Nola009

Nola009

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  1. Greeting & chatting to pts

    Nola009 replied to jwha's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't ask them if they're working or studying... if they're sick enough, they probably won't be doing either for the time being. You will need to practice, but one of the things I ask some of my...

  2. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Well the sad thing is that I haven't gotten past level 30. I'm better at tetris. That won't be a problem, will

  3. Explaining Personal Issues to Interviewer

    Nola009 replied to PoppleWombatRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hmm if it were me, I wouldn't allow a prospective employer to call my current one. Your employer might not "like"you,but isn't he required to give you a basic reference? Like-- 'yeah, she worked here...

  4. Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks for the advice. I wouldn't say I'm super confident, but I am more confident than I was when I first wrote this. Learning that I can't lean on other nurses. I went against my gut feeling bc she...

  5. Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Haha, yeah. I don't work with this group (nurses or pts) often enough to say anything but oh, ok or

  6. Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I didn't ask her. She.was right there orienting me to a new area and told me to hold it. Whatever,

  7. Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Now there's TWO LPNS who hold lantus if the BS is around 150. They claim it is their right to do so per 'nursing judgement'. Mgmt doesn't do anything about it to my

  8. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Esme, Ha! The sign thing is a really good one. I want to borrow that !!! :) I have a territorial pom, so mine might have to say something about ferocious ankle biting instead of "large dog"

  9. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Mr. Murse, No kids, just a husband and a (spoiled) dog that won't let anybody besides me take him outside or on a walk if I am around (sleeping or not). I worry more about getting my beloved dog...

  10. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, sounds like good advice! Were you able to sleep at night &/or enjoy your days off? Another thing I would be worried about is getting my dog to tolerate my day time sleeping schedule. Even...

  11. Would you give a formal 2wk notice when quitting a PRN job

    Nola009 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have 2 jobs, one part time, and the other a PRN job. At the PRN position, I am very stressed, lack support, and the new management thinks NOTHING of mandating staff an entire shift to fill holes in...

  12. How to deal with angry doctors

    Nola009 replied to ann915's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most people would be stunned and at a loss for words when talked to like that. Maybe the others are right in that you should report it. The 'ill beat your head in' statement is really, really creepy....

  13. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You're right --- it's not personal. I am very objective and people can sometimes take me the wrong way. I freely criticize myself, but yeah it does hurt when all you want is someone to UNDERSTAND what...

  14. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    I apologize if I misunderstood the sentiment behind your post. And thank you for taking the time to.share your experience. I have another job (just part time) and have comparatively few problems when...

  15. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Care to give any specific

  16. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes!!! You get what I have been trying to say!!!!! All I want is to be able to do my job which includes, but is not limited to giving pain meds. I come to AN because I am the only nurse on at this...

  17. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    If you really believe that you can ascertain how well I perform my job by merely reading a few threads/ postings, then you have bigger problems than I do... either with reading comprehension, being...

  18. How to deal with angry doctors

    Nola009 replied to ann915's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, s/he was RUDE. But that's not your problem. It isn't right, but drs are notorious for hanging up, being rude, etc. You're not the first, and you won't be the last. What you said -- the wording...

  19. One year out, still no job

    Nola009 replied to MarkusKrause's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can you try

  20. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I gained TWENTY pounds in nursing school and a year later, it still hasn't come off. Went from a size small to large. Working as a nurse --- what with.all the stress and irregular hours makes it hard...

  21. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    So, exactly what is the latest and greatest on the subject of pain management? Please enlighten us... Oh, and if you have never worked in a Skilled Nursing Facility caring for 25 pts per shift, please...

  22. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    I have not and would not withhold unless respiration s were less than 10. I do my best to get these people their meds (allmeds) on time, but it's really starting to get on my nerves how absolutely...

  23. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hmm that is an interesting concept. Thanks for

  24. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, many get more and

  25. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    See... I would have said 'for what?!! Prioritizing appropriately?!' That's what gets on my nerves. Of course we give pain meds. Of course. But the sole function of my education, hard work, and...