puzzlelover94

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1. Unconventional hair colors

   puzzlelover94 replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked with plenty of the "little old ladies" who have commented about coworkers various hair colors. Most say they wish it had been acceptable when they were young women, very few make derogatory comments. I think you can absolutely add a fun c...

2. Skills required for starting an IV

   puzzlelover94 replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

   Personally, I LOVE the chlorhexadine swab sticks....just squeeze in the wings and scrub away. And a thorough scrubbing with alcohol pads works well, too. As for the gauge, I agree that smaller is better. However, students should keep in mind that pol...

3. Do you prefer to contend with the smell of stool or the smell of Glade?

   puzzlelover94 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

   I get migraine headaches and am especially sensitive to artificial fragrances. If the odor in a room is becoming particularly offensive, I'll place a cotton ball with peppermint oil or an open packet of coffee somewhere in the room. Both tend to work...

4. Question to Catholic nurses

   puzzlelover94 replied to KatieMI's topic in General Nursing

   Episcopal future nurse here. I know of several patients who received the Eucharist through peg tubes. The bread or wafer was soaked in the wine first and then made to a consistency that can pass through the tube. As a priest or volunteer who is able...