ShandyLynnRN

ShandyLynnRN BSN, RN

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  1. throw in the towel with MDS

    ShandyLynnRN replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I received training through the AANAC (American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators), where you can actually become certified. I've been doing MDS's now for 8 months, and am still learning,...

  2. Nurses who smoke

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Fivestar22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i'm a nurse who smokes. is it healthy for me? nope. i'm also overweight. is it healthy for me? nope. however, i'm not perfect, and i don't expect anyone to think i am. if i need to do smoking...

  3. Is a pacifier a chargeable item in your facility?

    ShandyLynnRN replied to layna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They are charged at our facility. Well, atleast we have to take the little charge sticker off the package before we open them. I believe though, that in all reality, it is just a means of tracking...

  4. Difference in Needles

    ShandyLynnRN replied to fourbirds4me's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't taught to use a filter needle (graduated nursing school in 98) and have never seen a filter needle in the three hospitals that I have worked at. What do filter needles look like? Are they...

  5. The Circumcision Discussion

    ShandyLynnRN replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have had numerous patients ask me the same questions. I tell them this: It is more common for boys in *my* area to be circ'd. Certain cultures around here do it less often, mostly hispanic. It...

  6. poor spelling -- it matters

    ShandyLynnRN replied to glow_worm's topic in General Nursing

    You've gotta be kidding

  7. Best compliment ever!!

    ShandyLynnRN replied to L&D.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's so cool!!! It's great to get compliments like that isn't

  8. Nursing and Piercings?

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Wuiteroz's topic in General Nursing

    our hospital's policy basically states that you can only have 1 earring in each ear, "tasteful" make up and hairstyles (no punk type stuff or green hair) no wild nail polish or nail art and no visible...

  9. irritable bowel syndrome?

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Liann's topic in General Nursing

    that's

  10. irritable bowel syndrome?

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Liann's topic in General Nursing

    bezoars??? What is

  11. Teen daughters 1st pelvic exam...

    ShandyLynnRN replied to itsme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    lol, no disrespect intended... I just got the impression from some of the things that you said that well, you know. Anyway, if so, get your yearlies! It's

  12. Teen daughters 1st pelvic exam...

    ShandyLynnRN replied to itsme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mandi... from your previous posts, it sounds like you have the lifestyle that requires a yearly pelvic exam and pap. I don't remember all the details, but if I recall, the criteria for yearly gyn...

  13. irritable bowel syndrome?

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Liann's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't realize that carafate wasn't for long term. Why not? I only use it prn anyway, but if it helps, then I'd say she should continue

  14. irritable bowel syndrome?

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Liann's topic in General Nursing

    I am a smoker, and I can attest to the fact that smoking DOES aggravate my abd pain when it occurs. Tell her to try taking metamucil twice daily... even if she doesn't have "bowel" problems, sometimes...

  15. irritable bowel syndrome?

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Liann's topic in General Nursing

    I have done a lot of online research on IBS, as I was dx with it last year after much abd pain. From what I can tell, it is usually associated with bloating and diarrhea, but can also be associated...

  16. Teen daughters 1st pelvic exam...

    ShandyLynnRN replied to itsme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have the SAME problem! I couldn't even enjoy my OB ultrasound or participate in "siting" for injections when we practiced in school! I find though, that if I explain it ahead of time that it can be...

  17. Teen daughters 1st pelvic exam...

    ShandyLynnRN replied to itsme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is standard practice with every doc I have been to. I have never had to ask for a female nurse to be present... they just always waited until she was available and asked her to come in. It is...

  18. Teen daughters 1st pelvic exam...

    ShandyLynnRN replied to itsme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had my first GYN exam when I was 16 also. I was terrified, and my BP showed it! My doc was a wonderful woman, who explained exactly what she was going to do. She sat down with me beforehand and...

  19. Cold Pot????

    ShandyLynnRN replied to RNsweetie's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm, now that you mention it, so do we... we only warm the neonate and vent o2, as far as I know... otherwise, anyone can get a bubbler for their

  20. Odd, unusual, or silly events during exams..

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Texagain's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nah, she'll be a mother of 6 before she's 30 because her because she'll also believe that pulling out is effective birth control

  21. Odd, unusual, or silly events during exams..

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Texagain's topic in Ob/Gyn

    18 year old primip, obviously somewhat backwards in the social area.... Came in at around 24 weeks complaining of vag leaking. Had had prenatal care, including the first visit with pelvic exam,...

  22. Odd, unusual, or silly events during exams..

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Texagain's topic in Ob/Gyn

    do you work with me????

  23. Odd, unusual, or silly events during exams..

    ShandyLynnRN replied to Texagain's topic in Ob/Gyn

    GGGRRROOOOSSSSSS!!!!!!!

  24. Aspirating with IV pushes.

    ShandyLynnRN replied to kimmicoobug's topic in General Students

    I can see where aspirating would also check for patency. But like I said before, flushing with NS is how I do it because sometimes it WILL flush even without blood return, yet still be a good

  25. Aspirating with IV pushes.

    ShandyLynnRN replied to kimmicoobug's topic in General Students

    I don't recall being taught to aspirate. I just flush with NS first to make sure it doesn't hurt or infiltrate. Sometimes you can have a good INT/Hep lock that will flush and pass IV meds just fine,...