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  1. Myers-Briggs Type

    twotrees2 replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    isfj here too - neat test - pretty close except my house definately is not neat and fancy

  2. Over 20 years at the hospital, left and not even a "thank you"????????

    twotrees2 replied to 27YearRN's topic in General Nursing

    so sadly true

  3. Over 20 years at the hospital, left and not even a "thank you"????????

    twotrees2 replied to 27YearRN's topic in General Nursing

    try this one on - my best friend who was a nurse at the nursing home i used to work at - had worked there for 25 plus yrs - her hubby became ill with cancer and she took FMLA - her hubby died 1 day...

  4. Has anyone here ever put a doctor in their place?

    twotrees2 replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    i have seen this way to often - i have reported several rude and nasty docs that have residents at our NH and i was told by the DON that is "just how they are" and when i went above her to the...

  5. 'Real' nurse's kit for toddler play?

    twotrees2 replied to ladybugsea's topic in General Nursing

    my oldest loved being at the docs ( think it had to do with the nurses roflmao cause he HATES anything to do with medical now - except the nurses hahaha ) anyhow- when he was little getting...

  6. 'Real' nurse's kit for toddler play?

    twotrees2 replied to ladybugsea's topic in General Nursing

    gads never thought of that stuff - well - my boys made it without choking - it wasnt in thier toys boxes - that stuff is kept in a special doctor" bag fo rthem - kept by my "nurses bag' - they still...

  7. 'Real' nurse's kit for toddler play?

    twotrees2 replied to ladybugsea's topic in General Nursing

    well keep the littmen high - kids will be kids- LOL mine went thorugh 2 very expensive litmans - sigh - i finally got them thier own cheapies as you escribed - they have no blood pressure cuff - but...

  8. Dealing with a patient who verbally threatens you

    twotrees2 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in General Nursing

    dependent on the situation ( this guy does NOT sound like he meets the criteria ) such as an alzheimer's patient or other psych disorder - sometimes it can make a big difference in changing staff and...

  9. Do we HAVE to address docs by "Dr.--"

    twotrees2 replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    personally i dont wanna be on their level lol - they have way more responsibility and liability ( though we have our share) then we do - and i would have went to be a doc had i wanted that notoriety....

  10. Do we HAVE to address docs by "Dr.--"

    twotrees2 replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    i have 2 friends one a doc another a surgeon - the surgeon and i were even scout leaders together and he asked me to call him Barry - i did once - it felt so wrong that after that it became Dr Barry...

  11. Views on New Grads Entering the ER.

    twotrees2 replied to ICUNurse11's topic in Emergency

    on the general description of lasix - lol - i have many times had to say just that - when one tries to explain in depth to many older patients they either do not want to hear it or do not "get it" so...

  12. ethical problem... need opinions

    twotrees2 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i think its a personal call - my living will is very specific - i have alzheimer's and know no one and cant eat i do NOT want a tube to keep me alive - keep me comfortable do not feed me to keep me...

  13. Disclipline

    twotrees2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hmmm - another good case against the union - in my opinion. and they are right - it is awfulhard to get rid of any union member even with documentation let alone without. makes for very sad and scary...

  14. Disclipline

    twotrees2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i agree here - i too thin if it is their day off no reprimand should happen or be pout on any kind of "list"- day off is day off - especially those that already work full time!! heck - whatever...

  15. Disclipline

    twotrees2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes documentation is the key - keep good notes of incidences and turn them in - get written statements from other staff in regards t the poor conduct - without it union or not they wont let em go...

  16. Can't do nightshift

    twotrees2 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    however unfair it may seem - if there are valid medical reasons - its either allow that person to go ahead of you or take the risk of loosing that person and being stuck short even more- when i was...

  17. Disclipline

    twotrees2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    wether i am charge or not i will first talk with the person about any offenses and anot to the DON that i did so and for what i did it for - the second time is a written warnong along wth a copy to...

  18. Can't do nightshift

    twotrees2 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    if the facility is willing then go for the note - my sis in law - though not a nurse - needs her job - she is only in her mid 30's , single parent who nees the insurance- her job rotates ALL 3...

  19. Can't do nightshift

    twotrees2 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    or work per diem if you can afford it ( like hubby has insurance etc) - that is what helpoed me cause i can pick my shifts and can work around my health issues and family problems. has worked well for...

  20. Can't do nightshift

    twotrees2 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    i think though i might be disappointed - i could get over and understand them bypassing me or others to give someone a shift that medically need it - the ones that really tick me off - and i have seen...

  21. Can't do nightshift

    twotrees2 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    i have the same problem only opposite - i cannot days - with my sleep apnea i rarely get to bed before 2 or 3 am and to get up for days would be unable- its driving me crazy as there is a place i wish...

  22. Doctors going over your head?

    twotrees2 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    oh i just love the ones who have NP's and they leave orders and then when the NP is on she gets the call in middle of night and i have been rudely told to "change the order to such and such - he isnt...

  23. Doctors going over your head?

    twotrees2 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    usually when i have a resident that sick i will do a full assessment - lungs - heart - edema - neuro - blood sugar if they are diabetic - urine ( color amount etc) check with the aides any stool -...

  24. Nursing job that doesn't have to deal with docs?

    twotrees2 replied to Luvbuble's topic in General Nursing

    i dont know - i find please and thanks is a good thing - common courtesy is effective around here - i dont know about the " if you want" part - we dont say that,but we do make suggestions and they...

  25. Nursing job that doesn't have to deal with docs?

    twotrees2 replied to Luvbuble's topic in General Nursing

    wow - and though i have met nasty docs i have to say the majority of the docs in our area are either ok or really good and even a couple of just plain lazy lol , and even of the "nasty ones" there...