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As the doc tells it-- An elderly lady went to him, as a checkup is manditory for keeping your drivers license at age 80. she mentioned that she had a "belly ache on and off, because she was constipated." On examination the doc felt a mass. An ult...

I hear you...been there, and do that too... Well--on occasion when I work 1100- 2200 PRN at a LTC facility. Then- I have 39 residents with 3 or 4 Care Aides. It is a tough job. I was referring to my regular nursing job on a M/S ward where the focus ...

I work in a med/surg ward in a rural hospital and we almost always have at least one geriatric/ALC pt on our cencus. They come through the ER because they have fallen, caregiver has burnout, etc. What ever the reason, they can no longer live at home ...

I also have benign familial tremors. I say go for it!! When I was a student I made sure I told each of my instructors that I have benign familial tremors. Not out of the blue, but rather at nursing arts and clinicals when the shakes become more obvio...

I have the hot pink happy face with hot pink tubing. I think it's ok... no better than my Littman. But my last two Littmans looked like everyone elses, so now I don't have them I like that it is unique and can be spotted easily. I don't find it giv...

I work in a med/surg unit and occasionaly on call in Extended care where I have 39 residents. The med passes take most of the time..There are so many meds in that unit it boggles my mind. I have a few wounds to dress. I change the odd catheter. I d...

I'm sorry your family is going through this difficult time. What your father is experiencing is not uncommon. As a matter of fact, I recently had a pt with the same moods and he also voided in places other than the toilet. My recommendation is that...

In spite of staying fit, using lifts and equipment to take the load off myself, and also watching my body mechanics, I still end up with shoulder tension which result in headaches. I always have. I have tried MDs, massage, stretching, narcotics, NSA...

I agree with you Miss Calculation....Clairol Natural Instincts is wonderful stuff. The first time I used it I applied it all over. Now I just apply it to the roots, put a plastic bag over it and leave it for an hour. I know the instructions read 15 m...

It depends how low they are. If there is no sliding scale coverage ordered and they are really low, I melt some honey in the microwave and add some juice. If they are slightly low I give a snack. As a rule I dont find the glucase tablets handy. We h...

OWNK .....Out of Wedlock Not Keeping

I refuse to do any procedure for which I am not properly trained for. I keep in my work mailbox and also post on the wall in the nursing station a complete list of procedures that fall within my scope of practice. I get it from my licensing body and...

Hi, it sounds like one of those difficult spots to keep covered. We use Friars balsam around (not on) the wound. It is so sticky that the duoderm sticks so much better. One thing that seems to get missed... is there adequate protien in their diet?

Wow Lindarn, You sound pretty sure of yourself.

I found this to be true to some extent. It was mostly the more experienced/older nurses. I am a confident person and am not easily intimidated. If they were rude or bossy I would politely repeat to them what they had said and ask them to explain. If...

We can have anything we want on our badges......well, almost anything. I have never seen any patient get overly impressed by a nurses badge. Just the quality of care they receive. If you want, you can have one made by an engraver.

I work as an LPN in a 20 bed med/surg/mat unit. We do primary/total care nursing. We have 2 LPNs and 2 RNs on 0700-1900 shift. On 1900-0700 shift we have 2 RNs and 1 LPN. The pt. load is split between the 2 RNs and one LPN, with any tele pt. going ...

Seriously... this is the only way some of those poor caregivers can get any kind of break. Some suffer serious burnout or at least a serious lack of a life. Caregiver burnout is a commonly used medical diagnosis in our area that is heavily populated ...

I've had 5 babies and 5 different GPs at my deliveries. Three males and 2 females. I much preferred the females. I have never had a male nurse. I would never have a male GP again, though I would never have another baby either. It's weird because I...

Hi, this is my first post. I know 2 children that had single umbilical artieries. Both boys, both healthy.