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  1. What part of pt care gets overlooked most often

    gentle replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    oral care. finger nails. Oh, how many times have I asked little old ladies to keep those nails clean or get rid of

  2. Could have Lopressor contributed to death?

    gentle replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    Nat, First of all, you were a wonderful nurse for her. Secondly, I don't think the patient should have come to your floor. She should have gone straight to the ICU from the ER, until advance...

  3. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi everyone, Will not be posting much. Doing well. Weight still stable--I think. Eating choices are slowly changing for the family. Welcome to the healthylivingsupport forum for all new

  4. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    gentle replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Interleukin, Extremely well stated. Each person chooses whether to view nursing as their calling. If that is based on religious beliefs--as mine, then I must recognize that there will be no rewards in...

  5. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    hi zoe, i hear ya regarding the sugar issue. i once read about and tried a body ecology diet. i loved the results of the lifestyle. though the diet was challenging for me and my family, i will...

  6. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi hikernurse, love your name. sounds like fun. welcome, welcome. yeah, i always feel better after exercise too. look forward to reading more of your

  7. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hello all, Okie dokie. well, today is day 2 of "healthier living" for our little family. The war wages on and honestly that is okay. I still peek at the scale and watch its up and downs, which can...

  8. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    gentle replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    rninsocal, Without thinking, I told an elderly man to "listen to momma, just lay down." One of my colleagues looked around and asked if I said listen to momma. The patient however did listen and laid...

  9. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hey Zoe, I don't know. I noticed the same thing when I sneak off and weigh at work. I wonder if it could be the difference in clothing that we wear at the doctor's office versus at home. Oh well,...

  10. Bonus from a surgeon, anybody?

    gentle replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    hi rnotoday, my bad. i misunderstood your original post. hmmm, i don't know. it does sound like lindaloo51 has had various experience with this one. i tend to be wary if not everyone is...

  11. The Risks of Nursing.....

    gentle replied to mzstacia's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hello, Though I have not heard of the above mentioned scenarios, there are many challenges with which nurses are faced on a daily to weekly basis. I think the best way to find answers to your...

  12. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Zoe, way to go!!!! Congratulations are in order :balloons: . Merry Christmas girl

  13. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi everyone, Christmas shopping is finished. The exercise and food issues are not perfect but doing better. One step at a time. The weight appears to be fluctuating a bit down and then up. I think...

  14. Bonus from a surgeon, anybody?

    gentle replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    what did your colleagues say about this one? If you are the only one receiving the gift, then maybe that situation deserves a bit more scrutiny. If, on the other hand, everyone is receiving the same...

  15. Why not question pts about their eating habits?

    gentle replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen dietary send "newly admitted exacerbation copd patients" a nice thin slice of roast beef with green beans and a salad. the patients are already working at breathing. They haven't had...

  16. co-worker stealing narcotics

    gentle replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. We have absolutely no tolerance for this sort of thing. We immediately watch, document and within a few shifts the person is caught drug tested and GONE. I think it is because, some of us have...

  17. Why not question pts about their eating habits?

    gentle replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility assessment sheet allows for a minimal dietary assessment which one may extend or minimize as they see fit. If I have a patient, say a diabetic, who may or may not need assistance, I...

  18. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    congratulations zoeboboey. I am very proud of you and happy for you. Gee sarah, best of wishes for all the finals. arciedee, welcome welcome. I've been out sick. not walking much. now back in the...

  19. Cure for Diabetes (type 1 and 2) in the near future?

    gentle replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Timothy, Just heard about that article this morning from dh, who has DM II. For our home and our friends, kids with type 1, this is very encouraging news. For now, the patient

  20. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Lori, welcome back. Hi Sarah, I did the exact same thing this past week and have already started calorie cutting. Walking is still going albeit slowly as I have been working. will probably start...

  21. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi RainDreamer, I'm sorry you still don't feel good. I think you made a wise decision to stay at home rather than go to work sick. I wish more people would do that rather than spreading their...

  22. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I would like to start "cutting carbs" soon. I am just too darn lazy right now to do it. Ahhh, have fun at the movies

  23. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Zoe, You aren't alone, zoe. Before children, i was great about diet and exercise. after children, everything got really complicated really fast. Now that the kids are older and i have grown, I...

  24. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Tweety, your furry babies are cute. (Your neice is cutier, though;) .) That said, my nephew is a Yorkshire Terrier. His name is Chu-Chu:lol2: . I really like that piece of fur. He is soooo...

  25. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    gentle replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Tweety, Where are you? Are your babies really greyhounds? Do you walk them, or do they walk you? I thought greyhounds were bred for running. I hope your day is going