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    Do nurses have a voice?

    adrienurse replied to Sleepyeyes's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As far as I'm concerned, we have one here. As for politically, more nurses (energetic nurses) need to lobby for change. Without this, we are unlikely to see
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    Nursing Research Question

    adrienurse replied to Northern nephron's topic in Research

    I am taking the same course. I will get back to
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    Throw away your sterile gloves

    adrienurse replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    This is all very confusing. Who knows of some good literature to back up these practices? What data is this new trend based
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    Throw away your sterile gloves

    adrienurse replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    Learn to appreciate the difference between a clean and contaminated wound. A contaminated wound will not heal, and it is a that point when one needs to concern oneself with the bacterial counts,...
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    tips for dealing with dementia

    adrienurse replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You know, I know exactly what you 2 are talking about! There just is not enough of an understanding out there of how to work with those with dementia. Lord knows I try to teach others that the...
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    Hello! I'm new with an odd question...

    adrienurse replied to Kgem's topic in General Nursing

    There are no odd questions here, just odd
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    Terms of endearment

    adrienurse replied to mamabear's topic in General Nursing

    I am guilty as charged. I have my own theories, though. I don't work with a cognatively intact population. I don't think I would do it if I did. I find it seems to put my patients at ease when I...
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    Mayonnaise treatment for lice

    adrienurse replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    But I bet it makes hair shiny and
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    Should Nurses attend patient funerals

    adrienurse replied to Hayden's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been to a patient's funeral before. That's my personal choice. I'm just really choosey about which people I will and will not show my emotions to. I just have to draw the line at...
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    Want to be a nurse...but too stupid?!?

    adrienurse replied to Worthy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello fellow Canadian! You definately have the drive to become a nurse. Why not start out in the RPN program and then work your way to RN. Math is not my strong point either, lots of excellent...
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    Bag Balm

    adrienurse replied to momrn50's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, I just looked it up. Apparently the quinoline sulphate gives it a mild antiseptic
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    Bag Balm

    adrienurse replied to momrn50's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, I don't know about the quinoline part, but this is basically the same as lanolin
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    Does your company pay for CPR certification?

    adrienurse replied to melissa24's topic in General Nursing

    We can apply to our union to rebate any money spent on education, but I always max that out pretty easily. Can also apply to out health authority to refund the money. It's a hassle and you don't get...
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    Bag Balm

    adrienurse replied to momrn50's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does anyone know what is exactly in bag balm? How different is it to the barrier creams that are currently being used in facilities. Currently, I swear by Calmoseptine
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    Does your company pay for CPR certification?

    adrienurse replied to melissa24's topic in General Nursing

    No they don't, nor do they provide classes to get recertified, have to go elsewhere. They do require that we have it,
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    cracking at corners of mouth

    adrienurse replied to Kim-rn's topic in General Nursing

    That's it Heather. Classic sign of vitamin/nutritional deficiancy. Remember reading that when I was studying for my Geri
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    manipulative patient

    adrienurse replied to adrienurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes that's right. I work in a nursing home. Specifically on a 30 bed, locked, dementia
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    Do they have CNA's in Canada?

    adrienurse replied to Natalieboo's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Manitoba, not Ontario, but we have the equivalent to cnas. For some reason here, there doesn't seem to be a lot of consistency over what they are called. They do not have a regulated body...
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    Question-how far do you travel for work daily?

    adrienurse replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    A blessed 10 minutes. Can do it easily on
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    adrienurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Disgusting!!!! I was going to tell about my first experience disimpacting someone. You've clearly got me beat. Oh what a wonderful job we
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    What was most embarrassing moment as a nurse?

    adrienurse replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a funny story, this is a disturbing embarassing moment at work story. About 4 years ago (2 jobs ago). I was working nights with staff that included this really creepy agency aide. He...
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    how to reduce the smell?

    adrienurse replied to Tookie's topic in General Nursing

    We use some kind of super deodorant spray. Sorry, but I'm blanking on the name -- just got off work -- brain sleeping now. It works really well, but If someone goes nuts with it, I feel like I'm...
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    Shoe Question

    adrienurse replied to santhony44's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta have shoes that you can RUN in
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    Shoe Question

    adrienurse replied to santhony44's topic in General Nursing

    They are not banned per se. If I happen to sustain an injury caused by my shoes being backless or from my shoes flying off -- I'm not covered by our employee injury
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    What Freaks You Out?

    adrienurse replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I also have a problem with mouth care. Especially if there is a lot of decay. I cannot understand what makes people want to be dentists.