beckysue920

beckysue920

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  1. What's the Most Common Reason for a Patient to be Readmitted on a Psych Floor?

    beckysue920 replied to AlwaysAnxious's topic in Psychiatric

    In my experience, it has been persons with Borderline Personality

  2. Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    beckysue920 replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Christine, I have not read through all the posts on this thread yet, but what you said about your friends smoking and you choose not ti, is a wise decision. I hope you are aware that if you are in...

  3. Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    beckysue920 replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have alot of friends (outside of nursing) that use marijuana. I don't judge them for the choices they make, but they understand that I will always choose not to partake as i value my job more than...

  4. feeling bad after a rapid response on your patient

    beckysue920 replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse And Beyond, I got the impression that you had a dream and felt a foreboding feeling that something was about to happen. If this is the case, it seems that you had no control over what was about...

  5. Family denies that patient is in pain

    beckysue920 replied to bananorama's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Jana, is it at all possible to get a translator? Perhaps this would provide some insight for the daughter. This may help to allow the patient to be more at rest and die

  6. without a job until after new years

    beckysue920 replied to RN252's topic in Nursing Career

    What would happen if one of the men you "escorted" ended up being your patient? I can't imagine the humiliation and wagging tongues. My heart goes out to you and I wish you the best. I know you...

  7. Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    beckysue920 replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    Julius Seizure, it was just a gut instinct. He could be just a dirty old man or dipping into his mega stash at the

  8. Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    beckysue920 replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought...could this guy be in the throes of

  9. Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    beckysue920 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I have no specific diagnosis, but in my experience it has to be something metabolic in nature. it seems if animals are being the subject of hallucinations it is not necessarily psych related, such as...

  10. Having some difficulty making my first job decision. Please help!

    beckysue920 replied to Sylfaen's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    SYLfaen, Did you take the job at Emory? How is it going? Did Piedmont eventually offer you a

  11. Do nurses tend to be enablers?

    beckysue920 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I'm concerned, this 70-year-old is a victim of ELDERLY

  12. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    beckysue920 replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    I had to tell a young man that he had HIV. In a follow-up appointment, he said to me. " I didn't want this fricking disease, but at least I had an angel tell

  13. What's your best catch?

    beckysue920 replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD CATCH,

  14. What's your best catch?

    beckysue920 replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a few 'good catches' in my multiple nursing years: The first was when I was a STUDENT, of all things, and answered a call light on a lady who was not my patient. She related she had had a...

  15. Possibly moving 3-6 months after graduation, what can I do in the mean time?

    beckysue920 replied to nmimcbu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Viealle, 2019 is quite a few months away and a lot can happen in those months (better than a year, considering when you graduate). It is good that you are planning ahead. However, I agree with what...

  16. Workplace Sayings

    beckysue920 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    NOMSYD = Not on my shift you

  17. Do you think I have a good shot at getting an offer?!

    beckysue920 replied to jessielynn813's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations, you did

  18. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    beckysue920 replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    LPNewbie, let go and let God. Find some comfort food to put into your stomach and breathe in and out slowly. I am concerned about you because you aren't taking care of your basic needs. Please DO...

  19. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    beckysue920 replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Soothing prayers are being

  20. Help for a co-worker

    beckysue920 replied to djh123's topic in General Nursing

    Sending healing white light, thoughts and prayers. Keep us informed about your dear

  21. Was I wrong?

    beckysue920 replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    After reading the 50 (plus?) comments, I can't help but wonder how the original nurse covering this patient, treated her (the patient) when she resumed her shift. I guess we will never know. As Munch...

  22. Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    beckysue920 replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Dimples, my heart aches for you; my deepest sympathy to you and your sons. Your tears will come and sometimes when you least expect them, just let it happen and don't worry about what people might...

  23. Hurt my Back, Now What?

    beckysue920 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am not a med rep, but with a back injury I would be concerned about what you may have to carry as far as pill samples, bulky cases and the like. Also getting your supplies out of your vehicle may...

  24. Being Deposed - Help!

    beckysue920 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The law practice company who wants your deposition can send an attorney to where you live now, it's common practice; or as someone suggested,by Skype. I strongly agree that the 3 responses suggested...

  25. Choose Your Favorite TV Nurse

    beckysue920 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Jesse Sallandar, from Code Black. He is so empathetic/ sympathetic. Also he knows his place but doesn't mince any words when he knows what needs to be done. His sense of humor is fantastic. He is...