How to deal with poop as a new nurse.

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Often times, new nurses seem to have issues getting over the "poop" aspect of nursing. We've all been there. Here are some (funny) tips on how I got over it. I hope you enjoy!

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traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU. Has 31 years experience.

Very cute!

Specializes in Ortho, CMSRN. Has 9 years experience.

Funny :) My favorite (REAL) way to deal with poop is peppermint oil in a face mask. My eyes water a bit, but I don't smell a thing that is not peppermint.

Haha when I first started as a CNA I had a hard time with the smell but now it doesn't bother me at all!

FranEMTnurse, CNA, LPN, EMT-I

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Axgrinder

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Specializes in Adult MICU/SICU.

Nice.

Why didn't I think of doing that?

I have the sense of humor of an 8 year old boy, so it was lucky when I actually had an 8 year old boy who (along with his friends) also wanted to hear "The biggest poops I've ever seen as a nurse" stories. Luckily, at 22 years old he's never outgrown that type of sophomoric type humor - and neither have I. :)

Axgrinder

256 Posts

Specializes in Adult MICU/SICU.
Funny :) My favorite (REAL) way to deal with poop is peppermint oil in a face mask. My eyes water a bit, but I don't smell a thing that is not peppermint.

Shaving cream on a towel under a bed helps too, especially in a room with a pt with a GI bleed whom is incontinent.

FranEMTnurse, CNA, LPN, EMT-I

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Specializes in LTC, CPR instructor, First aid instructor.. Has 26 years experience.

Heh, I've gotcha beat. :x3: I can't smell any kind of poop. My smeller doesn't work right due to pulmonary disease.

Dusty Trail

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I call it "The Diaper From HELL"

:eek:

FranEMTnurse, CNA, LPN, EMT-I

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