DusktilDawn

DusktilDawn

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  1. How would you handle this difficult person?

    DusktilDawn replied to Mandylpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If possible when you are documenting, have any witnesses also include their statements, like the two staff who complained about the smell coming from the room. It seems she uses the "we cannot 'force'...

  2. pulmonary contusion

    DusktilDawn replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Get well

  3. How to deal with litigious patients?

    DusktilDawn replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in General Nursing

    Alot of good suggestions from the other posters. I definately like Canoehead's style. When it comes to documentation I would like to add that statements such as "noncompliant", "uncooperative",...

  4. Volunteer in ER

    DusktilDawn replied to JenMarie82's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you'll have a problem keeping busy JenMarie!!! Let us know how it goes. Best of luck to

  5. extreme nurses

    DusktilDawn replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    For your viewing pleasure: http://www.emeraldnuts.com/flash.html Click on to TV spots and you will find the commercial. BTW the Extreme Nurses were hilarious. :rotfl:

  6. GN who fails boards and is still on orientation with RN

    DusktilDawn replied to EdieRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't think EdieRN is being unsupportive or unsympathetic. She wants to know the legalities of signing off for IVs and assessments in this situation. Frankie, I've seen many managers who did not...

  7. MARS missed signing

    DusktilDawn replied to mar326's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i don't work ltc, but on the mars at my facility there is an area at the bottom of the sheets for signatures and your initial. when i am going through my mars at the beginning of my shift i sign and...

  8. nurse locater devices

    DusktilDawn replied to SWAT_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We use portable wireless phones. They are great when you are contacting the doctor on call for the pt, they can call you back directly. Also they are great when you need security ASAP on the unit or...

  9. What Do You Think?????

    DusktilDawn replied to clorinda's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would definately be concerned with possible drug interactions with so many medications being given at one time. Aside from the fact that some are best taken with food. It sounds like this facility...

  10. Canada-educated nurses working in the States

    DusktilDawn replied to Basi's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Basi, I am a Canadian educated RN that works in Michigan and lives in Canada. My reasons for choosing to work in the States are different from yours: 1. After working for years part time as an...

  11. Overbearing pt family

    DusktilDawn replied to nursestacy73's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Blow drying pubic hair? Definately document about activity and about any warnings/cautions staff have given regarding this one. I wouldn't term this woman's behavior Munchausen's by proxy, this is...

  12. NCLEX tomorrow 8/22/05

    DusktilDawn replied to squareface's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WAY TO

  13. Now I am really questioning nursing

    DusktilDawn replied to socalirn's topic in General Nursing

    Your experience with the Russian gentleman reminded me of the time I had a CVA patient. When I assessed him in the morning, I could tell that it had been days since he was shaved. When I commented...

  14. Futile Care Theory

    DusktilDawn replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with living wills and your situation is one of many reasons why. I've also seen too many situations where a living will has been ignored. What I have a problem with is when the patient either...

  15. The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

    DusktilDawn replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a similiar experience with a uniform top that buttoned down the front that got caught on a door handle. When I opened the door, all the buttons except for the top one flew off. I had to safety...

  16. Define: Nurses Eating Their Young

    DusktilDawn replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    I was also impressed by the actions of the DON and nursing instructor in this situation. You are also correct when you point out that this type of problem is allowed to continue when management...

  17. Dreading my first Colonoscopy

    DusktilDawn replied to Genista's topic in Gastroenterology

    i've had patients both pre and post colonscopy. the general consensus from patients has been that the bowel prep prior to the procedure is the worst part. most had very little if any recollection of...

  18. RN's that dont like showering? Whats with that?

    DusktilDawn replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    What I can tell you is that I work alot harder now as an RN in Michigan than I ever did as an RPN/LPN in Canada. From bedpans to linen changes, from clean-up to repositioning, from getting water to...

  19. abandonment

    DusktilDawn replied to grannie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Definately seek legal counsel/advice. This woman sounds like a wack

  20. Futile Care Theory

    DusktilDawn replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Alot of people don't know what the terms DNR, palliative care, or comfort measures mean. Your right about taking the time to explain things and be

  21. Feeling Betrayed and Cheated

    DusktilDawn replied to Dragonfair's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Dragonfair, A few years ago (about '95) the hospital (Hospital A) I was employed at amalgamated with another hospital that was later closed (Hospital B). Both hospitals were unionized. Employees...

  22. Futile Care Theory

    DusktilDawn replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    In Tweety's first scenario, I agree, why put someone like this woman through treatment that will only prolong suffering and the inevitable, if the treatment is ultimately of no value. I have seen too...

  23. abandonment

    DusktilDawn replied to grannie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Any place I've worked for required that shift changes needed to be approved. If this switch was approved, I don't understand the issue here. Is your management trying to say that because the shift...

  24. Supposedly SEX at work is okay where I work.

    DusktilDawn replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    I know at my facility that if employees were caught in shall we say a compromising position in the facility, that would be grounds for termination. The second supervisor you spoke to sounds like she...

  25. NCLEX Thursday..... I need Advice!!!

    DusktilDawn replied to HNACAA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner