anothergrumpyoldRN

anothergrumpyoldRN

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  1. Is health care a "right"

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So you are willing to put the elderly, infirm, and the working poor in the group with out access to reasonable health care, because they do not "pay" for

  2. Is health care a "right"

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So only some should have reasonable access to health care, in your opinion? There must be a litmus test for worthiness to this access? Who

  3. Is health care a "right"

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do you think it is wrong for Americans to expect reasonable access to preventative and curative

  4. Family refusing pt discharge - California

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Enthused RN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The cost and burden of this care is devastating that family. Some people get to the end of their rope and do what ancient traveling tribes did...they leave the infirm behind...it is the only way for...

  5. Is health care a "right"

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Everywhere there is convenience and processed foods there is obesity. The working classes are the greatest asset because they are the WORKERS that makes everything else tick... Children are important...

  6. You know you've been a nurse too long when...

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    ...when you pass the time in airports assessing ankle edema on passersby. ...when you can drink 4 quarts of water and hold your urine for 12

  7. Facility does not use patient arm bands

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to ICUNurseStat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You cannot give meds unless you can specifically identify the patient. IT IS YOUR LICENSE in jeopardy should something untoward happen and a family sues. Discuss this rationally with your management...

  8. Question about home health

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Vernie08's topic in Home Health

    Your experience does count, you just have to let them know you are interested and make it VERY clear how you are more than qualified...perhaps in your cover

  9. Unexpected kindness from a nurse

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Trust in Jesus's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yeah, but some of us are dirty old men,

  10. Facility does not use patient arm bands

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to ICUNurseStat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The MAR doesn't have a photo of the resident? You may not give the med unless you are certain that you have identified the correct

  11. Another nurse falsifying my initials

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to alb402's topic in Patient Medications

    The person knowingly and intentionally falsified a legal medical document. Nuff

  12. Help I have a HH interview this Friday

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to RN4life08's topic in Home Health

    I haven't read the other posts, so forgive this old man if I am repeating...we are famous for it. Spend some time thinking about the following: When have you had a conflict with a patient/family...

  13. CMS Audit

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to ctrn3478's topic in Home Health

    YOU do not have to worry about anything if you work for a good agency and if you are following the rules and policy/procedure. Be honest with the surveyor. Do not offer them information. Answer only...

  14. Noncompliance

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to BabaLouRN's topic in Home Health

    Generally, humans have a learning curve. It is a different curve for adults because they may have pre-existing notions or behaviors that hamper their ability to practice new concepts and behaviors....

  15. doing duties I dont think I should be

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to jess_v's topic in Home Health

    When you do things outside of the plan of care you have stepped over your professional boundaries. Is your employer

  16. ER vs Urgent Care

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    It isn't our call. It is up to the MD and the patient, unless your nursing judgement suggests more urgency than the physician comprehends. In that case, advocate and document. If you believe that the...

  17. Burned out already

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to LaceyRN12's topic in General Nursing

    Ok... Nursing is hard! It involves physical, mental, and emotional work. It is the most accountable and responsible job in the hospital. Patient outcomes depend upon nurses. It is also a very...

  18. How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    No one is attacking her faith. She can teach them to be nurses and demonstrate her faith in her actions. Just like she could if she were Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, etc. I doubt that she would have...

  19. How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    When you are on the clock your job is to teach them how to be good nurses. Whether or not they are "saved" or follow any particular moral or religious compass is only your off duty concern. Let one...

  20. Male Nurse Hair Styles

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Benners's topic in Men in Nursing

    You have bigger fires to fight as a male nurse my friend. I have long hair and a ponytail...meh, nobody

  21. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In my opinion, state government can be just as intrusive and regulatory in our personal lives as the federal government, perhaps

  22. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As free as your state legislators allow you to

  23. Is health care a "right"

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Some churches do have "programs' like that...as part of their "mission"

  24. Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So the tests, etc are important, we know that and we advocate for the patient...even when it is ridiculous and time consuming. We are not, however, responsible for the actions or inactions of other...

  25. Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

    anothergrumpyoldRN replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The fact that you may be questioned about it does not make you responsible or accountable for the actions or inactions of others. Don't waste your time. Make the other disciplines responsible....