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!
Trauma Columnist traumaRUs, MSN, APRN 165 Articles; 21,214 Posts Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU. Has 31 years experience. Aug 3, 2016 Very cute!
ClaraRedheart, BSN, RN 363 Posts Specializes in Ortho, CMSRN. Has 9 years experience. Aug 5, 2016 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.
ICUblackcloud 2 Posts Aug 6, 2016 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 2 Articles; 3,619 Posts Specializes in LTC, CPR instructor, First aid instructor.. Has 26 years experience. Aug 6, 2016
Axgrinder 256 Posts Specializes in Adult MICU/SICU. Aug 6, 2016 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. Aug 6, 2016 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 2 Articles; 3,619 Posts Specializes in LTC, CPR instructor, First aid instructor.. Has 26 years experience. Aug 7, 2016 Heh, I've gotcha beat. I can't smell any kind of poop. My smeller doesn't work right due to pulmonary disease.
FranEMTnurse, CNA, LPN, EMT-I 2 Articles; 3,619 Posts Specializes in LTC, CPR instructor, First aid instructor.. Has 26 years experience. Aug 9, 2016 You mean me?
