Irish_Mist BSN, RN

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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Irish_Mist replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    I don't necessarily agree with finding a new job. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. There are much worse reasons to leave a job. I think the suggestion of documenting incidents and...
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    When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

    Irish_Mist replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    The problem I have with all of the Jakes I treat is that many of them expect me to drop everything I'm doing all at once to give them their IV dilaudid and phenergan even if I am providing care to...
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    Nurse opinions on "Birth Rape"

    Irish_Mist replied to EKUGRAD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not sure I'd describe situations like these as "birth rape" but definitely assault and
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    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    Irish_Mist replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I think it depends on the circumstances. If someone is diverting drugs for sale, absolutely prosecute him/her. If someone is diverting drugs for their own use, offer them help first....
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    Failed NCLEX 11 times.

    Irish_Mist replied to Mtng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taking NCLEX-RN is unimaginable. I wish I had some cheerful, you-can-do it advice but I just can't do that as that is incredibly dishonest. Frankly, not everyone is cut out to be a nurse just like not...
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    Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

    Irish_Mist replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LLR does have some cute (and a some ugly) items. I admit I do have a handful of their leggings because they're very comfortable . Unfortunately, there are some irritating, downright unprofessional...
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    Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

    Irish_Mist replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have no issue donating to GFM if it is for someone I know or in a select few people I don't know in a verifiable situation (example: parents of a small child on the news who is dying of cancer). I...
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    LPN programs... are they worth it?

    Irish_Mist replied to romk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can get into a BSN or ADN program, do so. Your career options are so much more open with RN behind your name versus LVN or
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Irish_Mist replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I am not an L&D, PP, or Lactation Consultant but rather, a cardiac telemetry nurse. I can't tell you my perspective as a nurse but more as a patient. I never felt pressured to breastfeed. The...
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

    Irish_Mist replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Probably the best thing said on this entire thread! OP, read not.done.yet's post and soak it
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

    Irish_Mist replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, I did not. If that is the case, why wouldn't they identify themselves as such in their experience on their proifle? And I'm sorry but it is truly impossible to determine who has been in the...
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    Nursing Arrogance

    Irish_Mist replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So basically, we are supposed to be Mother Teresa personified? No, thank
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

    Irish_Mist replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    *Mini Rant* Why are there people who aren't even nurses on this thread on a high horse toward the OP? It makes me so stabby to see "pre-nursing" users doling out lecturing comments to ACTUAL nurses...
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    so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

    Irish_Mist replied to sickonXmas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're joking, right? Some of the responses have been helpful at best and downright asinine at worst. But no one has been nasty nor has anyone "eaten" the
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    so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

    Irish_Mist replied to sickonXmas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, you have my sympathies. I'm sorry but a freakin stool softener can WAIT. A cardiac arrest cannot. Assuming that you were directly involved with the code, I'm sure that was the last thing on your...
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    Got fired for a medication error

    Irish_Mist replied to Sonyab's topic in Patient Medications

    OP, I've gotta say..... I'm usually incredibly soft on people when a mistake is made especially if the person feels awful about it but come on. Your post tells me you really have no remorse but are...
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    New RN/inexperienced nurse considering nurse externship

    Irish_Mist replied to MarshaRabbit's topic in General Nursing

    This comparison is asinine. The education physicians get along with their massive clinical hours is the foundation of their knowledge. NURSE practitioners build upon their experiences as NURSES to...
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    New RN/inexperienced nurse considering nurse externship

    Irish_Mist replied to MarshaRabbit's topic in General Nursing

    So the bottom line means more than preparing and graduating fully competent providers to treat the public. I'm
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    New RN/inexperienced nurse considering nurse externship

    Irish_Mist replied to MarshaRabbit's topic in General Nursing

    It very much is a thing now and no offense to the OP but I am completely against it. One of my classmates went straight to NP school after we graduated from our BSN program. It wasn't a for profit...
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    Irish_Mist replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    What about people who say they're going to "get their RN"? No, you are going to school to get a ADN or BSN, then take the NCLEX-RN and become a Registered Nurse. Saying "I'm going to XYZ University to...
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    Things LTC Nurses wish EMTs and Paramedics would understand.

    Irish_Mist replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    It's this kind of crap that absolutely disgusts me. LTC nurses provide very important care to their patients therefore, it makes me so angry to hear them being disrespected by other nurses and EMS. I...
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    Input Needed - What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    Irish_Mist replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Grey's Anatomy scrubs with wonder wink undershirts. I like this brand because of comfort and
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    Fell asleep during clinical.

    Irish_Mist replied to lolplayingnurse's topic in General Students

    No one can say for sure if you'll be kicked out of school or if you'll lose your internship. I honestly doubt you would get kicked out of school or lose your internship but I have no way of saying for...
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    Annoying words/behaviours during report

    Irish_Mist replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't find that annoying and I'm not entirely sure why it bothers you this much. What I find annoying is getting report from a nurse who basically can't tell me what the heck is going on with the...
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    Student Nurse Clinical Site

    Irish_Mist replied to nursemichelle04's topic in School

    I agree with this. When I was a student, I went out of my way to be engaged with each preceptor I was with because they were taking the extra time and energy to teach me and I greatly appreciated...