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  1. Best way to document late medications

    boggle replied to HSclinicaleducator's topic in Patient Medications

    I always felt that " not given at scheduled time" or " nurses judgement" needed some follow up charting to explain why. Sigh, more work. (i always wished for an option to click on that said " meds...

  2. To Swab or Not to Swab......

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

    "The way we've always done it..." is a dangerous basis for nursing practice. I think we nurses have been bedside researchers and scientists for decades, but now we finally have easy access to...

  3. Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    boggle replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    Also, does anyone know how to post the image of the dvcipm.org pain rating tool here. I didn't know how to attach it to my above post.

  4. Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    boggle replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    delphine22, I agree that verbal description can be helpful with the pain number rating system. I've heard so many patients say they just don't know what number to say. Where did you get you verbal...

  5. Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    boggle replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I totally understand your dilemma with poo. It's a visceral reaction. I've been in bedside nursing for decades and can comfort, and clean a patient through any mess the body can make, But if...

  6. did the md's pen go into v-fib??

    boggle replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    I do not want my well being (life?) put at risk because the nurse is left to guess what that squiggle on the order sheet says. Really now, if the doc was the pt and I said this is the med/dose I...

  7. Funny Policy

    boggle replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive my silliness here, but I've been with a group of preschoolers all afternoon. I just felt like blurting out, " ABG time isn't for another 15 minutes. It's quiet time now. Heads down on the...

  8. Washing hands

    boggle replied to kellycinalli's topic in General Nursing

    Your hands are clean, but the faucet handles are dirty. So grab a dry paper towel to turn off the faucets. A wet towel or bare hands just allows the contaminants on the faucet to deposit themselves...

  9. Is pain still the "5th Vital Sign"?

    boggle replied to SuzieF's topic in General Nursing

    With the "pt satisfation scores" emphasis put on pain rating and relief, I feel we are pressured into the quick fix ( no pun intended) of pain meds. We are rushed as it is...now also pressured about...

  10. Is it ever ok to remove a resident from his room while giving routine care

    boggle replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    I have tactfully removed a roommate, directed to an activity, while administering enema, fecal disimpaction. The resident being cared for was totally oriented, and was embarrassed enough to e to go...

  11. Patients destroying pain meds?

    boggle replied to melissa_rn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Back to the question of how to assure the meds are destroyed so the patient in pain can obtain a new prescription......OP, how did this work out? Pain clinics nationwide must face this same...

  12. Is Nursing Really for me? I think I hate it...

    boggle replied to Emily Star's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You have been on a long and EXHAUSTING journey! Each step of your journey has been challenging. That, plus your ongoing sadness makes it understandable that you'ld have trouble seeing the future. So...

  13. Got into a car accident after working a night shift

    boggle replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and there's nothing like spilling a cold drink in your lap to keep you wide awake for the ride!

  14. Got into a car accident after working a night shift

    boggle replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I rotated to nights for a month at a time, then back to 2 months of day, for many years. The one hour commute each way was always a challenge. The singable, foot tapping music did help, as others...

  15. Cant believe the nurse did.....

    boggle replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Annmariern.....I'm

  16. Nasty feet

    boggle replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    Many times we resorted to washing feet with shaving cream after repeated soap and water washes just wouldn't cut the smell. Left those puppies fresh as a

  17. Question on Washcloth and bathing

    boggle replied to ngazza's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm glad to hear you thinking about infection control here as well as keeping nasty smells out of the resident's hamper. I think I hear you identifying 2 main concerns here (in addition to...

  18. Bullies at the work place.. vent

    boggle replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Whoa! I hope you are working in a facility that is emphasizing a culture of safety. (I thought that was part of the national reform of healthcare and safety?)Please ask your supervisor or nurse...

  19. Not sure what to do. Licensed RN working as tech.

    boggle replied to Spikey9001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The above post by FMFCorpsman, and many others offer great advice. I've also found myself working with old coworkers or techs, but now with them as my supervisor!!! People grow. You will too. I...

  20. Name Badges Worn Backwards

    boggle replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    OK, just a bit if a rant here, ...guess I've had my fill of disrespect for the role and importance of the nurse lately. I feel wearing our full names and credentials are part of being a professional....

  21. 2 glove technique? HUHH?

    boggle replied to RN1822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Calling double gloving a "Technique" is really confusing to all, especially to nursing students. A few years ago, I searched all over for some reference to support double gloving to better protect the...

  22. Nursing phrases

    boggle replied to oneota's topic in General Nursing

    If you can, find a recent nursing physical assessment or nursing skills book. Most of them have a list in the back of common nursing phrases and statements with translations from English to Spanish....

  23. RN stealing from my facility

    boggle replied to levelee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the poster who stated police should be involved. Money missing from a purse is a police matter. A bp cuff?...well, I wouldn't call police on that one, but probably would for something...

  24. Medical Books

    boggle replied to james.smith531's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been involved in the nursing field during those 20 years? If not, you have a lot of material to cover. So much has changed. To begin, I would suggest you get ahold of the most current...

  25. I love nursing.. not sure if nursing loves me

    boggle replied to tdms's topic in General Nursing

    I think for those of many of us who chose caring professions, we are deep feelers. We hurt and beat on ourselves as deeply as we care and give to others. Our culture? our upbringing? who knows?...