psalm

psalm RN

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  1. Have any new grads been asked to be in charge?

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

    ...I was charge in LTC and sorry, I don't like being in charge of 80 pts! Now I am a floor nurse on a floor with 50 beds. I feel like I am ADD and the few times I have been charge the stress was...

  2. Words and phrases that make me want to scream

    psalm replied to LydiaNN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    ...I don't like the phone calls from organizations who use the term "deserving children". As in give a donation so they can have a party or whatever for "deserving children". Are there "undeserving"...

  3. srelocation to upstate NY

    psalm replied to debidobs's topic in New York Nursing

    ...hope your search turns up good for you and dh. ...I am homesick for Sch'dy. I am a 1971 grad of Mt. Pleasant High School and currently live in Michigan (since 1978), became an RN in 2002. would...

  4. Help for a disappointed CNA....does it get better?

    psalm replied to BethyC123's topic in Nursing Career

    ...use your tasks now to get used to assessing the pts. How is the pt. eating, trouble swallowing or chewing? Moving pts, does the pt. have any mobility to help you in repositioning? Can he/she...

  5. Failed Abortions

    psalm replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ...hmmmm, I just tried to click on here and didn't go thru so just use the search engine for "gianna jesson" and "sarah smith" and you will find the site

  6. Failed Abortions

    psalm replied to Kalico's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ...you may be referring to Gianna Jesson and Sarah Smith. For more check out the site below. http://www.Vanderbilt.edu/SFL/born_alive.html ...I personally counseled a young lady who had an...

  7. Is it ever ok to force a resident to change?

    psalm replied to NicInNC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ...the nurse is on weekdays 8-5, so make sure he/she knows the situation and maybe during those hours with the help of a sedative a routine can be established. During 8-5 a bath or shower could be...

  8. Stool Question in Children

    psalm replied to Pinky2's topic in General Nursing

    ...were any labs done on your son in the ER to check his electrolytes and blood counts? If not, I would insist on him being

  9. What is that smell?

    psalm replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    ...maybe dirty clothes or sheets

  10. What is that smell?

    psalm replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    ...well, does he air out his room? Is his room always dark? My son is ultra clean, but he has a distinct aroma about him. I used to nag him to air his sheets out, change his sheets and towels often...

  11. Our time with the patient is important too.

    psalm replied to babynurse223's topic in General Nursing

    ...I have asked the doc to help me "boost a pt" after bedpan use when the doc breezes in. ...another time I said something like, "oh, good, you're here, dr. jones, Mrs. Smith has some questions for...

  12. TAB's?

    psalm replied to jrring1019's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ...I would not knowlingly prepare a pt. for an abortion, but I would not have any problem with aftercare. And I could do it without being judgmental or

  13. Im A Licensed Woman Thank You

    psalm replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    ...CONGRATS!! ...and I must say, when I saw the"I'm a licensed woman now" I thougth, "I need a license for that, too!!" :) :)

  14. Share Your Saying

    psalm replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    Kindness doesn't cost any extra. How's it feel to want? (after a teen or husband says "I want...) ...said as

  15. How did you celebrate???

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

    ...yeah, it could be a safety issue that we aren't given our results at the testing center. ...How I celebrated? After wearing white student nurse scrubs, I got some bright scrub tops to go with my...

  16. Lost It at Work!

    psalm replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    ...okay, I don't want this to become a nights vs. day shift thing, but I work nights and average 6-9 pts. Days average 4-6 pts. Both shifts have their own stresses...Yes, days deals with lots of...

  17. Send a prayer my way

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

    ...make sure you have a good night's rest the night before, a good breakfast of whatever food you enjoy and won't give you heartburn, and relax. Plan on getting to the site about 30 minutes early so...

  18. Does this sound ... oh, just please read...

    psalm replied to heart1st's topic in Cardiac

    ...check out the ICMF and see if they are legit. Urban legend? Who is on the board of the organization, anyone recognizable and reputable? Is there a board? ...Ms. Ruha'mah? As in Ms. rumor?...

  19. How would you handle this patient.

    psalm replied to mjscan_07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ...don't sweat it, Friend! You did all you could. I would document in the nursing notes of this pt. chart about the c/o pain at 15, and all you did to help, and also document the screaming at you...

  20. I'm falling for my PRECEPTOR

    psalm replied to IMA's topic in General Nursing

    ...don't miss-take (mistake) admiration for your preceptor as "love". He may be a hero right now, he is an authority figure right now, and hopefullly he is oblivious to your feelings. If he is...

  21. SW Michigan CNA classes

    psalm replied to sunnym's topic in Michigan Nursing

    ...call Lake View Hospital and see if they offer the CNA class. Any nursing homes nearby? Lakeland is off exit 30 on I-94, and a few miles from the exit. Let us know what you

  22. SW Michigan CNA classes

    psalm replied to sunnym's topic in Michigan Nursing

    ...are you in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area? Call Lakeland Regional Health, I think they have CNA classes. Some nursing homes offer CNA classes as well. Take

  23. What other shcools are represented?

    psalm replied to L&Dwant2b's topic in Michigan Nursing

    ...I graduated from Delta College in the tri-city area, Saginaw, Bay City & Midland, in May 2002 from the RN program but now live in St. Joseph,

  24. Is 'E.R' the tv show accurate?

    psalm replied to AussieJack's topic in Emergency

    ...what bugs me is when putting in the central line, no one is wearing a mask, and you never see anyone washing their hands, or even using antiseptic waterless wash on their hands. Maybe we should...

  25. Patients Calling your Cordless Extension???

    psalm replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    ...on our floor we have radiation rooms so it would be ok for a pt. there to have my phone #. The phones can be a blessing in letting me know my new admit is here or if a PRN is needed. If it rings...