psalm

psalm RN

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  1. Tips for looking more professional

    psalm replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I have gone on interviews wearing outfits I got from Goodwill. My favorite was a 2 piece skirt and overblouse off the 99 cent rack. Got the job! You can find lots at rummage sales that are...

  2. Incometent Doctor

    psalm replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    Do you have incident reports that you can write anonymously? Can you and the other nurses next time have a code white on her when she tried to do something you think is

  3. AA hair care racist?

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

    If this was inpatient, I would have mentioned that some of my patients have a sleep bonnett they wear while in bed and did she have one? I hope you

  4. Thanks, nurses!

    psalm replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Grandee3, Tripler in Hawaii Gave birth there and wasn't too impressed with some of the docs and nurses, but WAS with some of them. I wasn't a nurse then, but had been a medic in a small...

  5. How many years should u go back on resume?

    psalm replied to cuddlebug's topic in Nursing Career

    During the time you raised your children you probably were involved in volunteer work of some kind at church/synogogue, school, or social (animal rescue, co-op, political campaigns, driving for school...

  6. Thanks, nurses!

    psalm replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

    The few times our kids had to be hospitalized (one for 3 weeks when he was 9 months old) the nurses were wonderful. This was at Tripler Army Medical Center, the 3 week stay...and then ER trips at the...

  7. How do you handle clients that are too affectionate?

    psalm replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Especially if you are new, it could be they want to "claim" you for themselves. Stick with the "personal space" teaching and reminders. Be gentle but firm, it could really be neediness, mom figure...

  8. LPN schools in Michigan

    psalm replied to starnik14's topic in Michigan Nursing

    In Southwest Michigan there is Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, and Southwestern College that have LPN programs, don't know if they are accredited but we have LPNs and RNs from their programs...

  9. Are the LPNs get the dirty works?

    psalm replied to 12breakfree's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Toileting a patient is an excellent time to access ROM, skin, color of stool, etc. If the pt. uses a BSC or gets assist to the bathroom, we access gait, steadiness, color, HR. One pt. in his 80s...

  10. Feeling a little lost........

    psalm replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here's some ideas. Can you work 8-hour shifts? 12-hour shifts were killing me physically, 8's work better for me and the fam. Can you switch to nights? Nights are usually very busy but you have...

  11. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    psalm replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    We need fuel, we need to destress and we need potty breaks! Don't feel guilty for being human. If you are low on fuel, you may make a mistake and hurt a

  12. Scheduled to Work the Floor as a CNA

    psalm replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you still gonna get paid as an LPN? All you can do is try it and give a detailed report what works and what doesn't, keeping copies of your findings for yourself...maybe someday you will be in...

  13. Will I last?

    psalm replied to natrgrrl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I felt that way myself when I was in your situation. The lack of organization really killed me but I did what I could to function my way for good pt. care. See the nasty comments as a challenge, not...

  14. How do you deal with ICU superiority complex?

    psalm replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Recently I had to transfer a pt from our med floor to CCU. No problem, great assistance, worked as peers for the patient. The pt. is back on our floor now and doing well. Team

  15. Pt dies on BSC today

    psalm replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    This didn't happen in a hospital but it could have. My friend, (a nurse),told us her uncle and aunt were in a hotel room. He was taking a shower and the wife was getting upset at how long he was in...

  16. Leukemia help with labs/vitals

    psalm replied to discobunni's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My sincere hugs to you, having to see your little one endure this. A friend's 7 year old had leukemia for 8.5 months and I remember the roller-coaster they all rode. John just couldn't understand...

  17. Disgusting worm dream.. Could this really happen?

    psalm replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    Just the other night I had a dream that my face was itching and when I looked in the mirror I had all these long dark hairs about four inches long sporadically positioned. When I went to wash my...

  18. How do you point out bad hygene?

    psalm replied to Nurseonwheels's topic in Home Health

    Does she watch TV or have magazines around her room? If so, you could subtley point out some hygiene products and ask her if she's tried them, liked them etc. Does she like certain fragrances?...

  19. I'm scared, angry, and don't know

    psalm replied to Annie2005's topic in LPN to RN

    Have you gone to the instructor to ask advice on what you are missing? Are the questions NCLEX format? That can be hard to get used to. ASK. AND read the book before

  20. Why I get the urge to quit nursing sometimes

    psalm replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    What if we refuse the pedometers (not at my facility) and the "do you need anything else? I have the time." script? I don't script unless I have the time. We're talking about the extra pillow

  21. have you ever lost it at work?

    psalm replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    I work night shift and hadn't had a lunch or break, very busy. And at 0530 I started crying at the nurses' station while looking at the pile of blood draws I had for the morning...and said I need a...

  22. How do you give morphine sulfate IV?

    psalm replied to Chris27229's topic in Patient Medications

    I always give over 4-5 minutes so my pts don't get a quick high, some ask for it faster! If a hep lock, I dilute, if in a running IV, I don't dilute. If incompatible with running IV, obviously,...

  23. Tattoos?

    psalm replied to kamon8404's topic in Men in Nursing

    Some schools state no tattoos that are visible. One of my coworkers had a couple of tats removed. I am a gal and no tats but have no problem with them as long as they are not offensive (f word, b...

  24. "But nurses are in demand, how can it be hard to get into nursing school"?

    psalm replied to nynurse2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A friendly reminder that not everyone is cut out to be a nurse, that the programs are all-consuming, demanding physically, mentally, emotionally. Add to that the fact of needing nurses who are...

  25. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

    psalm replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    ...our ER used to give vouchers if pt. wasn't seen in 30 minutes. Vouchers were for 2 movie tickets, or to a restaurant.