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  1. Just Another Patient

    sister--* replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    Yep, you did:D I give the same to my facility as I give to my patients and I love my patients!! I just see now that my facility suffers its own dysfunctional ills. Better yet, I see that these...

  2. Just Another Patient

    sister--* posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone else see their facility as nothing more or nothing less than another patient to care for? I do. I know my facility with all their crazy and sometimes near impossible and down-right...

  3. Ok To Use 1/2 Bag Of Premix?

    sister--* replied to fostercatmom's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I recall having to do this once from a premix bag. However, I don't recall the medication. I do know that at the time this was the direction of our pharmacist. I really didn't like doing it like...

  4. IVPB tubing change

    sister--* replied to oldnewnurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Use the same tubing ONLY for the same drug. Don't mix tubings! Say you're giving two antibiotics at different times throughout the pt's stay. You need two sets of secondary tubing, one for each...

  5. CCNC Grad Pics at MAMC

    sister--* replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    My hats off to you on a remarkable accomplishment! ....and the pics.....whoa...glad you posted more than one. Until the subsequent photos I couldn't tell who was the father and who was the son!...

  6. fed up and set up

    sister--* replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I notice something new, different, or odd I always go to check the original orders/labs/test results myself. I've become a real doubting Thomas....I'll believe it when I see it. ...was a time...

  7. Don't put that in your nose!!

    sister--* replied to whiskeygirl's topic in General Nursing

    My son, then a toddler, was headed toward a nap when he asked for a few raisins. Okay, that's simple. Well, he went into his room and stuffed them all up his nose and proceeded to pack 'em good and...

  8. Getting started

    sister--* replied to clyen's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think Ne recognizes GN's. At least I've never worked with one. At my facility those who have graduated but not yet passed boards are employed as NA's. I think you have to qualify with the...

  9. Ma vs CNA

    sister--* replied to Lost in Nebraska's topic in General Nursing

    tx--------921, Congrats on the

  10. Any Colorado Correction Nurses?

    sister--* replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've often thought of doing this and Canon City has piqued my curiosity. I'll be looking forward to replies from this

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

    sister--* replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    Cared for an elderly dementia pt. yrs. ago that refered to her genitals as, "My Tootsi-Doodlies", her husbands genitals were called, "His Tallywacker." Yrs. ago at a hospital Halloween costume party...

  12. Was I doing my job, or was I too attached?

    sister--* replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    I just can't help but think what an asset you are to your patients. Please, always feel free to be human and remain honestly attached to all of your emotions. They are what make you warm, caring,...

  13. your insurance costs

    sister--* replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    My insurance payment for family is nearly $600/mo. Working full time the hospital will pay $200 of it. Consequently, I pay about $400/mo. No dental or optical. $1500 yearly deductable/ $750 a yr....

  14. RN or RT

    sister--* replied to potentialnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked R.T. for a couple of years as an R.N. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I was involved in every aspect of hospital care; surgery, E.R., trauma, floor, OB, nursery, ordering, teaching...like crazy,...

  15. malpractice insurance

    sister--* replied to LTCNursemidwest's topic in General Nursing

    NSO here,

  16. My Hands Are A Mess! Which Lotion?

    sister--* replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    I use a cream called, "Nothing Like It". It is the BEST I've ever come across!! Before I found this product it wasn't unusual for my chapped hands to bleed...ouch! It's in a pink and white squeeze...

  17. Hair Problems...help !

    sister--* replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    You're on! Let's just hope we have the fortitude to carry through. Those grays can be intimidating..... Wish us

  18. Hair Problems...help !

    sister--* replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's more what's in our heads instead of what's on our heads. I've often thought about this, too! Just last week I debated whether to color again or just let 'er go.....gray. Well, at the...

  19. Tips on getting people to come to staff meetings

    sister--* replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind attending meetings IF there is someone to take care of my patients while I'm gone. Unfortunately, this is rare. I also dislike meetings scheduled on a day off. I've often thought about...

  20. Has anyone ever seen this happen??????

    sister--* replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Was talking with an old timer just last week and she was telling about a very similar event that occured to her years ago. Someone was whisking a non-responsive elderly pt. to the E.R. in a w/c. They...

  21. patient identification

    sister--* replied to EDGRADNURSE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, it happens like that nearly all the time. Humor gets me

  22. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    sister--* replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    I recently heard on the television news that credit checks are becoming more common place in the hiring process regardless of the position or profession involved. It was explained that a credit score...

  23. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    sister--* replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My favorite and most comfortable is Saucony! They have a generous toe box and are pretty cushy while giving good support. Coming in second for me are the New Balance. I bought a pair once that had...

  24. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    sister--* replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility 2 names are drawn out of a hat each month for random testing. Well, mine was drawn several yrs. ago. I have to tell you I certainly didn't like the experience....wash you hands, don't...

  25. Math Quiz I Need Help....levophed

    sister--* replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in agreement here as well! Even more understandable to my mind is working the formula this way: 3mcg per min. ordered X 60 minutes in one hr. = 180 mcg per hr. 180 mcg / ? ml. per hr. = 16 mcg /...