatRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I liked "paleontologist," myself.. We do care for some dinosaurs on occasion.. As a matter of fact, I happen to be a dinosaur..

7. Protecting Skin Grafts

   Wise Woman RN replied to Lynx25's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   perhaps putting duoderm type stuff around the area, then use Montgomery straps to secure the dressings.. Old fashioned, I know, but then you are not ripping skin off every time you change the...

8. Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

   Wise Woman RN replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

   This.. exactly.. I have been sitting here reading the posts, and it seems that I am not so alone, after all.. I just need to keep duct tape on my mouth.. there is so much WRONG with trying to be a...

9. Rehab needs to get a clue

   Wise Woman RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   This. Med pass should not be interrupted.. I work in a snf/rehab, and am a rehab nurse.. I know the game, and play accordingly. I get last med times from report, know when they are due, and give...

10. When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    Wise Woman RN replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    mine wouldn't stay on my head.. no matter what I

11. post conference

    Wise Woman RN replied to suni's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Perhaps have a "real nurse" come and speak to the class.. I used to do this for the clinical instructors, just have a chat with the group, provide them with some confidence, encouragement, and humor....

12. rant

    Wise Woman RN replied to mmc51264's topic in First Year After Licensure

    He should be running your bath, making your dinner, and giving you full body massages.. that's all...

13. Understanding Nurse Liability report

    Wise Woman RN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very thought-provoking article. Thank

14. Patient Picking At Clothing/Bed Linens

    Wise Woman RN replied to 84RN's topic in Home Health

    I've seen it with patients with low sodium

15. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    Wise Woman RN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    Wow... just, Wow.. Very well written.. and very true, and very