okihusker

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  1. Soiled uniforms

    okihusker posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was told by the Infection Control nurse that it is a national infection control standard that any working hospital uniform soiled by blood or other bodily fluids or infectious waste, need to be left...

  2. The Pay - Military vs Civilian

    okihusker replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    I served 11 years in the Navy NC. No where I have ever seen such an organization that rewards incompetence! It rewards those who work the least and punishes those that work the hardest. The senior...

  3. Accused of being too busy and not "social" enough?? (long)

    okihusker replied to jbp0529's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Was your patient digging a ditch? They get so fifthly in bed! How dare you. Bathing, airway, breathing ,

  4. Whats with the scrubs?

    okihusker replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    According to hospitals, there has never been significant evidence showing that the uniforms of health care workers carry pathogens. Thus is the reason why scrubs are not laundered and provided by...

  5. Any patients you couldn't stand et how did you deal?

    okihusker replied to fultzymom's topic in General Nursing

    I work in critical care so if they can usually expend that much energy, they are most often transfered out. However, I have experienced families that are out of control. Abusive, condescending, and...

  6. Kinda Worried!!! Advice Please!

    okihusker replied to WanaBaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 11 years going on 12. I was a RN in the military for 10 years. Your personal experience will depend on the team you work with. This includes your fellow RNs, your chosen...