Daisy4RN

Daisy4RN

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  1. Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    Daisy4RN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the only shortage is in bedside nurse positions. I am not sure the way to solve that problem is by having many more BSN educated nurses. It has been my experience that not only does the...

  2. Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

    Daisy4RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in California in the past and can tell you even with ratios it is too much. It has become worse over the years because of gov. regulations, hospital p/p, and the push for pt....

  3. Do what now? ( How to save a stroke victim according to facebook)

    Daisy4RN replied to That Guy's topic in General Nursing

    You literally made me laugh out loud, thx I needed

  4. What's the shortest time you stayed at a job and why did you leave?

    Daisy4RN replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    3 weeks in a "cardiac unit", 3 days orientation, no assistance at all after that from anyone, no charge RN (ever), rude/arrogant/condescending Doctors... the list goes on and on. Stay and risk losing...

  5. January 2018 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

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

    The dog is ready to deliver too, the lady at the desk said we can get a buy-one-get-one

  6. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    Daisy4RN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I cant tell you how many times this has happened to me too, I just want to say HELLO do you see me here!!! I have to admit that on a few occasions I stopped and went and got a mask (just for

  7. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    Daisy4RN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    1) A nurses job is to jump through the (admin) hoops 2) Most patients don't care that you are there to help them, help them anyway 3) Sometimes a mole hill is just a mole hill 4) Listen to your...

  8. No Respect.

    Daisy4RN replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have said that many times too, I used to be a nice person before I became a nurse. I think that society in general has gone downhill in terms of politeness/manners etc., and has at the same...

  9. Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    Daisy4RN replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the others, I would never speak to a therapist connected with the hospital, a 100% guarantee of leaking!! (If you are the exception to the rule I

  10. RN GOP Lawmaker Says Emergency Rooms Should Be Able To Turn People Away

    Daisy4RN replied to Accolay's topic in Nursing News

    What we need is for our Government to stop playing politics, work together for the people (like they are paid to do) and solve the problems that are existing (and ongoing) within healthcare delivery....

  11. Nurses and State Regulations

    Daisy4RN replied to ian721's topic in General Nursing

    Good article. I think that nurses deserve to be protected as much as patients. I have seen too many complaints (from patients/families) made to hospital admin, state, agencies etc. to know that the...

  12. Fired By My Patients

    Daisy4RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Not sure what you mean by "frequent". Maybe what you think is frequent is just the normal amount of patients firing their nurse. Either way, I would consider what some of the others have posted and...

  13. PT's and Medication....

    Daisy4RN replied to MissRigg's topic in Home Health

    Not sure I understand your question but...It was my understanding that RN's must do all admit (open) paperwork. If the therapist are doing it (and they are allowed to) then I don't see the problem,...

  14. First time receiving IV antibiotic

    Daisy4RN replied to jennispen's topic in Home Health

    I would consider: your policy, patient Hx and condition, what particular AB being given, and why the order for the epipen (just precaution, pt with prior allergy to something

  15. To the nurse who was belittling and condescending to me today

    Daisy4RN replied to Wherearethelandmarks's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody should be treated rudely. That being said, how many times have you said a harsh word etc to people and then regretted it, we all do! We are all human and I wouldn't get too upset re: one rude...

  16. Will I be targeted?

    Daisy4RN replied to Conflicted1's topic in General Nursing

    I would decide how important this job is to you before you proceed any further. The issues you describe happen pretty much everywhere. If you like your job and want to stay then it may not be worth it...

  17. First nursing job

    Daisy4RN replied to Exhuasted's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will be fine, Sometimes it can be better to start with a clean slate. Nobody will expect you (as a new grad) to know everything, including ortho etc., 2.5 months is not a long time at all. Try to...

  18. Med Error

    Daisy4RN replied to Checkers08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    These things happen to all of us because we are all human, don't beat yourself up about it because it probably wont be the last mistake. Just do your best and that's all we can

  19. A cautionary tale: advice/help needed

    Daisy4RN replied to Renegade girl's topic in General Nursing

    You don't say how old you are but I will assume you are young since you did what your family wants, if that is true then you have plenty of time for a career change, either within nursing or out of...

  20. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    Daisy4RN replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you are having a tough time. While it is important to protect your license, it is just as important to care for any patient to the best of your ability without personal bias. I am not saying you...

  21. Small Professional Victory

    Daisy4RN replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    We have to take anything we can get no matter how small we think it is, I am happy for your victory! Being a RN or MD is hard work. We should always try to be as professional as possible and try not...

  22. Too many screening questions?

    Daisy4RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes, yes, there are way too many screening questions and they (usually) do more harm than good. When a patient is admitted the RN should be more focused on the problem that brought them to the...

  23. Do you ever regret becoming a nurse?

    Daisy4RN replied to hs276009's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear about your troubles, I hope you have obtained a lawyer to fight the charges. I wish you

  24. Do you ever regret becoming a nurse?

    Daisy4RN replied to hs276009's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the answer to that question depends on the type of nursing job you are able to obtain. Hospital nursing, in most cases, is bad and only gets worse everyday. I have seen many changes over...

  25. Guilt after shifts

    Daisy4RN replied to Pedsnurse1026's topic in General Nursing

    I would not worry about it, every nurse has had doubts and regrets about things done/not done. Just for future reference I would have assessed a little more thoroughly before removing the IV. What...