psalm

psalm RN

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  1. Cataract Surgery

    psalm posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any practical suggestions for a patient who had cataract surgery to one eye and will have the 2nd eye 2 weeks later? The patient is...me :) Can't read much or watch tv

  2. I am so over the flu

    psalm replied to rockenmomRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Do you find them at Walmart or

  3. How does the flu kill people??

    psalm replied to Misslady113's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'd like to clarify my point of letting Biden say what he says without having the WH etc translate for us. He appears (I am being kind) to have difficulty making himself understood, and appears to...

  4. Cataract Surgery

    psalm replied to psalm's topic in General Nursing

    *My* brain is always confused, lol! So I rest the "good" eye; is that the one the cataract was removed from or the other one? Like I said, I am confused! I had the surgery on the right eye; do I...

  5. How does the flu kill people??

    psalm replied to Misslady113's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Let the man say what he says without airlines and the WH editorizing it! He's an adult. He was giving his opinion. The White House makes him look like he is stupid and can't say anything without...

  6. "Hippie" Image

    psalm replied to MUOStudentNurse's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Don['t worry about what others' perceptions are. You sound confident in wanting to pursue your CNM; and as long as you put your patients' needs and desires first, you will be a great role model for...

  7. My God, these family members!!

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

    The person at the desk should have asked if it was a problem that needed immediate attention! This is called team work. When one nurse leaves the floor for a meal, another is supposed to cover! It...

  8. My God, these family members!!

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

    Don't forget to tell them you washed your hands,

  9. My God, these family members!!

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

    I still think it would be a benefit if all patients were given, along with their Patient's Rights info, their Patient's Responsibilities. Some responsibilities: Treat all the staff with respect....

  10. My God, these family members!!

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

    I tell my patients' families that I *am* with another patient when I am charting...because charting is such a critical part of my job for patient care. I have to document pt. complaint; condition;...

  11. Social Service Director and Housekeeping Supervisor's Ideas About Resident Rights...

    psalm replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In some states a nurse who is trained to trim may WITH the consent of the physician. And if the nurse feels the job should be done by the doc b/c of the shape of the nails, then she/he documents and...

  12. Social Service Director and Housekeeping Supervisor's Ideas About Resident Rights...

    psalm replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If her new shoes hurt with her toe nails long, tell her *not* to wear them until someone has a chance to trim them!! What is wrong with people!! I tell patients..."you're next on my

  13. My God, these family members!!

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

    Will hospitality staff make sure of a patient's dietary restrictions or NPO status if they are there to fetch coffee/drinks/snacks? Will they document what was given to the patient, and if the...

  14. I NEED HELP PLEASE

    psalm replied to cammie3690's topic in General Students

    Rights of patients vs. responsibilities of patients in the hospital

  15. My God, these family members!!

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

    ...what about setting limits? There are times when I have to tell a family member that I will get to a nonessential when I have the time. This is different from a needed PRN med or treatment. We do...

  16. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    psalm replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think the point here is that the man picked up the Police Dog and jumped; and the Police Dog died. A police dog is a trained professional animal working with the police department, and its death is...

  17. Overweight nurse unable to physically manage her responsibilties

    psalm replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I can't imagine being a school nurse! You do more than pass out midol and kotex to the girls (this was the perception when I was in high school 38 years ago) and your responsibility with limited...

  18. Overweight nurse unable to physically manage her responsibilties

    psalm replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Yes...she may be able to fill a different position. But if she can no longer do the job she was hired for R OR patient care is compromised, she may need to find something

  19. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    psalm replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    ...who said anything about sitting and talking to them? LoL. While I reposition or assess, there's no harm in talking in a soothing tone. But I know what you really meant, not dissing you, just...

  20. Help, fainted on the job!

    psalm replied to marie39's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All the above, and...do you normally have a low blood pressure? Maybe some orthostatic hypotension? Let us know what you find

  21. White uniform dresses

    psalm replied to Dalla's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    At our hospital student nurses wear all white scrubs. One night (11p-7a) I decided to wear a white scrub top AND white scrub pants. A patient threw me out of his room..."I want a real nurse!!". My...

  22. Help, fainted on the job!

    psalm replied to marie39's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you talked to your physician about the panic attacks? How about your nurse manager? Anywhere else you can work 8 hours? Good luck, I'll pray for you to find the right

  23. FHR tachycardia dilemna-sorry if its long but i need advice!

    psalm replied to michstamps's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Saw a FHR of 200-210 DURING contractions when I was a tech...told the RN who came in, heard and called the doc. He came in (from home, this was a small Army hospital in the 70s) and the heart rate...

  24. Finally starting as an RN tomorrow!

    psalm replied to kmarie724's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!! Keep positive and keep learning. Having been a CNA will be very helpful. But remember you are the RN now and the RN duties come first. It may be tempting to do both to feel like a "team...

  25. Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    psalm replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the military, enlisted were called by rank and last name, and sometimes just by last name. Doctors were called "doctor" and nurses who were officers were called by rank and last name, ie, Captain...