Straydandelion

Straydandelion

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  1. Your Family in the Hospital

    Straydandelion replied to Cagey's topic in General Nursing

    I think due to the sensitive issue possibly leaving that up to your husband? If he wants you to and you happen to be there.. also if you would be comfortable with it then that is

  2. job etiquette question

    Straydandelion replied to kadell's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess I am going against the general consensus LOL.. I would first call HR and let them know you had expected to hear from them and find out any information you need (including they may have...

  3. Tips for New Interns: How To Get Along With The Nurse

    Straydandelion replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the same thing most would like.. treated with respect as the residents would expect to be treated

  4. My wife is having a Whipple!!!!

    Straydandelion replied to Smokey9283's topic in General Nursing

    Ones I have seen..patient and family that have had whipple had poor outcome but NOT due to the surgery...due to the underlying metastasis. Your wife sounds like she would be in good shape to be able...

  5. Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    Straydandelion replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually don't remember any doctor calling me by my first name unless heard it from a patient first or was told they could by me. Our full name was on the name tag and I have been called by Ms/Nurse...

  6. should patients be able to choose to end their life if they are in pain and dying

    Straydandelion replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    Not exactly my opinion but just to throw out negative ones: Suppose the patient was in pain and wanted to die... yet there is a possibility that pain can be relieved with new/different medication.....

  7. should patients be able to choose to end their life if they are in pain and dying

    Straydandelion replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    This is about the same as the abortion/right to life issue..... I honestly don't think a group of people will ever fully agree on either issue. People tend to look at both issues with different...

  8. Prayer/positive thought request for a fellow nurse

    Straydandelion replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers and thoughts

  9. born with heart outside of body! fascinating video

    Straydandelion replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    Amazing.. even though was 1975, never heard of this, thanks for the

  10. Incident Reports and Staff

    Straydandelion replied to drknyko's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just adding the link to tie both together:

  11. What the Heck Moments!

    Straydandelion replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was pulled to postpartum a couple of times in a small hospital I worked at. First day rounding the same time the babies were brought to the Mommies (no they didn't room in). One room had a "Mom"...

  12. RN Responsibility Refresher

    Straydandelion replied to drknyko's topic in General Nursing

    I would look at your facillity policy and procedure. Reminding the LPN to make an incident report and report it seems IMO enough in every place I have worked. If the LPN then didn't do it...it seems...

  13. Brain farts

    Straydandelion replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    VERY

  14. how comfortable would you be reporting staff (nurse/doctor) who seems intoxicated?

    Straydandelion replied to I<3H2O's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A lot depends on how well I know this co-worker. If well enough to know this is an unusual situation.. I would attempt to talk them into going home if that didn't work report it. Retaliation or not, I...

  15. help, short staffed, at wits end

    Straydandelion replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry.. hoping things improve for you.. that little sleep with your stress sounds like a good day to call in IMO. Yes, I agree... begin looking for a different job/transfer options at the very...

  16. Funny dreams about your job as a nurse

    Straydandelion replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nursing Humor

    One of those "wake up very tired" type of dreams. I was having a wonderful time (dream)....then the entire dream vanished to the sound of an IV pump going off. I then dream I wake up and am at work...

  17. How Do I Research Persons for In Home Care for My Aging Father?

    Straydandelion replied to michelle.json's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your best bet is from a licensed home health agency and even then frequently drop in unexpectedly to check up on how things are doing.. same advise that is usually given for family in nursing homes....

  18. Stable Vent Patients in LTC

    Straydandelion replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Surely a patient's family will look at some guidelines before allowing even a stable vent to be treated at a facillity without a RT http://www.ardsusa.org/inpatientrehab.htm If not, the facillity...

  19. Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

    Straydandelion replied to bee212's topic in General Nursing

    Some people wouldn't object to this..however it can be something a mother says to their child. This can be demeaning to the dignity of some older residents, or even others your age group. I usually...

  20. My manager lies, lies, lies

    Straydandelion replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and be sure to document ANY problems arising. It doesn't hurt to look at transfer options, doesn't mean you actually have to transfer. As far as your co-worker is concerned I am assuming she...

  21. When student nurses come for clinical.....QUESTION....

    Straydandelion replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    Am I mistaken.. I understood the instructor is responsible for that student during clinical rotation, did the hospital sign a contract with the schools saying the nurses on the floor would

  22. What would you do in my situation? just looking for opinions.

    Straydandelion replied to Nina2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would appeal also.. perhaps calling your pediatrician's office would be helpful? Maybe a note from the doctor...which would possibly cost you just an office visit. Not sure if this would help at...

  23. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    Straydandelion replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    General salary can be determined without needing to ask the prospective employer while promoting the benefits of hiring you. As far as husband and wife, I would think it wouldn't matter much to the...

  24. Shift work - why???

    Straydandelion replied to mom2cka's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The only place I worked at without having to do shifts as a floor nurse was a hospital that hired nights for a two week 8 hr rotation of 7 days.. they got paid for 10 days during that two weeks. Days...

  25. Acinetobacter outbreak in LTAC Hospital

    Straydandelion replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Your hospital may have to resort to written warning for not following hospital policy on infection control and making sure they have the latest available tools to help the workers follow these...