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  1. Placenta previa - on bedrest & depressed

    jevans replied to louloubell1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh sweetie You poor thing. I also had placenta previa on my second child first was only 2yo BUT I acted like a nurse who knew it all............ pregnancy is not a problem.........so ignored advice...

  2. STUPID interview questions, add yours here

    jevans replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    I am sat here laughing cos I too interview for qualified and unqualified nurses I personally would not dream to ask what type of vegetable But some co-interviewers say I am tough I only ask pertanent...

  3. STUPID interview questions, add yours here

    jevans replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

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  4. STUPID interview questions, add yours here

    jevans replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

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  5. STUPID interview questions, add yours here

    jevans replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a good one--- If you were a vegetable. What would it be and why Stupid or what

  6. Pre-setting meds....

    jevans replied to mtgirl63's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In our unit we use a system called POMS [patient own medication system] On the locker there is a locked cabinet with pt meds, dispensed by pharmacy. It is a fantastic system * Saves time * less meds...

  7. incontinence

    jevans replied to dekatn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with everything that previous posters have said. UTI is common with incontinence and restricted mobility. I would suggest that you target day time continence with regular toilet regime cos...

  8. Vital signs? How often do you take them on your LTC unit?

    jevans replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work on a stroke unit On admission, we take them as BP indicates Daily for 3 days if stable then twice weekly IF stable weekly AF patients pulse is done daily

  9. Feeling incompetent

    jevans replied to AnotherRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    come on folks lets have a pep talk amongst ourselves you worked hard for your qualifications didn't you---yes you care about your patients don't you-------yes do you give good care --------yes then...

  10. QMA Scary Practice

    jevans replied to KlareRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    KlareRN Sorry for my ignorance but I assume that QMA's are not Qualified is that so??? If so YES I find it scary cos at the end of the day it is the nurse who is Qualified and permitted any action or...

  11. manipulative patient

    jevans replied to adrienurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Iwas going to ask a simular question when I found this thread. I have a lady in her 60's she has a long term psych history but has recently had a stroke. We are trying to mange her on a stroke...

  12. Creepy!!!!!!!

    jevans replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly agree with all the above advice! I would also complete an incident report [ i seem to continuely say this] In the UK an incidnet report is used for ANY occurence out of the norm even...

  13. Do you approach patients or families about code status?

    jevans replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Nurse Ratched, even though I work with stroke patients we have more time with patient and family. We always consult the family. Have just come from a harrowing shift where a patient had...

  14. How many of you married doctors?

    jevans replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    JHU nurse Oh Sweetheart! You really need to live first. Anyone tell you that when you marry it should be for love cos it is!!!!!!!! When I was a student I too was involved with a junior doctor but...

  15. Verbal Abuse from surgeons in the OR

    jevans replied to spineCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    In the UK we complete incident forms even for doctors. This constitutes as aggression, which must not be tolerated. Particularly as this behaviour is often overheard by patients and relatives....

  16. Agency nurses in LTC settings

    jevans replied to PBU's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On our unit we would not roster an agency to work unless with qualified staff for support. If for some reason they would be on their own we ask another unit staff to swop. So at least they have some...

  17. Nursing, No Longer A White Woman's Job?

    jevans replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    Cheerfuldoer I so do agree with you. Nursing is a profession that should be valued. I think what worries me the most is considering we are supposed to be a caring profession, some are so intolerant...

  18. Nursing, No Longer A White Woman's Job?

    jevans replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    Joy Not cross at you cross that you should have to overhear such nonsense Sorry

  19. Nursing, No Longer A White Woman's Job?

    jevans replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    I felt so cross to read your post NO nursing is about caring, empathy and having professional skills and knowledge not about the colour of one's skin! the reason we need to employ nurses from the...

  20. Older than dirt quiz

    jevans replied to KaraLea's topic in Nursing Humor

    I got 4 either I'm young or it doesn't apply to us in the UK but my grand mother kept her wash tub wringer until

  21. Frequent Faller

    jevans replied to StormyCD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately if your patient has capacity she can refuse any form of treatment. I'm sure you've documented that she refuses to comply but that is as far as you can take it. I completely agree with...

  22. "Bad" Evaluation..I'm So Frustrated and ready to quit!!

    jevans replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Kelly Don't be intimidated, ICU is a specialist field and the nurses do tend to be "an authority" Maybe this nurse is attempting to test you mettle. To see what your made of. Perhaps you could...

  23. not documented, not done. what does this mean?

    jevans replied to kmahoneyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I've just spent the last 4 hours auditing documentation:o Now, the staff on my unit are excellent and their documentation is good. BUT today I have just had to ask one of my staff why she did not...

  24. New use for Tylenol?

    jevans replied to mattcastens's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Cheerfukdoer Your explanation is great. Paracetamol is used for the same thing and Yes you would be surprised the number of my patients request its use for sleep at night It seem to be the...

  25. New use for Tylenol?

    jevans replied to mattcastens's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for my ignorance:confused: What is Tylenol is it the same as paracetamol? Obviously heard of it on TV and Film but never got round to finding out