OrganizedChaos LVN

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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Oh of course. I didn't think that woman was serious. She had been in wrist restraints earlier & was A&Ox3 maybe
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    If someone is throwing punches or chairs I'll be damned if I don't protect myself. I don't care if it comes at the cost of my job. My safety comes
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we do have a specific code that calls
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    We really do. I had a conversation with a coworker about it yesterday. I can't tell you how many times a code is called for security. We should be able to carry mace. There was a patient on the floor...
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    That is very true & is such a shame. Thank
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I just wanted to make sure I did the right thing. I'm new to floor nursing & it's a huge adjustment to me. It's really a shame we have to put up with all of this harassment whether it...
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    Attitude differences between nurses & doctors?

    OrganizedChaos replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are always 1 or 2 bad doctors but for the most part most of the doctors I have encountered are generally pleasant &
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    Visible tattoos appropriate for RN's?

    OrganizedChaos replied to jayne12's topic in General Students

    I have a full sleeve & tattoos on my fingers. But like a poster mentioned, you are a student & have to abide by the school's
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    2018 Nurse Salary

    OrganizedChaos replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    Location: South Texas Experience: new to hospital, 8 years LVN Specialty: med/surg Facility: Hospital Base Pay: $19.50 Differentials: $5 night shift, $2.50 weekends OT: Time and
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    Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    OrganizedChaos replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I'm so very sorry.
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    Really, Doctor?!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    The patient was fine before she got the Dilaudid, the patient's normal self. The doctor noticed the change before I did as I was rather busy (I'm new to the floor & my floor is one of the busier...
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    Really, Doctor?!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that is all
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    Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    OrganizedChaos replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital & every time someone is sent home with a narcotic they get a paper
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    Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    OrganizedChaos replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    Texas is also one of those
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    Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    OrganizedChaos replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad about what you did, I would've done the same thing. There was absolutely no reason for that patient to stay another night just because her doctors didn't want to come in to write a...
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    Really, Doctor?!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you ever sounded harsh. I know I have a lot to learn when it comes to floor nursing, that's why I came on here & I love all of the advice I received. Thank you!
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    Really, Doctor?!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for making it so confusing. I really didn't want to give out so many details, because then it would make it obvious. Too late now! Lol. I was not in the room when the doctor rounded. I saw the...
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    Really, Doctor?!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    We do & it's called a code white!
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    My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

    OrganizedChaos replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    We all judge each other at first but that will go away after I prove myself to be a competent & compassionate nurse. I have never had my tattoos or piercings be an issue. They always see beyond...
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    My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

    OrganizedChaos replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I get a lot of comments, all have been good so far, on the tattoos on my fingers since those are what's visible. I have one sleeve but much like you I wear a shirt under my scrub top since I'm always...
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    Really, Doctor?!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I have been told different things from different people on this post. I know Narcan is important & I don't believe I ever said it wasn't. I understand I need to review the P&Ps on my unit but...
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    Really, Doctor?!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Do better next time? If I noticed a drastic change in my patient's condition why would I wait to hear from the doctor & not call a
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    Really, Doctor?!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think he did it to placate me. It was the one & only phone call I made. I simply told him what happened with the patient, her vitals, he canceled the transfer & ordered the Narcan. Ah,...
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    Really, Doctor?!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I love this forum! I have received so much information after posting this topic. The patient's head CT came back normal & the next day she was fine. I wasn't ever rude or snarky to...
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    Really, Doctor?!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I wish she was on a PCA, it would've made my day a lot easier! The doctor was pretty pissy but wanted Narcan given. Should I not have Narcanned the patient? Should I have told the doctor no? I'm not...