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  1. Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    doodlebuttRN replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is an amazing book called The Gift of Fear. Among other things, it discusses women who are attacked because they are afraid to 'be rude,' and don't want to rock the boat. As many others have...

  2. PDN and boundaries

    doodlebuttRN replied to quickkarma's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, Nurse 156, this is absolutely correct (as usual). I will tell you from my own experience... I cared for a child for many years and recently left the case because the family 'turned' on me (for...

  3. Stanford Rape

    doodlebuttRN replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could like this a lot more than

  4. My Best Deaf Patient!

    doodlebuttRN replied to nievesa's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud your dedication to this population. As a HOH nurse with a deaf mom with serious health issues, I have had much frustration seeing my poor mom try to communicate when hospitalized. I wish...

  5. You is Tired, You is Broke, You is a School Nurse !

    doodlebuttRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    It's two-slice

  6. Well it's too late now...

    doodlebuttRN replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in School

    Wow, JBN. It sounds like you have an awesome SN, and I'm sure she's glad to know you appreciate all her efforts. In my experience, homemade gifts mean the most... Because, of course, you (and your...

  7. Violating HIPAA by responding to Yelp

    doodlebuttRN replied to RiskManager's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Very interesting indeed. The woman from the article argues her position further in the comments. On a public review site like Yelp, the practitioner has no recourse to false accusations that can...

  8. Embarrassing topic: sweating

    doodlebuttRN replied to quazar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree with GingerNursling... I used to have a similar issue. Incredibly embarrassing. I used a clinical strength antiperspirant, CertainDri (aluminum chloride). Applied to affected area per...

  9. BSN bigotry

    doodlebuttRN replied to Delilahdj's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    When you say that you have 'twice the number of hours' as an ADN with online bachelors, are you referring to clinical hours during schooling? Or are you referring to overall hours of experience...

  10. Poll, what would you like to read about?

    doodlebuttRN replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, another vote for #6. Though, if you could cut it to 2 months, that'd be great

  11. Quitting long term case

    doodlebuttRN replied to doodlebuttRN's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you, JBN and BTDT. After (too)much thought, I've come to the same conclusion. It's not about me, and my satisfaction or lack thereof. After being with this family for so long, I'm really...

  12. How do you deal with verbally abusive pts?

    doodlebuttRN replied to Molly.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Canoehead nailed it. You can't control or change her behaviors, and you have to give meds as scheduled. When she starts yelling, I would calmly tell her that I am not going to stay here and be yelled...

  13. New Nurse Dilemma

    doodlebuttRN replied to Goldentreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I do live in Chicago, and I can tell you that $27/HR isn't unreasonable for LTC. What is unreasonable is the no benefits and the 10% of your pay forever. You don't need a recruiter or an agency to...

  14. New Nurse Dilemma

    doodlebuttRN replied to Goldentreasure's topic in General Nursing

    No way. Not reasonable. That's ridiculous! I'd never give 20% of my pay to someone else.. You're already giving (around) 20-30% for taxes (depending). That adds up to almost HALF your pay. No...

  15. Help!!!!....I'm lost......

    doodlebuttRN replied to jmathieu1105's topic in School, College Programs

    Agreed about attending a community college. You can get your prerequisites and your ADN for a lot less money than at a university. You could work as an ADN and complete your BSN at your leisure....

  16. CNA lost a close resident

    doodlebuttRN replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can tell you are very genuinely upset, and care a lot. However, it seems like you have some real boundary issues. Especially in LTC, when we have the same residents for weeks, months, years, it is...

  17. Meaning of your username?

    doodlebuttRN replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

  18. CNA from provider works for two patients in same family and shares information

    doodlebuttRN replied to Patientchild's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes! REPORT THIS VULTURE! Nothing infuriates me like health care workers preying on vulnerable patients. If you aren't satisfied by the response from the agency, contact your state dept of health...

  19. Student with a new trach and feeding tube

    doodlebuttRN replied to shsnurse's topic in School

    How old is the student? They should have ST involved for the communication issues, also working on determining the appropriateness of an assistive communication device. They really should have a one...

  20. Nursing Home IJ question

    doodlebuttRN replied to charlalynn's topic in General Nursing

    That isn't an IJ issue. It sounds like your DON will give you some education. I'd review your P&P and move on with

  21. Patient lied about dose change

    doodlebuttRN replied to chiiou0706's topic in Home Health

    Like JBN and VTlegal said, nurses cannot take verbal orders from patients/caregivers. If your patient reports a dosage change, I would contact the provider for a verbal/ telephone order) your agency...

  22. The difficulties of Nursing School. *Rant/Advice*

    doodlebuttRN replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Students

    Very well

  23. Got my first CNA job. Really scared.

    doodlebuttRN replied to HiroEB's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    STOP. Take a deep breath. This is not something you can really prepare yourself for... except to do the best that you can, to learn from your mistakes (though they may be many) and to take good care...

  24. Nursing assistant Abandonment

    doodlebuttRN replied to Smmass's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Wow. I'm sorry. First and foremost, I hope that you and your baby are okay. It is terrible that your employer doesn't feel the same way. Thankfully your patients family was able to take over care....

  25. How to stay awake during NOCs in PDN?

    doodlebuttRN replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Private Duty

    I am hooked on audiobooks, so I play a good book on my iPod with one earbud in (so I can hear my pt stirring, alarms, etc) . Not only does this keep my mind going, but it makes some of he night time...