psalm

psalm RN

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  1. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    psalm replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing homes are for nursing care. If a person needs help with meds, blood sugar checks, dressing changes, pain management. Wouldn't it be great if there was really an alternative...just a place to...

  2. What do you do in the nursing station in your down time?

    psalm replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Is it really safe to have knitting needles on the psych ward? We weren't even supposed to have our stethescopes around our necks; could be used as a weapon against us! When I was a nurse tech and...

  3. Wet Pants !!

    psalm replied to schoolnurse09's topic in School

    guess it goes along with the territory. But I always ask myself " what make's this a nurse's job" ??? Praiser ...I would think to rule out a uti; urinary or bladder problems or possible sexual...

  4. Wet Pants !!

    psalm replied to schoolnurse09's topic in School

    Ask the parents to pack an extra pair of underpants and outer pants/skirt. Ask for ALL the kids to have an extra set for accidents or mud puddle accidents. If you have to provide them, get them from...

  5. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    psalm replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    A friend's 17 year old son died doing

  6. What part of "isolation" don't you understand?

    psalm replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    Here's another thought. In nursing school we washed our hands and dried them, then put them in a machine with specific lighting that showed how well or how poorly cleaned our hands were. Maybe we...

  7. What part of "isolation" don't you understand?

    psalm replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    Before a patient is admitted to the hospital, the doctor should spell out expectations for family and visitors. Hand-washing is a MUST. Nothing returns to the kitchen for refilling or rewarming....

  8. I am tired of inconsiderate visitors . . .

    psalm replied to Rhee's topic in General Nursing

    Rhee, perhaps the comment about you caring more for your baby than the patients could be: they think you won't do all you should because your pregnancy may hinder you physically. To them you may use...

  9. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    psalm replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Certain language just doesn't belong in the workplace. Just because we hear it "in the real world" and on TV doesn't mean it is no longer

  10. How do you deal ith mouthy rude CNAs?

    psalm replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Some people, no matter what their position, just have no

  11. Halloween at Work

    psalm replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I had my hysterectomy on Oct. 30th one year. The next day in my demerol fog, I couldn't understand why Elvira was on the TV in a coffin... or why my 2nd shift nurse was dressed in a red outfit...

  12. Washington Redskins Cheerleader Suffers Dystonia From Flu Shot

    psalm replied to musiklover's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And if she had come down with it without the flu shot, we'll never know. I'd like to know all her history for the past few years, to see if it was shot-related or not. Regardless, it is a sad turn...

  13. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    psalm replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I am reading a chart I *am* with another patient. I am verifying that what I heard in verbal report was all reported...I am making sure that pt's orders are being carried out, checking labs on...

  14. I got my coworker fired

    psalm replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    You are not accountable for her getting fired. You gave the supervisor information on her behavior. Maybe the super already had a list of complaints? Maybe this was the last straw. You aren't...

  15. Is This Possible??

    psalm replied to mrscoozy's topic in General Nursing

    I had a diabetic friend gain 15 lb. in 24 hours and another one who swears she gained 40 lbs. in 2 days (she was in the hospital when this happened and she looked horrible. This was in

  16. I'm tired, lonely, depressed, and frustrated.

    psalm replied to kenny b's topic in General Students

    Take a 10 minute break...stay hydrated, fed, rested, exercised. Easier said than done. We feel for you. Don't get behind in studying, papers, or reading.

  17. Overcoming clinicals...

    psalm replied to dstiegyrn's topic in General Students

    Practice on people you know, so it becomes routine. I was in my late 40s when I was in clinicals so when my son's friends came over for a meal or game, I had my stethescope ready and told them I was...

  18. Patient Complaints In Spite of Good Care

    psalm replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    Could we maybe have a class for patients and their visitors on Hospital Etiquitte; What to expect; What NOT to expect; your rights as a patient; your Responsibilities as a patient; your role as a...

  19. Patient Complaints In Spite of Good Care

    psalm replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you documented all that you did for this patient and the visitor you are covered. I feel for you

  20. Things pts do that make you want to go hit your ahead against a brick wall.

    psalm replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    How about the men who spit in their urinals...when there's urine in it? I once gave a little old man 2 urinals and labeled them. One for urine and the other for spit. It worked, but was

  21. how many use the line when giving shots to women?

    psalm replied to ItsTheDude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    ...I agree. But how many times have we heard "well, it's just the drugs; you misunderstood"? Or "you're too sensitive". So maybe I should have said we need to be careful, without an

  22. Scrubs that won't make me look like a blimp...

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

    I find that tops that have the gathered back (either elastic or tie) are less sack-y. Plus I can adjust for all the stuff in my

  23. how many use the line when giving shots to women?

    psalm replied to ItsTheDude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    We have to be very careful what we say and how we say it...esp around patients & family members/visitors. And co-workers. If the pt. is under the influence of a percocet or morphine or other...

  24. Verbal Abuse and Nursing

    psalm replied to JackTorsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Always document by quoting patient or visitor (or staff member). If we see a trend we can get a psych consult or a PRN...or determine if it may be withdrawal. Or if it is just plain rotten manners....

  25. Bummed after interview...

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

    Have you considered calling the HR dept. of some of the hospitals you sent apps to to check if they are hiring? If the answer is yes, you can state that you sent a resume and if it is not on file...