psalm

psalm RN

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  1. Bummed after interview...

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

    I'd apply and mention that I'd get a license when hired? Check with BON in NY, they may have it where there are some states will recognize a NY license. ??? The Tri-City area of Albany, Schenectady...

  2. Bummed after interview...

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

    Are you able to relocate? Maybe you can find a position in a larger

  3. 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

    The Bible tells us not to look on our mother's nakedness. If the son were 40 and his infirm mom were 65, it would be different. But for a 12 y/o son to be expected to is endangering the future sex...

  4. 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

    While toileting a patient, she went on and on and on about straightening her bedding and all her blankets, have her water by her closer and turn the lights off before I go...all while sitting on the...

  5. I can't even believe that this recall even made the news....

    psalm replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Such a sad situation. Can you imagine the guilt the parent(s) feel if it is due to their neglect and/or stupidity. But this is America and we can sue for just about anything... But the article did...

  6. 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

    Or said girlfriend ccan fluff them before she

  7. Never seen anything quite like it (the things visitors do...)

    psalm replied to NurseKatie08's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you are documenting this...and also telling the patient's doctor. Maybe he/she can intervene and stop or curb this

  8. Nurses Are Professionals? Oh Really?

    psalm replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I find that patients call me "real" because I DON'T use scripting. Listen to the

  9. Working triple shifts

    psalm replied to Aviationurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Can you imagine the uproar if pilots did this? After all, all they do is take off, sit there and make turns now and then, stay on course, land and everyone's

  10. Working triple shifts

    psalm replied to Aviationurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Call the state hotline... Call a

  11. Nurses Are Professionals? Oh Really?

    psalm replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't lie to my patients and I don't script. I told my NM I couldn't say "I have the time" if I don't have the time, and I

  12. Clock out by 8am or get reprimanded!!!

    psalm replied to RnM21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I work 8 hour shifts and most of my co-workers work 12s. Sometimes I go over, and I rarely get a lunch; Maybe that is why hospitals went to 12 hour shifts? Coz I have to cram all my work in 8 hours...

  13. I wish everyone would get it...let me study!!!

    psalm replied to Gen2Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I used to say I'd be available in June 2002 (I graduated in May 2002). I missed lots of church services, get-togethers, didn't have time for long phone calls. Vacation day I would catch up on...

  14. Long Term Care Facility has 5 nurses and roach infestation

    psalm replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If nurses are documenting meds given that are not given, it is FRAUD. Same thing with treatments or dressing changes signed off but not actually done. Get the state in there, even if you call...

  15. LPN schools in Michigan

    psalm replied to starnik14's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Be very careful of places like ITT Tech. I'm not saying their program is inferior, but it may not be transferable. So if you plan on going to RN will all your toil be in vain b/c credits don't...

  16. CNA's Have to Be Thrifty......How Do You Stretch a Dollar?

    psalm replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I also used to go to the college and public libraries for NCLEX books to practice for my tests (our college had used NCLEX-type questions on tests since first semester). Get current ones. I also...

  17. Career switch- FROM nursing- advice?

    psalm replied to martymoose's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel your pain! Actually, I really know what you mean. There are times I have to tell a patient or a family who wants something that is not urgent; I will get to you as soon as possible. I have...

  18. CNA's Have to Be Thrifty......How Do You Stretch a Dollar?

    psalm replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have to use my dryer because I have such bad allergies to almost every tree, schrub or flower. But I will use it for maybe 5-10 minutes on the clothes I can hang up such as scrubs, husband's work...

  19. Career switch- FROM nursing- advice?

    psalm replied to martymoose's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't mention how long you have been in nursing. You will find customer service mayhem no matter where you

  20. Decorating the Clinic

    psalm replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Makes the cheer, "Go Team Go" a whole new meaning! Or the Class Whiz?

  21. Decorating the Clinic

    psalm replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Back to school stuff to reminisce high school and college. May even have some course material on hand for any patients who want to take a computer or telecourse. Anything that enriches and...

  22. 2 patients requested not to have me back

    psalm replied to december2905's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Reminds me, BabyLady, of a missionary student from India going to Bible college in the States. His roommate asked him to "crack the window a little" and James thought...why would I crack the window?...

  23. 2 patients requested not to have me back

    psalm replied to december2905's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I worked in newborn nursery in Hawaii, many of my moms were Asian. The only language I knew was English and a touch of French. So I pantomined alot when helping with feedings (bottle and...

  24. If they can ask for it..they aren't too sedated...

    psalm replied to faline1973's topic in General Nursing

    "No Real Proof"; "Even with the autopsy"; wow, really awful. Wonder if he had a beer when he got home? I would love to see all his labs, medical history, etc. Wonder if the wife had insurance on...

  25. If they can ask for it..they aren't too sedated...

    psalm replied to faline1973's topic in General Nursing

    Did this pt. go home alone? Or was there someone to watch him for s/s of problems? Wow, that is really sad, for everyone concerned. Was it really