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  1. Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    ladytraviler replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I see a camera or a cell phone in the room when I am providing care, I politely remind the owner that I do not like having my picture taken and if they do not to get my face. Many seem shocked...

  2. dayshifters please please please...

    ladytraviler replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a day nurse that would call at 1400 just to see if I could come in at 1830 to relieve her so she could go to one of her kids games. I finally got it through her head that was my sleep...

  3. Nurse Vs Daughter! Help Me!!!

    ladytraviler replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Reach out again with your letter. You never know when it will be to late.

  4. Ethical Dilemmas in L&D Nursing

    ladytraviler replied to Work in Progress's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For me one of the biggest issue is just because we can, does that mean we should? I know I will get flamed for this but will go ahead anyway. Just because we can save 22 to 24 weekers does that mean...

  5. Any literary-inclined nurses or educators care to critique my admission essay?

    ladytraviler replied to elleNY's topic in General Nursing

    I also would be glad to help. Both the question and answer need to be posted to get an idea of how well you addressed the

  6. Sleeping aides at work

    ladytraviler replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have had this happen. I woke the cna up and told her to go home as she could not do her job while asleep. I told her she needed to speak with the DON before coming back to work. She came back...

  7. Violations of Scope of Practice Who do you tell about it?

    ladytraviler replied to Jerry 75's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked ER with an LPN, I would not sign off on what she did as far as the things u stated. I let it be known that if I had not done it, I would not sign it. Once the message got out I did not...

  8. Working 2 Fulltime RN jobs

    ladytraviler replied to KirbyEMT's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked 2 full time jobs at one time for 13 weeks at a time, 7 days a week. I always keep in mind that burn out is a real possibility during this time. I make sure that my 8 hours of sleep are...

  9. Occurrence In Idaho

    ladytraviler replied to kubivern's topic in General Nursing

    my thoughts are with

  10. California nurses & others who can't find jobs- read this!

    ladytraviler replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    I also have contacted my represenatives. I am disgusted at the nerve of the congress. I guess the american people are just not important enough

  11. Nasty Doctor

    ladytraviler replied to scrubberRN's topic in General Nursing

    When this happens, I start looking around me. I then ask who are they talking to cause I know they are not talking to me. I then inform them that my husband, kids, and other family do not talk to me...

  12. I feel horrible

    ladytraviler replied to Ms. Smarty Pants RN's topic in General Nursing

    this is what is called nurses eating their young. Nursing is about shift work. You do all you can and the next shift is to pick up where you left off. I can promise you this nurse has left stuff...

  13. Rude Resident Physician!!

    ladytraviler replied to RNbabe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    keep in mind that if you don't allow family and friends to speak to you like that, why should you let a complete stranger talk to you like that. point out that you to are a professional and if he...

  14. Rude Resident Physician!!

    ladytraviler replied to RNbabe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a doctor who tried to put me down in a bad way. I asked to speak with him in a private room. When the door shut, I told him in a very low tone that I was not his wife, I was not his mother, I...

  15. Mandatory Flu Shots at Providence, Alaska Hospital

    ladytraviler replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    As a traveler, I have had this issue pushed on me more than I care to count. I do not get the flu shot by choice and have not had the flu in years. I have told hospitals that state it is a...

  16. child care for overnights

    ladytraviler replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a college near you? Post there for help. I did this type of work when I was in College and it helped a lot. Your sitter will have study time after the kids are in bed but still be...

  17. luck just ran out - contaminated needle stick

    ladytraviler posted a topic in General Nursing

    As long as I have been in health care, I have been stuck several times with needles. The source patient has always been clean. My luck just ran out. I got stuck with a suture needle cleaning up a...

  18. luck just ran out - contaminated needle stick

    ladytraviler replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all the support. I have not slept well for last several days due to nightmares. I know it will all work out the way it is supposed to but the waiting is driving me nuts.

  19. inductions

    ladytraviler posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I need some data on safe staffing for pitocin inductions if you please. thanks,

  20. Agency nurses with attitude, who toot own horns, dis your hospital

    ladytraviler replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have never behaved like this.* I work agency when off of travel contract.* I have been asked how things are done at other places I have been but never condemed the one I was at.* If you don't like...

  21. having a bad day..night... aghhhhhhhhh!!

    ladytraviler replied to slinkeecat's topic in General Nursing

    Oh this is so close. I got lucky and got to go back to work in three months. Everyone here advised me to get a hobby that used my brain. I did those number pulzels, read, even learned how to make a...

  22. Gift idea needed for preceptor

    ladytraviler replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    A gift certificate for a popular store. lotions, bath items, or just a simple thank you

  23. This may be useful to LD nurses

    ladytraviler replied to Nice2MeetU's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have worked with laboring women who have expressed this fear. They often do not bond with the infant and require a lot of understanding. I often hear of other nurses belittling them for their...

  24. Could someone help me with a sociology homework question

    ladytraviler replied to Hoping4RNin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Heres one for you. Staff vs Traveler. Staff dumps on traveler due to wage difference, short time, and perception that traveler could not hold a "regular"

  25. Bling on the job?

    ladytraviler replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I wear two rings when i work. One is a plain hematite band and the othe is my mothers ring. I have the prongs checked regular like. I also have checked every facility policy as i work as a...