humglum

humglum BSN, RN

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  1. Being called a nurse is offensive??????

    humglum replied to ErinRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Just my opinion, but I wouldn't be offended by this. Chances are, the resident is tired of the sexist attitudes in the medical field that perpetuate the myth that all females are nurses and all males...

  2. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    humglum replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I would not trust my coworkers to suture my

  3. Malpractice Insurance?

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

    Exactly. That was my point. I *do* have assets, I have significant retirement savings and a diversified stock portfolio, among other things. Although I might feel as if I'm living paycheck to...

  4. The Pre-crash hint

    humglum replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh my, that's a telling statement. I don't know what I would say to that. Even if the doctor couldn't FIX him, he still has the obligation to address changes in

  5. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    humglum replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, how is it forseeable that a person would ride a linen cart? Is this common practice in facilities today?

  6. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    humglum replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Um, wow, your place of employment sounds stressful... or was that just 'one of those'

  7. Malpractice Insurance?

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

    Thanks for your input, James. Just to clarify, the litigation is not against me, and it hasn't even gotten to that point. Right now its a disgruntled family who feel like their family member got worse...

  8. How to tell a friend she's not being a good nurse?

    humglum replied to simao pt's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with cheerfuldoer. I'd pull her aside and have a gentle conversation, maybe refer her to EAP for help with her anxiety or stress that she's dealing with right now. If that doesn't work, I...

  9. Pregnant after husbands vasectomy?How common?

    humglum replied to ham22's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know statistically how common it is, but a year or so after I was born, my dad was snipped. My mom then got pregnant... with

  10. Adequate orientation

    humglum replied to Joeknee's topic in General Nursing

    That's an inadequate and unacceptable orientation for a new grad. I wonder what the turnover rate is like there. When I was a new grad, I oriented on my pedi med/surg floor for 16 weeks (that included...

  11. Job hunting.....References Question.......

    humglum replied to jennanlpn's topic in Nursing Career

    Usually I don't include references on my resume, but there's a spot for them on the application, or on a separate form you'll fill out in HR (this is usually along with your criminal background form)....

  12. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    humglum replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Um, all I want to know is... when you fell, and the cart toppled over, did the soiled linen fall out of the cart and onto you? The next time you want to do something crazy, ride around on the floor...

  13. Malpractice Insurance?

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

    I was just talking about this very subject at one of the other forums I subscribe to. I have malpractice insurance, I actually just purchased it last year (after having been a nurse in some markedly...

  14. Can anyone recommend an accelerated RN to BSN program near Pittsburgh?

    humglum replied to BadBird's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I looked into the online RN to BSN program at Duquesne. Good luck with whatever you choose!

  15. Is it okay to slug an oncologist?

    humglum replied to JessicaInOr's topic in Oncology

    Excellent points,

  16. better to work rotating shifts or full time nights?

    humglum replied to cicf2005's topic in General Nursing

    Med/surg/onc is a great place to start. You'll learn about many different disease processes. Good

  17. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    humglum replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to wonder what type of nursing those people are in, Mary Rose, that they can be so invested in a single patient's recovery. Perhaps in a subacute environment, you are with a patient longer...

  18. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    humglum replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Aye, that was mostly a joke. I knew one woman in prison who had supervised internet use one day a

  19. Classes- it stinks when

    humglum replied to Achoo!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took 3 semesters with the instructor from hell, that everyone warned me about. I had her for zoology and A&P 1/2. She was bar none the best professor I ever had, and I sailed through with As....

  20. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    humglum replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    I wasn't aware that people actually transcribed letters and sent them through the mail this day and age, anyway. I guess prisoners don't have yahoo

  21. Job hunting.....References Question.......

    humglum replied to jennanlpn's topic in Nursing Career

    You can't find anyone from a previous job that would act as a reference for you? I have several non-nursing jobs from years ago that I'll list if I'm asked to list my entire employment history, and...

  22. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    humglum replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    I was watching about Richard Ramirez last night, actually. Apparently he had a large female following. I think anyone that would want to associate themselves with a homicidal maniac is either...

  23. Ethical question...what would you do?

    humglum replied to ksrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I would never take a medication that was for a patient. I've taken tylenol out of floor stock, but that's it. We have a bottle of ibuprofen for our use, but we buy it (collectively). I agree that its...

  24. better to work rotating shifts or full time nights?

    humglum replied to cicf2005's topic in General Nursing

    I also read that recently. In fact, as a retention measure, a lot of the hospitals here are no longer requiring nurses to rotate shifts, just because its not good for their health, and hospitals need...

  25. Heavily Tättooed: Can I get into nursing???

    humglum replied to YukonDave's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on how strict your facility is. Yes, you can definitely get a job. I worked with one guy who was heavily inked (more than you are, by the sounds of it), and he got away with a regular scrub...