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1. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

   Cubby replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

   As a parent I did not always do things the right way-especially when refering to body parts. We referred to our sons member as his 'boo boo' (I have no idea why we thought that was a good idea ?) One...

2. Smoking while on O2-bad idea

   Cubby replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, you would think anyone would know that this is a BAD practice. However, my mother who was an LPN for over 40 years smoked while she was on O2. She did not blow up-though we were all concerned...

3. When does it all start to come together?

   Cubby replied to Drysolong's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Oh, I'd say about 20 years:rotfl: Nah-before you know it you will have a grasp on most things. Good

4. Allowed to die

   Cubby replied to nettie01's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We deal with this problem frequently. We call it "Comfort Care Measures Only" the family decides-'enough is enough' and we allow the resident to die with a tad bit more dignity than trying to 'beat...

5. Sorry To Upset You, But....

   Cubby replied to lisa41rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I HAVE HAD MORE THAN MY SHARE OF BEING AN ACUTE CARE NURSE-BUT I PREFER LTC. I LIKE KNOWING THE IDIOSYNCRACIES OF WHO I AM TAKING CARE OF. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY IS IT THAT I CAN SEND A 90+ YEAR...

6. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

   Cubby replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We had so much trouble with this. HIPPA and all! The way that works best for my unit is on the daily assignment sheets there is a list of all the residents names. If they are a DNR their name is in...

7. RN's w/chronic pain, using narcotics

   Cubby replied to SRbear's topic in Pain Management

   I am in the same boat. I am on Duragesic 50mcg and Neurotin and Zanaflex for post back surgery pain. I had the surgery in January, but the pain persists. I have been told by my DON that if I have to...

8. NCLEX Pass Rates in OK

   Cubby replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

   God forbid you should learn something from a LTC facility. Everyone knows that LTC nurses don't know a thing :angryfire

9. IV help: specific questions about insertion site and advancing

   Cubby replied to vampireslayer's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   For about two years after I got out of school I was petrified about IVs-I looked for jobs where there would be the least amount of starting and maintaing IVs. Finally my dear husband said to me one...

10. Puerto Rico anyone?

    Cubby posted a topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    My husband and I are thinking of moving to Puerto Rico late next year. We are just now beginning to investigate our newest hairbrained idea, so if anyone has any info we would appreciate it. Housing...

11. Real 911 calls.....

    Cubby replied to RosesrReder's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sounds like we have a bit too much chlorine!!!

12. Recovering RN seeking to re-enter practice

    Cubby replied to JMWalker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know-first hand how hard beating an addiction is. Now that you have started on the right path, the right decisions will be easier to make. I am so proud of anyone who can beat something like this. I...

13. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Cubby replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    It was the middle of the Month of April 1995. I was working at a LTC facility, and had gone outside to smoke a cigarette with a coworker. Being the middle of April in Oklahoma you tend to see some...

14. Distance Learning ?

    Cubby posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have thought about continuing my education on-line. I am currently an ADRN, and am wanting to get my BSN or go another route to get my Bachelors Degree. Has anyone had any experience with Phoenix?...

15. Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    Cubby replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    You stated yourself, you know what you need to do. I know that when I am up against something like this, the decision that is the most difficult for you to do-is the right thing to do. Follow your...