nurseaboveboard

nurseaboveboard specializes in Psych/Rehab/Family practice/Oncology.

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1. tired of the abuse

   nurseaboveboard replied to pedinurse05's topic in General Nursing

   We hear ya!!! Two guys were walking on the beach. One guy asks, "did you see that nurse that washed up on the shore?" The other guy exclaims, "no!, how'd you know it was a nurse?" He replied, "oh, that's easy...her bladder was full, her stomach was e...

2. Prayer @ staff meeting

   nurseaboveboard replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

   I once interviewed with a physician who told me he liked to start the day with a prayer, and asked me if I would be offended. My response was, "I won't be offended if you pray, if you won't be offended if I don't." Case closed. I worked for him and w...

3. Best/ Worst Places to Work Near Punta Gorda.

   nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Florida

   Wow, some of the FL posts sound pretty bleak re pay/licensing fees etc. Anybody have any answers to my above post? Thanks.

4. Why Black Eyes?

   nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

   No to all of the above, and I have no idea what anesthesia thought, but other docs were surprised.

5. Best/ Worst Places to Work Near Punta Gorda.

   nurseaboveboard posted a topic in Florida

   I am thinking (dream stage right now) of possibly relocating to FL. What places are the best and the worst and why? Please be specific. Also, what's involved in getting Fl license? Thanks all.

6. My Heart is Broken

   nurseaboveboard replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   For me it's really very simple...do the right thing. You tried your very best to do it. She tried not at all. I so hope that the day I need it, I will have someone like you for my nurse. Bless you, and the very best in your career.

7. Why Black Eyes?

   nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

   Good grief, I just caught this latest post. Terrible! I guess the mystery of the black eyes in this case will remain a mystery.

8. Why Black Eyes?

   nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

   Oh my, thank you so much. I'm probably thinking too much pressure when tape applied and/or came off of thin and/or delicate skin. You know, horse hooves...NOT zebras! When I typed in periorbital bleeding with anesthesia, amyloidosis came up. That wou...

9. Why Black Eyes?

   nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

   Generally, which kind of tape is applied, who applies it and removes it, and at what point does the ET tube come out? Can someone describe for me? Thanks posters.

10. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for your replies. PT had immed reconstruction with implant using just skin flaps from own breast. I don't see a need for PT to be prone for this type, but maybe you can enlighten me? I haven't observed in OR since my student days. Also, is the...

11. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    The procedure was simple mastectomy w/reconstruction, so I can't imagine that positioning had much to do with it? What exactly is done with the eyes in OR? Also, could it be from excessive gag/coughing reflex in recovery, trying to cough out the ET t...

12. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    Hello everyone and thank you for your posts. No, the patient would not have been prone and the surgery was below the neck. Any other ideas? Is it OK to tell the procedure here?

13. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello nurses. Recently a patient returned from the OR with black eyes following a procedure no where near the face. Don't want to give too much detail here you understand. Most of the bruising/bleeding was on the upper eyelids, and also bleeding ran ...

14. The roughest week ever

    nurseaboveboard replied to 89**11's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Do not quit! We have all been there, except maybe the driving up on the porch and almost killing your loved ones part, ha! Glad everyone is ok, and hopefully you're still engaged! You have made it so far, KEEP GOING! Best luck to you and your loved o...

15. Welcome to the Stress Management Forum!

    nurseaboveboard replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Stress 101

    Hello and best wishes to all suffering from overdrive. My no cost stress busters are as follows: 1. Exercise! Never once have I finished my exercise and said, "I wish I hadn't done that." I always feel good about it. If you are overweight and/o...