guest42010

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1. Some people want to live forever

   guest42010 replied to seizetheday's topic in Geriatric

   I've heard of a resident in an ALF who planned and held his own wake. As far as I know, he's still alive. And has a great sense of humour (with a "U", he's British)

2. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

   guest42010 replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

   At my hospital, a nurse used a little bit of shaving cream in the water with no-rinse shampoo/body wash and claimed that it helped get the poo off. YMMV.

3. Are we overworking the CNA's or are we lacking teamwork?

   guest42010 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

   For what it's worth, I'm a tech (CNA) on a post-surgical unit, and we have a max of 12 patients on a circular (not a long hallway) unit. I manage I/Os for them, including JPs, Hemovacs, Foley catheters, pull CBGs on an AC/HS, Q6 (NPO protocol) or BI...

4. Deoderant

   guest42010 replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

   For what it's worth, I stopped using any and all antiperspirants including products containing aluminum. I use a natural deodorant called Toms of Maine which contains hops. They say it fights odor naturally or some such. My unit has a policy in pl...

5. Are all nursing homes the same?

   guest42010 replied to nd deb's topic in General Nursing

   CNAs and CMAs where I work get an extra dollar an hour for attending all inservices, completing any training required, and by not being late or calling in over the course of the pay period. Unfortunately, if you're legitimately sick, you lose that e...

6. What are acceptable scrub colors for guys?

   guest42010 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Men

   As a CNA and a male, I wear navy and ciel blue, khaki, and wine/burgundy. Next time I pick up scrubs, I will probably get some forest green and maybe some olive drab. A nice charcoal or "pewter" might be good, too. On a related note, do you guys us...