irshnrse

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1. RN school and tattoos?

   irshnrse replied to DirtRoads's topic in General Nursing

   Sally Hansen spray on hose, or something like that. But definitely Sally Hansen completely covered my 5 large tattoos while I was a bridesmaid this summer. It was amazing.

2. Why do so many people insist that LPN'S AREN'T REAL NURSES!!??

   irshnrse replied to RNsoon!'s topic in LPN/LVN

   Write yourself a memo... You are the type they are speaking about. I scored a 33 on my ACT test, you? I just chose to have a child and then CNA, ER tech, LPN, RN. This is why I worked in the PACU, under an anesthesiologist, and not under someone w...

3. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

   irshnrse replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

   I was actually speaking to the original nurse and the thin and beautiful one. I was not speaking to the posts just prior to mine. Thanks...

4. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

   irshnrse replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

   Boy, I am sure glad you do not work hospice. You might find this hard to believe, but some of us are considerate smokers. I am amazed that someone that speaks like she is so judgemental is in the nursing profession. Some of my patients are in thei...

5. Ughhhhhh I'm being bullied at work.

   irshnrse replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

   The hospital where I used to work had a great dept called "employee relations". They still were looking out for the hospital's best interest, but they knew when something was happening that they could end up being liable for. You are working in a h...

6. DNR/I pts with multiple tests

   irshnrse replied to galfromnairobi's topic in General Nursing

   That is why DNR/advance directives are not working. The key here is that the sister is selfishly going against her family member's wishes. That is why I tell people to make sure their power-of-attorney, or health care proxy, knows what they want an...

7. Share what helps you get through gross situations!

   irshnrse replied to Rockstar's topic in General Nursing

   A good sense of humor always helps me!

8. Group One background checks in Texas

   irshnrse replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

   Hey- Drive a little bit and come to Oklahoma!! We have great sign-ons and plenty of specialty hospitals with good patient-nurse ratios. Our nursing board isn't like Hitler (although they are slow as molasses) and we have some great cities.

9. "GROUP ONE" victims

   irshnrse replied to IWant2Believe's topic in General Nursing

   What is GROUP 1?

10. Suction???

    irshnrse replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, we have suction available at every bedside. The patient is not charged unless we use it. I am a firm believer that suction should be within arms reach at all times.

11. irrigating a foley catheter

    irshnrse replied to lesrn2005's topic in New Nurse

    Sorry, one more thing. I always tell the patient that they are going to feel ALOT of pressure when I irrigate but to take slow deep breaths and that I am going to take that pressure away as well. That seems to help. A B&O suppository helps too...

12. irrigating a foley catheter

    irshnrse replied to lesrn2005's topic in New Nurse

    Also--turn off the CBI while irrigating that way it is easier to tell if you are getting back the saline you put in.

13. irrigating a foley catheter

    irshnrse replied to lesrn2005's topic in New Nurse

    Hey- You disconnect from the lumen that is connected to the foley drainage bag. Use an irrigation set. Be sure to pinch off the lumen as it will leak. Irrigate and pull back-make sure you are getting all your saline back. It is completely normal t...

14. Technique in recharging JP drains

    irshnrse replied to AKAKatydid's topic in General Nursing

    I strip the tubing and then fold them flat. All the surgeons I work with fold them flat as well.

15. Can I get an R/N job in Texas with a felony conviction?

    irshnrse replied to jmss2003's topic in Texas

    Most states will grant you a hearing before you go to school, or attempt to take your boards, to determine your eligibility. I completely agree with the previous post that, before you go to school, find out. That could be a long hard road for naugh...