DusktilDawn

DusktilDawn

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  1. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i've come to the conclusion that many hospitals are run by goofy!!!! the hospitals that are not run like disneyworld are actually run like looneytoons with daffy duck as

  2. Anyone....

    DusktilDawn replied to Annie2005's topic in General Nursing

    it sounds like your exhausted!!! get a good nights sleep. remember to read your questions carefully and take your time answering them. also, remember to breathe!!! best of luck, i'm sure you'll do...

  3. Start first RN job in 2 weeks!

    DusktilDawn replied to ohiomom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congratulations and best of luck :cheers:

  4. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I took care of a person I had worked with in the facility. After a very rough first post-op night, N & V most of the night after abdominal surgery, I knew alot of people employed there would...

  5. rude dayshift cna

    DusktilDawn replied to mandrews's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like she gets away with this behavior because others let her. Often when people are called on their behavior or realize that someone is not going to put up with it, it stops. If she is being...

  6. Tell me about your "brain" or "cheat sheet"

    DusktilDawn replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I designed my own "brain" which I use at work. It contains relevant data about my patients, times for VS & Chemsticks & labs, drsgs/drsgs changes, times for meds, tests & consults done or...

  7. First time

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

    I don't know if there is any "sure fire" formula for passing. A good indicator would be how well you do on tests in school. I passed the NCLEX on the first attempt. I studied hard throughout school....

  8. No call/show doing OT.

    DusktilDawn replied to night owl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've heard rumors about this kind of behavior going on other units in my facility. My UM would not tolerate this behavior from any of her staff. I don't understand why people who just don't show up on...

  9. Judgements about big families

    DusktilDawn replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The anesthesiologist felt it was appropriate to make statements concerning HIS belief about whether or not this woman should have more children??? Absolutely inappropriate. Who does this guy think...

  10. Revelation on Nursing.. I'm going to be a nurse!

    DusktilDawn replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    Every once in a while something happens or someone says something to me, and I feel PROUD to be a nurse. Congratulations and best wishes on your journey to becoming a

  11. Precepting

    DusktilDawn replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Stick to your guns Tweety. I've been on both sides of the fence as an orientee and preceptor. As a new orientee, I had a preceptor who literally sat at the desk. After 5 months I was asked to...

  12. Dress codes/uniform policies

    DusktilDawn replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Stuck in Ceil Blue scrubs no matter where I go in my facility. We can be creative with our warmer jackets. CNAs wear burgundy scrubs. I used to work in a facility where you could wear any colour or...

  13. Finally DONE

    DusktilDawn replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations Chicklet2 on finishing you last test!! :w00t: :w00t: :cheers: :cheers: Get plenty of rest for those 12 hr shifts. Sometimes after a hectic day, it can take time to wind down and...

  14. I'm the nosy lady in walmart. Woopsie.

    DusktilDawn replied to Indy's topic in General Nursing

    Despite the fact that "mom" was angry, perhaps in the long run you gave her some food for thought, maybe she didn't know how seriously she could harm her child. Kudos to you. Not everyone has the...

  15. up for new position

    DusktilDawn replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    joyflnoyz, I have my fingers crossed for you. Good

  16. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good grief!!! :smackingf :smackingf :smackingf :smackingf Providing a script on what to say based on corporate advertisement?????? NMs questioning patients daily about the care their staff are...

  17. Making pretend??

    DusktilDawn replied to Mandarella's topic in General Nursing

    i have never experienced family treating me like this as a student, nor have i witnessed this as a nurse with students on the floor. most people you encounter do know how to behave appropriately....

  18. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My favorite type of family members to deal with are just like you, ARladyRN. :kiss It's wonderful when families come in and participate in caring for their loved ones, it warms my heart when I see...

  19. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    DusktilDawn replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    HUGE pet peeve is RNs/CNAs talking on their cell phones on the unit while walking in and out of patients rooms :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire One RN (no longer working there) had the headset on...

  20. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Talk about the proverbial slap in the face!!!! Your NM DOES make you look like the "bad guys" and thus undermines the "nurse-patient" relationship that nurses need to establish with patients and pits...

  21. How would this affect you?

    DusktilDawn replied to nagmeriendaak's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand the charge nurse in the situation you just described. I would rather have a co-worker tell me she/he didn't know how to do something rather than RISK HARM to a patient by attempting...

  22. What the heck is fibromyalgia??

    DusktilDawn replied to goober's topic in General Nursing

    A form of nonarticular rheumatism characterized by musculoskeletal pain, spasm and stiffness, fatigue, and severe sleep disturbance. Common sites of pain or stiffness can be palpated in the lower...

  23. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    DusktilDawn replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just found out that all staff have been scheduled for mandatory meetings concerning (huge, great, big sigh):CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I'm...

  24. Ready to take NCLEX

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

    Sorry I can't help you with your question, but I would like to wish you luck on your upcoming

  25. Why Are 12 hour shifts the standard?

    DusktilDawn replied to Alpha13's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work you have the option of doing five 8 hour shifts, three 12 hour shifts, or a combination of two 8 hour and two 12 hour shifts a week. Also we have what you call "self scheduling" where we...