Grumpygs

Grumpygs MSN, RN

CMSRN, Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau 2019

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  1. Being late to work...

    Grumpygs replied to sarabellum1's topic in General Nursing

    We have one or two nurses who are chronically late. Not 5 or 10 minutes late, but coming in at 0725 or LATER when the shift starts at 0700. I detest having to wait for them so that I can report off...

  2. Should I become a nurse for the money??

    Grumpygs replied to Wot chick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm only answering this because you are young and appear to need some information. That being said - you should NEVER attempt a career 'just for the money' - especially NOT nursing. You may want to...

  3. Change in Matrix: pros and cons

    Grumpygs replied to nursej22's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work for also started 'primary' nursing with a similar patient population. Also a small community hospital (our floor has between 28 and 32 beds) but almost all of the patients have a...

  4. Realistic expectations of a nursing career

    Grumpygs replied to jenoglv's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off, I just typed a great response and lost it when I tried to add a smiley... Anyway - Shifts range from 8 hours a shift to 12 - depending on the hospital/facility. I 'think' most nurses...

  5. Advice for dealing with manipulative patients who are frequent flyers?

    Grumpygs replied to baby.nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like you work at my hospital... all the way down to the

  6. What is your sleep routine the night before a night-shift?

    Grumpygs replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I do like diva rn & stick to the 'modified' night routine - but have no kids at home to worry about keeping me up. I've found lots of things to keep me occupied during my nights off - clean...

  7. ZZZZ's - Time to be honest!

    Grumpygs replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I'm a bit offended by the "We all do on nights" part. Not feeling well is one thing but I ( my 2 cents) don't think it's right. While I've only worked nights for 6 months I'd never sleep...

  8. Would You Marry or Date a Patient or An Ex-Patient of Yours

    Grumpygs replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it would be unethical and on many levels wrong. I actually did have a patient ask me if I'd marry him... My response was that I was already involved though I wasn't. What I really...

  9. Question about Sliding Scale insulin

    Grumpygs replied to qwertz's topic in Patient Medications

    When in doubt - call the doctor to clarify the

  10. "We don't clean patients, we are a procedural area"

    Grumpygs replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I've actually had the dialysis nurse (small community hospital - dialysis done at bedside) tell me after dialysis was completed that the patient had thrown up during dialysis. I found the patient...

  11. It's Not MY Responsibility to Get YOU Home...

    Grumpygs replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    Our hospital (small community hospital in an 'under-served' area) has some agreement with some transportation service - we call them and a mini van arrives - they take the patients home - not sure...

  12. what percentage of your job involves poop?

    Grumpygs replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

    to OP - I totally agree with Five&Two Will Do...Please, please, please - seriously consider taking a nurse assistant course BEFORE you decide to dedicate all the time and long hours it will take...

  13. Why are so many new nurses having problems?

    Grumpygs replied to okchug's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I'll jump in with something that I didn't see in the previous posts - This is from personal observation... Some people get into nursing because they think they can make a great deal of money,...

  14. why the lack of baths

    Grumpygs replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious - did your father expect to be placed in a bathtub? I ask this because we bathe/'wash up' patients every night (I work night shift on med-surg/tele floor with many vent dependent...

  15. From full time to per diem

    Grumpygs replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are benefits an option that you can choose not to take? Maybe you can keep the permanent position just without the benefits? I've worked for places where benefits were an option and that may boost...

  16. A true life horror story

    Grumpygs replied to nurse2it's topic in General Nursing

    Actually had a patient tear the tubing apart in order to leave the unit to smoke! Blood dripping everywhere - it was a mess to say the least. Had to try to convince the patient that if they needed...

  17. why do people get contractures, and what to do about it?

    Grumpygs replied to ADDnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It would be wonderful if people would do full range of motion exercises on all of the residents in LTC facilities. But the truth is CNAs & staff are too busy or don't care enough to take the...

  18. Older and back in nursing school...????

    Grumpygs replied to kcrewfive's topic in General Students

    You may want to consider taking a few (1 or 2) classes. You'll need lots of prerequisites before nursing schools will even consider you - biology, pharmacology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology...

  19. lazy preceptor I need help

    Grumpygs replied to topacio's topic in General Nursing

    I'll jump on the bandwagon - LOL! I'm in my first job as an RN and basically during my orientation/preceptorship at this job - I learned more of what NOT to do than what I KNOW is right to do. Take...

  20. Dad just doesn't understand...

    Grumpygs replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    First off, I've only been employed as an RN for a little over 2 months, but I KNOW, that a GOOD CNA can Make or Break your shift - so THANK YOU because you sound like you are a GREAT CNA! I've always...

  21. Encouragement?

    Grumpygs replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, no one on this site, unless they are a nurse recruiter can answer your question. I can only tell you that it took me 9 long, depressing, frustrating months to land my first job... but I...

  22. Encouragement?

    Grumpygs replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    My recommendation to you would be for you to take a CNA (certified nurse assistant) course which your local community college may offer BEFORE you decide to dedicate the time and money that will be...

  23. CNA school in Southern California

    Grumpygs replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, you may want to check out your local community colleges or any adult education centers in your area. Many of the community colleges in Southern California offer nurse assistant programs but they...

  24. How many new grad associate degree nurses have landed jobs recently?

    Grumpygs replied to Will Never's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Will Never, Not sure what part of the country you are in, but after 9 long, depressing, frustrating months of searching - I received an offer at a small local hospital yesterday. I have my ASN,...

  25. Long Beach City College Nursing Program

    Grumpygs replied to S-Rank's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Char! Congrats to you on getting so far in the program! The difficulty depends on the instructor - and Dr. Hines just retired so you won't have her though I thought she was great in clinical! So,...