Beek74

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1. Ostomy nurses are fabulous

   Beek74 posted a topic in Wound

   My ostomy nurse is wonderful. I've had an ostomy since I was 24 (I'm 38 now) and have been working with the same nurse for 12 years. What other areas of nursing do you get to follow someone that long and watch them go from total despair to acceptance...

2. What are your favorite types of patients??

   Beek74 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Relations

   Ostomy nurses are very special. I've had an ostomy since I was 24 (I'm 38 now) and have been working with the same nurse for 12 years. What other areas of nursing do you get to follow someone that long and watch them go from total despair to acceptan...

3. I have an Ulcerative Colitis patient to care for tomorrow. Questions about diet?

   Beek74 replied to Samian Q's topic in Student Assist

   I had UC until my ileostomy. Using the hat is so embarrassing for patients. But they're all correct, the patient should know what their trigger foods are.

4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   Beek74 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   Most ridiculous thing I ever had to come to the ER for. I had surgery, and got a wound infection. I was d/ced on a Friday evening. I left the unit and went to the grocery store to grab a few things with my mom before heading home. Suddenly I notice m...