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  1. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    guest825264 replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    One of the things that surprises me is that I seem to be the only nurse there who is upset about this. More CNA's are vocal than the nurses. Why does everyone just accept this? I have been...

  2. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    guest825264 replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the website Mcnasty. I filed a complaint on my

  3. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    guest825264 replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    **Update** Spoke to management...they told me that supplying the gloves is a courtesy and that if I require special gloves I can supply them myself just like my stethoscope and scrubs. They said...

  4. Reasons nurses get fired

    guest825264 replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    As far as what to tell new employers. Tell them that you were terminated after self reporting a med error. Tell them that you deeply regret making the error, that the patient was not adversely...

  5. Reasons nurses get fired

    guest825264 replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    Error in posting, see my next post regarding new employers.

  6. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    guest825264 replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for that information!!! I plan on checking into these gloves

  7. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    guest825264 replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you accurately describe my dilemma. I am going to talk to admin but if they are unwilling to provide gloves I will have to find other work. Next job interview when they ask if I have any...

  8. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    guest825264 replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    I wish there were a law about this, but I have been unable to find one. According to the facility I should just wear the extra

  9. Does size matter (Gloves nurses, gloves!)

    guest825264 replied to guest825264's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you succeeded. I just wish facilities would realize that they have to provide the tools that allow us to do a good job. Not sure if I will stay at this job or not. Planning on requesting...

  10. DNR care questions

    guest825264 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hope this doesn't sound stupid but I am new to night shift LTC nursing. I have a history of hospital nursing. I am used of calling a code blue or a STAT call if a patient goes down hill. In long...

  11. DNR care questions

    guest825264 replied to guest825264's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wanted to thank everyone who responded to my question. I read all of your responses and have put them to work. I have had to handle 2 deaths with DNR patients and have been able to respond...

  12. Anyone every work 24 hours a week? (2 12s) is it doable?

    guest825264 replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    I like working 2 - 12's. I feel more like I have a life now. Time to spend with family and also time to recover from job

  13. Is this normal??!?!

    guest825264 replied to Gemini616's topic in General Nursing

    Nervousness and excitement are almost one and the same. I know this from being a new nurse. I would almost make my self sick at work every shift. Then I started changing the way I thought about it....

  14. I was slapped by a patient

    guest825264 replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

    Glad your outcome was better, mine made me

  15. I was slapped by a patient

    guest825264 replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

    To all the people who say to report this to law enforcement - in most cases they will not do anything about it and administration will not either. Unfortunately it has become acceptable in our...

  16. Is healthcare suffering from lack of independent judgement?

    guest825264 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is a teacher and many times she laments about students, standardized testing and the lack of independent judgment given to educational professionals. She said "they try to paint...

  17. Is this nursing?

    guest825264 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    You said a mouthful! I agree 1000%! So many times I feel like patients are short changed by Administrators who want to increase the bottom line by decreasing staffing and ultimately loading more...

  18. Is this nursing?

    guest825264 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with morelostthanfound's statement about a lack of civility. I am so burned out with the public. I am a very caring nurse and I enjoy taking good care of people; but I have found that there...

  19. Job change - anxiety

    guest825264 replied to Michnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Please follow up and let me know how it

  20. Job change - anxiety

    guest825264 replied to Michnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Michnurse1! I worked med surg and I certainly understand the stress/anxiety issue. I suffered much when I was on med surg. I have actually gone on a nurse job adventure trying out all kinds of...

  21. Age Discrimination in Nursing

    guest825264 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I was very disappointed in the article. I usually like your articles and find them helpful; but; Keep in shape, don't talk about using your reading glasses, Don't talk about your aches and pains?...

  22. Seeking real assistance here

    guest825264 replied to EstrellaAzul's topic in Nursing Career

    thanks for the compliment Beenthere2012!

  23. Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    guest825264 replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, so true...moms are moms! Maybe the T-shirt was from the nurses MOM! She wearing it to the gym out of

  24. Is it OK to go to work the day after having anesthesia

    guest825264 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Many of my non nursing friends and family members will go to work the day after having a procedure under anesthesia when the after care instructions clearly state no driving or signing legal documents...

  25. Seeking real assistance here

    guest825264 replied to EstrellaAzul's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, sorry about your unfortunate job experiences. My best advise to you as a fellow colleague is to take the time to really think about what type of work situation is best for you. Try to figure...