tinytrexarms

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1. Irrational patients

   tinytrexarms replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I will keep this in mind next time, I like that. Thank you

2. Irrational patients

   tinytrexarms replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have said "you are being hateful, I'm trying to help, tell me how to help you" many times, in a calm tone. And the other day when my WBAT c hip precautions insisted she was walking out, I calmly...

3. Advice for a new charge nurse?

   tinytrexarms replied to tinytrexarms's topic in General Nursing

   I have a med aide who is absolutely invaluable to me as a new LPN, and a seasoned 30 yr vet LPN as my evening med aide. (She just got tired of the stress of the floor and now does meds) they are my...

4. Advice for a new charge nurse?

   tinytrexarms replied to tinytrexarms's topic in General Nursing

   I have zero down time. Lol. And yes, in LTC setting I'm the low end of the totem pole as a charge. I'm basically a secretary, babysitter to my aides, and responsible for all treatments and monitoring...

5. Advice for a new charge nurse?

   tinytrexarms posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm new to my position, and I am a new nurse. I worked as an aide on the floor through nursing school. Now, I am charge nurse over the aides I worked with. Some of my aides appreciate that and go...

6. Advice with a difficult pt!!!

   tinytrexarms replied to tinytrexarms's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   He has had two full work ups. Sent him out twice, only to have the same results. He has been on my unit for 3-4 months. We have racked our brains trying to figure out how his deterioration was so...

7. Advice with a difficult pt!!!

   tinytrexarms posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Geriatric pt on a LTC unit, a week and a half ago was friendly, talkative, semi independent AAO×3. Presents now with severely altered LOC, dyskensia, hallucinations, everything in the book....

8. What are your personal standards when a patient "refuses care"

   tinytrexarms replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   admittedly I have resorted to bribery on many occasions. (Take your bath for me, there may be a soda in it for you) LTC is a different ball game though. I know which residents are fine with a 2X...

9. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

   tinytrexarms replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Agreed. Mutual respect is a

10. Tattoos in Nursing

    tinytrexarms replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have full sleeves and I love my tattoos. But I wear shirt sleeves at work and keep them covered. It's part of being

11. An Atheist Nurse in King James Hospital

    tinytrexarms replied to EMSnurse411's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    How many times a day do I hear "god is good!" Or "gods miracle" etc. In my very cynical head I think to myself, "yeah, those antibiotics had nothing to do with it" Out loud I nod and smile. Whatever...

12. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    tinytrexarms replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Treating the UAP'S like crap and expecting miraculous displays of super human feats from them. A nurse I worked with in LTC use to gripe her aides out for taking lunches and breaks on their 13 hour...