BeenThere2012

BeenThere2012 ASN, RN

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  1. Orders from hell...

    BeenThere2012 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! From where do they get their nurses and CNA's

  2. Orders from hell...

    BeenThere2012 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    STAT serum glucose levels have always been in place where I have worked when the result is above the "hi"

  3. Weird meeting with manager

    BeenThere2012 replied to amzyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been through very similar things. Same up-standing nurse without any prior problems, never stole or diverted Meds, and never would. I made an error and it lead to a full in investigation...

  4. I survived the Board of Nursing

    BeenThere2012 replied to KCMnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

  5. When patients self-harm, who tends to it?

    BeenThere2012 replied to LilaDavis's topic in Psychiatric

    It can be attention seeking. Depends on the patient. If they come to a staff member and feel ashamed...that is one thing. If they come to a staff member after telling everyone they were "triggered"...

  6. Does this feeling ever go away?

    BeenThere2012 replied to ps3114's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the update! I like to know how things work out after someone posts with a problem. Most of the time, experience and time to work out a system for yourself helps a lot. Often nurses...

  7. The Enemy... The Nurse Manager

    BeenThere2012 replied to I.Am.A.Nurse.'s topic in Nurse Management

    I cannot speak to all of your post. I understand the dilemma. I have 2 things to suggest... Ones who have commented about the managers who try to spend time on the unit I agree with wholeheartedly....

  8. New Psychiatric Support Technician..HELP!

    BeenThere2012 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Psychiatric

    A "stern voice" with appropriate body language goes a long way when you are working with behavioral issues. I do this...Stand up strait. Say something like..."You know this is inappropriate. Just...

  9. How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

    BeenThere2012 replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    Agree.

  10. How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

    BeenThere2012 replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    Sooooooooo well said! And I totally

  11. Nurses Fight Back! Why Some Hospitals are Despicable

    BeenThere2012 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    #5 IS THE MOST CONCERNING AND FREQUENT, by my experience. All the issues are important, but 5 puts patients at big risk and the nurses' licenses as well. The repercussions of this are multiple. Lost...

  12. Coping skills for anxiety?

    BeenThere2012 replied to MA Nurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Absolutely agree here. I would suggest a therapist to help with coping skills and simply taking through what you are experiencing can be very helpful sometimes. I know there are "de-stress...

  13. What's In A Name Badge?

    BeenThere2012 replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I get it. To each his/her own, right? For you, the LVN program was the most challenging, for others, none of it is challenging or all of it is challenging...Some want acknowledgement for their...

  14. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. TyCo being Tylenol with Codeine, and his pain was not cutaneous. I realize I didn't give enough detail and realize the variables that I did not include are important. I have no doubt you all...

  15. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. Apologies if I

  16. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    Asking the same question re OP....and have another. Heron... In a case where a patient with a terminal illness, who is NOT actively working to remain sober, is in severe pain, why would you treat...

  17. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this....yet another potential aspect of this post...doctor

  18. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same as you regarding this subject...I just have to add something. Morphine for MI's is not just for pain, but also reduces after load which lessons the "stress" on the heart. (At least...

  19. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    The assumption that OTC meds are not as effective is not always true, but yes, sometimes, the psychological factor comes into play. I have seen IV Acetaminophen work wonders for some....but not...

  20. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    True. It would have been better to say who you should call for pain control issues or be more clear in general as to why, if it is a patient related

  21. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    BeenThere2012 replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of your statements except for the last sentence. Addicts with justifiable pain deserve some attempt to control their pain as much as anyone else. And, because of tolerance, they...

  22. Controversial Patient Odors in Nursing

    BeenThere2012 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    OH YES! That and sloughing bowel tissue in brain dead patients are the worst for

  23. Controversial Patient Odors in Nursing

    BeenThere2012 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and then there are the ones who purposely want to smell bad as a way of protection to keep others away. Especially the homeless/vulnerable ones or the paranoid

  24. What's In A Name Badge?

    BeenThere2012 replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I like having "pertinent" certifications on the badge. One poster eluded to it meaning she/he was a good test taker...I beg to differ. Certification in a specialty does show a certain amount of...

  25. What's In A Name Badge?

    BeenThere2012 replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I understand what you are saying...Personally, it doesn't make sense to have every accomplishment behind your name...only those pertinent to your current position. Also...I like knowing a PhD ( or...