Comicnurse

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1. What's the weirdest baby name?

   Comicnurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Nevik- The baby's father's name spelled backwards Twins: Silk and Suede - the mother was 15 years old and just knew they would grow up to be lady killers!

2. Self Scheduling

   Comicnurse replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

   We do the fixed schedule, and it goes like so: Work: M, T, Off: W, TH, Work: F, S, S Off: M, T, Work W, TH, Off: F, S, S The nurses love it! They always know when they will have to work. They have every other weekend off- three days in a row, and ...

3. Tournequit help

   Comicnurse replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse now since 1986, and I STILL do not like putting those tourniquets on. I gave up years ago and switched to a BP cuff when it comes to inserting IV's. This method works wonderful. Kendra

4. A message to new grads: NEVER....

   Comicnurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   I love this thread! :) Never tell a patient to relax as you set up a tray to do a procedure on him or her. They aren't going to relax! :uhoh21: Kendra

5. Poll: Do you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as an adjunct to handwashing?

   Comicnurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I still like to wash my hands with soap and water in front of the patients once I enter their room. Not everyone understands that foam can disinfect as much as it does- especially the older patients. Kendra