psalm

psalm RN

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  1. How do you cope with being poor

    psalm replied to prendela's topic in International Nursing

    Joannep, Celebrating 25 years of Wedded Bliss with my Wonderful Husband CONGRATS!! As far as coping with being "poor", it can be done. Budget is the word. Live simple. Bring your own lunch; drink...

  2. How much waste do you see?

    psalm replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I see alot of waste in TIME, when having to deal with non-emergent demanding patients who are high maintenance because they are bored or power-happy. I am not referring to the pt. who is scared and...

  3. Echo Heron

    psalm replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed Echo Heron's books as well. AND she is from my hometown of Schenectady, NY. As she wrote in one of her books, "So

  4. Nothin' like pulling out your pt's old crusty bellybutton crud!

    psalm replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    You'd be surprised at how many pts. have that. It takes a little gentle work with a washcloth, soap and/or baby oil type stuff. Check folds of skin also, great breeding grounds for fungus,

  5. I Graduate as of 9/19!

    psalm replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Cowbells, anyone?

  6. Bad Patient Care at Boston Medical Center?

    psalm replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    It is so sad that nurses who work there for whatever reason have apparently become burned out to the point of what has been posted above. No excuse for what happened, but it makes you wonder... The...

  7. How Many Times During the Night Do You Wake Your Patients?

    psalm replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what their diagnosis is and their condition. IVs get checked every 2 hours, and that includes looking at the IV site, not just checking the IV machine. Nothing like thinking the site is...

  8. Does this sound like "a little much" to you??

    psalm replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    Brain sheets? You can't have your own?

  9. Giving a gift to a patient??

    psalm replied to EllenDeeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a frequent flyer with a condition that made her room an unpleasant place to be. One night she commented on how nice I smelled. We aren't allowed to wear perfume or cologne, so I told her it...

  10. Does this sound like "a little much" to you??

    psalm replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    Patients may not remember the nurse or aide in the room, because of their condition, their dementia, their delusions or they are sleeping. After one of my surgeries, I remember my husband saying he...

  11. Should I wear support hose?

    psalm replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Darlin', I've had spider veins on my outer thighs since I was 14 and my mom swore it was from the panty girdle I wore to hold up my stockings. This was pre-pantyhose times. I'm in my fifties now and...

  12. written up

    psalm replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    ...don't you dare code on me, Mrs. A, I have to write my pain assessment for Mr. B here, you'll just have to wait your

  13. "Why are you proud of that ??!!"

    psalm replied to sissiesmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am thinking dear one, that you are proud and GRATEFUL for nine years. Shame on that person trying to belittle the hard work you went thru and continue to go thru. Pray for her to develop some...

  14. New Job on Hospital-acute care

    psalm replied to pirituba's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The hospital hired you knowing you were in LTC for a year. It is a transition, try to relax and put yourself in learning mode. You will have a chance to practice on IV machines and other equipment...

  15. Ugh! Delivered Baby On My Own The Other Day...

    psalm replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The attending is livid with me. "I want to know why I stayed all night waiting to deliver my patient, but still missed the delivery??!!" Well now, he did go to medical school and he knows babies...

  16. A bit ANNOYED and disappointed...

    psalm replied to Hanna0225's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hanna, that's how some people will react to the news someone is going to be a parent: vomit, pee, poop, snot, sleepless nights, etc. Don't let them steal your excitement. Just don't take their...

  17. Things to do to keep yourself from going crazy while waiting for the NCLEX results

    psalm replied to alabastershadow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had the next day off and slept uninterrupted, and not needing to study. It was

  18. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    psalm replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I sure hope you documented what doggie did...and what you followed up

  19. Doctors and Nurses need to band together against out of touch regulatory overkill

    psalm replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a requirement that we are able to have them at the station or requirement that we NOT have them at the station? Sorry I am dense...I will have to look it up, unless you have a site handy,...

  20. Doctors and Nurses need to band together against out of touch regulatory overkill

    psalm replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have been told no drinks in "patient care areas" but to me the nurses' station isn't where I give pt.

  21. Doctors and Nurses need to band together against out of touch regulatory overkill

    psalm replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is this the actual fine, $10,000?! Oh, my, I am going to be one expensive nurse if I get

  22. MDs you love?

    psalm replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    Dr T. who helped with a huge dressing change... Dr. S. who always is courteous on those early morning phone calls... Dr.B. who assists the nurse with tx and is a great teacher and missionary... Dr....

  23. Lying Foley bag on floor?

    psalm replied to bookwormom's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Just a question/observation...how many ICU beds are set up to the same height as beds on the typical med/surg floor? Some of the med/surg beds are lower than usual for fall precautions, and hooking...

  24. co worker with attendance issues

    psalm replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Supress the urge...when the organization asks for references, they will find out about the

  25. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    psalm replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are expecting our first grandchild in January so this thread is fun!! I've thought of some names I'd like to see... Raya with the middle name Hope. Mozart, with nicknames of Moe or Zart. April...