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  1. method to give lovenox

    gitterbug replied to Purple Princess's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Do not pinch site prior to injection since this adds to bruising. No rubbing of site after injection. Alternate injection sites each time, use 2 finger rule, and avoid wearing too tight...

  2. Travel nursing - worth it?

    gitterbug replied to anne74's topic in General Nursing

    Be very careful, some of these agencies are like used car salesmen, tell you what you want to hear, then after the deal is signed, you find yourself with a lemon on your hands. Have you considered...

  3. Male pts.

    gitterbug replied to anonymurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Cowboy, My point was IF the previous nurse had done an adequate assessment, this man may have been spared a great deal of discomfort. I know "Should Have's" happened everyday in actual practice. I...

  4. Male pts.

    gitterbug replied to anonymurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ruby, I guess we have to take the male POV as gospel on this

  5. fluid restriction

    gitterbug replied to onduty23's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Any fluid taken orally counts towards restriction. Ice chips do melt at lower rate. Are lytes being checked

  6. Not a leg to stand on

    gitterbug replied to greensister's topic in General Nursing

    You were the sacrifice this company made to insure no bad publicity for them. Clear this situation up and then enjoy your retirement. I am sure there are many former patients out there who...

  7. Male pts.

    gitterbug replied to anonymurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Cowboy, The nurse on days was off on her assessments by a mile. Bleeding into the scrotal area is not uncommon after a hip pinning, the patient should have been asked and checked for discomfort. His...

  8. Should I tell my friend that she is dying?

    gitterbug replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    No, you should not get into the middle of this situation. Be there for your friend, be there for her spouse, but do not tell. This is a matter for the spouse and

  9. need help with injections

    gitterbug replied to rays of sunlight's topic in General Nursing

    1cc to the arm. No more than 3 cc hip muscle. I will give divide the 3 cc and give 2 injections if patient is too thin and has little to no muscle mass. Don't like to give more than .5 cc subq to...

  10. what happened to nursing care?

    gitterbug replied to purple1953reading's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your pain and suffering. This is a prime example of neglect, abuse, overwork and understaffing. High tech, paperwork, and rules and regulations that often do not reflect reality...

  11. warning or write up????

    gitterbug replied to MsKieshaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you were being tested by the CNA's to see how far you would let them slide on duties they know exactly how to do or not do. You did the right thing, but I agree that you need to establish a...

  12. Dealing with female nursing students

    gitterbug replied to krazykev's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey Kev, Sometimes you just have to let it go and call it like you see it. Hope you have better days

  13. Suicide and its effects, it sucks!!!

    gitterbug replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    My sincere sympathy to all of those involved in this unhappy incident. Be as supportative and nonjudgemental of your friend and her deceased loved one as possible. Suicide is so permanent a solution...

  14. Dealing with female nursing students

    gitterbug replied to krazykev's topic in Men in Nursing

    Dear Falon: Under the circumstances you have described, prayer and aerial spraying of Prozac might work wonders. LOL! I do wish you a happy

  15. What is your opinion on "For Profit Hospitals"

    gitterbug replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    My experiences with for profit have been mixed at best. No type of facility is

  16. Dealing with female nursing students

    gitterbug replied to krazykev's topic in Men in Nursing

    Agree with Tweety, say a little prayer to be a positive example to the other people you come into contact with each and every day. If you must distance yourself from the more toxic individuals then...

  17. Male pts.

    gitterbug replied to anonymurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Guys do talk differently to their male nurses. No surprise, females speak to their female nurses differently too. Sometimes, my buddy "T" and I will drop in on each others patient. Good for the...

  18. God Took Another Angel Home Today!

    gitterbug replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    Not our will but HIS will be done. It never gets easy, everyone is someone special to someone else, but a child is so special that death haunts the heart. You will be a kind and caring nurse, YOU...

  19. ethical dilemma....nurse lied.

    gitterbug replied to snowflake123's topic in General Nursing

    Any further info

  20. 80 bed hospital to 480 bed...advice???

    gitterbug replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Stay organized, take advantage of all learning opportunities, do not be afraid to say you need help with an unfamiliar task, practice the "golden rule" with your fellow teammates until you know it...

  21. ethical dilemma....nurse lied.

    gitterbug replied to snowflake123's topic in General Nursing

    Seek some advice from a counselor. Speak to this preceptor privately, we all should be nurse enough to admit we have been in situations where we did not use our best judgement, and but for luck/grace...

  22. Use of Clean Exam Gloves

    gitterbug replied to BloodNGuts's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for the re-education on this issue. I found it informative, useful and very

  23. Upper Management

    gitterbug replied to abbaking's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Once again this is a sign of just how uncaring and ignorant administration can be towards regular working staff. Night shift is difficult to work anytime, but just have one or two patients that are...

  24. VA in Beckley under investigation.

    gitterbug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Senator Rockefeller has called for an investigation of this facility due to poor staffing and low morale. Any

  25. VA in Beckley under investigation.

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I think one of the issues is physician coverage. For what I have seen, morale is no worse than other facilities in the area. The facility is clean, the food could improve but every institution has...