DusktilDawn

DusktilDawn

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  1. Do I do something wrong in this situation?

    DusktilDawn replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to the Charge Nurse. Maybe this facility is looking for to infuse "new blood" and a better attitude here. BTW I think you'll do well on your NCLEX, Nurseinthemaking. Best of luck,

  2. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    He also say "He who goes to bed with itchy bum often wake up with sticky

  3. I Got The Job!!!

    DusktilDawn replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations

  4. Do I do something wrong in this situation?

    DusktilDawn replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for responding Nurseinthemaking, Since the Med Nurse was apprised of the situation, yes he should have prioritized here, what was he thinking :smackingf If there was nothing else of equal...

  5. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    AAAHHHAAA, but did you wash you hands after scratching them? Sorry couldn't

  6. Do I do something wrong in this situation?

    DusktilDawn replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    Nurseinthemaking, This is where I have a question. Was the Med Nurse fully appaised of the situation concerning the declining BP? It sounds like you assumed that when he was done what he was doing...

  7. Pet Peeves

    DusktilDawn replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Let's not forget it's "sister" saying: "That's not my patient," I think I may get violent if I hear that one more time. :angryfire

  8. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    DusktilDawn replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Medical Misfortunes: Sue M. Nowe & Mal

  9. Post-Its from the edge

    DusktilDawn replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd get in waaaaayyyyy tooooo much trouble if I was allowed to post notes Dear Family/patient, Believe it or not, my nursing license did not fall out of a Cracker Jack, so kindly do...

  10. Can I be a nurse without a Spleen?

    DusktilDawn replied to javachair's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear you're doing OK Javachair. A colleague of mine had to have her spleen removed d/t a tumor, she recovered fully, however, she was told that this does make her more susceptible to...

  11. Strange symptoms, weird diagnosis

    DusktilDawn replied to sugabuga's topic in General Nursing

    It definately sounds more serious than vertigo. Definately insist on a full cardiac workup when you go for that second

  12. Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    DusktilDawn replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also see this at my dentists office also, It is definately a wonderful idea for any area of practice that deals with people. In fact both hospital facilities in the city I live at in Ontario not...

  13. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i would refuse to wear a button like this. i agree with others. it is demeaning. of course they would never consider subjecting doctors or residents to this. bet the brains that came up with this are...

  14. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    DusktilDawn replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Psychiatric Nursing: by Ada Vann & Laura

  15. We need a Nursing TV show

    DusktilDawn replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    You're right Clichay, there was a series titled "Nurse" with Michael Learned, I don't remember much about it because it was on only briefly before it was

  16. Pet Peeves

    DusktilDawn replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Other units that "borrow" equipment such as our doppler, and never return it or pick apart our new equipment "shopping" for parts. Ditto on the patient you spend 15-20 minutes on getting comfy and...

  17. Pet Peeves

    DusktilDawn replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Men not understanding why women are :angryfire mad :angryfire at them for calling them the girlfriend's name. :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle

  18. Nursing as maid of all trades

    DusktilDawn replied to canoehead's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Mopping floors and cleaning toilets, yep, excellent utilization of 2-4 years college/university education. Sorry if this comes off as snobby, but housekeeping was the job I did before I became a...

  19. Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    DusktilDawn replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually share #3 with you. I do not let different foods touch each other and I finish one before moving onto the next. I always clean my stethoscope between patients with a antimicrobial wipe, and...

  20. Pet Peeves

    DusktilDawn replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Have quite a few pet peeves myself: 1. Empty paper towel dispenser, that will still be empty the following night. Ditto on the soap dispensers and TP. :angryfire 2. Beginning my shift with clean-up...

  21. Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    DusktilDawn replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually have this problem. The thing is, this only will happen when I am talking to someone with an accent. I try to make a conscious effort when speaking to people with an accent to not inflect it...

  22. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    DusktilDawn replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Eating Disorders: by Anna

  23. Was I wrong to call in sick?

    DusktilDawn replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree that if someone is sick they should call off. I also believe that reducing stress in the work place would also go along way in reducing sick calls along with ceasing to harass...

  24. New Member

    DusktilDawn replied to noc4senuf's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Michelle, We were having the same problems with staff soooo in need of a refresher. In regards to Skill Fair: Last year the facility I work at started these "Skill Fairs," there was alot of...

  25. New Member

    DusktilDawn replied to noc4senuf's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    welcome to allnurses noc4senuf :balloons: :smiley_aa :balloons: :smiley_aa you may have to follow any verbal statements with a formal written one, it is more concrete than a verbal statement....