invisiblewounds

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1. Persistent Falsification of Data

   invisiblewounds replied to lpncharlie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Hmm...is patient safety not her business? A patient would not be receiving adequate care if the data is wrong. Care is based off the data. "I've saved some sunlight if you should ever need a place...

2. CAN'T work weekends and holidays anymore!

   invisiblewounds replied to UpennRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I would much rather work the weekends ONLY. "I've saved some sunlight if you should ever need a place away from darkness where your mind can feed." - Rod

3. Risk for Falls expected outcomes PLEASE HELP!!!

   invisiblewounds replied to RNstudent311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   We are taught that goals should be timed and measurable...but I like realistic, too. "I've saved some sunlight if you should ever need a place away from darkness where your mind can feed." - Rod...

4. Am I Being Bullied?

   invisiblewounds replied to wendey's topic in General Students

   Firstly, can there not be levels of bullying? Secondly, while idle chit-chat is not a necessity, kindness IS. Simply being kind and saying a few more words beyond "yes", "no", "fine" doesn't mean the...

5. Where do we keep our stuff?

   invisiblewounds replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

   Familiarize yourself with the cellphone policy. No means no. I find it a little irritating seeing students/staff standing in the hallway or even in a patient's room texting away. As a student you are...

6. Is my school the only one?

   invisiblewounds replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

   We have: AP Algebra Tech AP2 Micro Composition Patho Basics of Nursing Pharm MedSurg1 OB/GYN Psych MedSurg2 Mental Health Communications MedSurg3 Pediatric Nursing Composition 2 Capstone "I've...

7. So confused, help me out please. Pre-nursing

   invisiblewounds replied to JedaM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I think nursing programs are competitive whether you go the CC route (ADN) or university (BSN). They are in my area, at least. "I've saved some sunlight if you should ever need a place away from...

8. Heat and LTC facilities

   invisiblewounds replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Aw! The residents always love a treat like that! I miss LTC. "I've saved some sunlight if you should ever need a place away from darkness where your mind can feed." - Rod

9. Husband doesn't understand... advice?

   invisiblewounds replied to LVHI_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am going to say not necessarily. You don't think there are times it's more give than take? Such as...as I stated above, full-time work and full-time student...husband works regular hours and takes...

10. Harsh nurses

    invisiblewounds replied to binzy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Okay, so what does how much they make have to do with anything? Especially in relation to your post? "I've saved some sunlight if you should ever need a place away from darkness where your mind can...

11. How well do you deal with vomit

    invisiblewounds replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I will gladly clean BM all day long if it meant never ever ever ever cleaning up vomit. "I've saved some sunlight if you should ever need a place away from darkness where your mind can feed." - Rod...

12. Is This a Difficult Patient,or is it a Genuine Concern?

    invisiblewounds replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was thinking anxiety, as well. But, shouldn't there would be other findings in the assessment r/t anxiety? I experience SOB, increased HR, sweating... OP - I posted this on your other thread but...

13. Is This a Difficult Patient,or is it a Genuine Concern?

    invisiblewounds replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is the unit or chapter r/t to your case study? "I've saved some sunlight if you should ever need a place away from darkness where your mind can feed." - Rod

14. Harsh nurses

    invisiblewounds replied to binzy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Um, what? Several of my clinical instructors "work the floor", as well as work as instructors. They also are right there to assist in any situation (Need an extra set of hands for a pt. who is total...

15. Most challenging nursing department

    invisiblewounds replied to rose89's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently at an LTAC facility for a clinical rotation and I HATE it. By far my least favorite clinical site. Kudos to the staff who go in day after day after day... "I've saved some sunlight if...