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  1. Adult Strep Throat

    boggle replied to camay1221_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh renee, how nasty that is. Adult strep is not nice. I've seen it bring down the strongest people. Lots of docs here order codeine for adults with strep to deal with the pain. Personally, I like...

  2. Peer Evals didn't go so well

    boggle replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Really, I don't know my coworkers well enough to write an accurate evaluation. (For that matter, the unit manager doesn't either!) We are all too busy with our assignments to spend a lot of time...

  3. Nose plugs?

    boggle replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    No offense taken, Still Riding. I've wished for something to block odors many times. It's so hard to keep that supportive, accepting manner with patients when your own gag reflex is kicking in....

  4. Nose plugs?

    boggle replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that I wouldn't want the patient to see the nose clips. Just how inconspicuous are they? Would you sound like your nose is all plugged up? What happens if you sneeze? Oh, but some...

  5. Scary thing happened on way to work...

    boggle replied to jessjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar experience last year. Blacked out briefly too. The EKG didn't show anything, but the Holter monitor picked up episodes of SVT. It was reassuring to know what the problem was. The...

  6. Grandpa took thalidomide-familiy worried about environmental exposure to it

    boggle posted a topic in General Nursing

    A friend just came to me for advice. The Grandfather died recently from myeloma, CV disease and other causes. Now the family is tending to the house and his belongings. The grandfather took...

  7. Grandpa took thalidomide-familiy worried about environmental exposure to it

    boggle replied to boggle's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies, everyone. I also did not not find any resources describing cautions for the patient's environment. I feel bad that the family avoided contact as they

  8. slander against the provider

    boggle replied to nurse92's topic in General Nursing

    A very interesting post, Angus! It gave me a lot to think about. Sometimes percieved inaction is actually a deliberate action. Thanks for your

  9. Need quickie relief for child's allergic reaction

    boggle replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    I hope Trey is better by now. I have dealt with allergies forever. It does help to get the offending allergen off your body and clothes. When I come in from working outdoors, with my eyes all itchy...

  10. Bear Wanders Through Hospital in Virginia

    boggle replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that the bear was killed. Unfortunately, the newspaper article can't tell exactly what was happening at the time the decision was made to shoot the bear. I can only assume that the...

  11. When in uniform?!?!?!?!?

    boggle replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    i'm with you. i must admit to getting some perverse pleasure out of how puzzled it makes most grumpy people. i don't tolerate abuse, but i make an effort to not give grumps the power to ruin my mood...

  12. When in uniform?!?!?!?!?

    boggle replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Hypnotic friend, I love the idea of "face friends", especially since I can't remember names to save my life! Back to the OP. Two things come to mind: First, Displacement- the old 'boss yelled at...

  13. know of any 9-12 month LPN to RN programs?

    boggle replied to Roozeyk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what part of the country you are in, but several community colleges in the Great Lakes area have bridge programs that run about 12 months. Good

  14. Filling Pillkeepers for the public

    boggle replied to BjOnrs's topic in General Nursing

    An interesting idea. There is a need for this service. Have you thought about the charge for such a service? I can see the job of filling pillkeepers opening the door for educating clients about...

  15. All Bad Nurses - Please Stand Up

    boggle replied to bcelzo's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and lisamc, good luck with your studies.

  16. All Bad Nurses - Please Stand Up

    boggle replied to bcelzo's topic in General Nursing

    The ones in tha white hats are the good guys. :chair: sorry, I couldn't resist. Lisamc. I'm not sure where you are going with this thread. I think you may already have the answer to your question....

  17. Failed the stupid CNA test again...for what???

    boggle replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    I am familiar with the type of stethescope you are taliking about, with the two set of ear pieces attached to a single bell/diaphragm. I always had a hard time hearing through them in school. How...

  18. How do I get tape residue off skin?

    boggle replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    I recently found I was sensitive to bandage tape, and had quite a bit of tape residue left on some very irritated skin. Had a brainstorm! I tried the same Almay eye makeup remover pads that I use to...

  19. Will I be judged on my past?

    boggle replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful post Samantha.

  20. Checkin' In

    boggle replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Happy, Happy, Happy for you! So glad you found a job that fits! Best of luck to you. Keep up with the

  21. Do you arrest abusive patients?

    boggle replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    :rotfl: Tell me does he have his night stick and walkie talkie in a little basket in front? Hospital Security is one job I can't imagine being walker-user

  22. According to Nursing Wisdom...

    boggle replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Jnette, the comic is cute, but the monkey....now THAT'S REALLY FUNNY! :rotfl:

  23. FLU is contagious for 5-7 days after symptoms subside

    boggle replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Monica, can you post the link to where you read that please? I have heard so much conflicting info about the Flu this year. I've been relying on the CDC to give it to me straight. The last info I...

  24. my medical problem, please advise me

    boggle replied to wrkoutgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Monica. How frustrating and frightening! I am not familiar with your type of eye problem, but if you were my relative, I would suggest you get a referral to a major university medical center...

  25. Bruxism

    boggle replied to CarolineRn's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: Oh Mitzi, I just had to laugh. Just today one of the techs I know commented on how many blood draws she had done, saying she could do it in her sleep. Guess she's not the only...