LibraNurse27

LibraNurse27 BSN, RN

Community Health, Med/Surg, ICU Stepdown

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  1. RN With Contamination OCD - Please Help!

    LibraNurse27 replied to FSZ Student Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think logically there isn't much to be concerned about with your scrubs; most diseases don't last on clothing and dirty clothes are not a common mode of disease transmission. Especially if you're...

  2. No conscience

    LibraNurse27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, as usual I have a strange question. Here in the Bay Area the trial of Elizabeth Holmes is a big deal because she was the youngest female billionaire start up founder, and because people say...

  3. Nurse Managers/Supervisors: Avoiding Favoritism in the Workplace

    LibraNurse27 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's great you are taking the time to reflect on behaviors and make improvements. It's a hard thing to do, and I wish you success = ) It always feels better to know you're doing the right...

  4. No conscience

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely. I'll attest from personal experience! The recent studies about sociopaths/psychopaths (not sure the difference) are interesting in that they have found actual concrete differences in...

  5. No conscience

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! I'm

  6. If you didn't have to bite your tongue?

    LibraNurse27 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! I love it!! I've had my life threatened over not bringing a patient (who was NPO) a turkey sandwich. The American healthcare system definitely leads to entitlement and patient satisfaction over...

  7. Have debt but don't know if I want to be an NP?

    LibraNurse27 replied to daisychains11's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise not going into more debt for NP school unless you're completely sure you want to be an NP. If you hate nursing and there is a financially feasible way to return to a previous career or...

  8. Mandating nurse to patient ratios

    LibraNurse27 replied to GGLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also worked in another state and had 7 patients on days for med/Surg and up to 9 on nights. I found it more overwhelming than California. We did have CNAs who were awesome and ran the whole shift,...

  9. Nurse Managers/Supervisors: Avoiding Favoritism in the Workplace

    LibraNurse27 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's good you're thinking about this, because many people would simply get defensive and ignore the constructive criticism. Maybe you can look into what causes you to possibly favor certain...

  10. Mandating nurse to patient ratios

    LibraNurse27 replied to GGLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in CA, the only state with mandatory patient ratios. I think it makes a huge difference in preventing the terribly unsafe situations described on all nurses, like 4:1 ratio in ICU or 14:1 in...

  11. Is it really this bad every where?

    LibraNurse27 replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    OMG. That sounds soooo unsafe. I really feel for you guys. I wonder how many patients will die because of short staffing. How can even the best nurse keep track of 4 ICU patients or 14 Med/Surg...

  12. I'm Not Going To Be A Nurse!

    LibraNurse27 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting concept @Davey Do! I am sorry to hear of your MVA and I'm impressed that it inspired you to become a nurse. That is a long recovery and I'm sure it was not easy! I'm not sure what...

  13. Anyone taken a pay cut for sanity?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    @Runsoncoffee99 Wow, 20 is so young! I was 22 and still didn't feel ready. It's great that you can comfortably talk to patients, and maybe your extra awareness of your interactions benefits them...

  14. Feeling Guilty About Nurse Burn Out

    LibraNurse27 replied to PurplePens's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. We were expected to do the clerk's job on weekends when we already had bare minimum staff, and some phone calls can take a lot of time away from patient care. It felt terrible but we had to...

  15. Is Anonymity Important to You?

    LibraNurse27 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    skinny white girl ?? And in my experience the world has been very forgiving to me because of it. I've had manic episodes due to bipolar disorder, resulting in erratic behavior, but I am never...

  16. Bullying

    LibraNurse27 replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I definitely do counseling! Thank you for the recommendation, I think all nurses could benefit! I know access can be hard

  17. Were you a bully in high school?

    LibraNurse27 replied to Koalified's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear that. I wonder why people are bullied over having skills which are so useful to society, and about their weight. Maybe jealousy about the math skills? Maybe insecurity leads people...

  18. Is Anonymity Important to You?

    LibraNurse27 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I feel too! If I make a mistake I deserve to be held accountable just like anyone else. I once made a (minor) mistake that didn't harm a patient and I didn't report it, and the guilt drove...

  19. Bullying

    LibraNurse27 replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, sorry my comment wasn't directed at anyone specifically! I just hear over and over in the media how all millennials are lazy and entitled, and the current trial of Elizabeth Holmes isn't helping...

  20. Bullying

    LibraNurse27 replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen coworkers like this, and because I'm bad with confrontation I did the stupid thing of picking up the slack when they didn't respond to my requests to do their jobs. Others were more...

  21. The Failure of Modern Healthcare due to Administration

    LibraNurse27 replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Very true. When someone is sick or dying the focus needs to be on them and what they request. I am a lapsed Catholic (can't really go anymore since I'm gay) but I still hold the good parts of...

  22. So Happy To Be Out Of Nursing

    LibraNurse27 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! I love volunteering at the food bank. Physically taxing and fast paced, but I like the packing, sorting, etc. If I make a mistake I won't kill anyone. I know warehouse work is not a dream job,...

  23. Were you a bully in high school?

    LibraNurse27 replied to Koalified's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad things have changed and severe incidents are sometimes even being prosecuted. At the senior prom in my high school a drunk/unconscious girl was raped by 5 different boys, and they filmed it....

  24. So Happy To Be Out Of Nursing

    LibraNurse27 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Hug back to you @0.9%NormalSarah ! And I love your username by the way! Yes definitely take time to decompress after each shift and try not to think about work when you're not at work... easier said...

  25. Seeking advice. Experienced Nurse. Something is off and IDK if its me or them or a combination.

    LibraNurse27 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    If ICU is your favorite, maybe you can go back to ICU. Many ICUs are desperate for experienced nurses right now. Maybe even travel nursing so you can move on quickly if the work environment or...