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  1. Patient non-compliance

    Fgr8Out replied to NH-Viking's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Non-adherence" is certainly a frustrating issue. In my own practice, I do my best to explain the rationale to my patient, give them information and resources to assist them and then leave the rest...

  2. The Dreaded Math Test!!!!

    Fgr8Out replied to Cindy_A's topic in General Students

    What was a nightmare for me in high school, was comparatively easier for some reason, 12 years later, when I returned to school to study Nursing. I have no idea why. All those years thinking I was...

  3. What is your net take home pay every two weeks?

    Fgr8Out replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, after much calculating, pencil sharpening, eraser chewing and thoughtful contemplation... I finally decided to look at my paystub. Gross about $1600 every 2 weeks... my NET is too gross to even...

  4. chest tube removal

    Fgr8Out replied to corkyrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The surgeons pull the chest tubes at my hospital. Nursing helps with the set up and instructing the patient on what to expect and applying the dressing. Thankfully, our surgeons are too controlling...

  5. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    Fgr8Out replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    Here, here!! This poll should show 100% of voters agreeing that ALL nurses work

  6. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    Fgr8Out replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I do know what you and Night Owl mean... And I certainly don't want to come across as goody two shoes.... as a matter of fact, I've envisioned my fingers around certain necks as well. :X Just do...

  7. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    Fgr8Out replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

  8. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    Fgr8Out replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    I will stand by my statement that, until we start acting like professionals... we will continue to be treated in an unprofessional manner. And so long as nurses continue to "toss it back at them",...

  9. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    Fgr8Out replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    First off... I have worked all the shifts. Currently, I'm working an 8 hour day shift, but for the past 2 years I was working 12 hour nights. Each shift has its own unique challenges. Days are...

  10. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    Fgr8Out replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

    " Maula, RN I think as a nurse it's my patients' right to have a nurse in their "right mind". " Left hander typing, here. I'm ALWAYS in my "right mind." Just lightening the atmosphere, here.......

  11. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    Fgr8Out replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

    I think the original issue in this thread was whether or not it was right to insist on drug testing, only to ignore the results when an employee came back positive. MrsNurseCA, I understand being...

  12. Funny things patients say !

    Fgr8Out replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was caring for a young woman with a GI ailment. The treatment was NPO, NG and TPN for a few weeks. The physician came in one morning to announce that he was going to have her NG tube removed and,...

  13. hiccups

    Fgr8Out replied to amyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'll add my own remedy to the thread. Sugar... about a teaspoon (packet, whatever), on the back of the tongue. Let the sugar dissolve, while keeping the tongue up against the roof of the...

  14. Just Go Pee!

    Fgr8Out replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!!!! Guess this means I have to get my printer up and

  15. Just Go Pee!

    Fgr8Out replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

    We already subject ourselves to so many health risks, just by virtue of our Profession (back strain, nasty virulent organisms). Why do we want to add the embarassment of future incontinence (not to...

  16. What is your favorite part of being a nurse?

    Fgr8Out replied to proud2bme's topic in General Nursing

    I LIKE Med-Surg Nursing. I like the teaching that goes with my work...presenting information to my patients in a way that THEY can understand, and help alleviate some of the mystery and anxiety that...

  17. Ativan, insulin, alcohol drips on floors?

    Fgr8Out replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

    We get patients who require ETOH or Insulin infusions (drips) on our Med-Surg floor. We don't LIKE it, because of the time involved with monitoring VS, Accuchecks and the Patient themselves. We DO...