Redbird13

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1. Family in or out during procedures???

   Redbird13 replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

   If the patient is alert and oriented I will ask the patient if they would like their family to step out of the room. If the patient is not able to make the decision then I ask the family if they would like to step out or stay. For those who refuse I ...

2. All 3rd shifters

   Redbird13 replied to URO-RN's topic in General Nursing

   The majority of our blood sugars are ordered for achs. We do them at 0700, 1100, 1700, and 2100. The only time that has been a problem is the 1700 time since its right at shift change. (12 hr shifts 0500-1700 & 1700-0500.) CNA's never do the blo...

3. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

   Redbird13 replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

   I love my Croc's!! My feet don't ache after a 12 shift like they do with my birkenstocks or athletic shoes.

4. Nursing and tattoos

   Redbird13 replied to MelRN13's topic in General Nursing

   I have 1 tattoo, it's a sunshine face with shades located on my left ankle. The only time my tattoo is not covored at work is when a work at my second job in LTC and wear shorts on casual fridays. The response I have recieved from the residents has a...