psalm

psalm RN

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  1. This week's ER

    psalm replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I realize ER is in its last season, but it would be nice to feature nursing more than just Sam. How about some up-and-coming ER nurse coming on, just like Sam's

  2. Places hiring in Michigan for CNAs

    psalm replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Go to http://www.lakelandhealth.org They have hospitals, and nursing homes. Also there's Community Hospital in Watervliet. Google Southwest Michigan and then check out the different nursing homes:...

  3. Can an employer penalize you for calling-in due to illness?

    psalm replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    One place I worked we had to ask why, and had to fill in the reason for call-in on a "call-in form". I thought that was degrading. I can also see why it would be a good deterent for abusers. I...

  4. Places hiring in Michigan for CNAs

    psalm replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Southwestern

  5. Can an employer penalize you for calling-in due to illness?

    psalm replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    Without reading all eleven pages, I just want to say that when a family member is diagnosed with conjunctivitis aren't we supposed to not go to work until we are sure we don't have it? It's not like...

  6. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    psalm replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    We understand what you are saying...and we see it in Med/surg also. Hugs to all of

  7. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    psalm replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are so allergic to cats that just being around someone who has cat hair on clothing can get them wheezing. I had a rummage sale with a friend who has 20 cats (some are foster cats, she is...

  8. Funny Names

    psalm replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No one mentioned the gal from the sixties? named Fonda, her last name

  9. Help! Problems At Work Re: Diabetic Pt, Rights

    psalm replied to debow261's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unless the person driving is a noncompliant diabetic going into a seizure or coma; a noncompliant epileptic not taking her/his meds; someone not taking their BP meds has a "medical emergency" and...

  10. Help! Problems At Work Re: Diabetic Pt, Rights

    psalm replied to debow261's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This IS in a hospital setting, the pt. was from ALf and on his way to an LTC if he continued to be noncompliant with his eating and drinking whatever he cared to. Our hospital is a smoke-free campus...

  11. Help! Problems At Work Re: Diabetic Pt, Rights

    psalm replied to debow261's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is true, they are not our kids...it was meant as comic relief While they have rights, health care workers should have RIGHTS also. The right to not be harassed or bullied for attempting to...

  12. Pubic hair

    psalm replied to nurseJLoo's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it would be best that if the pt. wants/needs it trimmed, to get a doctor's order for it. I am thinking that we do cath-care, and this would

  13. Co-worker who calls me cutsie terms of endearment and pokes me a lot

    psalm replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Don't touch me, I'm sterile!" "Please, that makes me jumpy/uncomfortable". I am a huggy type person, but I seem to know who isn't approachable...and it's not an everyday thing. Does she do this with...

  14. The patient who wouldn't stop screaming...

    psalm replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    When I have a very demanding pt. like yours was, I will write a shift summary in the Nursing Notes. to cover myself. Such as: 0657 Shift summary for 2300-0700: Pt. c/o leg pain that was relieved...

  15. Comments from the peanut gallery....

    psalm replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    What I have found where I work AND I AM NOT stereotyping: The younger nurse or NA or tech is not as open to suggestions as the older worker. There's the mentality that no one is gonna take advantage...

  16. Comments from the peanut gallery....

    psalm replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Wouldn't it be nice to go to work and for a week or even 2 shifts, have NO ONE yell, scream, swear or name-call you? Maybe I'm just on the wrong

  17. spoken to at work

    psalm replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    Not only that, but if there is space for you to write a comment, you can write, that this is the first time anything has been brought to your attention, and that you "are open to constructive...

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

    psalm replied to RnM21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ...I think you should really think about this. You ARE still learning lots of the ropes of nursing; you ARE an employee and should be clocked in, imo. Your supervisor should take it into...

  19. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    psalm replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? What is wrong with being covered with a layer or two of clothing? Most of us would prefer the protection against "skin-to-skin contact" when handling other people's bare body parts (PPE). And...

  20. $200! How are you resourceful?

    psalm replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    Our local newspaper has teachers fill out a wish-list for their classrooms at Christmas time and anyone can donate items. If your local newspaper does this, would it be possible to make a list for...

  21. every LPN in my hosp was laid off today

    psalm replied to FlowerbuddRN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Our hospital is no longer hiring LPNs and the existing LPNs are not to pass any meds unless in an emergency...huh?! Existing LPNs are encouraged to go to school for their RN; or they can work as...

  22. does your school have a written policy on affairs?

    psalm replied to mhr2133's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would think this would be found under "professional behavior" if it isn't spelled out somewhere in the employee handbook. If their affair was before she was a student would that be different from if...

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

    psalm replied to RnM21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are rare shifts when I take a 30 minute lunch and my two 15 minute breaks. My reality is more taking a 15 minute break if I am lucky. I do not look at anything non-work related when I am on...

  24. Anyone knowof any NON-Residents getting into KCC ADN program

    psalm replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    While I can see the points in the above, I also say there is NO guarantee someone is going to stay instate after graduation...a Hawaii resident could fall in love with a military person and plan on...

  25. Anyone knowof any NON-Residents getting into KCC ADN program

    psalm replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, remember your "Aloha