coprogirl1

coprogirl1 has 42 years experience and specializes in Hospital, clinic, research, hospice.

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1. Helpful Hints: Female Patient Urinary Catheter Insertion

   coprogirl1 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   As a hospice nurse, I am always looking for ways to keep my patients comfortable. An African nurse showed a colleague of mine a new way (for me) to insert a straight or Foley catheter. Turn your patient on her side, in Sims' position. For me, she mus...

2. Can I do this to help me insert a Foley?

   coprogirl1 replied to allthesmallthings's topic in General Nursing

   After 42 years as a nurse and hundreds of Foleys inserted, this old dog learned a new trick. A hospice nurse colleague learned a new way to insert a Foley. Place the patient on her side (for me, that has to be her left side) in Sims' position. Locate...