Simonesays

Simonesays BSN, RN

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  1. "I think I made a mistake" ... 30 y/o Dies after Attending COVID-19 Party

    Simonesays replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am actually curious: what is the objection to wearing a mask in public? As a general rule, we do things or don't do things all the time that are in the interest of public health and safety....

  2. HELP PLEASE!! ER Nurse with Newborn at Home/COVID 19

    Simonesays replied to helllonurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Firstly, CONGRATS on your new baby boy! You are amazing for being pregnant and giving birth during this pandemic. I can't imagine how stressful that must have been. I agree with the other posters...

  3. Will Protests Lead to More COVID Surges?

    Simonesays replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think that the initial question as to whether or not protests (specifically the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd) will lead to a spike in corona virus cases is a fairly...

  4. Will Protests Lead to More COVID Surges?

    Simonesays replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    To be honest, I find it hard to answer this question without acknowledging and discussing the reasons as to why the protests are happening. I think it seems likely that instances of Covid-19 will...

  5. This is just like flu

    Simonesays replied to Guest219794's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm going to admit that I was very ignorant when Covid-19 first became a news story. I also thought that it was being overblown. I likened it to one of the storm warnings that never happens. I was...

  6. Wisdom Teeth Removal

    Simonesays replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mine were impacted so I had sedation. I woke up after they were removed and thought I was at work. Apparently, I was trying to get up (half asleep) and do rounds on my (imaginary) patients. I had...

  7. Nurse Bullying. Have you experienced it?

    Simonesays replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You might have experienced "bullying" if you made a post on AN with a title such as, "Fired for a mistake that wasn't my fault" or "I'm brand new and I know more than my preceptor" or "The ICU is so...

  8. "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

    Simonesays replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    Yes yes yes! Well said! Another benefit to these types of safe injection sites are that they enable health care professionals to interact with marginalized populations that can be notoriously...

  9. How confident are you with reading tele

    Simonesays replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    You might be beyond this site (in terms of your EKG skills) but it's kind of fun: Free ECG Simulator! -

  10. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Simonesays replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Good lord! Some of this advice seems a little bit unsafe. Please don't walk 15 miles in a snow-storm to get to a job paying you less than minimum wage. That being said, as others mentioned, you...

  11. Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    Simonesays replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, you didn't do anything wrong. Yes- you could have kept the doc in the loop a bit more by letting him know his colleague would take care of the script for discharge but since you...

  12. Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    Simonesays replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I don't disagree with the premise that nursing staffing ratios are unsafe in many institutions within the US. A united voice begets power and can effect positive change (go unions!). However, the OP...

  13. How My Orientation is Going

    Simonesays replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! I wish I could like this post more than once. This is such a thoughtful, well-written, and helpful post. I couldn't say it better and I couldn't agree

  14. Don't clean up patient after a code

    Simonesays replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for you loss. That's terrible that they lost his DNR papers. A big yikes! My thoughts are with you and your

  15. My dad died yesterday

    Simonesays replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you and your family. It takes a lot of courage to be able to be present for a loved one as they are passing away and it...

  16. A Feminist Approach to the Opioid Epidemic

    Simonesays replied to Issaiah1332's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting read! The premise of your article isn't inflammatory. And yet lots of people seem to be responding as if you are saying something egregious. We are in the middle of a documented opioid...

  17. Forced out to pasture

    Simonesays replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. This makes me so mad! Wishing you good luck with your job hunt. Or a giant surprise severance

  18. What Would You Do to Fix the Failings of Healthcare Delivery ?

    Simonesays replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. I think you do make some good points. Especially in your second post. But I have to disagree about this one. It is definitely true that universal health care has its problems (i.e. wait...

  19. What Would You Do to Fix the Failings of Healthcare Delivery ?

    Simonesays replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ohh. This is fun! Bring on the wand! - universal health care (including dental, vision, mental health care, medications) - focus on health promotion (i.e. access to affordable nutrition, education...

  20. Working out and Nursing..

    Simonesays replied to Bnw684's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha. Eww! My poor patients! Yep- there are actually really nice shower

  21. F Grade Hospital

    Simonesays replied to Jessicajayyy's topic in General Nursing

    Even though you have mixed feelings about the job offer, congrats! You're doing something right in the application process. I'm not 100% sure (and someone feel free to correct me) but when I look at...

  22. Working out and Nursing..

    Simonesays replied to Bnw684's topic in General Nursing

    I bike to and from work. It's a 30 minute commute each way (give or take) and pretty flat. It saves me from having to take the train (which is generally very crowded) and allows me to decompress. I...

  23. Can't handle the ICU

    Simonesays replied to hnwarden's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've actually answered your own question. ICU is a very challenging environment where a focus on critical thinking (rather than a preoccupation with skills) is essential to positive patient...

  24. Health Care is Not a Right

    Simonesays replied to Tetra's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In Canada, almost everyone pays for health care. It is a shared expense that is paid on a sliding scale. Those who have more pay more. Some employers cover this expense, but not all. And some...

  25. Mom suing nurse after suffocation accident

    Simonesays replied to MunoRN's topic in Nursing News

    I enjoyed reading your comments in this thread. I am also originally from a socialist country with a universal health care system. When you live and work in this type of setting, it is easy to take...