DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    what percentage of your job involves poop?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

    oh, and unfortunately, not ALL stool can be 'wiped' up. some unfortunate patients develop blockages, from CA, etc, and they end up vomiting
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    what percentage of your job involves poop?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

    ummmmmm, ok. Wow Nursing in all of its "glory" involves a lot of "not so nice" things like stool, vomit, urine, rotting wounds, leaking colostomy bags, and sad things like bodies liquefying and...
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    Uh, should a pharmacy tech really be allow to mix meds?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Laboratorian's topic in General Nursing

    If the Pharmacy techs didn't do most of the physical work, we'd need a lot more Pharmacists. Healthcare costs are already high
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    Uh, should a pharmacy tech really be allow to mix meds?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Laboratorian's topic in General Nursing

    Prior to becoming, and RN, I was a pharmacy tech for 3 1/2 years (inpt setting). We didn't "mix" per se. for instance, if the order was for 50cc IVP with 20 mEq of KCl, we did the following: Placed...
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    Do your instructors provide study guides?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ChronicUpset's topic in General Students

    When I was in school (Bachelor's program), our instructors told us that study guides were a "luxury" and they weren't obligated to give them to us. What sucked, is studying 200 pages of text and...
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    Does this really make me look weak?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Canes- I am so sorry about your mom... but thank you for sharing your heart-felt story. Amazing!:redbeathe I'm a hospice nurse, and when I have difficult days at work, I will think about you and...
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    Lifecare (LTC) anyone have experience with?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a hospice nurse, so I see pt's at a Lifecare LTC. In my opinion, it is the best run LTC. Period. There is low turnover, and many of the nurses have been there for years. The staff seems content...
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    Does this really make me look weak?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Crying absolutely does not make you look weak- it shows you care and that you have feelings!:redbeathe I would love to have you as my
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    Dress Code Violations?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to BP91's topic in General Students

    Nursing school and your professional nursing career are non synonymous with 'fashion' As long as you have a uniform that covers your body, what is the big
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    Would you suggest nursing as a career to someone considering it?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    If that happened, there would truly be a critical nursing
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    What ridiculous things have you seen happen in the workplace?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to pink_shoes99's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital pt (A & O x4), introducing me to her husband, and saying "she's the best waitress I've had..." ummmmm,
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    How to NOT gain weight in Nursing School??

    DLS_PMHNP replied to motheringheart's topic in General Students

    eat less, exercise/move
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    Nurses targeted for real estate agents?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Heh, why not? We ARE experts on "customer service" now, right?
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    End of my rope...

    DLS_PMHNP posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    A question to all my fellow hospice nurses/case managers: How many pts (cases), on average, do you usually have? How many weekly visits do you usually do? Do you have to do new admissions in addition...
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    Students cheating on tests....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to dreamer2011's topic in General Students

    Would YOU want a dishonest nurse caring for YOUR loved one? What corners might he/she cut, what may she lie
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    What money can get you.

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Karma is a b****. If she graduates, she'll be eaten
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    Overtime, how much?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    I work 40+ every week, but I'm salaried. Dang
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    Mother Hen

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In no way does this make you a bad nurse or a person... I dislike people who are suck-ups, and even worse, feeling like I HAVE to suck up to others.. which I won't do People need to do the job they...
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    So, what's it gonna take for nursing to change and become what it's supposed to be?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    When you graduate school and become an RN, you may reexamine this. All the best,
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    LVN at assisted living...new cna already badmouthing others

    DLS_PMHNP replied to valerielaw80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Valerie, I love your positive attitude.:redbeathe Thanks for sharing. all the best, Diane,
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    So, what's it gonna take for nursing to change and become what it's supposed to be?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Patients ARE patients. Ya know, sick people.. Patients ARE NOT
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    "Do you wanna.......huh...........do you really wanna?"

    DLS_PMHNP replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    This type of administrative nonsense bull$#%^ is really degrading to us nurses. I felt more like a waitress than a nurse in the hospital. In fact, I even had a pt (A&O x4) tell her husband, "I...
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    LVN at assisted living...new cna already badmouthing others

    DLS_PMHNP replied to valerielaw80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just keep in mind, this person is on ORIENTATION. She needs to evaluated for her behavior, by a person in mgmt. Would be totally different scenario if she were a longer term employee. If she were,...
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    LVN at assisted living...new cna already badmouthing others

    DLS_PMHNP replied to valerielaw80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you put up with that nonsense, you'll find yourself obsessing about it, and wondering if she is talking about you. And then you want not focus on your work. Nip it with her now, and report her a$$....
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    Backstabbing/Gossip in Nursing School

    DLS_PMHNP replied to silverhalide's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Backstabbing/gossiping is a world-wide phenomenon. Trust me, it's not any different in school than in the 'real' working world, nursing or not. Ignore it. You have bigger fish to fry (I