Elle23

Elle23

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  1. "Wasteful Nurses"

    Elle23 replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Interesting! Why would they choose to do that instead of giving it at the doctor's

  2. What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    Elle23 replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    I actually have a flashlight app on my phone! It worked great the night at work when the electricity went

  3. What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    Elle23 replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    I do have the a Bible on my phone as well, and I use it if is too dark to read my regular Bible comfortably. I just prefer my regular Bible. It is a study Bible and has all my notes in

  4. "Wasteful Nurses"

    Elle23 replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    You give immunizations at the patient's

  5. What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    Elle23 replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    I carry my (rather large) purse and a backpack. Things I always make sure I bring with me: -my Bible -cell phone, charger, and earbuds -a sweater -a few handkerchiefs (for my runny nose issues) -meds...

  6. Night shift help

    Elle23 replied to bargraphix's topic in General Nursing

    It might help to lay down and take a nap before you go in. I currently work 8 hour nights, and though I sleep some during the day (usually around 5 hours), the most refreshing sleep I get is those few...

  7. The coveted Monday thru Friday job

    Elle23 replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I almost work Monday-Friday (I take off Wednesdays because of church). The only way this is doable to me is because I work nights. I honestly don't know how Mon-Fri day people get anything done. When...

  8. Free Standing Emergency Rooms

    Elle23 posted a topic in Emergency

    I am curious what your opinions are of free standing emergency rooms? Where I live (suburb of a large metro area), they seem to be popping up on every corner. And they always appear empty....not a car...

  9. Tattle tale? Or my duty to report?

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    This is what I was wondering. My patient has very specific parameters in the POC for when to call the

  10. Tattle tale? Or my duty to report?

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Well, I don't think I was being hostile. I didn't think you did anything wrong in the first place. I always assume there is more to the story than is being relayed on a message board. Honestly, if you...

  11. The Battle of Day vs. Night Shift

    Elle23 replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    Ack! That sounds absolutely miserable! How could anyone possibly stay healthy doing

  12. Tattle tale? Or my duty to report?

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    That is understandable. I would always go through the parents first. I mean, they are the parents! (Unless it is an emergency of course...) I don't really document details about report...just my...

  13. Tattle tale? Or my duty to report?

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Was the nurse in question the one who went with the child to the ER? If not, I'm not sure why she would mention it in her

  14. Tattle tale? Or my duty to report?

    Elle23 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I have been with a heart baby too long because sats of 93 sound great to me! Honestly, I would probably take my concerns to the nurse before I considered taking them to the

  15. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    Elle23 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    By the way, does anybody ever just acknowledge the truth about how these various items became lodged in their rectums? Just

  16. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    Elle23 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Uh-oh.....

  17. I THINK I love the NICU

    Elle23 replied to NurseLeelaSmile's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, aside from the obvious things like the fact that babies are cute and working with new families is enjoyable (for the most part), here are some reasons I loved the NICU: 1. Lifting babies does...

  18. What can a new grad do as a volunteer in a hospital

    Elle23 replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked as a volunteer (hospice and at a children's hospital), and nursing care of any kind was strictly forbidden. I was not allowed to know any patient medical info (name and room number...

  19. Is there any nursing Job that is not stressful

    Elle23 replied to nursegillian's topic in Nursing Career

    It really is the end of the world if mustard ends up on my hamburger. Just sayin'... To the OP...you might want to look into private duty. My stress level is almost non-existant, compared to the...

  20. Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    Elle23 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey, I was fed cow's milk straight from the fridge as a baby, and somehow I lived to tell about it. (Though I do admit to still wondering 40 years later what ON EARTH my mom was

  21. Free Standing Emergency Rooms

    Elle23 replied to Elle23's topic in Emergency

    They are actual emergency rooms/ centers (I would give some names, but it would probably reveal my location!) I was wondering if they were just the ER equivalents of doc-in-the-boxes. From what I have...

  22. What' s in your Pt's Go-Bag?

    Elle23 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

  23. What' s in your Pt's Go-Bag?

    Elle23 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I don't know. We never go anywhere! (I work

  24. I never, ever went to ER when I was a kid

    Elle23 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I have only taken a child to the ER twice (4 kids). Once it was a high fever and lethargy in a toddler (nervous first time parents...I wouldn't have done that with subsequent kids. The lethargy...

  25. I never, ever went to ER when I was a kid

    Elle23 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    As a teenager, I broke my arm 3 times within a 2 year span, so I became well acquainted with the ER! The only other ER visit I recall as a kid was a nose bleed that simply would not stop (late in the...