scrabbler77

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1. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

   scrabbler77 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

   I was doing an admission assessment on an elderly mountain man at a transitional care center. Needed to know if he was continent so I asked him if he made it to the bathroom when he had to pee. He said he did, so I next asked, "And how about your b...

2. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

   scrabbler77 replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Urology

   Thanks, DeLana! I've been reading your helpful advice for a few months now -- I think maybe you should get into teaching!

3. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

   scrabbler77 replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Urology

   I can address a couple of your questions even with my 4 months experience. Yes, there is a large technical part of the job. You have some pts. with AV fistulas, some with grafts and others with catheters. Some fistulas and grafts are a snap to can...

4. So How Long Does the Misery Last?

   scrabbler77 replied to HardworkinRN's topic in Urology

   I also have felt overwhelmed, --one day I started crying on the floor -- something I've never done before in my nursing career. But I'm working with a supportive supervisor and great staff and they're willing to wait for me to "get it" and in the mea...