FutureNrse

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1. NICU visitation policy-Are more visitors really better?

   FutureNrse replied to sparkyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I've posted in the past about my nephew/godson who died several years ago, at less than one week old. He spent that whole week in the NICU, and your post made me recall how I felt about visitors. I...

2. Fibromyalgia

   FutureNrse replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Pain Management

   After all I've been through with herniated disks, and no one believing that I was in agony, I would never knowingly discount anothers pain. I feel guilty though, because unknowingly, I had some very...

3. Any good meds to stop anxiety?

   FutureNrse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   You could be right about pain being an issue. Elderly people don't always report pain to begin with, but in some cases they might confuse pain with anxiety if they aren't verbalizing well. Finding...

4. Any good meds to stop anxiety?

   FutureNrse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Years and years ago, I worked for In Home Supportive Services, and had a client who was 98 years old, but quite healthy, except for her "bad nerves". She tried several anti-anxiety meds, and very...

5. Please help us deal with problem co-worker

   FutureNrse replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in General Nursing

   I think you're on the right track. You can say all of those things, and as long as you use the same tone you use with everyone else, I don't think you'll come off as b**chy. If you're really...

6. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

   FutureNrse replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

   Yeah, I'd have to be on that list too. But even better is the one my ex pulled years ago. You know those synthetic pumice stones you can get in bright colors? Well, I had one in the shower that I...

7. pregnant? not preg? help!

   FutureNrse replied to cna2005rkfd's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Ha Ha Ha :chuckle But seriously...many pregnancy tests come in a two pack, so grab a box and try one today. It might be soom enough. If it's negative, then wait until the day after your period is...

8. Frequent Flyers in the ED

   FutureNrse replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   Well, I was trying to add some levity, but for the most part I was serious. There are no easy answers or quick fixes for the issue of FF's and drug seekers. My way, or some version of it, is going...

9. Funny Names for Nurses

   FutureNrse replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

   When I worked in financial aid at a local college, we'd often have fun while filing student info folders, by trying to find the funniest names. My boss won hands down one day when she ended up filing...

10. Substandard Healthcare d/t high Patient to nurse ratios

    FutureNrse replied to shandy84's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! I am a firm believer in getting the word out. Thanks to a favorite professor of mine who was an avid letter writer and activist. Make copies of that post and send it to every...

11. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    FutureNrse replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How about an outside opinion, but one with a bit of knowledge? First of all, I mentioned this debate to my mother, who has no nursing or medical experience, but does do in home care for a lady with...

12. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    FutureNrse replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    That's right, they have nowhere to go and when that's the case, faking an illness and putting up with any subsequent tests isn't such a bad deal, and a hospital room, even a shared one, is a pretty...

13. Frequent Flyers in the ED

    FutureNrse replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    I've been called a FF and a drug seeker because I have chronic pain issues. I feel so bad for the people who's posts I just read for having to put up with what I came to think of as normal. It's...

14. Frequent Flyers in the ED

    FutureNrse replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Has anyone else noticed the connection between Mountain Dew and alleged drug seekers?

15. on the line bc advocated for pt

    FutureNrse replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency