Daisy4RN

Daisy4RN

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  1. Gonna Quit: When Nursing Is Rough...

    Daisy4RN replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that this would help, but I don't see this alone solving the problems that exist at the bedside. The only way to solve them is a higher nurse to pt ratio with (at least) adequate ancillary...

  2. Gonna Quit: When Nursing Is Rough...

    Daisy4RN replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I could not agree more!! There is never enough (if anything) done re: bedside nurse retention. Maybe in days gone by there was a little, but now admin just says if you don't like it there is the door....

  3. Nurse Charged With Homicide

    Daisy4RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    True, I have refused to send a pt down with (only) Ativan on board bc no nurse to monitor. The question is how did she not know that the pt needed to be monitored, esp. if she worked in ICU, this must...

  4. Nurse Charged With Homicide

    Daisy4RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!! The last hospital job I had nurses used the override function on a daily basis because of necessity, it was no big deal (and this was med-surg). What do people think nurses did prior to...

  5. Washington State declares measles emergency

    Daisy4RN replied to Luchador's topic in Nursing News

    Same here and I had chicken pox as a teen and it was horrible, and now run the risk of shingles. Why would people want this for their kids is beyond

  6. Question on CA Board Approval

    Daisy4RN replied to canadawali's topic in Nurse Registration

    I don't know what you mean by Community Clinical, did you do that outside of school somehow. What did your school say when you contacted them. Did the board say how you can make up the

  7. Question on CA Board Approval

    Daisy4RN replied to canadawali's topic in Nurse Registration

    I am not sure how that would happen if it was the exact same coursework. Have you called/asked them. Maybe it was a pre-req. I would start by finding out what the problem is and go from

  8. I have decided to retire!

    Daisy4RN replied to jrbl77's topic in Retired Nurses

    A close friend of mine retired about 8 years ago and just now finally let it go. I guess she kept it just in case (but never used

  9. I have decided to retire!

    Daisy4RN replied to jrbl77's topic in Retired Nurses

    Congratulations and best wishes as you move forward doing what you want when you want. Thank-you for your years of service. I too am jealous but not too far behind you.

  10. What is your procedure for passing ice water?

    Daisy4RN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    HaHa, I am not a young lady. I am old, tired, and not going to do my mandatory online training, so

  11. What is your procedure for passing ice water?

    Daisy4RN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    OP: every facility I worked (where this was needed) CNAs/techs passed the water early in the morning (just prior to AM shift) and again in the afternoon (hospital/LTC). Hope you don't mind the above...

  12. What is your procedure for passing ice water?

    Daisy4RN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure that the always helpful JACHO is one of the regulatory agencies. I would also imagine that there are people within the hospital walking around with clipboards, checking their papers off, to...

  13. Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

    Daisy4RN replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you have been having such a tough time. I know many nurses (including myself) who have never found that dream job. If I had to do it over again I am sorry to say that I probably would...

  14. DNA testing

    Daisy4RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is interesting for finding out your ancestry etc. but it also scares me because someone will have all this information about you/your family and how will it be used. At the risk of sounding...

  15. Older Doctor doesn't think nurses should be in charge

    Daisy4RN replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with many different people (docs, nurses, clerks, therapist etc) who have had a very high opinion of themselves. I just always try to remember to stay humble myself because the higher...

  16. Nurse Charged With Homicide

    Daisy4RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I feel bad for her to have to live with this for the rest of her life. If she is being held legally accountable then the hospital should be as well. This was a systemic problem as most are. Until...

  17. I’m being investigated by the BON!

    Daisy4RN replied to guest0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "It’s just missing meds and undocumented narcotics and not following standard nursing practice." I am glad that you have a lawyer. There is no such thing as "just missing meds and undocumented...

  18. Washington State declares measles emergency

    Daisy4RN replied to Luchador's topic in Nursing News

    This is sad and ridiculous at the same time. I have family there and worry about them. I have also heard that some of these anti-vaxxers get their kids together for a chicken pox party so all the kids...

  19. February 2019 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Daisy4RN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension: a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and...

  20. Hospitals That Hurt Good Staff's Morale

    Daisy4RN replied to rnsteph87's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think that most hospitals work in this manner. The last place I worked (med-surg) was pulling our nurses to go to other floors and having ICU nurses work the med-surg floors. At times a med-surg...

  21. What is most important to chart on?

    Daisy4RN replied to Red_Diamond's topic in General Nursing

    Refer to your facility for "important" things to chart. Some have different preferences so make sure to chart whatever they audit. Also, chart anything out of the patient norm, who you contacted...

  22. In and Out Privileges

    Daisy4RN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    The last hospital I worked at had much the same issues. The unit was med-surg but we got everything and anything. Active detox pts who would attack staff, drug users leaving the unit and come back...

  23. Should I feel guilty?

    Daisy4RN replied to RNOrtho's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a position of having to call nurses in to work also and like you always felt guilty calling but was mandated to do so, Ugh! OP: just remember these posts next time you feel guilty, the caller...

  24. Should I feel guilty?

    Daisy4RN replied to RNOrtho's topic in General Nursing

    No, no , no, you should no feel guilty at all. It is not your responsibility to staff the unit/hospital. That being said, if you are still on your new hire probation you might want to pick up a few of...

  25. 4 Reasons Ghosting an Employer is a Bad Idea

    Daisy4RN replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    While I believe it is a bad idea I can see why some might do this. Maybe they have already spoke to manager with either empty promises or zero attempt to deal with concerns. Maybe they feel no loyalty...