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I took care of a guy who was gently confused. Thought his call light would do everything...raise and lower the head of the bed, change tv channels, etc. Kept me hopping that day!

Our gift???? Joint Commision showed up unannounced. We passed with flying colors, but none of the staff got even a "Thank You" or "Good job" not to mention not even a "Happy Nurses' Day!"

I tried coming to work without any sleep; thought I could make it thru on No-Doze. Actually, over-dosed myself with No-Doze and coffee causing tachycardia. Had to go to ER. Got flushed out and sent home. That was twenty odd years ago and the last...

I would think there would be an orientation from the Home Health Agency that you are working for. Certainly they don't plan to just hand you a folder of papers and turn you loose. That would be wrong. As former HH Supv, I would take the newbies ou...

Love my crocs - still feel like dancing after a 12 hr day Found they vary from one shoe to the next and also do stretch out a bit. So is best to try them on. I got 7 pairs

1. Type of nurse: Med-Surg 2. Required 84 hours per pay period of 2 weeks 3. 26 yrs as RN but does not factor into pay scale 4. 12 hr shifts - days 5. Blythe, CA 6. Avg gross $2300 per pay period

A patient was admitted to the floor with cellulitis of the face. The doctor ordered Ampicillin 3 Gm IV q6 hr. Since the patient was close to 300 lbs. this seemed to be an appropriate dose. He also ordered the same anti-hypertensive med that the p...

It's been quite awhile since I graduated from Mesa Community College.(1979) It took me 2 years including summer and night sessions to get into the program. At the time the "waiting list" was dependent on how many pre-req's and co-reqs were complete...

Is it not a Federal Offense to assault any healthcare worker?

Now, whatever happened to "Total Patient Care"? I am told that Flo Nightingale died of syphillis.:chuckle I received a request to climb in bed with a gentleman to keep him warm during the night. "That's part of my job" I was informed by him. I t...

We have a Nurse Hartless. Dr Oh and Dr Pi are partners in Gastroenterology Clinic. Dr. Sunshine is the local urologist, Dr. Rott is a surgeon.

You know I'm a nurse- My scrubs are my best clothes. I watch wound care and ostomy inservices during lunch. I can calculate urine output by just listening. I use a graduate to mix my drinks.

I think in order to accomplish what we want, nurses need to quit their hospital employer and either go into independent contracting or join a registry. That way uou can be assured of a decent hourly rate, can pick and choose your shift and days/nigh...

MacDonaald's has a bigger "gene pool" from which to draw and at minimal wage; but I understand what you're trying to say. The problem being- patient's are sicker and more needy, are more aware of the importance of a nurse in their recovery process-an...

Very good, Youda! Sounds like you implemented your nursing diagnostic skill once again. For me to attend a march in Washington, D.C. would be an extreme hardship on my family. They come first. That doesn't mean I don't care about how nurses are ...

Yes, perfectly 2 in white heels and never took them off!!!

Now, Dixie McCall, RN on Emergency! Now there was a Nurse! She ran the ER, the paramedic program, the Radiology dept, the Laboratory, the Operating Room, Central Supply, and ICU all in one episode!!! All the Dr.'s respected her opinion and never th...

I work at a "For-Profit" Hospital which is a part of a chain of health care facilities located throughout the USA.. Nursing and ancillary staff is one of the lowest budgeted categories. It makes me angry and feel insulted when we are berated in the...

Sometimes reporting to the next shift runs into overtime especially if a staff member is late or slow getting it together - we give a verbal report. You bet I clock out after we're done. I also put in for missed lunches. They can holler about over...

I hate it when an employee comes in sick. Not only does it put patients at risk, it also puts the other employees at risk. Keep your germs to yourself! It especially makes it much harder on the other staff if you come in sick and are not able to g...

I remember having to wash real sheepskins and then brush them with a wire brush for hours to get out all the knots before putting them under a patient. No such thing as chux in those days and it always was inevitable as soon as you put a sheepskin y...

40 Bed Rural Hospital - Med/Surg/Tele Unit

Renerian: That company you are working for is unreal! My bet is they won't last a year!

Ro: There are many Parish Nurse positions that are paid. You sound very qualified. Check out Parish Nurse Forum

Fran, this sounds like a great book. I work in acute care at the hospital and I have a tough time getting an accurate description of pain from most patients who don't relate to the pain scale of 0 - 10 or a card with faces. The most success I have...