steelcityrn

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  1. I really need some help here, can someone please give me some assistance please

    steelcityrn replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Anyone with resp's at 44 doesn't care about your plan, they need action,

  2. VENT!!!!! OMG....I think I'm going to smother someone!!!!!!

    steelcityrn replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I never thought of smothering anyone, nor did I ever find the need to go to the bar after work. I would much rather go home to a hot bath...guess im

  3. Antibiotics/Fibromyalgia

    steelcityrn replied to OnEdge's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I just had a patient who was on iv atb tx and developed what they dx as myalgia, that seems very close to being F.M. Her atb tx was changed, but she continues to have joint pain, musle aches and...

  4. Mercy now UPMC Mercy, ob/gyn group goes to AGH, WP

    steelcityrn replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Another big hospital gobbled up by the conglomaret....Hope the staff are treated

  5. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    steelcityrn replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    It of course is not for everyone. I too don't miss the 12 hour shifts, but then again the days off were nice. Many HH offices are looking for per diem. Thats a very good way to get your feet wet. The...

  6. They called the cops!

    steelcityrn replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean to tell me that no one there could figure out that maybe you did not get the latest changes on the schedule....geez...Something wrong about how they are doing

  7. Legal/Ethical

    steelcityrn replied to Qwiigley's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Never thought it was illegal, just not recommended. Its the problem of what would happen if all didn't go well. Not good for either the crna or the family member.

  8. Disrespectful Employees

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

    I will keep this in english for all those who do not speak french/spanish or whatever that was. I feel that its not what she said its how she said it. Its not like nurses are going to bang down the...

  9. can a nurse be fired for not saying "no"

    steelcityrn replied to livewell78's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The op states somewhere in her past she had not checked a h+p, not this case. High blood pressure is deadly when undergoing a procedure. The blood pressure should have been addressed by the doctor,...

  10. very very over whelmed!

    steelcityrn replied to delta32's topic in Rehabilitation

    I have heard some horror stories about working rehab. Such expensive care, great profits for the rehabs but the same old story....not enough

  11. Nurses writing up nurses?

    steelcityrn replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    I do not feel that nurse should have written you up for something without giving you a chance to explain. Then, if deserved, your nurse mng should do the

  12. most controversial medications

    steelcityrn replied to defeatedcreek's topic in Patient Medications

    Lyrica is not being questioned r/t if fibromyalgia is real...its real and there is solid scientific proof. I hate when that is said, it hard on those who have it, like a slap in the face. Anyone want...

  13. Wound Vac Tips and MRSA sterile dressing

    steelcityrn replied to garciadiego's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I have been using a wound vac on a patient s/p infection of a fistula placed in her thigh area. The docotor had to clean out the wound leaving behind a 11cmx15cmxup to 6cm depth. Happy to report it...

  14. Life after quitting first job as RN

    steelcityrn replied to lorabel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Be glad you finally got out of there. I agree with the others, put this job down on your application and if a employer does not hire you because of it, then try not putting it down. Best of luck,its a...

  15. Between a rock and a hard place.

    steelcityrn replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't you move to where you husband is? If he only see's your family on the holidays, its not only hard on you but the children also. Two hours on the raod each day after working 12 hours or 4...

  16. Why do you think so many healthcare workers are mean and arrogant?

    steelcityrn replied to mikethern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People who behave like this will eventially have to answer for it. Then, and only then, will they learn to change their

  17. Asperger's Syndrome

    steelcityrn replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Very good descriptions presented. I have a homecare patient who I have seen daily for dressing changes. Her son has aspergers, he is around 21. He is still very difficult in some ways for her to...

  18. How nasty!!

    steelcityrn replied to rnrae's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone knows the importance of good handwashing. If its not being done its due to being just plain lazy. Someone can not only pass germs onto patients, but also around the nurses station, break room...

  19. Not enough attention to BMs in nursing today!

    steelcityrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Plenty of attention by this

  20. I asked my doctor to get me a licensed person to give me an injection

    steelcityrn replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe because you were ill, you were on edge. Does not seem that this M.A. was trying to pass herself off as anything she was not. Have to agree, sounds like this M.A. did handle the situation

  21. HIPPA and the Allnurses.com Forums

    steelcityrn replied to Tait's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    yes jules, your right. Read it after I answered this one. Can anyone say....TOO MUCH

  22. What would you have done?

    steelcityrn replied to NJNursing's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, we are to provide a patient with the best care we can give. We are not supposed to speak about heresay, problems they had, speaking to them about how a employee may have caused them harm....

  23. HIPPA and the Allnurses.com Forums

    steelcityrn replied to Tait's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have not read anything on here that would clue me into who the patient is, unless it was a news article about a person that was the topic. Even at that, nothing that was not already reported in the...

  24. How do you deal with all the bickering and backstabbing at work?

    steelcityrn replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    To answer the original question...Keep your nose out of trouble, and learn to deal with this. The reality is, this will always be going on in some form, to some nurse, at any

  25. Radio Talk Show Host Calls Nurses"Kevorkian Fan Club"!!

    steelcityrn replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    He said this to get a rise out of folks, its the only way ignorant hosts on these talks shows can keep a job. They pick a topic, then drive a point so strong its bound to offend someone. I turn them...