GardenDove

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  1. Why are paper towel dispensers locked?

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the whole thing is a territorial power thing by housekeeping. I notice that they guard their turf and often have an attitude. They get upset if we grab a bath blanket to keep warm at night I've...

  2. Posting from work tonight?

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    TBQ I

  3. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    GardenDove replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    No, they are concerned about the crime of drunk driving, not just getting drunk. The BON must feel strongly about that. I suppose it also applies to any DUI, from alcohol or

  4. gift for new nurse?

    GardenDove replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    I think a gift certificate for a massage or spa trip would be nice, if it's not outside the

  5. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    GardenDove replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the difference is when you are obese, you aren't endangering the lives of others. A good friend of mine's son was killed last year by a drunk driver, pretty devastating. The BON is making a...

  6. Can you sue your instructor?

    GardenDove replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Students

    Heh, heh, I would've liked to sue one of my instructors for mental and emotional

  7. HELP!! Neddlestick w/Hep C + patient

    GardenDove replied to melrina75's topic in General Nursing

    2-10% chance of her getting infected, probably more like 2% from an insulin needle, SQ is not very vascular. I had a needlestick from an unsuccessful IV start, where I got flashback, pt Hep C...

  8. Should Seasonal Flu Shots Be Mandatory?

    GardenDove replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    America is becoming less free in some ways as time goes by. There is less individual choice allowed in some

  9. Should Seasonal Flu Shots Be Mandatory?

    GardenDove replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    NO, they should

  10. Abusive Nursing Instructors-LPN

    GardenDove replied to nurselala33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Didn't hear about it. School type shootings are often unbalanced people who were picked on or bullied. They feel powerless, and a few people crack. I actually can identify with those feelings, even...

  11. Why are paper towel dispensers locked?

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Why is it that the hospital spends a fortune on handwashing campaigns, thousands of dollar equipement, expensive surveys, but then the paper towels are locked as if they are worth their weight in...

  12. Why are paper towel dispensers locked?

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    How annoying! I hate electric paper towel dispensers! Why complicate a simple

  13. gift for new nurse?

    GardenDove replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    How about a gift card to an espresso stand to stop at on the way to

  14. Code of Excellence

    GardenDove posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital initiated a code of excellence last year. They also instituted a morale boosting positive feedback system. During this time, morale went down, workplace paranoia went up, along with an...

  15. Code of Excellence

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Now they are requiring everyone in the hospital to attend a day long inservice where they continue to try to indoctrinate us on this excellent program. It will be led by our hated director of nursing,...

  16. CTs with contrast through central lines

    GardenDove posted a topic in General Nursing

    The head of our radiology informed me that they cannot do CTs with contrast for PEs or of the Aorta through central lines because they have to push 150cc of contrast in 4 seconds, and it apparently...

  17. CTs with contrast through central lines

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, critter, for the added info. According to our imaging lady who spoke to me, the whip that you get on the central line is dependent on how much of it is in the body. Ours are 20cm, and because...

  18. Abusive Nursing Instructors-LPN

    GardenDove replied to nurselala33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Care plans are the most useless invention on the face of the earth. Does anyone come into work and first thing check the care plan to plan their

  19. Abusive Nursing Instructors-LPN

    GardenDove replied to nurselala33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Some instructors actually are rather weak in up to date information, so they use this aggressive style to cover up the fact that they themselves have a knowledge deficit, related to the fact that they...

  20. Abusive Nursing Instructors-LPN

    GardenDove replied to nurselala33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, many of us had instructors who were on a power trip. It's best that she learns to deal with it, nursing is rife with people like this. She needs to learn that the woman has issues and probably an...

  21. making enemies

    GardenDove replied to loridoo's topic in General Nursing

    I would have handled this much differently. I would never report a complaint like this, because many times they are groundless. Some pts like to play one shift off of another. Maybe the day nurse was...

  22. How do you treat home birth transfers??

    GardenDove replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not every OB nurse is as open minded as you, Blue eyes. I float to OB and I hear many judgemental statements at the nurses station about many of the parents. I've heard trash-talking about a local...

  23. Visiting policies

    GardenDove replied to NitesinBoston's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, the pendulum has swung to far in regards to sleepovers and anything goes these days. Mostly I haven't had a problem though. Our hospital is extremely liberal. Our offical hours are 8 pm, but...

  24. CTs with contrast through central lines

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that's the name for it. But they were able to do the CT of my pt's throat by hand injecting the contrast because you don't need the quick bolus that you need with the PE or Aorta

  25. How do you treat home birth transfers??

    GardenDove replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Very true Blue eyes. I've certainly met some extremely strident and pushy homebirthers. I agree, respect is a two way street. I think many homebirthers probably feel extremely vulnerable in the...