scuffles RN

scuffles has 37 years experience as a RN.

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1. PICC dressing change nurses notes

   scuffles replied to lindygirl's topic in Student Assist

   I document, sterile technique maintained throughout procedure. Picc line measured as per local policy = . Vip score = . IV dressing, statlock or griplock, bionector renewed.

2. Nurses not taking breaks

   scuffles posted a topic in Relations

   What is it with nurses not taking their breaks? No matter where they work, whether it be hospital, community etc we seem to have a problem. I understand that they have a lot of work to do but surely its more important to take a break and recuperate w...

3. I made a medication error - Now what???

   scuffles replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Just wanted to say I think you are very honest writing about a medication error. Most people are too deeply shamed, embarrassed or whatever to admit to others their mistakes. We have all done it, we are all human.

4. What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

   scuffles replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

   I trained in the late 80's. There was more of a hierarchy in terms of respecting the trained professionals. Much more formal in terms of no chit chat at handovers and break time for students was always adhered to and worked out as a priority before t...

5. Lied to in Interview

   scuffles replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   If it was me I would hand my notice in at the earliest opportunity and get it over with. I am sure you will have no problems finding work in the meantime. Things will stay the same where you are now and you will always be working overtime if you sta...

6. Words You Hate

   scuffles replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

   perineum, perineal

7. Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

   scuffles replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

   Things I love : satisfaction teaching demonstrating expertise providing comfort building a relationship learning from patients Things I hate: sense of entitlement expectations widespread guilt nurses always feel being treated like a slave standing o...

8. Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

   scuffles replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

   I agree. Ban this sentence. If a person uses this line this implies irresponsibility.