psalm

psalm RN

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  1. stormy night

    psalm replied to kats43's topic in Nursing Humor

    ...amazing what the idea of the need to survive will produce :) Glad he stayed in for the night (I am

  2. Moving to Bozeman

    psalm replied to grasshopper1972's topic in General Nursing

    ...we just vacationed in Yellowstone, Butte and Helena. Loved it all!! Plan to do some travel nursing out that way after the husband retires. Good luck to you in your

  3. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

    psalm replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

    ...Do they have to be NANDA? Did you have a book you needed to purchase for care plans? Your med-surg book should have some cases that include care plans so check those that would correspond with the...

  4. I hate those days where feel totally dumb

    psalm replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    ...don't feel dumb, just inexperienced with some procedures. Just remember the ABCs and go from there. Ask for help when you need it; ask the nurse educator for some one-on-one training with trach...

  5. Groped on the job...

    psalm replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    ...what happened is documented. Do you have a photocopy of the incident report? For your own peace of mind you should have one, just in case it disappears from his file. ...I am proud of you. It is...

  6. weight gain after the pill

    psalm replied to JessLpn14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ...usually I hear of gals losing wt. after going off the pill, and gaining when going on it. I would call my prescriber and run it by him/her. Are you pregnant even with a period? It

  7. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    psalm replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ...with the HIPAA in effect, we are to be careful not to give any identifying info of a patient to anyone who hasn't a "need to know", for patient confidentiality. This can be difficult when a...

  8. Overbearing pt family

    psalm replied to nursestacy73's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ...does the pts. physician know about the hair dryer and daily rectal checks? Would it help if he/she were to educate the sister of the harm to the mucous membranes, etc from her activity? Of...

  9. Any suggestions for interesting research topics for the neonatal population?

    psalm replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ...how about gyn history and fetal outcome? As in # of miscarriages and elective abortions and subsequent pregnancy outcome? ...I bring this up because there are some pts. who do not want to give...

  10. extreme nurses

    psalm replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    ...Hey! I resemble that remark!!

  11. NCLEX test was out of control!!!!!!!!

    psalm replied to far2clevr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ...bless your heart! I think we ALL feel the way you feel after taking the N-CLEX, it was the weirdest test I ever took. And I took it in Michigan, in Lansing, 3 years ago. Let us know how you did....

  12. RN's that dont like showering? Whats with that?

    psalm replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    ...don't quit, fill out an incident report, name names of nurses who are shopping online or using the computer on non-work-related sites. Copy this post and use the info in your incident report. You...

  13. Dreading my first Colonoscopy

    psalm replied to Genista's topic in Gastroenterology

    ...had two colonoscopies so far. The worst part is the prep and if you have the fleets soda PO it will be less stress than the go-lytely. Who are they kidding, go-LYTELY? It should be...

  14. Futile Care Theory

    psalm replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    ...just recently the docs working with a pt. discussed with him and the family that he is at the end stage of his disease and to resusitate would be "medically contraindicated" because he will not get...

  15. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    psalm replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    ...got called in to ask for help in tying pj bottoms to male cath to "keep everything in place". Had quite a time untying and explaining that the cath was the "correct" length.

  16. what a great night I had...

    psalm replied to papawjohn's topic in MICU, SICU

    ...great to hear of a wonderful, appreciative family. Makes the job easier. Glad to har you had a winner of a night!

  17. "Accurate" Charting of Profanity

    psalm replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    ...I work on a med/oncology floor. I document word for word. If the pt. isn't ashamed to call me a c***s*****, Mf, etc, why should I be shy of documenting? The behavior may not be typical of the...

  18. i made NCLEX with 265

    psalm replied to ABI 2004's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ...congrats to you and all who passed, it is quite a feat. GROUP HUG!!!!

  19. Crazy to Join??

    psalm replied to StephRN25's topic in Government, Military

    ...I am a veteran of the US Army WAC and I was not a nurse in the military. I enlisted during Vietnam to get away from home. If you want to serve, look into it. your chances of going to war as an...

  20. i hate my nursing job

    psalm replied to Mylife's topic in Nursing Career

    ...have you thought of asking to work 8 hour shifts, or not working 3 12 hour shifts in a row? What is your social life like? Are you sleeping okay? Are you eating ok? ...as a new person the...

  21. Do you ever get called, 'Doctor'?

    psalm replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    ...when I was a nursing student, 1st 2 semesters, we would go to the floor the day before to gather data on the pts we were assigned. I am female and dressed in a dress with a white coat/jacket....

  22. I Passed!!!

    psalm replied to shanshan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ...and what is your rational for not believing it? AND we are happy, happy for you!!! Congrats!

  23. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

    psalm replied to wannabemw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ...nursing is definately a blessing. I got my figure back quickly, and the attachment with my babies is indescribable. My husband was on sub duty on and off with our first son so nursing was great...

  24. Quit after 4 weeks, now what...

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

    ...any chance you could go to a floor that has 8-hour shifts? You stated you were going to work after another sleepless night. Could it be a day shift is too busy? I prefer nights, usually have...

  25. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

    psalm replied to wannabemw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ...oh, they are lovely, thank you!! :rotfl: This is the same child who would watch me nurse his baby brother and say, "I want some". He would pull up his shirt and place his Pooh Bear or his Ronald...