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dbscandy

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  1. Stupid things that nurses say

    dbscandy replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    1.This one is on one of the ER Docs where I work. End of January, I was in the ER for a lg perineal abscess, draining plus a rather lg hot/red area of cellulitis, all wrongly treated for two weeks....

  2. Coworker nurse trying to ruin my reputation...

    dbscandy replied to HM7380's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely no durg testing. You are accused but innocent. It is up to the co-worker to prove this. Ask for a meeting with your lawyer, the administration/your immed super and this co-worker. Force...

  3. Being Naked Where I Work: A Nurse With Cancer

    dbscandy replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I recently endured two weeks and 3 surgeries in 'my' hospital for a rather large (so am I) and deep perineal abscess. My surgeon was a wonderful, dignified, Indian man who was very respectful of me....

  4. Retired, now what?

    dbscandy replied to sueff's topic in Retired Nurses

    Could you not do work as a telephone nurse? Perhaps you could look into

  5. To Swab or Not to Swab......

    dbscandy replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Our Pharmacy states the vial tops are not sterile; if you look at the cap after you pop it, it is not air tight so...not sterile. This is esp true of pop top blood culture bottles. The vial MUST be...

  6. Fictional vital sign charting

    dbscandy replied to Rabid Response's topic in General Nursing

    JonesRN, never say you are "'JUST' med/surg/onc" or anything else...EVERY nurse is as important in her/his work as any other. Please know your

  7. Central Line Question

    dbscandy replied to calistami's topic in General Nursing

    In my NICU, only PICC team members or the NP can remove them. Oh, and the MD but most likely one of the

  8. The "dirty" side of nursing...

    dbscandy replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Jordanl, you will get a more use to it as time goes by, but there will always be that one thing that just pushes your puke button. After 37 years in nursing, I still have a few. If I hear a person...

  9. Central Line Question

    dbscandy replied to calistami's topic in General Nursing

    :eek:AAAGH!! No cleaning, no flushing, cap and call the MD!!! Actually, you couldn't pull the line without an order, and if the MD let it stay in, it's on him/her. Did the patient at least get...

  10. My best orientation mistakes

    dbscandy replied to skicoachrn's topic in Nursing Humor

    skicoachrn, you are doing fine because you DO recognize how DUH something looks when it's not correct. I've been nursing for 36 (OHMY!) years and there are still times I will make a mistake. Because...

  11. My best orientation mistakes

    dbscandy replied to skicoachrn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Aren't you being a little harsh??? She was on orientation, nervous, and did NOT administer a lethal anything! And if her preceptor was appropriately orienting her, these IV pumps, doses, syringes,...

  12. My best orientation mistakes

    dbscandy replied to skicoachrn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ruby Vee. that is a priceless

  13. Life as a Nurse

    dbscandy replied to mushymash's topic in General Nursing

    Mushymash, you have written a very good article which hits home with many nurses who, rather than being 'burned out' as suggested by Heartnursern, are simply working to be the best they can be. Yes,...

  14. Pay Raise After Nursing Residency?

    dbscandy replied to RNQueen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have you looked into the reason this other hospital offers so much more? Do they have to do this to retain nurses in a bad situation? I would be a little more leery of why they pay more. Also, is...

  15. Dear Precepting Student:

    dbscandy replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    "In any case, the preceptor is a teacher and a good teacher knows how to turn any student to a good nurse. With patience and building confidence in this student the skills and everything that is...

  16. Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

    dbscandy replied to Harmony4All's topic in General Students

    I am not up on this subject very much, but I know some nurses who don't have this disorder and are dangerous, day shift and nights. You mentioned hoping for a night shift, but how does that help you?...

  17. Group one -black list for nurses in dallas

    dbscandy replied to nitenurselorraine's topic in Texas Nursing

    When I was DON of dialysis units in SC & FL, there was a very fine line between information and slander/libel. Employers were allowed to only say whether the person would be re-hired, NOT why...

  18. Flu shot issue

    dbscandy replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Interesting that I am reading this now in the throes of the very same symptoms!!! I had the injection Thirsday afternoon, stung a little going in and not painful now; However, I have had a sore...

  19. Overweight Nurse?

    dbscandy replied to MissKatie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh yeah, one more thing...try to stay off night shift!!! As much as I love it, it's a killer for some

  20. Overweight Nurse?

    dbscandy replied to MissKatie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Misskatie, I am obese (now about 300lbs) and have been since I was a candy-striper 42 yrs ago. I became an LPN, won the Clinical Nursing award and began working in a multi-trauma ICU. From there after...

  21. 6th attempt on Nclex ---> PASS!!!!!

    dbscandy replied to jadu1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOWm heathIam!!! Why don't you just tell her how you REALLY feel about her??? I'd say you can't really know her, either. I see a problem with new nurses getting a lousy orientation from long-timers...

  22. 6th attempt on Nclex ---> PASS!!!!!

    dbscandy replied to jadu1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, you know what they say...The guy at the bottom of the class is still

  23. 6th attempt on Nclex ---> PASS!!!!!

    dbscandy replied to jadu1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure your tears were an avalanche of pent-up emotions after such a long road. But just know that at that particular moment, you may have entertained an angel unaware. You were able to see...

  24. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    dbscandy replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Weeeelllll, I don't know about psych! It might not be a butt to clean BUT, a nurse told me a story of her patient taking the batteries out and filling his flashlight full of poop and smearing it all...

  25. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    dbscandy replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    @Happy2learn: You cracked me up with the whatever I have to shove up my nose!! I think one of those Altoids would just about do it!! Ohhh, you had it in your mouth?! just kidding. Just let me say, I...