Bipley

Bipley

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  1. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    Bipley replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. Sometimes you just have to give up taking everything as an insult and laugh. Nothing more and nothing

  2. How do you cope with the death of a patient?

    Bipley replied to jhawkgirl's topic in General Nursing

    The setting really makes a big difference. If it is your first contact with the patient and they die, sure... you are sad for the situation and the family. But when you work in a LTC facility, those...

  3. UAP Use in Telephonic Nursing

    Bipley replied to Donnetterr's topic in General Nursing

    As for the legal issues, I think a lot of it depends on the contractual agreement between the consumer and your employer. How do they know to call you vs. their MD? Is it part of their insurance...

  4. Presents for the masses!

    Bipley replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE this idea! An opportunity to vent without someone looking down on you because you were having a difficult day. A coupon to vent when venting is necessary. Not on the record, just vent time....

  5. Hospital Love Stories ! ! !

    Bipley replied to Esmeraldad1203's topic in General Nursing

    He is quite special, and seriously unique. He's from India and HIS culture is such that women are not as worthy as men. Long story short, he is quite Americanized. :) I *am* proud of him. As I...

  6. serotonin deficiency?

    Bipley replied to boulergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Very true. Not sure about this Peter Kramer person but I do know about neuro research. I have a friend on another board that does JUST this very research. He is a wealth of information. It is more...

  7. serotonin deficiency?

    Bipley replied to boulergirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I can agree with you here. If you look at objective studies done on this type of therapy and mental illness, you will find that cognitive behavioral therapy in TRUE mental illness is...

  8. Hospital Love Stories ! ! !

    Bipley replied to Esmeraldad1203's topic in General Nursing

    I could not possibly agree with you more. You know what issue I adore about R the most? It is simple, he treats the housekeepers with the absolute same respect he does his fellow MDs. People are...

  9. serotonin deficiency?

    Bipley replied to boulergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... I like this Kramer person already! I want this book. I'm quite serious, I believe it is time for a trip to amazon.com! I do have a question though... what is it about depression? WHY do sooo...

  10. serotonin deficiency?

    Bipley replied to boulergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Nonono!!!! The point is not what can be measured, the point is that we KNOW what the problem is and it isn't a matter of Momma didn't potty train me in the appropriate amount of time! It IS a matter...

  11. serotonin deficiency?

    Bipley replied to boulergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, don't know who Dr. Kramer is. But he does appear to be on the money.

  12. Person who has a seizure

    Bipley replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    you really have no clue how thrilled i am to see your post. you are the first person i have ever met that has heard of this! thanks for posting your

  13. Person who has a seizure

    Bipley replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Small world... very true. I went home to Iowa to visit my Dad a few years ago and stopped to help a stranded elderly couple. The man wouldn't leave his car unattended but requested that I take his...

  14. Hospital Love Stories ! ! !

    Bipley replied to Esmeraldad1203's topic in General Nursing

    True love, vs. petty BS does not know when it is inside a hospital or outside. It just is. In an ideal world we would all find our spouses outside of work. But being in medicine is unique in some...

  15. Drug addicted nurses

    Bipley replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just have one thing to say to you. Big, huge, mega (((((HUGS))))) I have not had to suffer as you have, my Mom died an alcoholic/addict. My Dad was sober for the final 20 years of his life. I...

  16. serotonin deficiency?

    Bipley replied to boulergirl's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of "church" would deny someone medical treatment for a MEDICAL issue? Depression is not a sign of weakness, it is a medical issue just like diabetes! You know, I wasn't going to post in...

  17. Medication Robots

    Bipley replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    We had Rosie (remember the Jetsons and their robot maid Rosie???) and she was great. When lab or pharmacy didn't have someone available to bring us what we needed, Rosie was there. The problem we did...

  18. How does your facility handle holidays??Looking for advice on a problem.

    Bipley replied to IrishNurseColleen's topic in General Nursing

    You are a nurse, do your fair share. A LTC facility is 24/7. Unless you were promised no holidays when you were hired, you have to do holidays like everyone

  19. Need suggestions from Union nurses

    Bipley replied to KimRN41514's topic in General Nursing

    I only recall one time that we were overstaffed and it was merely offered that if we wanted to leave early, we could. Nothing was forced and it was voluntary. First come, first

  20. Ever had a nurse or doc as a patient?

    Bipley replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I had an elderly female patient with a leg wound. NOTHING we did would heal this wound. She had severe dementia. One day I was doing a dressing change and I was talking to her as I was working. I...

  21. Ever had a nurse or doc as a patient?

    Bipley replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    You might be surprised. I was floored when I had hand surgery. My friends really came through for me. I got ALL kinds of special extras. I am absolutely drawing a blank at the name of this thing...

  22. Drug addicted nurses

    Bipley replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great job on the post, Krisssy! Really, great

  23. Drug addicted nurses

    Bipley replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't think I have ever known anyone that wanted to come back to the same facility, same job. There is an issue of shame, etc. Perhaps it is better for some folks if they get a new start on life...

  24. Drug addicted nurses

    Bipley replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know that it is necessarily a professional responsibility but it is the right thing to do, perhaps a personal responsibility. Someone who is addicted to drugs needs help, it's the right thing...

  25. Should I call to find out about a hiring decison?

    Bipley replied to jjchko's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! You want them to know you are very interested in the position. Is this a hospital? Sometimes they take absolutely forever to move on an application for