DusktilDawn

DusktilDawn

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  1. a blind admnistrator, hard workers go unnoticed

    DusktilDawn replied to melkel619's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ditto, ditto, ditto. I'd rather "write up" the good in recognition for a job well done. Melkel619, it is very frustrating when someone who basically kisses butt when the boss is around and then goofs...

  2. public's view of nurses

    DusktilDawn replied to bulldawggirl's topic in General Nursing

    But my question is "Why not let the public know what we really do as healthcare providers?" I think more problems with "customer service" is created by a lack of understanding of what healthcare...

  3. your very own personal crusade

    DusktilDawn replied to goats'r'us's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not disagreeing with shaving or making sure a beard is neat, Barber syling is a skill I learned many years ago and actually enjoy when I have the opportunity. However at the former facility I...

  4. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    DusktilDawn replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    UM just to clarify, Percocet is a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen. The oxycodone where I work is supplied in small round 5mg

  5. your very own personal crusade

    DusktilDawn replied to goats'r'us's topic in General Nursing

    Makes me cringe when someone does that. I've never liked the term "diaper" in regards to adults, it is BRIEFS or

  6. public's view of nurses

    DusktilDawn replied to bulldawggirl's topic in General Nursing

    Because Nurse Schmooozer wasn't a team player. These types of situations are due to lack of collaboration. Do you really think a person like this appreciates what others are doing, actually the person...

  7. your very own personal crusade

    DusktilDawn replied to goats'r'us's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that using the term "pad" instead of "diaper" ( term diaper used here instead of nappie) sounds a little more dignified for an adult. "Brief" is another term used instead. I have a friend who...

  8. public's view of nurses

    DusktilDawn replied to bulldawggirl's topic in General Nursing

    When you've been the one who spent 30-45 minutes doing AM care each day and receive no word of recognition, but Nurse Schmoozer is praised high and low for "all the good care" she provided, yea, it...

  9. We need a Nursing TV show

    DusktilDawn replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    No room for "princessess" where I work. Plan on getting your hands dirty here if your an

  10. Please help me with this because I think it is a bit hinky

    DusktilDawn replied to nytelytespn's topic in General Nursing

    Check/write your state BON, I agree with cardiacRN, drawing blood samples from an arterial or central line does not sound like something you should be doing. Now I've had the NA check the blood...

  11. We need a Nursing TV show

    DusktilDawn replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    I thinks it's more of a belief that the REAL issues involved with nursing are boring and unteresting. It's much easier to do stories on patient abuse and drug addicted nurses, more of a consumer...

  12. We need a Nursing TV show

    DusktilDawn replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    I think alot of this double talk is the proberbial pat on the head that's supposed to make us feel better. I've seen the people who provide bedside care (CNAs, LPNs, & RNs) display far more...

  13. Nursing as maid of all trades

    DusktilDawn replied to canoehead's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    God, Jan for a moment I thought you were describing the unit I work on, except it's not a PICU, it's an adult med/surg unit. Very similar problems with ward clerks, NAs, pharmacy, RTs, dietary,...

  14. We need a Nursing TV show

    DusktilDawn replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    Also who's at the very top, the CEOs, how many of them have actually been nurses and how many of them know what nurses do, how hard our job is, or the issues that impact the care we give. I've seen...

  15. We need a Nursing TV show

    DusktilDawn replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    Love to see a show that focused on the issues affecting nurses today. Not only to see how understaffing affects the care we give, and how forced OT impacts care. Let's include it all. How about nurses...

  16. DNR ethics

    DusktilDawn replied to MaoKhan's topic in General Nursing

    Does this patient have an Advanced Directive or someone appointed POA in regards to her health? If yes, the patient may have made it clear that she did not wish to have something like a feeding tube...

  17. Patient Etiquette

    DusktilDawn replied to brown252's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is also important for the patient to be as comfortable as possible whatever the situation. If women can request females for their care or certain aspects of their care, then I don't see why...

  18. JCAHO and supplies at the bedside

    DusktilDawn replied to SharkadelicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Anything that can be considered "medication" including prefilled saline syringes or vials cannot be left out, they have to be in a locked cupboard at our facility, that also includes syringes. We had...

  19. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    DusktilDawn replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A few years ago a former co-worker had a patient that found out her address and phone number and started stalking her. There really is no reason to have our last names on our badges as far as I'm...

  20. Want to attach Stethoscope to your Hip? Here is the answer!!!!

    DusktilDawn replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen one of those clips. Not a bad

  21. NG tube question-please help!

    DusktilDawn replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Tommycher, I appreciate that you clarified that it was not your intent to be sarcastic. Since we can't shake hands on a BB.... :cheers: Pharmacy at my facility does not list medications...

  22. NG tube question-please help!

    DusktilDawn replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Tommycher, roughly how many patient's do you have that will have an NG on any given shift? On a bad day, I may have 2. Roughly how many meds are you administering via NG at any given time? I've rarely...

  23. NG tube question-please help!

    DusktilDawn replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    actually it is written into our hospital policy to give each medication separately and to flush before and after administration of each med....

  24. Bigotry/Racism in SNF's

    DusktilDawn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think RN/Writer made a lot of good points in her posts. There are a lot of people who have very limited experience with those of another race and/or culture. People often fear that which they do not...

  25. *rant* "Nurse" at office answering questions.

    DusktilDawn replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    God, I hope legal action was brough against this person. As I stated in another post misrepresentation can be the first step that places a patient in