Daisy4RN

Daisy4RN

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  1. My DoN is a terrifying nepotistic bully. What do I do?

    Daisy4RN replied to Illmarinen's topic in General Nursing

    It does sound like this facility is very disorganized and there are other problems as well. I would not say anything further to them but just keep working best you can while looking for a different...

  2. Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    Daisy4RN replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure you understood my comment but I was defending your post/agreeing with you. (Or maybe I don't understand yours, hard to tell

  3. Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    Daisy4RN replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    I think the poster was just making the point that urgent/life threatening issues will ALWAYS come first and

  4. Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    Daisy4RN replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that communication is important. We do not know what communication transpired between this patient/family and nurse. Most nurses who work on med/surg, step down, ICU etc do work their behinds...

  5. Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    Daisy4RN replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses work their behinds off and do not appreciate being second guessed by patients and/or families. Agree with other posters that nurses do not make patients wait for no good reason, it just is not...

  6. "That's a myth about nursing"

    Daisy4RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Management also doesn't like old-timers who remember what the hospital did not used to do. And I think if there are any shortages it is mostly bedside nurse positions, which of course could be easily...

  7. Im very discouraged am I in the right field

    Daisy4RN replied to Glashburn's topic in Nursing Career

    Sometimes the facility is just too demanding but if your coworkers are able to leave on time then I would pay more attention, and even ask for assistance form them, for tips etc how they manage their...

  8. Poor attendance in past hurting future

    Daisy4RN replied to WildWillows's topic in Nursing Career

    Just like JadedCPN, I said something similar. They will bring it up as to why you have this missing year on your resume. "I have been out the past year due to medical issues that have since resolved...

  9. Disappointed but trying to move forward

    Daisy4RN replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    Without more specifics not sure...but is there a policy for letting someone out of restraints on a temporary trial, did you do this, or did you not do it at all? As, another poster stated I would find...

  10. You COBs Were Right After All

    Daisy4RN replied to evastone's topic in General Nursing

    To that I would also add other staff as some will try to walk over you as well. Glad you were able to get good tips that have helped you and your

  11. Advice for new grad RN entering oncology med surg floor?

    Daisy4RN replied to gpastore1994's topic in Oncology

    Oncology is very hard because of the knowledge base you will need, and also emotionally hard because of very sick/dying patients. You should expect to see patients from every place in their journey,...

  12. When they're SO sure they're right...

    Daisy4RN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that the majority of people posting mean it in a mean spirited manner. Yes, we are all human and make mistakes and laugh WITH each other, not at each other. Just meant in fun, not trying...

  13. Confused with new role as RN

    Daisy4RN replied to BeachLife_AKB's topic in General Nursing

    Being a new nurse is very hard, it will take at least a year to feel comfortable and probably longer. Agree with other poster that if possible I would ask for a more experienced preceptor. It makes no...

  14. Dedication

    Daisy4RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, in general, that it is a good practice to stay 1 year if that is possible. I don't agree with that in your case because they have not given you what they promised (full time). I would start...

  15. Didn't scan a narcotic at bedside

    Daisy4RN replied to Hailbop16's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I agree with that, this old demented nurse did better with locked drawers and paper MAR, lol To OP: It seems very over the top to notify DEA, I have never heard of that! Usually a...

  16. Patients & Pet Peeves

    Daisy4RN replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Visitors who claim they are a "nurse", when after talking to them for about 1 min its clear they are not. Patients who call 911 from their room because they are not getting "good

  17. When they're SO sure they're right...

    Daisy4RN replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient in pain and asked for IV Dilaudid. Got a little sidetracked by another patient but went and hung it as soon as I could. Meanwhile MD was doing rounds with residents/interns and patient...

  18. Getting on with other staff

    Daisy4RN replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, those are valid concerns so I would address it (unless you already have) with the manager who made the complaints and also with your own manager. I would let them know that you are taking their...

  19. Getting on with other staff

    Daisy4RN replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it sounds like you are trying so that is always a good first step. It is hard to float and get to know the unit/people in the same way you would if you were a regular on that unit. Are the floor...

  20. team nursing in acute care

    Daisy4RN replied to medsurg4ever's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a hospital that did this team approach but with 1 RN and 1 LVN. It was horrible! There is no way to keep tract of what is going on with these patients because you need to rely on your...

  21. 6 years and I'm nearly ready to 'retire'.

    Daisy4RN replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in Nursing Career

    I understand that the hospital type environment is not good (to put it mildly!) but I would not retire just yet from nursing. Most hospitals are exactly how you describe so I would try to learn more...

  22. Nurses are people too

    Daisy4RN replied to jupiter_rising's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, believe it. I worked in Cal and did anything and everything you could possibly think up, none of which was nursing and took time away from patient care, not good for anyone and the union was...

  23. Not cut out for home health?

    Daisy4RN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Home Health

    Sorry you are having a hard time. The OASIS is ridiculous!! I also worked HH part time and quit because of the time factors, just wasn't willing to do that much work on my own time. If you are going...

  24. Death's Perfect Timing

    Daisy4RN replied to r_doyle62's topic in General Nursing

    "We are all like snowflakes. Each one different, but all are beautiful in God's eyes." ...and Amen to that

  25. I need to vent about my Nursing program

    Daisy4RN replied to mariawong86's topic in General Students

    You are doing great! Agree with the other posters that it will all come together later. Right now you are learning the basics and learning to pass boards. Each semester is different but builds on the...