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Hello, I am writing this post for 2 reasons......first, just to vent and secondly, to obtain input from others. I am an LPN working in a LTC facility. I regularly care for approx 25 to 30 residents. I've wanted to be a nurse since the age of 5. I gen...

Thank you for your response. I'm pretty sure the situation was simply overlooked by both the hospital staff and staff at the LTC facility. I looked at the nursing notes from when he was admitted and it stated that he had the hard distended abdomen. I...

The person came to our facility from the hospital in question. When a psych eval is needed and they are not equipped to do so, the patient can't be sent to a hospital who can? He really needed it because what he done endangered another resident. I wa...

They didn't place a foley, we did after he was sent back. He didn't have referrals either. The initial admission was for psych reasons. I didn't want to say everything that happened, but I thought they would of at least done a psych eval. What he don...

Hi everyone, just curious about others opinion. A few times when visiting walmart, cashiers were wearing gloves. I asked what was the reason for doing so, and they did not want to say. I'm sure its for "avoiding" illnesses but wearing gloves all day ...

Not the same thing.....can't compare.

I shouldn't of stated all day. Some wear them for long periods of time. Hands sweat in gloves. I just find that gross.

Oh WOW!......I've worked retail in the past too. I've never encountered the things you listed. Those are good reasons to wear gloves.

You wore them because you had a cut. Thats a very good reason to wear them. I've worked retail in the past. I did not wear gloves. I guess I should of chosen better words. I stated somewhat.....that don't mean the sight of a cashier wearing gloves ju...

? That's a logical reason. It's funny that everyone thinks it really offends me. I just find it somewhat unprofessional.

Thanks for an answer ? I was curious as to why they were being worn. They refuse to give an answer when asked.

I can understand wearing gloves for handling raw meat, leaking packages....etc. Overall I think its unnecessary. I mainly was saying the amount of time the gloves are worn is the issue.

Who has thin skin? I asked about everyone's opinion about the topic.....it would of been nice if more than 1 person answered. I didn't ask if I had the right to be offended about something.

Oh ....thanks

Maybe all day is the wrong choice of words. They do not change them frequently. Have you shopped at walmart when its crowded? You can be waiting in line nearly 30 mins. They are not changing gloves often. What you stated is the main reason why I thin...

I know its an assumption. They refuse to say why, as if its a top secret reason. I know for a fact its not to cover up tattoos. Its the best logical answer. I said somewhat offended. As a customer, I just don't think the gloves are necessary. It's no...

I never said gloves cause airbourne illnesses. The cashiers are wearing the gloves most likely to avoid getting sick. There's a greater chance of catching an airbourne illness in a crowded walmart. So should the cashiers wear masks as well? I don't c...

The majority of the cashiers wear them. I think its supposed to be for infection control or something. I asked twice why was gloves being worn and they refused to answer.

Hello, I am still studying for NCLEX-PN and there's one question that I continue to encounter that has 2 answers. The question is..... What is the primary reason for administering Morphine to a patient with MI? I've studied from books and multiple on...

Hi everyone.... I'm a graduate nurse currently working. In nursing school, we weren't thoroughly taught trach care. I'm not too comfortable when I'm placed on the trach unit. (Which is often) My training in that area was minimal. I've watched a profe...

I talked to the respiratory therapist today. She was so helpful and nice. She gave me some tips and let me watch her today. I told her that I never asked her because she always seemed busy. She said she's always willing to help.

Thank you for your thorough response :) The fact that suctioning is a sterile technique is the main reason why I want practice. I will keep all your tips in mind.

Thank you for your thorough response í ½í¸Š The fact that suctioning is a sterile technique is the main reason why I want practice. I will keep all your tips in mind.

Thanks for the comment :) I spoke with several people and now I will be retrained on that unit. Its a good thing, but it really depends on which nurses I'm paired with. Everyone isn't as open to training me as I thought. I was very upset to hear tha...

Thank you very much for the tips. I will remember to use the inner cannula as a guide for how far to go. I heard the trick about holding your breath when suctioning before. I forgot all about that until you reminded me. I will do that too. Thanks :)