Straydandelion

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  1. Who worked during nursing school?

    Straydandelion replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I worked but part-time and the learning experience was very

  2. non-medical boss

    Straydandelion replied to houstonlvn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess your doc doesn't want to rock the boat by taking a firmer stand on his orders but it seems there has to be something in the clinic structure related to chain of command and medical issues...

  3. Pt signed out AMA then died! what do you think?

    Straydandelion replied to jenrn6282's topic in General Nursing

    Poor guy, I am sure he knew all the risks with the teaching, he probably figured nothing would happen, who knew he would just happen to fall. Yes, it is very sad but he could also have stayed another...

  4. Death & Dying

    Straydandelion replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you and throughly understand. Some things may just take time but the ultimate authority on what you should and shouldn't do is you. Don't feel you are a "bad" person for not doing more,...

  5. Best way to ask out a patient

    Straydandelion replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most other posters, give it some time outside the hospital setting before trying to meet. At the very least, she also knows where you work and can find you...lots of patients when well go...

  6. lazy charge nurses

    Straydandelion replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    Almost sounds a little passive-aggressive, sorry but I have never seen someone not TAKE the time to go to the bathroom even though we all joke about possible foley bags :wink2: Does the charge nurse...

  7. College with bad statistics?

    Straydandelion replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds as if 1. you are not being taught the basics you need for your profession or 2. there is something else going on... possible scam? Those statistics are horrendous, how does a facillity...

  8. Blood splatter

    Straydandelion replied to Beijos's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in the US? This exposure plan is required to be on file at most places that exposure is likely.

  9. Ban on Mandatory Overtime Passes PA Senate

    Straydandelion replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, if someone was afraid they would loose their job by not volunteering, it could be called then voluntary OT? Is that done a lot, in my experience, I have always been "asked" if I could

  10. Patient Care or Man Handling???

    Straydandelion replied to hippylady7211's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does he have Alzheimers? I know AD is usually a gradual onset but more studied the person is, the more it "appears" as if sudden as they are able to mask the symptoms longer. Alzheimer's typically are...

  11. Special things you incorporate into your nursing practice?

    Straydandelion replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of times it seems to just help a patient to know that you understand their pain. When I worked ortho a lot of procedures, the more painful surgeries etc. came back with a PCA which greatly...

  12. HELP! Husband is depressing me! NEED ADVICE!

    Straydandelion replied to 2bNurseLove419's topic in General Nursing

    Both of you get counseling, this will help you decide the best course of action for both and the

  13. got deleted on another site

    Straydandelion replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    It is sad some would prefer ALL posts to be positive in the support rather then lean toward realistic. IMO it is much more supportive to help try to find the problem.

  14. "Uses call light extremely well"

    Straydandelion replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Care plan: Possibly lonely appearing to use call light excessively. Spend time if able just talking to the patient. Encourage family/relatives to visit. When able, bring patient within sight of nurses...

  15. How to thank my awesome preceptor

    Straydandelion replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    Write a letter to her/his boss

  16. fellow nurse always "too busy" to help

    Straydandelion replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    I would also just avoid asking that particular nurse for help. A good nurse manager would eventually figure it out also and may have already since the nurse in question is not in charge all the time....

  17. Is it like this in your facility?

    Straydandelion replied to lexibear99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm wondering if this "rash" of firings points to a much longer problem of covering up too much also. Just a

  18. Venting about a CNA calling in sick...GRRR!

    Straydandelion replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I assume there are set procedures to call in and that this particular CNA HAS called in before to the facillity, if new she/he may not know the procedure? What if you hadn't woken up in time to call...

  19. Cpr

    Straydandelion replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    Having seen one case, thankfully not mine, of ribs cracked due to chest compressions it makes more sense to me NOT to use the dominant hand as your strength during the crises situation can be...

  20. Need handwashing help !!

    Straydandelion replied to sumas8's topic in Emergency

    A great idea! *joking* :wink2: So far I have never seen 100% compliance except with rumor/truth of a serious virus/condition going around, I wish you

  21. orientation troubles

    Straydandelion replied to 2008BSNGRAD's topic in General Nursing

    Six week orientation usually means someone i.e. preceptor is responsible at least to some extent. In a way it may be the preceptor has watched and "trusts" your judement on certain issues. Agreeing,...

  22. UR in the hospital

    Straydandelion replied to wincha's topic in Case Management

    When I was in UR, not only was it working with insurance/CM's, calling updates along with D/C planning but also referrals i.e. risk management, home health, social service. Another aspect was medicare...

  23. Can I sue this nursing instructor?

    Straydandelion replied to AnneMarieRN's topic in General Students

    I would talk to the director and explain the circumstances, that you assumed your private information would be confidential and also point out you were written up in part for something the instructor...

  24. Patients who stick around after discharge/legal risks

    Straydandelion replied to JKL33's topic in Emergency

    Possibly writing up a risk management report on these types of patients would let a lawyer look at them and encourage the facility to develop a policy to

  25. Made a scapegoat by administrator?

    Straydandelion replied to MUUGUZI's topic in General Nursing

    There should have been information related to the condition of the facility i.e. alarms, lockdown etc. on admission that people have to sign. I hope your mom wrote an incident report along with...