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    Fentanyl patch & witnessing

    SitcomNurse replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    It has come to the attention of NYS that people are hoarding the used patches and in conjunction, taking the "leftovers". Ew. Our facility has strict rules on placing and removal, we must check for...
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    How to let go of work-home, shiftism, witch hunt

    SitcomNurse replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need constructive measures to help you get things done. I did this. I invited the DAY shift in early, so see what the NIGHT shift is trying to acomplish. so, instead of hearing when...
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    Lawsuit Threats from Family Members

    SitcomNurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First.. Good luck, difficult family members rarely "lighten up". Second... Ask them what SPECIFICALLY their concern is, and if they would like, they can sit with the director of that department(make...
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    12 Hour Shifts

    SitcomNurse replied to TEXAS4LIFE's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt trade my 12's for anything. Its great for the kids (6yo and 20 mos)& my socialization.. I went boating today, saw my sister a few towns away, napped for 3 hours and came to work. Cant...
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    Does anyone know what could cause this?

    SitcomNurse replied to sandiLa's topic in General Nursing

    No idea, but if you find out, I'll keep reading, as it has happened to me. Every time it does, I think. gee.. I dont remember banging that part of my hand. I know I have said that before. Why cant...
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    paid vacation - how can i pass this up? Advice please?

    SitcomNurse replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    You didnt say exactly where this place was, and who the contact person was either.. Please, do elaborate. Um really though... If GOD FORBID.. you were forced to leave this job tomorrow, would they...
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    Geri-psych?

    SitcomNurse replied to PeachPie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is a big nerve. Its a costly one too. Many places base admissions on the PRI(Patient Review Instrument) and how much therapy the person needs is a great draw. The only question that PRI needs...
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    Request for pain meds and then asleep

    SitcomNurse replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work on the night shift also, and often time have gone in and my patient is alseep after requesting pain meds or a sleeper. In LTC, consider the patient pattern. I have that option, as I see these...
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    Favorite, Fun, Weird, and Scandalous Symptoms and Diagnosis...

    SitcomNurse replied to doctordefender's topic in Nursing Humor

    My son used to suffer from "constellation" >>> constipation Many a parent have become enraged when the diet is ordered >>> BRAT Many sons/daughters are upset that their parent is...
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    Leaving the Profession!

    SitcomNurse replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    I started a letter a long time ago about leaving nursing, and I was ready to leave at that time, then a miracle happened. We got funny. Funny odd and funny strange, funny happy and funny lame. I...
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    I didn't get all this education to wipe behinds!

    SitcomNurse replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    In the nursing home I work in, we have CNA's that preform the majority of these personal care/direct patient care duties. We started a breakfast ready team, and have increased staff during feeding...
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    Who is held liable?

    SitcomNurse replied to OURN83's topic in General Nursing

    The floor nurse has the responsibility in this case. But other aspects to look at are: MD order written correctly? Decimil in correct place? Pharmacy that filled order filled correctly? Noted by...
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    No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    SitcomNurse replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    I take stock in the person seeking the nursing degree. Most of them are CNA's looking to better themselves. I assess the person. Do they have the conviction to stand up for themselves? Can they...
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    12N Sleeping During Break

    SitcomNurse replied to MEDRQST's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Get over it, it clearly is her time and the DON has insinuated that you havent been doing your job for 2 mos too.... lets not leave that out. ie: didnt you know this was going on?? that she was...
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    What is reasonable staffing?

    SitcomNurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    well well well!!! A subject sore and laughable at the same time. For 30 patients: Day shift used to be 1 RN, 1 LPN, 4 CNA, Eves, 1 RN, 3 CNA, and nights 1 RN, 2 CNA. Of course the days had all the...
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    funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    SitcomNurse replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    Milk Duds... !!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA :rotfl:
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    funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    SitcomNurse replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    This was supposed to be funny? Sorry, I missed the hilarity there. Cara so, I also assume that he nurse who asked me to aid in transferring a patient who had expired in the w/c by asking..."Can you...
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    nurses buttons bother administration

    SitcomNurse replied to lllliv's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The only disruption of patient care here was by the supervisor interrupting the nurse while she was trying to care for a patient. And, on that point, the button did interfere with patient care...
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    You know you've been a nurse for way too long when...

    SitcomNurse replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    you know youre a nurse too long when... "get it done" is more than just a thing to do, its a way of life! your bladder's override button can wait for another minute.. you dream abouts pt. call bells,...
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    How would you handle this difficult person?

    SitcomNurse replied to Mandylpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my experience, when I have people like this, I go with them. I do it with them. Here's what I mean.... Marie(not her real name), Mr. Hy is wet, i just checked his diaper. Please change him in...
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    Futile Care Theory

    SitcomNurse replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    For the amount of $$ some of us nurses agre to get paid, we may as well volunteer and let God apy the bills. When I start thinking about the bottom line..cost effectiveness, I need to either change...
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    Futile Care Theory

    SitcomNurse replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Futile Care? Hmm.. Caring isnt futile, but some medical procedures are. thats how I feel about it. I have preformed futile CPR on a body deceased for greater than 15 min, on a man older than 75....
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    If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    SitcomNurse replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    I have said it before and I'll say it again.... Night shift at Target..... I love Target... Target Greatland... Ahhhh, mmmmm.. Target Target
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    SitcomNurse replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Well, i have really enjoyed these stories. I work in LTC, and started on teh unit I returned to just a few months ago. A few of my 'old' residents who passed are still here.. Peek-a-boo Gus still...
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    why pay rate is so good for cna's and nurses

    SitcomNurse replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ALWAYS go for the interview. Then decide. If nothing else, it provides practice for the interview that you have, for the job you DO want. What I mean to say is.... No matter how much that person...