SaoirseRN

SaoirseRN

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  1. Pregnant Nurse!

    SaoirseRN replied to Robin, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to that!! I was youngish when I had my daughter, who is now twelve. My age-wise work peers (and some of the younger ones too) are all popping out babies everywhere -- we are on the second wave of...

  2. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    SaoirseRN replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's posts like these that make me glad I work in Canada. We still get the ME ME ME ME crap, but we are not expected to take it just to make people happy. Come work up here,

  3. Nurses: How Do You Feel About Your Patients Being Nurses?

    SaoirseRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I tend to agree with this ... Not to say that every nurse is the perfect, understanding patient/family, or that every member of the above groups are horrid, however I can honestly say I have had more...

  4. Funny/embarassing situations with the DR.

    SaoirseRN replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do love a good funny doctor story. I don't have any to share right now but please do keep posting

  5. Pathologically lying new colleague - any advice?

    SaoirseRN replied to ddb19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Another thought for you ... Some people, for whatever reason (low self-esteem I suppose) feel that nobody will like who they really are, and will "embellish" themselves. Before they know it, they've...

  6. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    SaoirseRN replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The above is a extreme example, but I think it illustrates the point that OP was making. In that case, no, I'm sorry that the man's wife is having pain, and normally I would be right on that, but...

  7. Insulin drip/hourly BG checks

    SaoirseRN replied to Elvish's topic in Patient Medications

    I have looked after patients with insulin drips on a general med/surg floor, but not for a while so it's likely there may have been a policy change. Usually I see them most often in the ICU or...

  8. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    SaoirseRN replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I generally get along with family members, but that isn't to say I never feel irritated by them. I put up with them to a point. I will not tolerate rudeness, be it to myself, my coworkers, and in...

  9. Nurses: How Do You Feel About Your Patients Being Nurses?

    SaoirseRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've actually had worse experiences with family members or patients who weren't nurses, but worked in a hospital and figured they knew it all. The worst experience was with a patient's daughter who...

  10. Ever disappointed on Christmas?

    SaoirseRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I think the point is the lack of thought put into presents by people who are supposed to know and love us. I don't care about how expensive the gift is -- my sis and I have a homemade present To each...

  11. Doctor Voicemails

    SaoirseRN replied to Chelle013190's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We don't and have never had an answering service for physicians. They choose their preferred method of contact (cell, home phone, pager) and we have a list of their numbers and preferences. Most...

  12. How do you introduce yourself to patients? First name? Mr/Ms/Mrs X?

    SaoirseRN replied to LillyFish's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I say, "Good morning/evening, I'm Saoirse and I'm your nurse today/tonight. What would you like me to call

  13. bruise question

    SaoirseRN replied to smurfynursey's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am a very hard stick (which is likely why I am fabulous at IV starts, oh universe!) and the last blood draw I got ended up looking a lot like this. Different spot but very similarly

  14. what is "transitional care"?

    SaoirseRN replied to mattj's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a transitional care unit, and it's used as either a sub-acute unit for when people no longer require acute medical care but may need some additional rehab before they can return home,...

  15. I Chart Too Much?!

    SaoirseRN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather chart too much than not enough. I tend to chart more than some, including general updates throughout a day. For instance, "1530: patient visiting with family. Patient voiced no concerns...

  16. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    SaoirseRN replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    !! We get a $5 voucher for the hospital cafeteria and if we work Christmas Day, a complimentary turkey

  17. 12 hour shifts...dangerous?

    SaoirseRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work twelves, and I like them. I work two days, 2 nights, and get 5 days off. Yes, the shifts are long, but I wouldn't trade my 5 days off for anything. I don't feel that I'm "dangerous" during...

  18. Should I feel guilty?

    SaoirseRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes it is less traumatic to them to not tell the truth. You made her happy for however long she remembers. Had you said "you aren't going home" you would have had a different result. Many times...

  19. More Things You'd Love to be Able to say to Patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Bill E. Rubin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, diabetes is related to food, and no, "just give him insulin" is not the best way to control

  20. What are the nurse's rights regarding difficult family members?

    SaoirseRN replied to Brekka's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Document every single aggressive thing she says or does and encourage your colleagues to do so as well. Don't say "so-n-so was aggressive", be descriptive enough that actions and words speak for...

  21. How would you deal with this situation re:narcotics?

    SaoirseRN replied to godiva's topic in Home Health

    I would think reporting the discrepancies you find, particularly since you are required to to reconciliation visits, is the responsible choice. Obviously, you don't "for certain" know what happened...

  22. Ativan and Oxycodone

    SaoirseRN replied to rosemariev's topic in Patient Medications

    Also depends on whether the patient is used to taking these drugs. Somebody who has been on them for years at home will not react the same way as somebody who is narcotic/benzo

  23. Ethical/moral issue

    SaoirseRN replied to dee78's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like an excuse on his part, really. He knew he was to be discharged and suddenly as its happening he decides to mention he has no one to let him in? He's an adult and should be held...

  24. what makes a good/great nurse?

    SaoirseRN replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Many things! Knowledge, experience, and the ability to apply it to reality, along side the practice of applying it to reality. Compassion, even toward those whose lifestyles and choices we disagree...

  25. Who do nurses make more than?

    SaoirseRN replied to Amber215's topic in General Nursing

    Refusing to cut your expenses, no matter how much you make, is a good way to go into massive amounts of debt. Nursing pays well, it's true, but not as well as other professions and not as well as we...