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Huganurse

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  1. Do you watch Medical shows?

    Huganurse replied to old-master's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Ted, it's Power Puff Girls, as my 4 yr old advised me. What's not to like? Three little girls kickin butt, protecting thier city, and getting rid of all the evil monsters of the universe....

  2. Do you watch Medical shows?

    Huganurse replied to old-master's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I'll admit it, I like the old shows: Marcus Welby MD, Medical Center, and MASH. My hubby doesn't like ER, Chicago Hope, or Scrubs but I sneak them in once in a while anyway. I too yell at the...

  3. Just Go Pee!

    Huganurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are 280 million people in the United States. Of those it is estimated that 13 million are incontinent. I started a poll on this BB asking about GU problems that nurses have. I am very...

  4. What is your net take home pay every two weeks?

    Huganurse replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    Weekly salary for full-time RNs ranges from $395 to $1,005. The average annual salary for all RNs is $42,071. The average annual salary for a staff nurse is $38,567. The average annual salary for a...

  5. What is your net take home pay every two weeks?

    Huganurse replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    I am probably the poorest paid american RN on this

  6. Bubble gum myth or truth?

    Huganurse replied to proud2bme's topic in General Nursing

    About the bubble gum: Gum is made from rubber as a previous poster stated. If you are latex intolerant/allergic then you should avoid gum! Yes, I was told the same thing about not swallowing gum....

  7. Just Go Pee!

    Huganurse replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is too funny....Don't let this thread die yet! From me to all of you!

  8. Just Go Pee!

    Huganurse replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it. I like the idea that something I made is being printed out and shared in hospitals and clinics all the way across the country and being enjoyed by nurses I've...

  9. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    Huganurse replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

    In my state not only do you loose your job, but it is law that any employer who tests prospective employees for drug use and they are positive, are immediatly reported to the board of nursing who then...

  10. Just Go Pee!

    Huganurse replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

    :roll

  11. Lethal injection nurse???

    Huganurse replied to Zhakrin's topic in General Nursing

    In my state it is a very high probability that the person being taken out was innocent. I read somewhere, something like 8 out of 10 were found innocent later on. I don't see how anyone could make...

  12. Just Go Pee!

    Huganurse replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

    Cascadian: Don't you know it. I have almost peed my paints while a patient voids and I'm standing right there turning green because I have to pee so bad! I love the funny posts here! I knew this...

  13. Ativan, insulin, alcohol drips on floors?

    Huganurse replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I've not heard of an alcohol drip IV, can anyone enlighten

  14. Nurses in Transition: Where to go next after injury and/or disability?

    Huganurse replied to mattsmom81's topic in General Nursing

    I can not say that I have not thought about the possibility of this happening to me and it is scary!!! I am so sad for you and all the other nurses who are unable to work due to injury. Renee, I...

  15. Photocopy of incident report

    Huganurse replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on what agency or court level you are talking about and why they are doing it, the answer is yes, they can subpoena or search for anything they want. Even things that you may consider your...

  16. How small is your small rural hospital?

    Huganurse replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

    I'll never forget the time I ended up in a small rural hospital with a badly dislocated elbow. The ER was open, but couldn't do anything for me, not even give me pain relief! What a nightmare! Are...

  17. Dispensing medication

    Huganurse replied to HOOPS's topic in School

    Your delema is not just a rural problem. Your husband is considered a UAP. Unlicensed Assistive Personell. The nurse practice acts state that only nurses can give meds. We are not allowed to...

  18. IV therapy at home for family member

    Huganurse replied to TracyB,RN's topic in General Nursing

    No but I've taught a ton of patients to do the IV tx on their own. Of course I have to start them and change dsg if it is short term. Long term the patients learn that too. If your talking about...

  19. Self Scheduling

    Huganurse replied to SouthernPride's topic in General Nursing

    It seems when this doesn't work is when it is not fair and not done properly. We were not allowed to mark a day to work if it was already staffed. You had to pick another

  20. Let the next shift deal with it...

    Huganurse replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have been in similar situations. This is when I write up an incident report. Sorry, but when a patient suffers because of lack of care and follow-up, I believe that the situation should be...

  21. For those that have left bedside nursing.

    Huganurse replied to PhantomRN's topic in General Nursing

    ..

  22. Self Scheduling

    Huganurse replied to SouthernPride's topic in General Nursing

    I loved it when I worked at the hospital. To make it fair, we rotated the picking process so that everyone would get a chance to go 1st. We always worked things out between ourselves if we needed a...

  23. How do you handle requests for medical/health advice?

    Huganurse replied to Squirrel's topic in General Nursing

    When a Dr. is asked medical advice from people other than patients or even patients that are theirs ---- They usually tell you to make an appointment and people usually respect the Drs knowledge and...

  24. Transition from restraint to restraint free facility

    Huganurse replied to Ric's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Happy

  25. Bowel care basics...what makes sense?

    Huganurse replied to scootermcnutt's topic in General Nursing

    We have standard orders for a bowel