GenieToBe

GenieToBe

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  1. As a RN, which would you choose?

    GenieToBe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Quite recently a friend (non clinical) asked me whether hypothetically if there was a medically critical situation would i choose a life saving intervention or otherwise? Instead i showed her my...

  2. How NOT to Write an Incident Report

    GenieToBe replied to CloverPark's topic in Nursing Humor

    This was seen charted during the evening shift by a former colleague of mine. "Patient c/o numb and cold balls. Given hot pack to make it less cold and

  3. Night Shift & Eating

    GenieToBe replied to iheartnursing91's topic in General Nursing

    When i was doing the night shift, i usually would have a heavy dinner and pack a few bars of snickers to keep me on the go. It's not healthy, i know but it was the one thing i could have with me at...

  4. As a RN, which would you choose?

    GenieToBe replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

    Let me be clear on this. I do not profess to be all knowing nor being dramatic. Frankly i'm not seeking anyone's validation here. Just FYI, the doctors that i work with are legally certified DNR like...

  5. As a RN, which would you choose?

    GenieToBe replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

    My original post is not about me or my decisions (I used my personal choice as an example). I wanted to know what were your thoughts on whether you would choose C.P.R or D.N.R? My apologies if that...

  6. As a RN, which would you choose?

    GenieToBe replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

    It is legal for me, as i do have the relevant documents. Not only its on my necklace, i do have a small card in my wallet that states that I don't want to be resuscitated in any event which is...

  7. As a RN, which would you choose?

    GenieToBe replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to both your questions is no in. Why prolong the inevitable? it's the same thing either way. I won't deny anyone else seeking

  8. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    GenieToBe replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't identify myself as a nurse. However, my family does anytime they have to be admitted or go for their

  9. A little off topic...

    GenieToBe replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    This actually happened to me and my colleague. Not only the room was painted in watery pale brownish yellow colored feces but also the three PA's and the Prof who just happened to open the door!!...

  10. Outrageous Complaints

    GenieToBe replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    I had a VIP patient who threw a food tray at my colleague when he didn't get his "gourmet chicken salad" for breakfast when he was admitted during lunch hour the same day. Then he complained to the...

  11. Non bedside nursing Option ... and a side question bout Nails?

    GenieToBe replied to lovelyc's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many other jobs in the healthcare industry not just the bedside care (e.g. medical device manufacturer). The job requires you to give talks or provide training on the medical devices....

  12. "I am a nurse!"

    GenieToBe replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My parent's are the same.... Few years ago, my dad went to the local GP for a cough that persisted for some time. The doctor examines him. Rx mucosolvan and cough syrup. My dad tells the doc, "My...

  13. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    GenieToBe replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree 100% on this..... Reminds me when i was going through the processes of getting my BSN... My then lecturer asked the lot of us to prepare a training workshop for the affiliated nursing...

  14. Charting Bloopers

    GenieToBe replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    That got me.... I just spewed tea all over my

  15. The Patient's "Guests"

    GenieToBe replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was working in ICU, a ventilated patient's wife actually closed the curtains preventing my colleague from seeing the ventilator. When my colleague and i opened the curtains, the wife was doing...

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

    GenieToBe replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a few classmates in college named after the British royals literally. King George (Not kidding) KIng James Princessa Dyanna Ryche (pronounced Princess Diana Rich) Princessa Carollina Tutsie...

  17. Come again?

    GenieToBe replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Nursing Humor

    I do wish i had a tape recorder too on multiple occasions. My most memorable is the time when i was in the post natal department. I was showing new parents how to bathe their newborn. While I was...

  18. Is 28 too old to become a travel nurse?

    GenieToBe replied to jchristine89's topic in Travel

    May i know what century you'd happened to be living in?? I've had patient's in their 50's give birth to twins no less.... Believe me YOU are not nearing the

  19. What's wrong with me??

    GenieToBe replied to vxxen's topic in General Nursing

    16 patients isn't an insane amount. Try 30 instead. High census, no staff for relief and no help. That was when i first started out after 2 months of being on the job. Yes *sigh* , everything was on...

  20. What is your "What Was That???" moment?

    GenieToBe replied to PK_ICU RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Once had a patient's husband ask me whether he could use "Listerine" to wash his newborn's mouth out, to get rid of the milk smell. (I was working in L&D at the

  21. Best MD note

    GenieToBe replied to beckster_01's topic in Nursing Humor

    :roflmao:

  22. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    GenieToBe replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

  23. Breakroom refrigerator theft

    GenieToBe replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The place were I used to work had a measly cafeteria. I've had food stolen from me on countless occasions. Half the time it was my subway sandwich. Even though I would label it, it still gets stolen....

  24. Leaving nursing. Has anyone else done it? How?

    GenieToBe replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I left nursing last year as i could not take it anymore (the lack of leave, bad work environment, lack of staffing.... just to name a few) I soon found myself in a different environment where I...

  25. Days vs Graves

    GenieToBe replied to ccosta70's topic in General Nursing

    Graves all the way, less management.... less migraines.... Life is easier at