Ruthiegal

Ruthiegal

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  1. Is this a bad idea? (loan debt) Need advice!

    Ruthiegal replied to myty23's topic in General Students

    Oh wow, that's a lot of debt to take on with a family, don't matter how much you make afterward. I wouldn't do it. If I can't pay for it, I don't get it... hard lesson learned in

  2. Gross Question....

    Ruthiegal replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    One of my nursing instructors many years ago told us to blow our nose after we were done to get all the "smelly molecules" out of the nose, then do the other things suggested if it was still

  3. Help! Need advice for my sick husband! his temp is 105!

    Ruthiegal replied to nrice28's topic in General Nursing

    :banghead: Did common sense die? This is about as bad as some triage calls I get..... I do hope he will be

  4. What Are the Chances of Getting Paid Overtime in a SNF?

    Ruthiegal replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    I would say slim to none, and 38 patients is a load, I had that many on Midnights with Me and one cna. You have to find a rhythm and a way that works best for you. Take that lunch. Everything will...

  5. Placed on medical leave...so why do I feel guilty?

    Ruthiegal replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    You feel that way because your are the Caregiver, who now needs care. Take care of you and the wee one. That's is most important now, and heck who knows maybe next time you can be supportive of...

  6. stupid mom

    Ruthiegal replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A family member went through this and went back after the abusive husband had literally ripped her hair out. It took another 6 months before he went after her with a broom handle and broke her...

  7. clinical questions:)

    Ruthiegal replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    2 means a 2 person lift with the Hoyer lift. "T" most likely means total care. And "B" is most likely bath, day, evening or nights, indicates the shift. Ask someone to be sure when you get there on...

  8. The Most Vexing Robocalls Ever...

    Ruthiegal replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the OP was saying that; she was waiting to hear from the employer, and got three rob-calls that tied up her phone while waiting for them to

  9. To use a headhunter or not?

    Ruthiegal replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    My one and only experience with a head hunter made me feel all they were after was a commission. When I had to say no to a relocation, this person was so upset with me. I had to do what was best for...

  10. a resident died last night....

    Ruthiegal replied to misspink789's topic in General Nursing

    It still happens to me... hang in there, it just means you are

  11. Tips for surviving as a new grad RN at a Skilled Nursing Facility

    Ruthiegal replied to mlok's topic in General Nursing

    Also, don't be overwhelmed the first days, you will find your own rhythm for med passes and paper work as you become familiar with it all. And remember you will always have days where you get behind...

  12. home based triage pay???

    Ruthiegal replied to luvmyhubby's topic in Telephone Triage

    No I would not like to be "on call" for that many hours without pay. I get paid for the hours I work, have great benefits, being in the position for 8 years, I get 20 days PTO, and have been working...

  13. Charting for another nurse

    Ruthiegal replied to mominsd's topic in General Nursing

    Never, ever, never do that.... run away.... or tell the boss the older LVN needs to learn.... Never chart for someone else ever!!!! Your instint is

  14. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Ruthiegal replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They really don't mean to be annoying, but it is their loved one that they had to help make a decision to put them "in a home". They think that their loved one is the only one needing help, they are...

  15. Friends at work?

    Ruthiegal replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I get along with everyone I work with, but am very careful about socializing outside of work. I find those kinds of friendships can end up being an anchor rather than a joy. At work I need to work,...

  16. Who has responsibility

    Ruthiegal replied to pooh16246's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are both responsible. And you need to work out a plan so this doesn't happen

  17. they see dead people

    Ruthiegal replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    Absoulutely sure it's a hallucination? What about the woman in the next room who wants her drapes closed because she is seeing the angel of death looking in.... an hour later the woman in the room...

  18. i need your help

    Ruthiegal replied to mejili's topic in General Nursing

    Look it up, use google, your books, you'll learn more if you do! Good Luck with

  19. Should I head for the hills???

    Ruthiegal replied to LostLilOne's topic in General Nursing

    If you can't take the gross, poopy, bloody stinky etc... get out of the field.... or change your attitude. Some day you too may be old stinky, poopy, and gross, if we all felt as you there would be...

  20. My Mother (an LPN) is in need of advice!

    Ruthiegal replied to Klaive's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I quite understand why she is in trouble if these were HER sheets to chart from? If she was making them part of the record, she would essentially be violating HIPAA if she kept PMI in...

  21. Hygiene--HELP PLEASE

    Ruthiegal replied to ANurseWannaB's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious why you would want to toss fuel on the fire by posting this on facebook. If you truly care about your husband you would be talking to his doctor, him or other health professionals that...

  22. Help! Suggestions needed.

    Ruthiegal replied to dhwilson506's topic in General Nursing

    Advice nurse, telephone triage nurse, insurance companies use RN's for many areas disease management, case management, discharge planning, to name a few... good luck with your

  23. what nursing school do/did you attend?

    Ruthiegal replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I Attended Marion General Hospital School of Practical Nursing in Marion, Ohio; graduated 1979 and The Ohio University - Zanesville, in Ohio for my RN; Graduated

  24. What is normal / typical?

    Ruthiegal replied to Meraki's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    maybe the powers that be that ration briefs should be made to sit in their own urine for 8 hours between changes... Report these nuts... I've worked LTC many years in the past and we all know what...

  25. I Bombed My Physiology Exam

    Ruthiegal replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't think nursing is right for you, look into an allied health profession like Medical Insurance Specialist which is medical coding and billing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, there are many...