Wise Woman RN

Wise Woman RN

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  1. Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    Wise Woman RN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    More than 10 years with the hospital, always good yearly evals. New manager. So, out with the old, in with the new, on the charge of not following the "values." I'm so hurt, and angry, and scared....

  2. 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...

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. 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..

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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....

  13. 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...

  14. Understanding Nurse Liability report

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

    Very thought-provoking article. Thank

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. New Nurse Anxiety

    Wise Woman RN replied to newbieRN79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are a new nurse. It takes time to develop confidence in your skills. It also takes time to learn time management. As far as med errors, always do your checks, and don't rush with med...

  18. I flunked out of clinical today..

    Wise Woman RN replied to Student2001's topic in General Students

    Bless your heart.. that is so tough to hear.. Nursing school is hard. As far as watches go, when I started nursing school 22 years ago, I was so afraid of that very thing, I bought a water-resistant...

  19. Is it legal for a 2nd semester student nurse to do home elder care work?

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

    The only thing that you might want to think about is getting some insurance. There are special rates for student nurses, usually, for malpractice insurance.. You just need to take care to protect...

  20. Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

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

    This type of email was a common occurrence at my former place of employment. From the manager. In a mass mailing to everyone. Sometimes in large font, all caps, and bold print. Same tone. It might...

  21. Difficult New Employee

    Wise Woman RN replied to lostNneuro's topic in Nurse Management

    Esme, You are the best. Really. I would work for you in a New York minute,

  22. Rehabilitation Nursing: A Specialty In Its Own Right

    Wise Woman RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Rehabilitation

    Same thing happened to me. We were a closed unit, no floats, we did a good job with the patients. It does seem like other nurses look down on us, they don't realize that we have to use every bit as...

  23. Patient Reported Me To Nurse Manager

    Wise Woman RN replied to giantumbrella's topic in Psychiatric

    He is a psych patient. You are not incompetent. Don't allow anyone the power to direct how you feel about yourself. There are just going to be patients that you just can't please, no matter what you...

  24. feel like such a giant moron all the time

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

    Look at it this way: All of these mishaps are also part of learning, and are preparing you for things that DO happen working on the floor, and you will already be prepared. I know you will get...

  25. Hospital Cancelled Contract during Contract

    Wise Woman RN replied to tlc365's topic in Travel

    Always get it in writing. Protecting yourself is important in the cut-throat world of health care. As Dr. House once said, "People