sherylchaynes

sherylchaynes has 17 years experience and specializes in Occupational Health Nursing/ Med/ Surg.

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1. Mental Illness post Iraq

   sherylchaynes posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just wants to get your take on the government care of persons who get mentally ill after returning from Iraq. I was watching the News and saw the FBI apprehending a Gentleman who had materials for making a bomb in his luggage at Orlando airport. One ...

2. How do I help others after a loved one's suicide?

   sherylchaynes replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

   I always say it is selfish people who kill themselves. He has place her in a situation that is going to further compromise her health. You are difinitely going have to be the friend that will sit and hold her hand even if you do not say anything, jus...

3. Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

   sherylchaynes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   This a difinately yes. Too many Nurses suffer at the ends of disrespectful patients or their relatives. Late last year a nurse in a pediatric hospital casualty department was hit in the face with a chair by a disgruntley parent who thought the servic...

4. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

   sherylchaynes replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   In our culture people use these words alot, when communicating with you. I hate it!!! Honey, baby, sweetheart, love, sugar.... these I believe are terms of endearment and should only be use by your loved ones or for your loved ones. Men seem to be th...

5. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

   sherylchaynes replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry about your really bad migraine, but have you tried finding out what triggers your migraine? I have migraine and they can be really bad but they are usually triggered by something I know I shouldn't have done or should have done. I am really not...

6. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

   sherylchaynes replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

   It ia always recommended that all nurses work one to two years in the hospital setting before branching out into none hospital work. Fact is, that is where you gather all your experience practising using your nursing skills. I have been a RN now for...

7. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

   sherylchaynes replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

   jjjoy! Be not dismayed, as a registered nurse you have the base knowledge and with constant reading and researching you will grow. You will gain more confidence in yourself, your knwoldge and your performance. Your nursing process guides you with eac...

8. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

   sherylchaynes replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

   Working out of the hospital has its challenges. I have worked in different areas of Nursing outside of the hospital. Let me tell you a little of each area. In 1996 I left the Hospital to work as an Occupational health nurse, meaning you work in an in...

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

   sherylchaynes replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

   I have had both Nurses and Doc as patients. The nurses are the ones who try to intimidate you. You just have to be bold and assert yourself. Be confident in your ability as a professional and treat everyone the same. If you are kind to all your patie...

10. What punishment should this nurse get?

    sherylchaynes replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    Will all the perfect saints in the house hold their hand up!!! None of us are perfect, and even the most excellent nurse makes mistakes. Should you fire everyone who mades a mistake or who slip up sometimes.? No I do not think so. So many nurses in "...

11. Happy Nurses Week! (May 6-12)

    sherylchaynes replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Why do adminstrations always do that? Don't they know nurses work the night shift? I am sorry you missed all the celebration . Happy Nurses Day to you ( even though it is passed).

12. Happy Nurses Week! (May 6-12)

    sherylchaynes replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I think your hospital is just cheap and mean. How dare they think of eliminating "Nurse's Week !" It isn't their's to eliminate in the first place. Continue to celebrate :balloons: it amongst yourselves.

13. Injections- still pull back?

    sherylchaynes replied to angelbyte's topic in General Nursing

    There has been one occasion when I stock a patient, pulled back and there was blood in the syringe. All I did was, pull out the syringe, appologised to the patient , changed the needle and struck him again. Afterwards I explained to him my reason f...

14. Injections- still pull back?

    sherylchaynes replied to angelbyte's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to all always pull back, because some meds were not to be given IVP. This can be dangerous for the patient and in some cases life threatening. It doesn't harm anyone to pull back so why not go ahead and continue doing it.

15. Happy Nurses Week! (May 6-12)

    sherylchaynes replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    : I too would like to say Happy Nurses' week to all the Nurses worldwide. We do so much and get so little recognition. We know each other's value even if others do not recognise it. Enjoy the week especially International Nurse's Day on Thursday May ...