Tenebrae BSN, RN

Mental Health, Gerontology, Palliative

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    The right to an opinion

    Tenebrae replied to ElectricCabbage's topic in General Nursing

    I always take it back to the patient with "what would X want in this situation" As for not medicating, I had one situation where the NOK/EPOA didnt want us to give their parent anything such as...
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    CNA attire during interview?

    Tenebrae replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Scrubs are sloppy by their very nature. I've had patients tell me that it looked like I was wearing pyjamas. And hell no should they be worn for an interview. I've never had a potential employer have...
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    Drug urine test after 12 hour shift

    Tenebrae replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Mine waited until a month after I
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    bridge the gap: Article Hospitals must educate nurses about health care costs

    Tenebrae replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yea, but its not my concern My focus is on best possible health outcomes for my patient. The problem with 'the bottom line of business' is that its remarkably short sighted. f or example I had a...
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    Drug urine test after 12 hour shift

    Tenebrae replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That sounds sus. The one time I had to have a urine drug test they read the results right in front of me. All the best OP and ring your malpractice insurer/get a
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    Nurse stealing narcs advice

    Tenebrae replied to Nursenicole1's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and in my country, we have alot of foreign trained nurses who often appear to be afraid of giving pain meds. Me, if the person appears to be in pain, either by verbalised pain, or a...
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    Leaving current job after only 5 months

    Tenebrae replied to mlang's topic in General Nursing

    The offer sounds great, however the ginormous sign on bonus raises a red flag for me. Why the need to offer so much if its such a great place to
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    Nurse in a bar... Should you help?

    Tenebrae replied to crc2015's topic in General Students

    If I was needed eg before the ambo's got there and would be looking at the DRs ABCs and stopping anyone else from moving any possible spinal injuries. But then again we cant be sued, if someone is...
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    Amber Does the Unthinkable

    Tenebrae replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Amber did the right thing
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Tenebrae replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    Statement of
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Tenebrae replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    You are extra work that I dont get paid for. Sorry if that hurts your feelings. There is no gentle way to say it. Some students are great to have on the ward. Others who hang out in groups, barge into...
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    Use of cellphones while at work

    Tenebrae replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    I didnt really worry about carrying mine on me til my mum was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. I've had a chat to my manager and explained why I carry it and wont be pulling it out for anything...
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Tenebrae replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    Theres a valuable lesson you learn as you progress as a student and into a beginning practitioner. Deviations in vital signs should be assessed as is the patient showing any symptoms and should...
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    Tenebrae replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    Gadzooks. When I was a student (only four years ago for anyone tempted to make a quip about age:cheeky:) we were expected to be on the ward for handover at 0645 not rock in over an hour
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    6/11 WILTW Unsupervised Chalk Use

    Tenebrae replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    1. Unstageable pressure injury that i thought we may not get healed prior to this patient passing... HEALED 2. I love working with dementia patients. Its absolutely uttterly crazy at times, however so...
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    Possible attendance write-up

    Tenebrae replied to Pedsnurse1026's topic in General Nursing

    I get 8 days sick leave a year, 4 weeks paid time off and 3 days bereavement leave. Sometimes stuff happens and it should be able to happen without fear of loosing your
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    Tenebrae replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I was exceptionally lucky and got hired into a district nursing role straight after graduation. Usually a nurse needs 3+ years of post grad experience before anyone would consider them for the role....
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    How do you deal with verbally abusive pts?

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

    A patient told me to "shove it up my ass" last week when I was giving them their meds. I looked them in the eye and said "they wont fit, now taking your pills". Patient looked at me and opened his...
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    Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

    Tenebrae replied to SweetieBeeSandy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had to have an incision and drainage of an axillary abscess 2 years ago. The anaethetist suggested using ketamine as conscious sedation as it would have meant I didn't need to be intubated during...
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    Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    Tenebrae replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    It implies that transgender is not
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    Tenebrae replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Crap and it just gets better. House sitting and went home to pick some stuff up to find a bloody trespass letter. I have been trespassed from my old place of work for two years for doing absolutely...
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    Disrespectful patient

    Tenebrae replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its amazing how often an unteachable patient/family become teachable when they get spoken to with a modicum of respect. My rule of thumb? if you wouldnt tolerate being spoken to in a similar manner,...
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    Tenebrae replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful for awesome supportive employers. My former employer is still making massive issues for me including stuff that could have massive implications for my new job. Fortunately my new...
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    bridge the gap: Article Hospitals must educate nurses about health care costs

    Tenebrae replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Em not in all countries. Thank
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    dumb nbm question

    Tenebrae replied to GE90's topic in Patient Medications

    Depends on the country. We use NBM; nil by