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  1. Cervical fixation devices

    nakitamoon replied to nakitamoon's topic in Orthopedic

    I received the surgical report from the hospital via fax today,,, the fixation device wasn't mosher (morscher),,, it is aesculap,,, and currently awaiting a return phone call from them,,, If anyone...

  2. Cervical fixation devices

    nakitamoon posted a topic in Orthopedic

    First,,,, I'd like to say hi to everyone,,, It's been a long time since I've been able to visit the site,,, or anyother for that matter,,, Hope all are well to the old members I was familiar with and...

  3. Cervical fixation devices

    nakitamoon replied to nakitamoon's topic in Orthopedic

    P RN,,,,, thank you so much for the 'synthes' info,, and I will do an Fda recall,,, and an adverse event search,,, I have gotten so much support and info. from here I should of started here first,,,...

  4. Cervical fixation devices

    nakitamoon replied to nakitamoon's topic in Orthopedic

    Regarding replacement of the plate~my surgeon says unless nerve impengment in continual or spinal cord in danger he will not replace the plate, From the x-rays it appears the plate has broken between...

  5. Cervical fixation devices

    nakitamoon replied to nakitamoon's topic in Orthopedic

    Thank you so much for your reply and advise, I will definitly look into those options, This is so new, learning to deal with the loss of mobility, pain, attempting to find out how to live life with...

  6. nursing and s e x

    nakitamoon replied to lgreen's topic in General Nursing

    ,,, after a horrible day,,,, when I've had my bath,,, the only thing I want is to be in my DH's arms,,,,, whether or not it ends in sex,,, or orgasm,,, isn't important,,,,, Just need to feel...

  7. Shaky hands

    nakitamoon replied to suzy253's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi,,, Suzy,,,, I too have shaky hands,,,, before any,,, any! procedure,,, they start to shake worse,, I try to ease,,, my patients,, and in the past,,, my preceptors,,, It is normal and I will have...

  8. Christmas Humor

    nakitamoon replied to nurse wisdom's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: thank so much! happy holidays,,,,, :roll

  9. Blood Glucose Monitoring

    nakitamoon replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Dealt with same problem here,,,, Best solution for us was to have accuchecks done at 6a,,, and the nurse on duty then,,,, give ins/coverage if needed,,, Dayshift monitors,,, and rechecks,,, accucheck...

  10. I'm devastated

    nakitamoon replied to gambroRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi,,, gambroRN,,,,, As DON of a fully licensed Assisted Living Facility in Florida,,,, I have to agree with what flowerchild says,,,,, The laws in Florida,,, have changed,,, so residents can 'age in...

  11. Do you wear gloves

    nakitamoon replied to mellow's topic in General Nursing

    Wash my hands,,,, wear gloves,,,, wash my hands,,,, wear gloves,,,, wash my hands,,,,, When I read the title to this thread my first thought was,,,, who wouldn't,,,, plz those of you who don't,,,,...

  12. Frequent Faller

    nakitamoon replied to StormyCD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think all the best advise has already been given~,,, As I have been in assited living for the last five years,,, little out of the loop as far as skilled units,,,,, One thing comes to mind our...

  13. question about urine drug screening

    nakitamoon replied to melissa24's topic in General Nursing

    Melissa24~ You need to list all medications you have taken,,, on the lab form before you test~ You always can clarify~ they are prn,,, explain your back problem,, there will be questions on your...

  14. physician abuse

    nakitamoon replied to jaquar's topic in General Nursing

    We,,,,,, or I guess I should say I tolerate no abuse from the doctors,,,, In assisted living my nurses are my patients advocates,,,, I stress questioning them,,,,, until we get answer will hold...

  15. How do you deal with rude patients?

    nakitamoon replied to rachel h's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Like Bob & I.rae I respond in kindness,,, sometimes,,, the timing is important,,, with the 'look',,,,, I am quiet,,, let them finish,,, try to answer thier specific complaint,,, & move...

  16. Does your company pay for CPR certification?

    nakitamoon replied to melissa24's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO,,,,, my company pay for recert,,,!!! Even though it is required by law,,,,, we have to find a class,,, pay for it,,,, turn in our 'proof',,,,,, on our own time,,,,,, Is this...

  17. involuntary committments by POLICE!

    nakitamoon replied to PGH70's topic in Psychiatric

    Living and Working in Fl,,,,,,,,, Yes we do have the baker act,,,,,,, I find that in assisted living,,,,,, It is very hard to get patient baker acted,,,,, PCP has to sign psych,,,has to agree...

  18. Constipation

    nakitamoon replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    In my assisted living..., try to deal with it first with diet and plenty of fluid intake... Prunes...warmed... or prune juice...warmed...next... Then MOM with the warmed prune juice... works most...

  19. Medication Aides

    nakitamoon replied to R.L.Silva's topic in General Nursing

    Tatally agree with Rusty here,,,,,, As DON of assisted living in florida,,,,, they have passed law and rule with four hour class non licensed personal can give meds,,,,,, You have to have resident...

  20. tips for dealing with dementia

    nakitamoon replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ktwlpn,,,,, you can come work with me anytime,,,, I agree 100% with you and Klare RN,,,,,, Staff coming to me all the time,,,, fix this ,,,,,, I remind them,,,, this is why the have thier...

  21. Sick call policy

    nakitamoon replied to goldgram's topic in Nurse Management

    As D.O.N . of an assisted living facility,,,,, staffing always problem (as in most LTC settings,,) after stuggling for over a year, to cover shifts with enough staff due to call ins,,,,,,, I just...

  22. I snapped

    nakitamoon replied to Sundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I snapped,,,,,,,,,, but not at any of nurses or cnas,,,,,,,,,,, Working assisted living,,,, I find the 8 hour employees,,,,, maintainance,,,, housekeeping,,,,,, activities,,,,,,, don't even realize,...

  23. Showing up at work smelling of alcohol

    nakitamoon replied to srtrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Have dealt with this problem first hand,,,,,, had cna at work at 3p,,,,,, administrator on floor ,,,,,,,, spoke with him,,,,,, no problem except short of staff and he and I were only staff on hall...