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  1. What do you do for yourself?

    susanmary posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you do for yourself? How do you destress/unwind after work? Emotionally, I'm bringing my work home with me, which I know is not healthy. Also, I've been snacking my way through stress (work),...

  2. RNs who work for insurance companies, please reply.

    susanmary posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I have some questions for RNs who work for insurance companies: What was your previous job, and what led you to your current position? What is your position & what does your job entail? Are...

  3. I just need to know the DX....

    susanmary replied to daz's topic in General Nursing

    Daz, grow up. Fellow posters were very helpful, nearly spoon-feeding you the answers. They were supportive, and encouraged you to piece together the STRONG clues they gave you. What were you...

  4. I'm such a sap!

    susanmary replied to laurasc's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Laura (aka Misty/the sappy RN), you're a kind, compassionate nurse who cares about your patients -- empathizing with your patient does not make you a sap. You are a human being FIRST, then a nurse....

  5. Needles

    susanmary replied to Dennis13's topic in General Nursing

    Dennis, congratulations for making it through nursing school so far. Relax, and realize that many nursing students have similar feelings about giving injections. My best advice is to review...

  6. Survey: Do you think nurses are portrayed positively in the media?

    susanmary replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are portrayed neither positively nor realistically in the media. I've yet to see any television show, including public television, which accurately depicts

  7. just a little pet peeve...

    susanmary replied to janine3&5's topic in General Nursing

    This happens all the time, especially with the elderly male population. One male patient could not get over the fact that one of the surgeons covering for "his" surgeon was a new female partner....

  8. What do you do for yourself?

    susanmary replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for the encouragement. Have really appreciated everyone's advice. Been taking BABY STEPS -- started walking and am making a true attempt at eating healthier. Fell off the bandwagon...

  9. HELP PLEASE

    susanmary replied to becky167's topic in Pediatric

    Becky, your post does not show where you are from. I'm from Connecticut, and many of the hospitals in the Northeast have reorganized LPNs out of acute care. In my facility, you need a BSN to work in...

  10. Patient Confidentiality

    susanmary replied to Nottanurse1's topic in General Nursing

    You've clarified the situation a great deal. Let's see if I've gotten this straight: Your family contacted the hospital in advance to ensure that "nurse ex" would not have access to your mother's...

  11. Patient Confidentiality

    susanmary replied to Nottanurse1's topic in General Nursing

    nottanurse1: What your husband's ex did was unethical, illegal, and a breach of patient confidentiality. It is common, upon beginning employment, to sign a patient confidentiality agreement. My...

  12. What shift do you work? Why?

    susanmary replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    I work day/evening shifts, every other weekend: 7a-3p, 7a-7p,3p-11p -- there's really no rhyme/reason to my shifts. The different shifts have gotten to me, and I need to find a day job (which is...

  13. Nurses who love their job.

    susanmary posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses who LOVE their job, please reply. What do you do? Why do you stay in your position? Is there any nurse out there who is satisfied with their job and actually looks forward to going to work?...

  14. Using Haloperidol for sedation

    susanmary replied to aila's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have never heard of using Haldol for conscious sedation, and would be interested in the new doctor's rationales for doing so. You really should ask them. Also, your hospital should have written...

  15. Incompetent Nurses.. Why are they working?

    susanmary replied to Cherie's topic in General Nursing

    Cherie, I sincerely wish you the best of luck. My above post still stands, but I understand where you are coming from. I wish you were working in my facility -- health care really need caring people...

  16. what are my legal rights?

    susanmary replied to spitfire's topic in General Nursing

  17. Incompetent Nurses.. Why are they working?

    susanmary replied to Cherie's topic in General Nursing

    Cherie: Why do you continue working in a facility that provides substandard care? You clearly cite incidents of patient abuse, neglect, negligence, incompetence, and malpractice. Get out of that...

  18. verbal 'scripts'

    susanmary replied to NCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I take issue with the scripts. I always identify myself to a patient when I walk into his/her room, inform the patient of my shift hours, then write my name, my PCAs, name, and the date on the...

  19. NPO status

    susanmary replied to janleb's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    To most MDs, NPO means no food/beverages -- some want po meds given, others don't. I'd clarify the order which should have been written "NPO except meds." Regarding NPO status, get specifics orders...

  20. Where have all the nurses gone?

    susanmary replied to steve brock's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you say that you are "not much." Believe in yourself! It's fantastic that you are exploring health careers while you are in high school. If you want to be a nurse, then follow your heart....

  21. floating

    susanmary replied to vette63rn's topic in General Nursing

    hollykate, you mentioned that you use a floating checklist. I'd appreciate any specifics. If anyone else uses a floating checklist, please reply with the specifics. This week with no advance notice,...

  22. How your staff knows you care?

    susanmary replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep doing what you are doing. I always treat ALL staff members with support and respect. I'm an RN with a busy assignment. I try to help my nurses aide(s) as much as I can, but I do feel...

  23. Can you stll take care of your patients?

    susanmary replied to Mijourney's topic in Home Health

    Hi MiJourney. I know what you mean. There is so much paperwork,and much of it is so redundant. I work on a med-surg floor and really want to spend quality time with my patients, yet there are so...

  24. Loans/Grants for Nursing School??

    susanmary replied to s hart's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many grants and scholarships for nurses. Speak to a nursing advisor at the college(s) you are interested in -- there is alot of money out there. Good luck to

  25. Disabled RN Let Go

    susanmary replied to HemaStat's topic in General Nursing

    You're an experienced RN (BSN)with a BS in Computer Science. You're obviously very bright and maintain a sense of humor -- I'd be honored to work with you. There IS a perfect nursing position out...