Straydandelion

Straydandelion

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  1. Marshfield Clinic mandates flu shots for employees

    Straydandelion replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I am for healthcare workers getting the flu shot in order not to spread it to the general public. I also think it may be going too far to "mandate" it however taking care of disabled family members I...

  2. Open mouth; Insert foot

    Straydandelion replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    The trick for the mole is to only stick the head up occasionally then duck, not to keep it up to be hit continuously. Sort of like parents do "pick the best fights and leave the small ones alone"....

  3. Navy or Burgundy......Help

    Straydandelion replied to 09RN's topic in General Nursing

    Because a lot seem to disappear where I work and have lost a good one before, I picked the more obvious/rare color for mine.. bright neon pink LOL. I am not sure if they still sell that color, but I...

  4. frustrating doctor

    Straydandelion replied to Fairemaid's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt she was in pain if not showing any HOWEVER I hope she has something ordered for pain if needed, as a prn..this would help the family member be relieved she would be well taken care of if the...

  5. What shoes do you wear at work?

    Straydandelion replied to mappers's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Having flat feet I need the arch and have found Reebok running shoes the best for me. I think a lot depends on your

  6. Is Health insurance in the wrong

    Straydandelion replied to Rise Against's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of health insurance DO cover yearly screening and preventative care. In the USA the health insurance companies are out for the money ergo it costs less to prevent a problem then treat it once it...

  7. ICU nurses attitude toward med-surg nurses

    Straydandelion replied to smallboat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not liking generalizations about ANY group, being a med-surg nurse for a few years I have only had a problem once giving report to an ICU nurse and it was explained to me by another nurse in the unit...

  8. I can't even believe that this recall even made the news....

    Straydandelion replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it would be best to just put a standard note on anything you buy "use with common sense" and be done with it? This is sad.

  9. Lapsed LiscenseHello fellow Nurses

    Straydandelion replied to nana23's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be up to the workplace but doubt she would be allowed to work in the mean time. If I were her I would immediately send all information to get the license reinstated ASAP possibly...

  10. New giving report to next shift "live" at bedside problems

    Straydandelion replied to ivy2009's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, there are some things I would stay to complete..urgent matters, talking to an MD about a patient that you called if they call before you leave etc. Things that SHOULD have been done earlier...

  11. Utilization/Precert Nurses

    Straydandelion replied to indynurse#2's topic in Case Management

    I worked UM for a hospital for over 5 years and really enjoyed most aspects. It encompassed medicare and commercial insurances for precert, continued stay and D/C planning. I learned a lot covering...

  12. Bad night last night

    Straydandelion replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    You are stressed because you care about the patient? I certainly hope the charge didn't mean you weren't functioning effectively. Why didn't she help btw? Anyway, sorry for your night....it is very...

  13. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    Straydandelion replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    Mandated max acuity a nurse is expected to take along with max overtime and "breaks" for meals being enforced. Pay scale on par with management and workers at commercial places. The pay is fine for...

  14. House Dr. doesn't allow hospice in facility

    Straydandelion replied to KY RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would first go to the hospital administration, this is a patient advocacy issue and should be addressed by them along with encouraging the family to ask for hospice consult and notifying the...

  15. In need of advice- discrimination???

    Straydandelion replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    This doesn't seem like a case of the hospital questioning anyone, they have made their decision. This affects your nursing school and future employment. To protect both, I would contact a

  16. can the family reverse a patient's decision?

    Straydandelion replied to DNM-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this happen also, it ultimately boils down to who is going to sue I think. On a side note, I don't see why a hospice patient couldn't have had an IV if it would make the family feel a...

  17. background checks?

    Straydandelion replied to aomer5178's topic in General Nursing

    Seems a little conflict of

  18. In over my head?

    Straydandelion replied to CheezeETs's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sorry, but not knowing anything about the procedures, promised orientation and receiving 1/3 or less...I wouldn't do it, your license could be on the

  19. People you "know "coming to your unit for care

    Straydandelion replied to anewday's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot depends on you, how well you know the patient, how comfortable the patient/acquaintance/friend is with you etc. Sometimes it may be best to acknowledge them, let them know you are around...

  20. Sad day in the USA

    Straydandelion replied to rickkijo's topic in Emergency

    I am still a little astounded by one nurse I knew that was unmarried, had two children on medicaid. She worked more then full-time, yet "elected" not to take the insurance due to the cost. When I...

  21. so what is the best and worst advice u received as a nurse and/or student

    Straydandelion replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Best advise: Never assume. Worst advise: You will get used to it.

  22. Has anyone ever worked a "double shift" ie 16hr shift?

    Straydandelion replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I could do two double shifts in a row and function effectively. I realize the hours sound nice, but you may want to try just doing ONE double shift and see how you feel after

  23. Is it really worth getting my RN to BSN?

    Straydandelion replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BSN and have found salary-wise it wasn't helpful. However the extra training opened doors that would have been unavailable without. I think a lot depends on what you want to do with your...

  24. Demoted, now what to do

    Straydandelion replied to cenote's topic in General Nursing

    I have found in my experience that nurses seem to just dive in and "take it" no matter what, thinking that they will "deal with it" in order to make sure their patients have the best care. Yet someone...

  25. I dont handle lazy aides well

    Straydandelion replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I have found you generally get willing assistance if you work as a team, that is if your CNA feels they are a part of the team and not an RN's "underling". If someone took hour breaks and were...