DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Hospice RNs- How would you interpret this?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you very much... your post is very
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    what is the worst part of the job?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to nursehopeful117's topic in General Nursing

    lateral
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    Unemployed Associates and Bachelors RNs

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in General Nursing

    My bad, dude, you are right. And, thanks for the compliment, BTW. I do indeed feel very fortunate, especially in our crappy Michigan economy. We are the worst state in the nation as far as...
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    Unemployed Associates and Bachelors RNs

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in General Nursing

    Apparantly, you don't either. I've just got to say that. If that were the case, I'd have killed dozens and dozens of patients by now. Oh
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    CNA Un-Truths

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Same story with the Michigan Nurse's Association. They do NOT encourage grievances, and we CAN and DO speak for ourselves. The only time we get our union involved, is when the contract has been...
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    Need help deciding to go from social work to nursing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to socialworkertonurse's topic in General Nursing

    If I had to "do over", I would probably would have been a social worker (or a shrink). But, I DO enjoy working hospice care, and feel fortunate that I have a job in our crappy Michigan economy. Best...
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    Gum Chewing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Yuppers...... some folks will find ANYTHING to gripe/complain about. It's almost amusing, isn't it??? What a waste of energy on their
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    Comfort Measures ONLY

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    My apologies to you. I did not mean to offend or insinuate that in any way. Best,
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    Drug Testing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would hope common sense dictates that: a) Street drugs are illegal; b) you must have an RX for prescription meds and c) you could LOSE your RN license for the above violations. I worked too hard to...
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    Gum Chewing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Steph, That ranks right up there with people clinking their pierced tongue's stud against their teeth while they are talking to you. Or playing with the stud while they are "listening" to you. Talk...
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    Hospice RNs- How would you interpret this?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you very much for your replies. It's nice to hear other nurse's viewpoint on this. Best,
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    Gum Chewing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    ((( picture of beating a dead horse goes
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    Gum Chewing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! You have a great (and entertaining) way with words,
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    Very disappointed in treatment by fellow co-workers

    DLS_PMHNP replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for that. I personally needed to hear
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    Is There Hope for Me? (Warning....a bit long)

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jfosterrn's topic in General Nursing

    Very wise,
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    HemoDialysis vs. Preitoneal Advice

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Kimmi73's topic in General Nursing

    you'll find TONS on dialysis-specific info about this specialty in the dialysis forum: https://allnurses.com/dialysis-renal-urology/ Good luck with your
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    Gum Chewing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    Rock
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    Very disappointed in treatment by fellow co-workers

    DLS_PMHNP replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When co-workers are rude/disrespectful to me (a.k.a. "lateral violence"), I ask point blank "Why are you being rude?" Or better yet... Stare at them and say nothing. That has proven to be effective...
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    What is your favorite nursing moment?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to lei7's topic in General Nursing

    Staying 3 hours past my shift to care for the grieving family of a pt who had just died. And the family writing a letter to our Chief Nursing Officer about how much that meant to
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    I wished I worked @ Wal-Mart

    DLS_PMHNP replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it ironic that in nursing that we get blamed when: - Resp txs are late/do not get done - Lab doesn't draw blood from our pt - X-ray/MRI 'forgets' about our pt - Food is cold (I LOVE this...
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    Student nurses do the darndest things

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    A student nurse once changed a pad saturated with lochia---- WITHOUT
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    How can I go from full-time to part-time status without angering my team?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to RN1981's topic in General Nursing

    You physical and emotional well-being come FIRST. It's admirable for you to think of the rest of the team, but you will have a long road ahead of you if you try to 'duke it out' and work full time...
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    Comfort Measures ONLY

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    That's great that you advocated for your pt, cityhawk! Please make sure you refer to "diapers" as briefs when working in the clincial setting (unless you are dealing with young children). It is a...
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    Gum Chewing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I chew gum at work: - It keeps me awake for my 12-14 hour noc shifts - It gives me an outlet for stress instead of eating. - I NEVER blow bubbles, crack it, chew with mouth open, etc. Yuck! to each...
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    Five Reasons Why Congress Should Enact a National Right to Work Law

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    PICU, In browsing the "Collective Bargaining and Nursing Union Discussion" , I noticed numerous new threads started by you, all in the name of your own personal 'anti union.' stance. While I respect...