psalm

psalm RN

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

    psalm replied to faline1973's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!! What you can do is sign it after writing that you are signing, adding the following information: then quote verbotem from your nursing notes the slurred speech, etc the pt. exhibited. Then ask...

  2. 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

    I know what you mean...but it IS a great time to tell the pt's wife to call the pharm &

  3. Son was hit by a van

    psalm replied to Dneesoo's topic in Washington Nursing

    Check his discharge papers and see if instructions are given as to what to look for, and if/when to return for treatment or to see his pediatrician. If nothing is on the discharge papers, I would...

  4. Rome State School?

    psalm replied to psalm's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thank you so much!! Brought back memories of visiting my

  5. Congenital Arm Amputee - any one else out there?

    psalm replied to stub2000's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You may have some restrictions, or have to have reasonable accomodations. I immediately thought of inserting IVs, urinary catheters, NGs; drawing up meds from tiny vials; injections one-handed (I'm...

  6. Slack, Sloppy Nurses for coworkers! VENT101!

    psalm replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    See, there is justice sometimes. Thanks for the update and esp. for taking action at work to get rid of

  7. Slack, Sloppy Nurses for coworkers! VENT101!

    psalm replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, according to your DON, the patients have to suffer inferior care because SHE doesn't have all her ducks in a row? Maybe she AND the sleeper need to be packing. How would that hold up in

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

    psalm replied to RnM21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Does your employer know about your diability? There has to be reasonable accomodations for employees who have diabilities that may affect

  9. 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

    I change the pillow case sometimes if the person has been sweaty or had a wet wash cloth on forehead. It also helps to straighten out the linens while pt. is on the BSC or toilet. But, yes, if you...

  10. Getting the exact same questions more than once???

    psalm replied to Innurse78's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ...or it could be a test of your confidence as a nurse. " Let's see, I thought I already had that question, and the answers are the same. What's going on here? Well, it's still the same

  11. Slack, Sloppy Nurses for coworkers! VENT101!

    psalm replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We're behind you!!! It may take awhile before the management realizes you mean business. Stick to your new self. God's best be

  12. Rome State School.What I found Out

    psalm replied to just1nce's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I figured there wouldn't be much information available due to HIPAA. It's frustrating to not be able to locate a family member or friend who is in the

  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

    Yes!! How do you do it at home? We want to help you achieve as much of your ADLs by yourself, it is what we

  14. Slack, Sloppy Nurses for coworkers! VENT101!

    psalm replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "she always gets other people to work for her"...Apparently, she got you to do many times. I hope you documented all of the above in your post. "I like this nurse as a person but omg....i dont know...

  15. Upsetting Day with a side of Ethics issues.

    psalm replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    Assault is assault, male or female, straight or gay, all colors and ages included. The Good Samaratin (sp) provided for someone who was an enemy. I am hoping that is what the doc meant...that both...

  16. 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

    Repressed thoughts? I also have patients who cry out during bathing: "no, daddy no!!" and such. Very sad. Having said the above, I also know you are venting and I am willing to say, most of us in...

  17. 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

    That is very disturbing; he could have been a threat to other patients or looking for valuables to steal. Here's a hug, you were protecting your other

  18. Pubic hair

    psalm replied to nurseJLoo's topic in General Nursing

  19. horrendously long post... read if you dare (and if you have time?)

    psalm replied to jaysmom's topic in General Students

    So...how are you

  20. Some of these students, jeez...

    psalm replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hopefully he also checked patient diet to make sure pt. wasn't NPO or on restriction...some cardiac and/or psych pts. can't have caffeine. Or

  21. I cant afford Kaplan! Help!

    psalm replied to 25seaturtles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some public libraries have current N-CLEX study books, or your college library. That's what I did and passed first time. Or borrow from a friend? I also did that, just make sure it is

  22. When a patient is dying, am I expecting too much?

    psalm replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Was this in a hospital setting? I would find it difficult to attempt to watch a baby not quite a year old when my hospice patient is dying...and would it be in my scope of practice? Perhaps the...

  23. Finally, a GOOD shift on a BAD floor!

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

    You used your critical thinking skills

  24. 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

    Maybe this patient saw the trailer to "Nurse Jackie" and wants to be

  25. How do you command respect at work?

    psalm replied to Sonia,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Re: Only reprimand in private. I prefer to do it in private...but have been told that sometimes you need to have a witness (ie, the aides are union but the RNs aren't). No one likes to be corrected...