zumalong

zumalong

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  1. Employee Accident

    zumalong replied to BeHappy!'s topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that had to happen to you. Definately check with worker's compensation--I would also go to your own physician to have him check you out. At the least they could do was pay you for time missed....

  2. Should I write letter?

    zumalong posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question I would like to throw out there in nursing cyberspace. I have had to have multiple surgeries over the last 2 1/2 years. The surgeon was one that I have known for about 16 years. I...

  3. Should I write letter?

    zumalong replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    Well now to add insult to injury--I have pseudomonas growing in the fluid that is draining from my JP. I am probably going to be admitted for IV abx tomarrow--depending on the sensitivity report due...

  4. Should I write letter?

    zumalong replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies--I am definately going to send a letter. Also, I heard his nurse tell him when I called about increasing pain and abd girth, so receptionist is off hook. I got copy of...

  5. Can Anyone Help Me Think This Through?

    zumalong replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Life is too short. Go out and find what you enjoy. If money is issue--cut down on hours to seek your new path. Nursing offers so many other paths that might fit in with your new idea. I know how...

  6. Suspecting Co-worker of taking drugs

    zumalong posted a topic in General Nursing

    What would you do if you suspected a co-worker was taking narcotics? What if your NM did not believe you? Would you confront the nurse? Just curious how others would deal with this

  7. Recommended Reading Nursing Books List (joke)

    zumalong replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    How about: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances by Dexter Rosinwater Everything you always wanted to know about prostate problems by H. Ematuria Penile Implants by I. M. Limp STD's and you by Jenny...

  8. What does your facility do for "big wigs"?

    zumalong posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious what other facilities do when a "big wig" is admitted. I worked on surgical floor and over years have had several patients that we considered VIP's by our administration. One CEO of...

  9. 'Real' nurse's kit for toddler play?

    zumalong replied to ladybugsea's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that a real stethoscope is not good idea for 2 yr old--but I bought my youngest a teddy bear (named "Boo Boo Bear") at that age. I got him a play medical (now mommy is a nurse but Sean can...

  10. Best & Worst April Fool's Pranks

    zumalong replied to Fran_Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG--I was a big one for pranks when I worked in hosp. Of course most of these were in olden days when you had time to do pranks. One Christmas morning several years ago--we decided to get our eve...

  11. Nursing is like _______. One word, fill in the blank. Then explain.

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

    Nursing is like sex. Somedays you go home at the end feeling like you are king of the world--and others you go home with a

  12. Do I tape foley to leg?

    zumalong replied to jd494's topic in General Nursing

    Worked on a urosurgical floor for over 10 years and we always taped to leg. It is best to prep site first and do a chevron loop (place tape face up under cath and cross before taping to leg--like an...

  13. 7000 fatal med errors last year-where are theses nurses?

    zumalong replied to supportneeded's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((((((Huge Hugs supportneeded )))))) I am so sorry this happened to you. Med errors are so frightening and can be devastating to the nurse who actually gives the drug. Over my 20 years I have...

  14. Deadly Epidural

    zumalong replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So freaking sad. We had a young mother about 8 years ago now in our town who died from beta hemolytic strep contracted during her C-section. She left behind 3 young children and a greiving...

  15. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    zumalong replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I got a whole earful when my first baby was born: 'give him honey--it has to be from bees in this area--and it will prevent allergies from occurring. 'give him a shot of whiskey for his colic 'if he...

  16. help Foley question

    zumalong replied to frog1990's topic in General Nursing

    The other complication could always be enlarged prostate. In that case you might not be able to replace the foley and even if patient had a UTI--they would have to place a coude catheter by a urology...

  17. Funniest thing a new nurse said/charted/asked...

    zumalong replied to RN12345656's topic in Nursing Humor

    Once had a student chart on uro floor: "Pt. urineating

  18. Criminal record and being a nurse

    zumalong replied to niki816's topic in General Nursing

    I know that when I taught nursing in NY. If you were honest with both your school, the BON, and your future employee--they let you get your license. Of course it depends on what charges are and how...

  19. Information requested for med calculations, Please

    zumalong replied to mad9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Different programs teach math for meds differently. I would concentrate on basic math skills and simple algebra. I have taught in 4 different LPN programs and math has always been extra hard for...

  20. Adult Day care Ohio?

    zumalong replied to anniev's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I know there has to be a great need for this elder care. I am interested in learning, also, if someone knows anything about this. My biggest question is how much would you charge?? I forsee need...

  21. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    zumalong replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    (((((((((((((Glasgow))))))))))))), my thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone who has been in this

  22. Evacuation of New Orleans hospital...(link to article inside)

    zumalong replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    My heart and my prayers go out to all who have been devastated by this disaster. I think that it is past time to place any blame on anyone--Mother Nature doesn't count--and do all we can whether it...

  23. Volunteering for Looters?

    zumalong replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    What bothers me the most is the amount of coverage the media is giving to this. These are the images that the rest of the world are going to take with them. "those greedy Americans". If they want...

  24. What kind of patient would you make????!!!

    zumalong posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am just curious what kind of patient you would be. I have visions of letting the residents cut up my meat. Having the housekeeping actually clean my room. Ear plugs for every patient or at least...

  25. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    zumalong replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh--so many over the years. My favorite goes way back. I was working in NH as Nursing Assistant then. We all smoked on unit in between rounds on nite shift. (yeah, yeah we really did). We were...