GardenDove

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  1. Update on the gossiping CNA

    GardenDove replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    She's digging her own

  2. update on steppping on senior nurses toes

    GardenDove replied to b eyes's topic in General Nursing

    She sounds like a sociopath, if all of this is true.

  3. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    GardenDove replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :rotfl: :rotfl:

  4. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    GardenDove replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    May I quote

  5. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    GardenDove replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    So, part of my healthy plan for this year is to simplified my life. I want to strip away unnecessary complexities so I can have more time to keep up my mental, spiritual, physical and emotional self...

  6. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    GardenDove replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    {{{(((Oh,

  7. Not brain-dead, but ripe for transplant

    GardenDove replied to gwenith's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I also find it a disturbing trend. There is also a market in some countries for questionably obtained organs, such as those removed from political prisoners. Some will sell kidneys for money, which I...

  8. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    GardenDove replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    It's also

  9. Tylenol overdose and the public's ignorance.

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what we can do to initiate some action on the part of public health officials. I really think this is a serious public health problem. Yes, we individual nurses can do our part, but I also...

  10. Buck's traction - Foley insertion....

    GardenDove replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think bucks traction is a comfort measure devise. I would take off the bucks and premedicate for pain, having an assistant hold the unaffected leg out as far as

  11. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    GardenDove replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome job, man!!!!! Really

  12. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    GardenDove replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Tweety... I can't wait until my kids are grown. I love them but I've been a mother for 29 1/2 years and just want to be alone

  13. Gossiping CNA

    GardenDove replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, you can't say things like that in front of pts. Big no-no, she deserves the

  14. Pt dies on BSC today

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    This pt was 100% paced, so I'm not sure if valsalva affected him. The heart monitor didn't start alarming until after after he was dead. He just stopped breathing, he was in such fluid overload,...

  15. Pt dies on BSC today

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    BSC = Bedside Commode. I thought that was a standard

  16. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    GardenDove replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Blue Hair, glad you're feeling better! Tweety, any secrets to better time management? sddlnscp- congratulations on the good

  17. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    GardenDove replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Healthy Ones. Today at my 12 hour shift I was able to eat on the run at the nurses station, then took my break at around 2 PM and took a half hour run! I just let the nursing supervisor know that...

  18. The Circumcision Discussion

    GardenDove replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nice to meet you Damien. You give good imput and should post more

  19. Healthier Living Thread Part IV

    GardenDove replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Good Morning healthy livers. I'm feeling great, I have to go to work today and I'm bring my own food... smoked salmon with red bell peppers, and Trader Joe bread, plus creme cheese and cilantro. Yum....

  20. Does anyone else see discrimination? Long Post but please read!

    GardenDove replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, the whole thing sounds fishy, and the whole 'N' word scenario is very disturbing. Maybe go talk to your local NAACP and see what help they can offer. Maybe it's not racism but just that you...

  21. Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Really? What are you talking about here? I've never seen that in my career regarding

  22. I'm lousy at describing wounds and skin assessments.

    GardenDove posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've always felt pretty inept at describing skin assessments, and documenting wound care. Any help out

  23. The Circumcision Discussion

    GardenDove replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Female circumcision is purely an African cultural tradition that crosses religious divisions and is practiced by Muslims, Christians and Pagans. I don't think Muslims elsewhere practice

  24. I'm lousy at describing wounds and skin assessments.

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I always forget some of the terminology used. It just seems like some people have a natural knack for waxing eloquently about wounds. I always get writers block. Is there a good online source for...

  25. Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    GardenDove replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I'm amazed that this thread is still going. Are IV skills, or the lack thereof, a controversial subject for nurses? I really never knew