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  1. medication refusal

    pattymac replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    It's not something I would do personally. Seems like assaut to me. Of course, if they really don't want it and you try to force it on them, I doubt they would let you anyway. Surely, there must a...

  2. Am I too shallow to be a nurse?

    pattymac replied to jonsey77's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess it's all in how you define shallow....I didn't mean it in a negative way really. Just that shallow sometimes seems to mean those things that aren't for "the greater good"...all those...

  3. Who reads your charting?

    pattymac replied to Texas Tornado's topic in General Nursing

    As a research nurse I read your charting!! 'Cause I know that's where the best/right stuff really is...

  4. A question about danish , paper, and germs...

    pattymac replied to aKyRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit that the more I eat out, the less I want to eat out. Some days I can't even MAKE myself go to a salad bar. And public restrooms????? Don't get me started. I would rather hold it....

  5. Am I too shallow to be a nurse?

    pattymac replied to jonsey77's topic in General Nursing

    No doubt in my mind that you are shallow, but I don't think you are a bad person because of it; more like normal. You were honest and I appreciate that. I just think you would be happier doing...

  6. New CNA with New Job... What would you do?

    pattymac replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it's ok to look people in the eye and say.. "you aren't good for

  7. When a patient is dying, am I expecting too much?

    pattymac replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    As much I hate to admit this openly, I will share. When my father was dying, I was the only family member there. I knew it would be that day (a few hours only) and I sat there thinking that I was...

  8. Patients and their crazy requests

    pattymac replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes! We have that here too...it's

  9. Time saving tips for nurses when off work

    pattymac replied to systerm's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I had to do to stay sane: I made of list of everything that had to be done each week (my laundry, grocery shopping, pay bills; you get the picture) and then I assigned a day that week for...

  10. clinical research

    pattymac replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    Below is just an exerpt...thought it might help you. This is what I do and I love it! Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies conducted by a supervising physician to ensure that...

  11. Nursing STUDENT doesn't mean NURSE!!!!

    pattymac replied to chnc1024's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. Seems to me you have 2 choices. 1. Be a cousin; a family member. Make it clear that you are there for support but that it is not a good idea to get involved in his care. 2....

  12. Can you Believe THIS???

    pattymac replied to pattymac's topic in General Nursing

    I left out the part about the bedpan being on the bed tray when I first got there. Anyway, aide was reported, she apologized and swore it wouldn't happen again. Seemed really embarrassed. Should...

  13. Can you Believe THIS???

    pattymac posted a topic in General Nursing

    Family member is hospitalized. Used the bedpan. Wiped herself. Aide said "here, let me have that" and she put the tissue in her hand. THEN....the aide threw the tissue (remember it has been used...

  14. Gross Things You Wish You Didn't See (G-rated)

    pattymac replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know what's REALLY sad here....? After all these years in nursing...these things don't even bother me anymore! That is truly

  15. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

    pattymac replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe I read the whole thing! Wow. I feel better FOR you after just reading it. Similar thing happened to me just last week. I sent a reply to someone about someone else but sent it to...

  16. Experience

    pattymac replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    You might try for research, especially in oncology; depending of course on where you live. I love it and there is quite a shortage. The money is good, the hours are good and I rarely have to wear...

  17. Love my new job

    pattymac replied to Calibean's topic in General Nursing

    Thank GOD a person that likes their job. I was beginning to despair that everyone out there hated their job. Let's hear from more nurses that are happy on the job. Congrats to

  18. Will I get fired?

    pattymac replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    None of this should matter to you at all. Grow up for crying out loud. Take responsibility for your own actions and stop worrying about other people.

  19. Will I get fired?

    pattymac replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say this, but this person sounds about 14 years old. This is so

  20. The role of the nurse preceptor?

    pattymac replied to BerthaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there are many nurses out there that don't particularly like to orient new people, but either they have to or they get money for it or something. I'm sorry you are going through this,...

  21. Guilty Mom

    pattymac replied to catfish1's topic in General Nursing

    Your kids will adjust to whatever your work schedule is as long as they see that you are ok with it. Don't let them see how guilty you feel and actually, don't fell guilty. you do what you have to...

  22. I finally graduate, pass the NCLEX, and get a job...

    pattymac replied to crunchymomx3's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you are going through this.... My thoughts are with you...hang in there. Come here for support and keep us posted. Wish I could make it

  23. What do you think about Physician Assistants?

    pattymac replied to life_aknew's topic in General Nursing

    We have tons of them here and I have to say that I like them a lot. They are very knowledgeable and they work really hard. I don't feel they get the respect they deserve. It's the NP's that seem to...

  24. husbands that won't help

    pattymac replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I feel the need to respond to those who think that sex is a bargaining tool. Why do we have to offer "ourselves" in return for something that a normal considerate human being should...

  25. Here Comes Ike!

    pattymac replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry Corpus Christi....looks like it's your turn