dthfytr

dthfytr ADN, LPN, RN, EMT-B, EMT-I

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  1. My health is suffering..vent I guess...

    dthfytr replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school an instructor shared with us what has to be one of the great injustices of life. When you're under stress, your weight will do the opposite of what you wish. I've witnessed it in...

  2. CEN's and experienced ED nurses I need your help!

    dthfytr replied to TaoMedic's topic in Emergency

    WHY the patient is unable to communicate, in other words what their baseline is, and is their baseline differant from what I'm seeing in the

  3. New Grad wants advice

    dthfytr replied to Jewl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd suggest getting a feel for your preceptors routine, then take a patient or two for yourself with the understanding that your preceptor will be available as your resource nurse with frequent...

  4. How should I decline a job offer ?

    dthfytr replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    When I decline a job offer, I keep in mind that I may really badly need a job from them in the future. I keep it humble and profoundly thankful. You never know how and when circumstances may change,...

  5. How do you "bond" with your patients?

    dthfytr replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It seems like the word "bond" has a much wider interpretation than I first realised, also the term "friend." Perhaps we should agree on something else, such as a relationship more personal than that...

  6. How do you "bond" with your patients?

    dthfytr replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In the ER a good history is important. If they've done something dumb, I laugh with them. If it's clearly not critical, I ask the spouse if they want us to try to "save them" or if they have clean...

  7. Nursing shifts: Is this fact or fiction?

    dthfytr replied to magichospital's topic in General Nursing

    Varies a lot by facility and department. Most places I've worked required 3 twelve hour shifts per week, either 7a-7p or 7p-7a. Beyond that anything goes. One had a 2 on, 2 off schedule, some add in...

  8. Nursing doesnt define you

    dthfytr replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to think ER nursing defined me, but since forced retirement due to a battle between my muscles and immune system, I'm looking at a bigger picture. I've 2 wonderful daughters in their mid 20's,...

  9. Ever seen a Vampire or Werewolf in your ER ?

    dthfytr replied to SilentfadesRPA's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see, transvestites yeah, exorcisms yeah, too numerous to count animals vegetable minerals and objects in places they were never meant to be yeah. NOPE! You got me on vampires and werewolves, of...

  10. Getting called off too much!

    dthfytr replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, this is what they call experience. Doesn't pay the bills though. You can tough it out till the contract's up, or have a lawyer look at the contract. My experience is that nobody has...

  11. Do you remember everything from nursing school?

    dthfytr replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Nursing

    Do you remember everything from driver's education? % or 10 years into a nursing career you realise that your license is a lifetime learners

  12. time clock question

    dthfytr replied to gummibear's topic in General Nursing

    Your boss is trying to intimidate you into getting more work done in less time. Old trick, most places have given it up because it really ends up with less work getting done to meet the time alloted....

  13. Get through it without laughing - dare ya

    dthfytr replied to netglow's topic in Emergency

    Max Headroom I agree, he just needs to stutter a bit. Mostly pathetic. Just say nice things to the patients and everybody will be happy. No more complaints. Trust

  14. Demerol 75 mg was given IV instead of IM. Fired!!!

    dthfytr replied to mirtesen's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know for a fact that you made that error? Since you only learned about it in HR, and I know some hospitals are ruthless in firing employees. If they showed you the order, what you signed out...

  15. liability insurance

    dthfytr replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    What a relief! I was afraid this would be another should I or shouldn't I post that seems to float by every few weeks. Glad the OP understands the only wise answer is to get

  16. Will this effect me?????

    dthfytr replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Nursing

    My gut instinct is that you have some kind of gift that you don't know how to master. I'd suggest seeing someone who specialises in communications, get this analysed. And I have absolutely no idea...

  17. Difficult Doctors...Vent

    dthfytr replied to joanna73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If he doesn't want to participate in the human race (pun intended), just blow him off. Do, however, always chart Dr Notified, no orders received, or something similar. It's docs like this that will be...

  18. in a difficult situation with "natural med" friend

    dthfytr replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    If somebody kept asking my advice but not taking it, I'd stop giving advice. Advice by phone is a major risk to begin with, since you can't even see the patient. Nurses want to help people, but...

  19. Drinks at the nurses station

    dthfytr replied to rddsnurse's topic in Emergency

    I've heard of many sources for these rules, never been able to confirm any. Fluids and electronics don't mix well at all, so computers, monitors, glucometers, phones are at risk for "Sudden Junk...

  20. Is she taking advantage of my RN license?

    dthfytr replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    OUCH! Plan A in my book would be to tell her it's been so long since you've worked together you can't give her a WORK reference. Plan B would be to just show her the OP above. If she's using you for a...

  21. MMR reaction but titer non responsove?

    dthfytr replied to heather.f's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do anything without talking to a doctor. Don't think you can get the advice you need

  22. Nursing Tattoo

    dthfytr replied to jwilso19's topic in General Nursing

    Been proud to say I'm an ER nurse for many years. Now that I'm disabled, return to work is questionable, it's caused a big identity crisis for me. Seriously considering The Rod of Asclepius between...

  23. looking up a patients arrest records?

    dthfytr replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    It's all public information. Guess it's matter of personal choice to know or not to know. Even knowing what the arrest record says may or may not give you an accurate picture. Once had a co-worker...

  24. I Can't Make a Decision!!! Help me Please?!

    dthfytr replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    But you need to make your own choices. You've put artificial barriers up. Forget about the resume and anything beyond the immediate problem. The future will take you where it wants no matter what you...

  25. burned out

    dthfytr replied to damaskblue's topic in General Nursing

    What will make you happy now? You have life saving skills that can never be taken away. Make a change, and remember that decisions/changes are seldom permanent. Good luck and a happy