Oceanpacific

Oceanpacific

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  1. Patients wants a back rub

    Oceanpacific posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How did the bedtime back rub come to be associated with nurses? MANY years ago I was doing agency staffing. I got called in to a very fancy private hospital to do a shift. One of my assigned...

  2. Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    Oceanpacific replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    I had been a nurse for only a few months when I made a serious med error. I was working night shift and had a young diabetic woman who had been hypoglycemic during the night and I had received orders...

  3. Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    Oceanpacific replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well I'm with the OP on this one. If I pay extra for overnight delivery then I expect overnight delivery. I pay for Amazon Prime and it is great to know I will receive the item in 2 days. No one is...

  4. Brian Short News

    Oceanpacific replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Well it is a tragedy. I am sure the wife has grieving family as well who are feeling anger and grief simultaneously. It could be a big legacy to raise awareness about this type of violence which seems...

  5. Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    Oceanpacific replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I was in udder

  6. Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    Oceanpacific replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    One of my guilty pleasures....the joke that ends with, "Rectum? Damn near killed

  7. Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    Oceanpacific replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Web sight. Everyone has a burden to bare. Bare down. He was bear naked. His sister was unbareable. None of us could bare it any

  8. Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    Oceanpacific replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I recently read about someone who was a "roll model." Do you think it is one of those fake food displays that dietary use? Muffin top? Also there/their and your/you're are common slippery slopes. A...

  9. Infection Control Issue

    Oceanpacific replied to nursepink2's topic in General Nursing

    This makes no sense to me. I keep nitrile gloves at home and use them often when cleaning. There is no reason what they can't be placed in household

  10. Maternity discrimination

    Oceanpacific replied to Kmendi's topic in General Nursing

    Then I would think that your pregnancy wasn't a factor. It can take a while to find a position as a new grad. If you can afford it financially I agree with others that it is best to have your baby...

  11. Food Pressure: Coworker Edition

    Oceanpacific replied to OhioMary's topic in General Nursing

    Truly you should just say no. You can still participate is the social aspect of eating together, but eat what is best for you. If they are considerate, they will support you. If they are...

  12. The Ship Is Sinking

    Oceanpacific replied to beachtomountainsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it may sound lame, but the best you can do in this situation is "create your own weather." Having 36 months till retirement is actually a really short period of time. Congrats on your...

  13. Ideas for best practices

    Oceanpacific replied to chapsam's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of hospitals are into Lean as an improvement model and use the 5 s concept. Here are five 5S phases stolen from Wikipedia. They can be translated from the Japanese as "sort", "straighten",...

  14. Random Drug Testing

    Oceanpacific replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, any federal employee is subject to random drug testing so that is a huge number of nurses. I haven't been asked to come in for random testing in the 12 years I have been in the system. It is...

  15. Is this crossing boundaries?

    Oceanpacific replied to SNurse15's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I have to disagree. My Dad is 80 and fell overboard into icy waters last year and he had a prolonged period of time in the water before he was rescued. During his rewarming at the ED in his...

  16. Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

    Oceanpacific replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, it could go down in a few different ways Doctor to Patient: We are going to transfer you to Shady Elms Nursing Home later today Mr. Smith. It is really crucial that we get you into a...

  17. Possible job not using license

    Oceanpacific replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Frankly you could just surrender your nursing license and wash your hands of them. If you aren't seeking a license, they have no jurisdiction in the

  18. Discovered a boo-boo on Social Media

    Oceanpacific replied to mmc51264's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, In my reading, my understanding us that it was a post you made that ended up on Facebook along with the other

  19. Tough point in my life

    Oceanpacific replied to BearFeet's topic in General Nursing

    I wish the OP would come here just to let us know that he is

  20. Texas Conditional license

    Oceanpacific replied to 2blvnnurse2016's topic in General Nursing

    None of this should be unclear to you. You should have been given and signed a copy of the BON's order and your restrictions, mandatory activities, length of time on conditional license, etc would be...

  21. Texas Conditional license

    Oceanpacific replied to 2blvnnurse2016's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a bit surprised that the BON was involved before you ever went into nursing school. Frankly, it will be difficult to get a position with a conditional license. Difficult but not impossible. If...

  22. Military Spouse Moving to Hawaii

    Oceanpacific replied to vglass82's topic in General Nursing

    I was interviewed by telephone for a nursing position in Hawaii. (I didn't get it) Have you done NCLEX yet? If not, choose Hawaii as your licensing state. You might be surprised by what you can find...

  23. Tough point in my life

    Oceanpacific replied to BearFeet's topic in General Nursing

    Idaho Nurse, Actually, I don't think now is the time for the OP to do soul searching or to try to identify triggers. He likely needs to stop analyzing things and start getting high quality care....

  24. Exhausted

    Oceanpacific replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Students

    You've been one day and you're exhausted by anthropology? Nine hours to complete some chapter outlines is too much time. Yes, I sound like a jerk,but a well-intentioned one. As you add classes,...

  25. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Oceanpacific replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't know. My feeling was more that he lacks self awareness and truly was unable to see how he was presenting himself. And he did show humility for the first few rounds of rough justice. But the...