Quilterbeth

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  1. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Quilterbeth replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Love this article. I have been in Maternal/Child specialty for 30 years and now I call them "Breast Nazis". Totally

  2. Nurses smoking weed?

    Quilterbeth replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    While it may be legal in several states, businesses have the right to declare their property "drug free". If you are called on to submit to a random drug test, (check your contract. Many businesses...

  3. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    Quilterbeth replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Effexor is the worst to wean from. Took me months, and still had horrible anxiety and panic attacks. We we had a patient walk away from the unit last night. Took off the monitors and walk off with...

  4. Nurse stealing narcs advice

    Quilterbeth replied to Nursenicole1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is. A PRN med is not governed by the one hour rule. Giving a scheduled med is one thing, but a PRN is dictated to be given at specified intervals AS NEEDED. Giving a PRN early could constitute...

  5. The Patient's "Guests"

    Quilterbeth replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    My fav was when I worked nights on postpartum, "Don't turn on the light, you'll wake my husband". Sorry dear, I need to make sure you're not bleeding to death under the sheet. Your husband can go

  6. Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    Quilterbeth replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital the Pyxis always prompts for the waste. I have called nurses from other units to waste with me because I don't want the responsibility or hassle of

  7. Bad situation and mad coworker? What could I have done?

    Quilterbeth replied to missind33's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On my unit, High Risk OB, if something is going to happen it is going to be at 6 a/pm. Always. My coworkers and I have had a patient go bad and within 20 minutes have an IV in put the patient on the...

  8. Every Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncle Believes They Know Better Than The Nurse...

    Quilterbeth replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am always suggesting to my patients that they stop consulting Dr Google and talk to their

  9. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    Quilterbeth replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We used to get a lot of stuff, bandage scissors, a covered glass box, gift cards, and a committee that gathered all kinds of donated stuff from the community. I missed out this week as I was off, but...

  10. Nurses smoking weed?

    Quilterbeth replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    FYI, it can show up in urine for as long as 30 days after using. I would never risk my license for

  11. My Burnout Story

    Quilterbeth replied to jk2185's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OMG, find a therapist now. I don't know how you dealt with this for so long, but please find some one soon. You are too important to your loved

  12. Charting, done by the amazing psychic nurse

    Quilterbeth replied to DesiDani's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Being a "physic" nurse can land you in prison with a hefty fine and no hope of a career. It's called falsification of records and the State Board takes those accusations VERY seriously. If a manager...

  13. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    Quilterbeth replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    During staff meetings, our management team endlessly talks about how our unit uses too many resources and is not making budget. I finally spoke up and flat out told them that we have no control over...