lyndy

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1. DO NOT pass on the poop

   lyndy replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

   Irregardless of the inconvenience to the on coming nurse, more importantly it's a dignity issue for the patient!

2. Are you ok?

   lyndy posted a topic in Relations

   I've been a night nurse for many years, and in those years are some special moments that stand out for me. In the dark hours of the night while checking on my residents I noticed one of my residents awake. I asked her if she was OK and her face bec...

3. The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

   lyndy replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Humor

   Yep the "Q" word is so true! I've also added the "C" word (calm) and lately the "F" word (falls). Murphy has big ears and anything can and will happen! One day, when I was working 16 hour shifts, 8 hours into my day I mentioned to the receptionist ...

4. medication mismanagement?

   lyndy replied to Eyerly's topic in Medications

   Narcotics are a pretty sticky subject lately with more federal scrutiny and tighter controls. Probably better to contact the physician and get an order for what was available. At the LTC facility I work for we have to have authorization numbers for...

5. Rotating Day/Night shifts

   lyndy replied to MSNrunner's topic in General Nursing

   I worked 2 days-8 hours and then 2 nights-8 hours It was almost like having a day off. I just make sure I get a nap before I work the night shift. I also try to work 4 days and off 3 if your working the night shift you generally have worked 8 hours...

6. Night shift and body mechanics

   lyndy replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, many nights I have experienced exactly what your concerned about... so much so that I brought up my concerns to the "safety committee" maintenance went through the rooms and bundled up cords and we worked together to create a safer environment.

7. Standing up to my charge nurse prevented a mistake

   lyndy replied to 002rn05's topic in Safety

   Perhaps a call to the physician to inform of the condition and get clarification on the midline access would have helped the situation you were absolutely correct to follow the orders, perhaps the charge nurse could have given you more support by mak...