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  1. Ritalin

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Others are right. There should NOT be a problem. If I were you (which I am not) I would wait until after your drug screen to take a dose again. You really just never know. I say better to be safe than...

  2. What to do if you disagree with the care of another nurse's pt?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to Erythropoietin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The primary nurse very well may have had a plan in place to stabilize this pt. with MD VO's. Wouldn't hurt to ask the other nurse at a later date what their rationale was for not calling a RR. Again...

  3. What to do if you disagree with the care of another nurse's pt?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to Erythropoietin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We all have our own nursing styles for sure. Did you have all the info the primary nurse had? Vitals stable? Primary dx? secondary to? DNR? full code??? So many factors. Some nurses go into calm mode...

  4. Charge nurse asking me to lie

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You were upset and posting from your phone. Good gosh all. Give your fellow nurse a break here. She is looking for guidance and advice not an english lesson, or to be made to feel even worse. Julz, it...

  5. Nurses working on day off...

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    LOL @ the cartoon. When my body and mind say no... I have learned not to listen to my heart. Because I WANT to help them out.. I really do! But not at my mental and physical health's

  6. My heartache and hiatus...

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    CP my heart goes out to you and your family. My sincere sorrow for your loss is felt deeply although I do not know you personally. Your grief is palpable. You are so right.. It is NOT good bye

  7. Does nursing change you into an angry person?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to DesireeBeyerGreen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My feeling is this (and I have worked LTC as an RN almost 7 yrs). Your job can not turn you into anything. We all cope and deal with interpersonal, environmental and situational stress in different...

  8. Fun: Coke or Pepsi Nurses?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Um. hmm.. My choice is a pepsi product! Sunkist Orange Soda, oh yeah!! That's what gets me through my day. It's the only orange soda with caffeine in it. Okay, so I am a little different (nothing new)...

  9. Accuracy of Automatic BP machines?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    Don't trust 'em. But, that's just me...

  10. Clinicals making me question my decision to be a nurse?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to Katie2014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You will be just fine. You're only human, feeling human emotions such as doubt. There are alot of opportunities in nursing where you don't have to watch surgical procedures! Take a deep breath and...

  11. Job market- ADN students being warned?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to hope3456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would have to say when I graduated in 2006. Our class was a bit mislead to believe there was this huge nursing shortage and we'd have no problem landing jobs of our choosing because they prepared us...

  12. idea for teaching students nsg dx statements

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Students

    Ah this topic brings back fond memories from nursing clinicals a little over 7 years ago. OMG I had the Yes Sarge" nursing instructor my 2nd semester. Tough as nails she was. She made me so darn...

  13. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Document, document, document! Follow up to see if the med was effective. ONLYthe pt. can tell you that. If the patient tells you and other nurses no, not effective. Then this may be something to have...

  14. Should I question their training?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to TED_RN-to-be's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do a full focused assessment ie. are they a cardiac pt,. COPD'r, post CABG, etc... Obtain manual vitals, none of that wrist cuff, temporal temperature stuff, get a rectal temp for heavan's sakes!...

  15. 8 Hour Night Shifts

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I am much more burnt out and fatigued at the end of an 8hr, 5 day week than working 3 12's in a row. That 3rd 12 hr day can be a bit** sometimes if you've had a crazy, busy stretch. But the...

  16. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Plus there should be a check and balance for PRN's for behaviors, or psyche issues. Don't you have to document effective, or not? hmm that opens a whole new can of

  17. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is NOT for us nurses to decide what an alert and oriented patient needs, or how often. If there is an order for it and it is time, give the patient their dang med! Never lie to them because you...

  18. Please be prepared for your interview...

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    TOUCHE

  19. Attention All Nurses....

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to combsj25's topic in General Nursing

    One other thing I would like to add is the almighty $$$ is preventing good nurses from doing a good job. You're expected to cut corners and do 1.5 to 2 nurses jobs. Quantity is over-shadowing quality...

  20. Attention All Nurses....

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to combsj25's topic in General Nursing

    Uh.. after 7 years as an RN. Most days I wonder what the heck I got myself into?! BAH!! However every now and then I have a "feel good" day where I felt as if I made a difference in someone's day,...

  21. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    A brand spankin' new 100 dollar bill in a very nice Christmas Card with kind words and a thank you to the staff of 2012. VERY REFRESHING.

  22. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I will whole heartedly admit. I am the patient's best advocate and management's frustration. = / In my experience, especially as a floor nurse. I take time with med. administration, dressing changes,...

  23. auditing call lights?

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    LOL LOL @ teeth

  24. MICU nurse becomes Trauma Pt.

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to L&DWannaB's topic in MICU, SICU

    So glad you are well on the road to recovery, along with your kids. I can't even imagine being so far away from my kids in that situation for so many agonizing hours! Somebody was warching over you...

  25. Where can I actually help people??

    WhereIsMyCallBell replied to AlphaPig's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OoooOoo compassion fatigue. I like that.. *puts that little saying under my nurses hat (that I have never worn) and tucks it away for a later