CATHYW

CATHYW

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  1. pct debate

    CATHYW replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

  2. Nurses collecting copays

    CATHYW replied to hogan4736's topic in General Nursing

    TOTALLY inappropriate! Let one of the clerks handle that part. That is in no way, shape or form, a nursing duty! I used to work in an ER that required that we send patients to the registration desk...

  3. How do you stay cheerful and bubbly during work?

    CATHYW replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    I always try to think of what I'll be doing when I get off work, even if it is watching TV with my hubby. Anything to get my mind away from work. Like Heather said, I always try to put on my best...

  4. Question about injections

    CATHYW replied to happystar's topic in General Nursing

    :roll lmao too! i will never forget the time i thought i'd be smart and get my tetorifice shot and flu shot both on the same day-one in each arm. no prob, hey? weellllll, we then traveled 12 hours...

  5. I overslept on clinical day!!!

    CATHYW replied to dianacs's topic in General Students

    Hey! Don't be too hard on yourself. As long as everyone was still in preconference, and as long as your patient wasn't kept waiting, AND as long as you are usually punctual and your attendance is...

  6. Toddler's Rule of Ownership and Sharing

    CATHYW replied to kmchugh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Was that you I saw tugging on the other side of that toy with my granddaughter? LOL!:roll

  7. Toddler's Rule of Ownership and Sharing

    CATHYW replied to kmchugh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ya'll are too funny! The toddler rules sound just like my little granddaughter, who is 15 mos. old. She is slick as greased lightning going after something that she wants to make "mine,"

  8. A surgeon yelled at me...

    CATHYW replied to MollyMo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yup! Simply say, "excuse me," and split! (Preferably to your charge or Manager to let them know what is going on-you can bet your sweet patootie that the Dr. will beat feet to "tattle on...

  9. Conscious Sedation Recoveries

    CATHYW replied to TexNurse's topic in Emergency

    our er did the same thing. two nurses were always on call for endo, so while one cleaned up, the other recovered the patient. recovery is recovery, no matter what your supv. said. if the aren't...

  10. A surgeon yelled at me...

    CATHYW replied to MollyMo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am really proud of you, MollyMo! If more of these egocentric physicians knew that they were going to be written up, they might not be as likely to run their mouths. DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT be...

  11. Nurses in The Bahamas

    CATHYW replied to Nurse Jimo's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Jimo, I was in Nassau last week! When I was there 2 years ago, our tour guide showed us a hospital for "regular Bahamians" (I can't remember the name) and one for "people with insurance,"...

  12. Terms of endearment

    CATHYW replied to mamabear's topic in General Nursing

    I always address folks with their proper title when I first get to know them. If I have them for very long, or if I (or someone else) was about to do something uncomfortable to them, I might say,...

  13. lubrication the urthra

    CATHYW replied to jahcan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Oh yes-not only have I seen it done, I've done it myself, many, many times! Especially in elderly men with potential urethral strictures or that enlarged prostate, it gives you plenty of lubrication...

  14. does giving a suppository count as a med?

    CATHYW replied to kookyscientist's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with everybody else-a suppositry is a med-it must be signed off on the MAR. Don't let those foolish, giggly nurses set you up again! You are wise to question them. Always question what you are...

  15. How Soon Should APS Be Called?

    CATHYW replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Julie, I have never had occasion to call APS. I can only liken it to calling DFACS for suspected abuse in children. Working on my suspicions, I always ran it by the ERP first before I called, just...

  16. Bruits and Thrills??

    CATHYW replied to starr234's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Also, gently palpate the graft (unless it is brand new and you have orders to do so) to be sure that it is soft and not stenotic. Everybody is giving excellent advice here! Are you going to be working...

  17. Cardiac Assessment Documentation

    CATHYW replied to Youda's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Tom, and I would add that you must do what is in your best interest, as well, should you ever have to go to court. I have been a nurse since 1983, and NEVER have had a supervisor tell me...

  18. Question-how far do you travel for work daily?

    CATHYW replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    An hour and 10 minutes drive (shades of WalMartADN!), but it is 48 miles. 15 miles are mountains, and that eats up almost 30

  19. foley collection tubing placement

    CATHYW replied to Ann T's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I was always told that the tubing went over the leg. In addition to the tube not draining as well (being placed under the leg) there is always the possibility of a pressure

  20. involuntary committments by POLICE!

    CATHYW replied to PGH70's topic in Psychiatric

    When I worked in FL, the law was that a Police person could INITIATE a Form-52 (aka "Baker Act" & Involuntary commitment) but the form had to be co-signed either by a Physician or a judge who had...

  21. Specifics

    CATHYW replied to ohbet's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    At our facility, KVO was 30cc/hr. Fluid challenges were written exactly by the physician, "1000cc stat, W/0x1 liter. If BP >90/60, I have never seen an order for "KVWO." If you are running...

  22. Older than dirt quiz

    CATHYW replied to KaraLea's topic in Nursing Humor

    MamaBear, yep, I remember all of those things. I think one of the most difficult things a 7th grade girl could do on a Sunday was keep your seams straight, and keep your garter belt and sanitary belt...

  23. Older than dirt quiz

    CATHYW replied to KaraLea's topic in Nursing Humor

    I knew of 24 out of 25. God and I were

  24. What do you enjoy the most in nursing?

    CATHYW replied to getbabygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Like Shygirl, I enjoy direct patient care, and knowing I made a difference in someone's life. I dislike Code Browns, and lazy, gossipy

  25. How do you feel about pain med refusal

    CATHYW replied to sandstormsdust's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely believe in the patient's right to refuse. This does NOT mean that they are not in pain. It means that they have pain, but either feel that the pain is not severe enough to warrant pain...