OrthoNutter

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1. Male Nurses.

   OrthoNutter replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in General Nursing

   Oh and having said all that, I just want to say, I do love having male nurses on the ward. I've worked on wards where there is only the token male nurse and things can get so catty! But having the boys (as we call them) around really tones that down....

2. Male Nurses.

   OrthoNutter replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, it definitely SHOULD go on whoever is best for the job with the most experience and top notch references. Unfortunately, as has been my experience, male nurses do tend to go up the career ladder quicker than their female counterparts. Before...

3. Nursing as a customer service profession?

   OrthoNutter replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

   We have a similar thing going on for a couple of hours during the day shifts at my hospital, provided by the Red Cross. They're all volunteers, they don't get a dime for doing it but they all love the interaction so all we are free to get on with doi...

4. Pressure area Assessment

   OrthoNutter replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

   It feels really soft and squishy and moulds to the shape of the body. Think along the lines of more shock absorbent jelly (sorry, jello for US folk). It's supposed to be made from pig fat, hence the name. Sorry if that is a lame explanation but I hav...

5. Young guy in need of advice.

   OrthoNutter replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in General Nursing

   For any kind of nursing, I think you need to be assertive. But even if you aren't a naturally assertive person, it will MAKE you into one. This isn't necessarily a bad thing....in fact I think it's one of the most positive changes to have happened in...

6. Pressure area Assessment

   OrthoNutter replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

   That is bizarre gwenith... We never ever see the OTs unless we call them in on a consult. And even then, they will refuse to come unless it's on an MD order. The MDs are not there that frequently to notice things like footdrop etc....it's usually up ...

7. Fundraising idea

   OrthoNutter replied to OrthoNutter's topic in General Nursing

   Hmmm.....the hospital olympics sounds like a great idea. I'd have to do a lot of costing.....not to mention finding out if dousing ECG leads in green globby goop would render them useless. Could make a whole day out of it....kind of like the swimming...

8. ICU vs Med Surg for New Grad?

   OrthoNutter replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

   I went to ICU straight out from graduating. Spent the first six months of my nursing career bewildered, confused and utterly lost. I was supposed to have a 6-8wk introductory period as well but they were short-staffed and to management, a body was a ...

9. sleeping staff

   OrthoNutter replied to night owl's topic in Safety

   In a perfect world, I would agree with you. I'm one of those lucky people who can work whatever shift and still do my job. I don't need to sleep on nights....sometimes at 4am my brain gets a little fogged but I find the best thing to do is go outside...

10. Fundraising idea

    OrthoNutter posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys.... I'm wanting to initiate some fundraising activities on my ward....but I'm after ideas that are new and most of all, FUN!!! Hopefully, everyone will get behind it. I was just wondering what people think of this....if it's a no-brainer, I ...

11. 2 Nurses needed???

    OrthoNutter replied to BrandieRNq's topic in Safety

    You evidently haven't worked with some of the acute medical patients that I have. One pt I recall was on 80u Actrapid TDS with 120u of Protophane at night. Sounds insanely high, but that's what was required to keep this patient's glucose levels in th...

12. 2 Nurses needed???

    OrthoNutter replied to BrandieRNq's topic in Safety

    The only meds we do not double check are oral meds, excluding the anti-coagulants and steroids. They too, must be double checked. Anything IV, IM or S/C MUST be double checked, regardless of whether it is a narcotic or not. Personally, I don't mind. ...

13. Seeking OB/GYN opinion...

    OrthoNutter replied to OrthoNutter's topic in General Nursing

    I only wish that my mum didn't live so far away....I was dying to see what her face looked like when I told her the doctor told me I was pregnant with gallstones! :chuckle There was complete silence on the phone before she asked how I managed to get...

14. Holiday differentials?

    OrthoNutter replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

    quote:Originally posted by bassbird We don't get holiday pay for any holidays. I was surprised to find this out after I was hired. Oh well. I am betting that I will see it pop up anyway, but to quote sjoe.... We will get exactly as much crap as w...

15. Seeking OB/GYN opinion...

    OrthoNutter replied to OrthoNutter's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely am not preggers. Conclusively proved by ultrasound that there is absolutely nada in there, not even nasty pathological processes. Huge sigh of relief....I don't think I'm a good enough role model to be the next Virgin Mary. My original...