GardenDove

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  1. I have patient gown dyslexia

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!!!!:chuckle

  2. I have patient gown dyslexia

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I alway feel that my all thumbs appearance makes me look like a total newbie to the pt. If I don't know how to work the gown, how am I supposed to treat their cardiac arrythmia? When ER brings a pt on...

  3. I have patient gown dyslexia

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    If you disconnect the tele box where the colored connectors plug into the box, you can barely squeeze the wires and connector plug through the gown, then reconnect to the tele box, which goes into the...

  4. I have patient gown dyslexia

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    The same ones who figure out the mysterious workings of the bedside table vanity. That always impresses me when they do

  5. I have patient gown dyslexia

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Those are the little old ladies who present to the ER with a positive suitcase sign. They come prepared with spare panties and pantie pads, their make up, frilly gown and plush robe, plus, naturally...

  6. I have patient gown dyslexia

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree. Any patient who gets out of bed with only a patient gown must not be of sound mind. It's actually a great assessment tool, don't you

  7. PRN ducolax suppositories, okay to give right before shift change?

    GardenDove posted a topic in General Nursing

    We got a little sidetracked on another thread about this subject. From my point of view, it's perfectly fine for night shift to give a suppository at 6 AM, even if the next shift deals with the...

  8. gloves to spike a bag

    GardenDove replied to vickynurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I've never heard of it and it sounds wasteful and inconvenient. I would do it if the pt was in contact

  9. Vanco peak and troughs, what's your policy?

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Yes Tweety, that was my take on it too, that they wanted both peak and trough on that

  10. Vanco peak and troughs, what's your policy?

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I think our hospital needs to try to have a policy. Currently it seems that it's haphazard depending on the doc. It's not often that the vanco trough happens to land on a dose that I'm giving, so...

  11. Vanco peak and troughs, what's your policy?

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    In this case the trough was high but not critically. The vanco was infusing already when I got it back. I was handing over the pt and we were all in report together. This fellow is great, but he has...

  12. Can they say no to reducing hours?

    GardenDove replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    It entirely depends on your facility policy and your manager. My manager is very flexible. Others like to keep their FTEs unbroken

  13. Do you encounter a lot of dishonest nurses?

    GardenDove replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    I'm probably naive about people, I'm too trusting sometimes and tend to believe people, so I haven't noticed a lot of dishonesty. I make the mistake of thinking that people are in it for the greater...

  14. Duoderm on blisters?

    GardenDove replied to kate1114's topic in General Nursing

    It's a very thick, pliable adhesive drsg, with a spongy feel to it, it adheres very strongly to the skin, and is the color of a few peoples skin who are somewhat jaundiced, and aren't very light...

  15. The Circumcision Discussion

    GardenDove replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a rare circumstance, and indeed the wife should be able to protect herself. But, the Church okaying this officially isn't going to make much of an impact on the statistical rates of HIV. The...

  16. The Circumcision Discussion

    GardenDove replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I doubt if people engaging in promiscuous sex are much interested in following Church teaching on condoms. That's one of the most far-fetched arguments yet, to blame Catholic teaching on contributing...

  17. Nurses children and vaccinations, how do you feel?

    GardenDove replied to Mistify's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this is great. I'm very hush hush about this at work. Everyone knows about my 6 homebirths, but only one nurse whom I totally trust knows my opinion about

  18. Health system struggles with spiritual care

    GardenDove replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree, it's a very awkward subject, I feel the same

  19. Feeling Cold Hearted

    GardenDove replied to ertravelrn's topic in General Nursing

    What? Thanks asking a bit much to allow nurses to eat and pee!

  20. Feeling Cold Hearted

    GardenDove replied to ertravelrn's topic in General Nursing

    So, you're not Mother Teresa, my advise is to accept that and go for the

  21. C'mere and share your on-the-job laughs!

    GardenDove replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why shouldn't they believe you? They don't know anything about the healthcare system at all, which is why they asked what they were in the first place. I hope you immediately corrected their...

  22. Diversity and Cultural Awareness Rant

    GardenDove replied to Pianoforte's topic in General Nursing

    I felt like an outsider in my nursing program, that easy to have happen for many people. As far as the gay thing, I think as long as you are a decent person, people will enjoy working with you. I work...

  23. Duoderm on blisters?

    GardenDove replied to kate1114's topic in General Nursing

    Someone told me that duoderm is falling out a favor. I rarely see it used in my hospital, other than occasional people coming in from LTC with it. I've always found that the usual application of being...

  24. TOO Old??? 41 1/2 years old

    GardenDove replied to chubbi's topic in Nursing Career

    Anyone who still celebrates half birthdays is definately not too

  25. PRN ducolax suppositories, okay to give right before shift change?

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, it sounds like nurses get into real intershift power struggles over