RIRed

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1. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

   RIRed replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

   When I did my clinicals, a mom brought her 2 kids, Chaos & Felony, with her when she was going into labor. No idea what new baby was named, as our rotation ended. My cop friend actually arrested...

2. I saw another nurse assault a patient

   RIRed replied to morman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Patient abuse/elder abuse that is not reported will cost you YOUR LICENSE!!! and it's pretty crappy to worry about your promotion when this guy is abusing patients. Check

3. Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

   RIRed replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I called a doc for orders and the doc said, "oh, he's still

4. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

   RIRed replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Your charge is a deceitful, heinous bully who should be reported to her higher-ups. Please stand up for yourself and for the other nurses she is abusing-- I doubt you're the only one! If you abandon...

5. Drug seekers

   RIRed replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

   Give the medication the way it is ordered. Sometimes when I have a med seeker, I let them ask a second time before I give the medication. I have found that med seekers frequently go back to sleep...

6. could I still become a nurse?

   RIRed replied to sirpanykanen's topic in Nursing Career

   I did a night/weekend program. Would that work for

7. Night shift?

   RIRed replied to TXcatcher's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Can you try it temporarily, maybe for 6 months, to see how you do? If it's your dream job it may be worth giving it a

8. could I still become a nurse?

   RIRed replied to sirpanykanen's topic in Nursing Career

   I have an ASN, but also a BAS. I took a class toward a BSN and my URI instructor told me that with 2 more classes I can start on a Master's. Check it

9. DNS OUT OF CONTROL

   RIRed replied to RIRed's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   My old friend, who suggested I lie, is not a nurse. The 3 nurses I work with currently (who have worked for her) have told me the horror stories, as well as the old friend. I would not lie for ANY of...

10. DNS OUT OF CONTROL

    RIRed posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I ran into a friend recently at a local LTC. I saw her at this facility when went to work as a pool RN. The DNS expressed interest in taking me on as staff but I didn't accept as I got a position at...

11. IV certification for LPNs

    RIRed replied to lili12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your facility may sign you up for a class. LTCs usually have a pharmacy that will certify you. If you can't do it like that you may have to pay for the class but it's well worth the cost. Good

12. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    RIRed replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's why nurses give

13. Nursing Rant: Am I wrong?

    RIRed replied to Gurlonthesun's topic in Rehabilitation

    I have the same type of set-up at my facility...long hall and short. Depending on admissions and discharges, the acuity on one side may be much higher than the other. It just happens that way. Be...