St Lucia

St Lucia specializes in SICU, PACU, tele, OR, academic education.

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1. Funny Student Bloopers

   St Lucia replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in Educators

   We were discussion the details about enema administration, specifically holding the "cheeks" together to help the patient retain the liquid. I noticed my very shy Vietnamese student looked puzzled. I asked him what was on his mind, and he respectfu...

2. Tea Tree Oil Side Effects??

   St Lucia replied to e-dice's topic in Holistic

   I discovered it in the Caribbean, where we used it as a skin cleanser, anti-itch and sanitizer. It smells fresh and pine-like, geez, almost like Pine Sol! I carry a little bottle with me. I've seen it at natural grocery markets like Whole Foods.

3. Tea Tree Oil Side Effects??

   St Lucia replied to e-dice's topic in Holistic

   I hope not - I love the stuff!

4. Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

   St Lucia replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

   I like to smell good - but I stick to soap and H2O on my clinical days. My primary objective in the acute care setting is to facilitate comfort. If someone (staff or patient) is uncomfortable with my appearance, my demeanor or my smell, I am doing a...