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psalm RN

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  1. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    psalm replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I feel like we are all "gag-ordered" when it comes to this silliness about not being *allowed* to say or do something when we can't possibly be there for a patient

  2. Isolation Patient's Visitors

    psalm posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    Does your hospital require or encourage visitors of isolation patients to gown and glove while they are visiting? We all have the STOP sign on the door and the ISOLATION sign. I'm just wondering if...

  3. Delegating and still having to do everything myself.

    psalm replied to november17's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In my last semester of clinicals, with the overview of our preceptors, we RN students were to take over the team...we would delegate the assignments of vs, am care, feeding if necessary, blood sugar...

  4. *Sigh* Can't wait to get past this...

    psalm replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    My first couple of months I spent crying on the way home from work...or feeling so depressed that I couldn't seem to get the hang of it. Make sure you are getting a break, eating and hydrating. Do...

  5. Bedside/Celebrity Nurse

    psalm replied to atbedside's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you want to leave bedside nursing? You could check out neuro, rehab, tele/cardiac, OB, peds, radiology dept.s sometimes have RNs. Women's health, urology clinic, AIDS clinic, VA

  6. Do you take the MAR into the patient's room with you?

    psalm replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I have to flag my meds, and I do bring the MAR into pt. room with me. That way I can also answer any questions about PRN meds they ask about...such as is it time to have one? I find that when we are...

  7. Just got called for a depostition for a pt from 5 yrs ago!

    psalm replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't either, but prayers and hugs for you. If you've documented everything, you have nothing to worry about. Praying you will have clarity of mind and recall, and that you remain calm and...

  8. Talk me down from the ledge!

    psalm replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yeah, I thought I heard the cowbells ringing.

  9. Watch for murder mystery titled 'Camp Nurse' based on my weird experience

    psalm replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Camp

    One year my sons came back from Christian camp knowing all the slang terms for genitilia, they were in 3rd and 5th grades. Another time there was a camper who showed them how to masturbate...when the...

  10. Brother and Sister born on the same day

    psalm replied to L&DRN03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    He needs to commit himself to one woman. AND he needs to support all his children regardless of how many women he has them

  11. Worried: have to spend 5 hours doing IV sticks tomorrow.

    psalm replied to locolorenzo22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like to use a warm blanket wrapped around the arm and hand to coax the vein closer to the surface. Usually works, even on the hard to

  12. Brother and Sister born on the same day

    psalm replied to L&DRN03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ...which is one of the reasons I didn't go into OB nursing, the family dyanamics have changed so much since the 70s, when I was an OB aide. God help these little ones and I do hope SW get in on the...

  13. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    psalm replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    My standard answer when someone asks about why something wasn't done, or was done late: It can't be helped. I was handed a mess at 11p (I work 11p-7a), and guess why? Because it can't be helped,...

  14. Difficult family members and friends, what do yo do?

    psalm replied to mom4jesus's topic in General Nursing

    In the case of smoking, are you a smoke-free campus? As far as going into the bathroom to smoke and having a lookout...I feel for you. We are smoke-free and some of our frequent flyers who are on...

  15. L&D nurse is calling formula poison!!!

    psalm replied to hotmama2be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry for the trauma you are going thru, AND IT IS A TRAUMA! Having your personal space of how you parent by a close family member who is accusing you of poisoning your baby is very...

  16. Anyone Here From Southbend, Mishawaka Indiana????

    psalm replied to cna2lpn80's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I live in SW Michigan and know some Brown Mackie LPN students. Next time I am at work, I'll let them know you're looking and maybe, just maybe, they'll sign up with allnurses and you all can connect....

  17. thrift shop scrubs?

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

    Rummage sales! I went to a rummage sale that had NEW scrubs for $1 a piece. By the time I got there, only 2 of the styles I wear were left, in white. But I have found new or near-new scrubs at...

  18. Race during report.

    psalm replied to emnicams's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate knowing a patient's race for the reasons stated above, of certain conditions prevalent to certain races, and also the metabolism of meds being different. Skin care and hair care issues...

  19. A very brief vent....

    psalm replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does the charge say anything to the offending nurse? IS the offending nurse the charge? I would say something to my NM and if necessary, document it. There's nothing brief about an hour, esp. with...

  20. Facility moving units to 60 bed "mixed" skilled unit

    psalm replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You forgot nightly chart reviews and monthly complete assessments, 2-3 a night (night shift job). BUT WAIT, THERE'S STILL MORE! You take the call-ins, for the whole facility, not just nursing...

  21. Lying Foley bag on floor?

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

    Yes, and label the wash basin "For foley only" or something similar so it will be used only for foley. We don't want patients and visitors thinking we use the same basin for

  22. appy scar on left side??

    psalm replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, my cousin had constant left lower quadrant pain, and docs thought it was her left ovary. Finally with a fever, she went to the ER, was admitted, had surgery and her appendix was on her left...

  23. Watch for murder mystery titled 'Camp Nurse' based on my weird experience

    psalm replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Camp

    Have you considered sending a copy of the letter again with a cover letter asking "Did you receive this original letter?" via certified mail? As well as a copy to the health dept. Better for a paper...

  24. Watch for murder mystery titled 'Camp Nurse' based on my weird experience

    psalm replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Camp

    What are you referring to? Sorry, I've been up almost 24 hours and nothing is making

  25. Talk me down from the ledge!

    psalm replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm praying for you. Have some Freihofer Chocolate Chip cookies to celebrate your victory!! (Albany, NY,