Allgood2016

Allgood2016 LPN, LVN

Pedi; Geriatrics; office; Pedi home care.

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  1. Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

    Allgood2016 replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You need to report this to a supervisor. Also, it is your right as a nurse to rREQUEST that this patient not be assigned to. Don't go into complete detail if asked why; just tell your supervisor that...

  2. Do you ever wish you were a doctor?

    Allgood2016 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    NO

  3. Clinical Judgement Call...Not sure if I did the right thing

    Allgood2016 replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding what was said about $$$$$$$$$ being more imprtant to administration; sad, but true in probaby 98-99% of LTC facilities. I have worked at 2 LTC facilities where the administrator has...

  4. Clinical Judgement Call...Not sure if I did the right thing

    Allgood2016 replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    The old adage "Better Safe, Than Sorry" comes to my mind. Unless the administrator is a nurse; he/she does not need to be questioning what you did. You assessed your patient. You notified the doctor....

  5. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Allgood2016 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    My nurses cap getting caught on the apparatus on orthopedic beds. Uniform pants ("whites") inappropriate for work. Uniform dresses only. Isolation gowns were surgical gowws, made of heavy cloth; and...

  6. When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    Allgood2016 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated nursing school in 1975. My first job was old school garb. Unless you worked in critical care; L & D; and OR; BUT, you had to wear your "whites" to work; then change into scrubs. I...

  7. Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

    Allgood2016 replied to ryuunohime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, you did not. It sounds to like you followed proper protcol. You paged the doctor; (who in my opinion) blew your concerns off twice (no response = #1; he responded with "I'll be there in 30...

  8. Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    Allgood2016 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    And, in my experience the canisters are always

  9. holidays... sick call...

    Allgood2016 replied to imsickagain's topic in General Nursing

    Check your federal employment laws. Former employers can only give dates worked (start date to last date worked); and, eligible for re-hire . Anything else may be considered slander; and, grounds...

  10. holidays... sick call...

    Allgood2016 replied to imsickagain's topic in General Nursing

    In my 40 + 3 months of nursing I only called in once on a holiday. It was my first nursing job. I had a teperature of 101; nasea; vomiting; and diarrhea. My call in was denied. So, I took the...

  11. RESUME QUESTION: quit job after only 3 weeks, blah blah HELP PLZ;)...

    Allgood2016 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Been there. I put job on applications; and added "Willing to discuss". The job wasn't what I thought it would be. I was very much out of my (for lack of better terms) comfort zone and element in...

  12. Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    Allgood2016 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I, also, stop at the store after work. I just politely tell people: I'm sorry, but I am not a doctor. I legally can't help you. On occasion I've had to say this to family members,

  13. The "How was your day" question

    Allgood2016 replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    My answer is usually busy; but, _____________ (fill in the blank with: good, crazy, fullmoonish, long [double shifts], etc ). My husband was CNA; so, when I call and tell him I'm going to late he...

  14. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    Allgood2016 replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    Many, many years ago there was "contagious " disease that hit police departments when they were unhappy about negotiaton talks. It was nicknamed The Blue Flu; as anyone who called in had stomach flu/...

  15. What do they call you?

    Allgood2016 replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in School

    When I was in school (MANY years ago) the school nurse was a very dear family friend (one of my inspirations to become a nurse ). During school hours I called her Mrs. Puffet; after last bell of the...

  16. Is this my fault? Am I right to feel mad?

    Allgood2016 replied to futurenurseC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No problem with venting. You have a right to. The other nurse may need reminding that: 1) you are a new nurse; 2) you have only been on the job 2 months (statistcs prove it takes 3 months to get the...

  17. Racist surgeon?

    Allgood2016 replied to tech22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For a doctor to act like this I absolutely horrible. How old is this person? Does he not know the year or century? By his using racial slurs he is committing a crime, in my book. A HATE crime. I...

  18. As EpiPen Prices Skyrocket, Nurses Suggesting Patients Use Syringes

    Allgood2016 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Patient Medications

    As someone who has experienced anaphylaxis fringe a bee sting; I am extremely upset and appalled at the price increases. I supposed to carry an Epi-pen with me at all times. Mine expired last...

  19. Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

    Allgood2016 replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

    WOW...After reading some of the comments I feel very old school. (Graduated in 1975.) Foley insertion is one of the first things we were taught. IV insertion was not taught. I learned in a class...

  20. Organ Donation Organization Unethical

    Allgood2016 replied to dangerous1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that HIPPA violations are being done. Being written up for not reporting poor prognosis patients is violating (to me) the following : 1 - Family's right to choose;without being forced into...

  21. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    Allgood2016 replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, a doctor is not & never will be

  22. How old is too old to safely practice?

    Allgood2016 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As long as you have you faculties; and health practice as long as you can; and want to. Back in "the olden days" - 1970s/early 80s - when the NPS & PAS were few; one of my favorite preceptor WA...

  23. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    Allgood2016 replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been in your shoes. A long time ago a first year resident forgot to bring his stethoscope. He borrowed my Sprague Rappaport. It was also a gift. I posted fliers all over the hospital. He even...

  24. If you could speak your mind...

    Allgood2016 replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been in your shoes. I introduce myself; and, say I new here. Then I ask Who is your Mom, Dad , until ,etc. (depending on who they ask about). Then after they Iidentify; I say Give me a moment...

  25. Calling in for no sleep

    Allgood2016 replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    No sleep = endangerment to your patients and yourself. Did you try to trade shifts with someone? If not; or no one would trade; then call in. Tell supervisor/scheduler you are concerned about...