SisterofMary

SisterofMary

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  1. Questionable Behavior: Reports and Write Ups

    SisterofMary posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night, during my shift, I was having a conversation with a unit clerk over borrowing some equipment from her unit. The unit clerk said something to me that I believe to be inappropriate and...

  2. Questionable Behavior: Reports and Write Ups

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Agree to disagree. I think it is subjective and up to the situation. There are a lot of things that can be excused but not

  3. Questionable Behavior: Reports and Write Ups

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    I do appreciate the advice. After the first two commentators (and some sleep) I decided not to report anything at all. Partly because the opportunity to confront her was lost and secondly because I...

  4. Questionable Behavior: Reports and Write Ups

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Fired! No way. That's above and beyond. No need to go

  5. Michigan hospital sued after honoring woman's request for "white nurse only"

    SisterofMary replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Agreed.

  6. Michigan hospital sued after honoring woman's request for "white nurse only"

    SisterofMary replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Agreed.

  7. Is it possible for a nurse to become a doctor?

    SisterofMary replied to madel23's topic in General Nursing

    Why is that? Do you have statistics for

  8. Patients & Pet Peeves

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm going to use this numeric scale from now on because everyone seems to have 10/10 pain when I ask

  9. Patients & Pet Peeves

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    That's smart. I will use that next time and be firm! I am slowly learning the art of nursing! Thanks for the

  10. Is it possible for a nurse to become a doctor?

    SisterofMary replied to madel23's topic in General Nursing

    What are the big differences between the nursing and medical frame

  11. Patients & Pet Peeves

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to me the other day. I was so flustered and embarrassed. He would call to use the urinal but was perfectly fine sitting up in bed eating his dinner and reading a newspaper. Granted he...

  12. Patients & Pet Peeves

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    It is my first acute care experience. Also, I am just sharing what bothers me. It all boils down to respect. I see by this thread that there are plenty of experiences I haven't had (yet) and I'm happy...

  13. Patients & Pet Peeves

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    This has happened to me on mild levels and extreme levels. While it's happening, I don't realize it until afterwards and I am fuming - I feel so demeaned. I feel like patients see us less than...

  14. Patients & Pet Peeves

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    HAHA. Some people have poor social awareness or are lonely. But I'm literally talking to you with one foot out the door lol. I so hate when people belch. Fart.And they can control their bowels! Very...

  15. Patients & Pet Peeves

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. "Like your mother is retaining 1000ml of urine in her bladder. She needs a straight cath." "But straight cath is a risk for infection." Priorities people lol -_- Same

  16. Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

    SisterofMary replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've only been at this for a short time but poor medical reconciliation makes for medical errors. A lot of patients, especially those from SNF, come in with boggy histories and charts and they are on...

  17. Dazed and Confused: Blurred Lines

    SisterofMary posted a topic in General Nursing

    Greetings. I am a nurse of 2 years and I am a new hire on a medical/surgical floor in acute care. This week concludes my first week off orientation. Overall, I feel somewhat prepared, however I am...

  18. Dazed and Confused: Blurred Lines

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Maybe I need to be more confident and this will translate into my nursing practice/report giving. I guess I feel like many of the nurses are my seniors and have been there much longer than...

  19. Dazed and Confused: Blurred Lines

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to

  20. Dazed and Confused: Blurred Lines

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a situation happened this past week. During report the patient asked for her scheduled pain medication and the day shift expected me to medicate her (and I did :/). At this time it was nearly...

  21. Dazed and Confused: Blurred Lines

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your comments. I appreciate the validation. The general consensus seems that I have to put a stop to these inappropriate behaviors. I know that internally, but it is hard for me to...