RestlessHeart

RestlessHeart

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  1. Personal health problem

    RestlessHeart replied to satrim's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure that the members here cannot give medical advice or even legal advice. You really need to contact your personal doctor. . I wish you success going forward

  2. Irreplaceable

    RestlessHeart replied to Elfriede's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was thinking the same

  3. Falsified a Blood Sugar

    RestlessHeart replied to Heartbrokennurse11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Years ago I had a Nurse falsify MY blood sugar in my records. I KNEW damn well she never tested it. She said it was something like 150 so she gave me 5U of "R" Insulin. UGH....in less than 15...

  4. New LPN with ZERO work experience. Am I doomed?

    RestlessHeart replied to baby_nurse-'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Whether you think you are or think you aren't.....you're right. I wish you luck and

  5. Pain Medication addicts

    RestlessHeart replied to rgvnurse85's topic in Patient Medications

    If ever given the chance, the need or the opportunity I would wish you could be my Nurse. I would be proud to take direction / education from you as My Nurse. I have horrible horrible pain issues...

  6. Can a nurse suggest a prescription device to a patient?

    RestlessHeart replied to mlkls13's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The State would love to hear this scheme....not to mention Medicare and other Gov't

  7. ER Nurse to Lunch Break Before Medicating Patient for Pain

    RestlessHeart replied to wondern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dont byte my head off for asking this. Im seriously curious. Ive been in the hospital so many times thru the years. Ive had 30 some surgeries blah blah blah but Im curious. Would it be plausible...

  8. Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

    RestlessHeart replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

    At the risk of getting my "membership" here handed to me on a platter..Id like to ask something. Please keep in mind I am not and never was a Nurse of any degree. I do have great respect for all of...

  9. Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

    RestlessHeart replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

    I so love almost every one of your responses. I may have to start stalking you (so I can learn more of course). Thanks for speaking

  10. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    RestlessHeart replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Another good post. Sheeeeeesh I need to come here more often. Ive been a patient recovering from back surgery. A failed one I might add. I am not a "dug user" of any thing illicit. But have had 30...

  11. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    RestlessHeart replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Awwww Man...I wish I could like this post about a million times. Ive seen and dealt with so many Nurses like the OP. I always do my best to "lay a little education on them" rather than pick a fight...

  12. I'm back!

    RestlessHeart replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And you've come back for all the right reasons. Ive read your postings on and off since like forever ago. Great news on the remaining clean and free from the demons. Anyway I just wanted to say...

  13. Tylenol for 10/10 pain?

    RestlessHeart replied to notanumber's topic in Patient Medications

    Kooky, I just wanted to tell you I love your nic, I giggle jus' a lil everytime I read your posts. I also wanted to say your posts all seem so well thought out and well placed. Im glad you contribute...

  14. I hated being a CNA, will this mean I'll hate being a nurse?

    RestlessHeart replied to TinyLilly's topic in General Nursing

    Id do everything in my power to make sure you were never ever allowed to treat anybody I know or love. Your post smacks of judgement and your words show

  15. Preventing call-ins

    RestlessHeart replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    So many things seem to influence calling in sick a lot. Where I am, with a mix of Nurse and laypeople, it's usually the nurses who call in...a LOT. But, we've also found that if there is any form of...

  16. Wrong side for amputation(loss of license)

    RestlessHeart replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ive had all kinds of surgeries....3 on a shoulder....10 on 1 knee...and the nurses all marked the spot themselves. Then just as I was being wheeled into the OR I was asked what part they'd be doing...

  17. For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    RestlessHeart replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Now vs Know Supposively or supposably vs supposedly Pasific vs Specific Redeculous vs Ridiculous Won't vs Want Are vs Our To vs Too vs Two Libary vs Library Febewary vs February .....people dont seem...

  18. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    RestlessHeart replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had to come back here and post. Im sitting here watching a show where a woman had triple bypass surgery. This woman is in her mid to late 60s, the picture of health etc. So they take her back to...

  19. Bullying online is NOT harmless

    RestlessHeart replied to Dianna11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bravo Bravo

  20. did any of you share your first job offer on Facebook?

    RestlessHeart replied to mixtapern's topic in General Nursing

    I would seriously rethink posting where you work on Facebook or anything similar. Ive known people to get a wild hair up their a$$ and get someone fired. Spreading a rumor is never innocent nor does...

  21. Nurses in many cases bullies who love clicks at any age

    RestlessHeart replied to RNLASVEGAS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My comment may mean absolutely nothing because Im not a nurse....and maybe I shouldnt be posting but I am. Never let it be said I played by all the rules. Anyway.... Ive said before but here it goes...

  22. I hurt my back at work and I think my employer is going to fire me. Need career advice.

    RestlessHeart replied to Amnesty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Im so sorry to hear of your injury Amnesty. Years ago in a far off land I injured my back. Since then Ive had 7 surgeries and Im full of titanium pins plates and screws. I take a fair amount of pain...

  23. holidays... sick call...

    RestlessHeart replied to imsickagain's topic in General Nursing

    Here's what I dont understand. I see it in the Nursing profession as well as My own profession which is kind of on the hinges of Nursing. You get hired by a company....any company. You accept the...

  24. holidays... sick call...

    RestlessHeart replied to imsickagain's topic in General Nursing

    I wondered how long it'd be before someone caught the "typos" by one making literacy and reading comprehension skills remarks. ***

  25. Bullying in the workplace

    RestlessHeart replied to PrincessAlexiss's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All....and Im the type of person that hates that. LOL. I dont like not speaking to my bffs / kids / sisters / bro et al for long periods of time. I was actually called the "Bully" at work several...