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  1. This article insults nursing as a lower skilled job

    Q. replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    I think the article was basically true, and while "lower-skilled" wasn't probably the best term, I think what they were trying to say is not how difficult a certain skill is but rather where it sits...

  2. Why a C-Section?

    Q. replied to edj02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm really not in favor of elective c-sections simply because of reasons that I hear ie: section babies are "prettier." Of course my opinion is that, that kind of statement indicates their maturity...

  3. "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

    Q. replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So if the nursing staff are considered "servers", are the physicians considered "cooks"

  4. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    Q. posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this is an on-going issue not just in my facility, but in others across the US. I know it's an issue because Patient Education Coordinators and Specialists across the country all discuss this...

  5. Sweet Dreams, Baby! Tell us about your strange dreams r/t nursing

    Q. replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to dream ALOT about work when I was staffing ~ mainly they were like continuations of my prior shift. Since leaving staffing, I've only dreamt about work every once in a while and definitely...

  6. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    Q. replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Angie, Don't worry, I didn't take your post personally. In fact, I smiled because you called me "Susie" which actually is my name, spelled correctly. (Well, actually its Susan but my friends/family...

  7. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

    Q. replied to amyet's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think the whole issue of pay in nursing is jacked up completely. In my institution, there is no pay incentive for BSNs. My personal opinion is ANY nurse should be compensated, even just a small...

  8. A patient complained about me...

    Q. replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely agree with the others: contact your manager and let her know right away as a head's

  9. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    Q. replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Deb, thanks for the suggestion, but we're actually well beyond that stage. A process team did look at this and came up with a solution. The solution isn't being used. And since it's a widespread...

  10. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    Q. replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    And that's precisely the

  11. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    Q. replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    This is not always the case. In my experience, it's actually easier to start thinking of new systems or design new forms or find new technology than it is to find out why people are documenting or...

  12. Crossing the line of Caring

    Q. replied to VintageGAdog's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse's answer shocked me and her rationale is even more bizarre. Can she not wash her hands again? I don't understand. I feel absolutely horrible for the patient. Unfortunately my only...

  13. Would you have a child because you thought you would regret it later on if you didn't

    Q. replied to smack050505's topic in General Nursing

    You summed up my feelings exactly - everything from not wanting kids at first to now having them be the love of your life! Except I think hubby and I are

  14. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    Q. replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't buy that at all. Yes, I know staffing is hard and most of us are understaffed. Like I said, it was only 4 years ago that I staffed L&D and was mandated overtime nearly every week. But at...

  15. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    Q. replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I know it may seem like it's limited to my organization Deb because of your experiences, but based upon conversations with other patient educators across the nation, this is a widespread issue. The...

  16. Would you have a child because you thought you would regret it later on if you didn't

    Q. replied to smack050505's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought about this before when I was in my 20's, but in retrospect I'm glad I waited until I actually wanted children. I also agree with the poster who stated that children should have 2 parents...

  17. I guess I'm a florist now too....

    Q. replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Probably all the more reason to change the water and remove dead flowers if you notice them in your patient rooms. I don't know if you've ever seen what happens to the water when dead foliage is left...

  18. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    Q. replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I can appreciate that, but at the same time the lack of documentation of patient education increases our liability. How does it look if a heart disease patient was seen in our facility and discharged...

  19. Career vs. life choices; what is your opinion

    Q. replied to Nursesuzi's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my opinion. Let's say you stayed in L&D for whatever reason (I'm a former L&D nurse right out of nursing school). Many would argue that you won't learn basic meat and pototoes nursing...

  20. Patient Education - Why Don't You Document?

    Q. replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    That's a great point and I'm guessing you hit the nail on the head a little bit. I wonder how we can change the mindset of nurses to think of patient education as a skill? You know, assessing the...

  21. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    Q. replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Interesting perspective. Yes, yes he

  22. anyone ever think about getting out of nursing for a while?

    Q. replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    When I've gotten burned out, I've changed positions all while at the same time trying to advance my career. I did take a slight sabbatical out of healthcare for about a year ~ I worked at a life...

  23. I shaved off a patient's mustache. Was I wrong?

    Q. replied to NebbyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    And how would you know if a dementia/stroke patient knew what she was

  24. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    Q. replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I agree. Religion and spirituality are two different things and I think you are confusing the 2. Or your instructor is. Or both of you

  25. Religion Needed to be a Good Nurse?

    Q. replied to Kabin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think the instructor maybe didn't do a good job at explaining what she meant. I think there is a big difference between religion and spirituality. I believe ALL humans posess some type of...