Straydandelion

Straydandelion

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  1. Please help...mini swat type policy

    Straydandelion replied to kdfranzen's topic in General Nursing

    The only one I have experience with is an overwhelmed staff due to possibly violent patient/family typically that code would call security/supervisors/certain techs etc. It seems the "overwhelmed"...

  2. Medication Aide

    Straydandelion replied to ohiocleveland's topic in General Nursing

    There have been a few other threads about it, I would be very hesitant but am interested to hear how they are doing in the states that allow:...

  3. Smart to get licensed in compact state first?? Plz advise

    Straydandelion replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Things may be different now, but I always understood it was easier to get your license in the state you graduated in, then get it transferred (however I am not sure what a "compact" state

  4. Difference between Nurse II and Nurse III ??

    Straydandelion replied to zerophyte's topic in International Nursing

    Hmmm, I personally have never heard that, if there is a Nurse II and III, wonder what a Nurse I

  5. Works Bomb???

    Straydandelion replied to GGT1's topic in Emergency

    Not in ER specialty but just posting this because I was amazed.. I googled to see what it was and saw all these video's of "how to"!!...

  6. Can't go back to old place of employment because.....

    Straydandelion replied to michael79's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't even bother to call and ask the old boss IF the event is public, in other words if anyone outside the facillity can come, I would just show up. IF the event is just for the workers and...

  7. I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job

    Straydandelion replied to shannieliz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did the right thing as a patient advocate and a "good" nurse will know this, I also don't think those would have been fired for just your information if not confirmed from other sources. I would...

  8. Patients Refusing Care, then self-medicating

    Straydandelion replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    There has to be an order "may take home medications" however I plan to medicate my Mom if she has to go to the hospital. IF her Alzheimer's medication is not given within 5 minutes of her last bite of...

  9. Negative Threads

    Straydandelion replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    You want a forum that every thread only talks about the positive things with no venting/frustration/anger/worry? That's not

  10. Forgetting things as a new nurse

    Straydandelion replied to CCURN87's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk with other nurses as far as new admits, get their ideas on what needs to be done aside from the immediate, but a general overview then make yourself a cheat sheet i.e. New admit list to...

  11. Blood sugar monitoring tattoo!

    Straydandelion replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    This is wonderful, I will be interested in seeing tests on accuracy in the

  12. Ahh, drama. Please help me out!

    Straydandelion replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to compromise with both... let your NEW employer know you are VERY excited about the job but will be longer then the two weeks due to their change of plans originally and your postition of...

  13. Palliative Care - question

    Straydandelion replied to mrsdannydyer's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That is a tough question and I am interested to hear what others have to say. I have not had a patient ask me that, but my mom with Alzheimer's has, yet is not as weak as the patient you described....

  14. Quick Question

    Straydandelion replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    You would need doctor's permission slip given to HR to work with full duties/partial duties along with the date you would be allowed to start in the facillity where I

  15. A Beautiful Mother's Day Poem...

    Straydandelion replied to NIGHTWOLF87's topic in General Nursing

    Very beautiful, thank you for posting it! Happy Mother's Day to

  16. job offer dilema

    Straydandelion replied to pedspnp's topic in General Nursing

    This IMO is totally your decision.. I, like you, think family comes first yet would POSSIBLY think the job with those particular hours would in the long run help the family more then two events. As...

  17. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

    Straydandelion replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Looking at it logically, you have a whole class of graduates ALL hunting jobs wanting ones with certain specialties/hours/pay. Then you have the work-force that have experience ALSO wanting certain...

  18. Of Kittens and Computers

    Straydandelion replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I saw a cat on the road also..it looked like it had been run over but was moving. As I was turning around to go back to pick it up, this SUV swerved to the middle of the lane and ran over it again...

  19. Dog walker?

    Straydandelion replied to yetanotheramanda's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it would be therapeutic for the patient to take the dog for a walk depending on how far and the circumstances. At the very least since the patient is ambulatory, they should go with...

  20. Nurses who can't communicate with their Patients

    Straydandelion replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't think that is a fair statement and in fact it appears prejudicial. As far as the original post however, there are accents to overcome even from north and south, the sign of a good nurse is to...

  21. Bullying ?

    Straydandelion replied to bubbles64's topic in General Nursing

    You applied for the unit manager position she is leaving and when denied that position as she mentioned one of the reasons (which hiring is usually multiple reasons and she definitely approached it...

  22. Confused and I don't know what to do... PLEASE I really need help!!!

    Straydandelion replied to lulu0704's topic in General Nursing

    IMO you are asking a life choice question that would totally depend on your circumstances. 1. Can you afford money-wise to wait for an RN school position. 2. Would you be happy waiting and first...

  23. The HR office is driving me nuts!

    Straydandelion replied to misserella8036's topic in General Nursing

    (nm, was having problems with my firewall in viewing posts...this post can be deleted if

  24. Last minute orders!

    Straydandelion replied to dnnc52's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, ward clerks note the time at the bottom when they sign the total orders, this alleviates confusion YET, generally, the charge or nurse over the patient will view the orders before taken off and...

  25. Exuse me while I gloat...just a little

    Straydandelion replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Gloat a LOT!