dianser

dianser

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About dianser

I am a geritrics nurse (have been for about 12 years, now) before that I worked in surgery. I like geri. much better. I love dogs. I try to do some therapy dog type things wheneever I can

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  1. I think when men get old the jewels just dangle a bit..I work in a long term care facility. Had an old gent who often disrobed where ever he happened to be. One night he did it at the nurses desk right after soaking his clothing with urine. Since his...
  2. Mds Job

    It is a huge undertaking and requires a loy of patience and tremendous organizational skills. A few things to ask prior to accepting this kind of position is: 1. how often will you be pulled to the floor to work 2. how mu...
  3. Freaky female anatomy

    Every Friday night we have to cath a patient so she can go home overnight with her husband. It is the easiest cath I have ever, ever seen. We have to use a 30 fr (yes, you read that right 30)It is not really even necessary to visualize the urethra....
  4. What's the weirdest baby name?

    In the obit column this last week were a set of twins. How sad they both died. Their names were Little Green and Fish Green. Imagine the mom yelling out the door "Little,Fish Time to come in now!"
  5. I, too, work in long term care. Prior to doing CBGs in the mornings I carefully observed where the hand I want to prick is. It seems the one that is closest to me is the hand that is in the crotch...women and men! My other story is of a demented la...
  6. reduction of smells in aged care facilities

    I work in an older facility, the floors are tile and are mopped/ buffed frequently. Each aide has a "barrel" A plastic lined mesh hamper with a lid that has a bag of plastic bags on the side. They move it down the hall as they work. The Laundry peo...
  7. CNA's passing meds

    Here in MI CNA's can pass meds in assisted care facilities. I think it is a dangerous situation. There are too many interactions that can happen. I am always looking up drugs. And a 3 or 4 week class isn't enough for such responsibility. But cos...
  8. Men or Women? who is a better nurse?

    Some of the best nurses I have worked with in the past 25 years were med. Some of the best nurses I have worked with in the past 25 years were women. I have also worked with lousy male and female nurses. As others have said, it isn't their sex, it...
  9. What's the weirdest baby name?

    I have heard a couple of unusual names. I remember one little girl named "Secret (first name) House(middle name)". A dr told of a woman naming her new little girl "Vagina". Imagine going through puberty with that one! I knew of an older lady wi...
  10. tips for dealing with dementia

    Wow, First, I'm glad I found this board. Second, I have to add my two cents worth. I HATE it when staff doesn't allow demented res to act the way they need to act, to be who they need to be because they don't remember who they are or what they are ...