nurseaboveboard replied to pedinurse05's topic in General Nursing
We hear ya!!! Two guys were walking on the beach. One guy asks, "did you see that nurse that washed up on the shore?" The other guy exclaims, "no!, how'd you know it was a nurse?" He replied, "oh,...
nurseaboveboard replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing
I once interviewed with a physician who told me he liked to start the day with a prayer, and asked me if I would be offended. My response was, "I won't be offended if you pray, if you won't be...
I am thinking (dream stage right now) of possibly relocating to FL. What places are the best and the worst and why? Please be specific. Also, what's involved in getting Fl license? Thanks
nurseaboveboard replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LPN, LVN Students
For me it's really very simple...do the right thing. You tried your very best to do it. She tried not at all. I so hope that the day I need it, I will have someone like you for my nurse. Bless you,...
nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room
Oh my, thank you so much. I'm probably thinking too much pressure when tape applied and/or came off of thin and/or delicate skin. You know, horse hooves...NOT zebras! When I typed in periorbital...
nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room
Generally, which kind of tape is applied, who applies it and removes it, and at what point does the ET tube come out? Can someone describe for me? Thanks
nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room
Thanks for your replies. PT had immed reconstruction with implant using just skin flaps from own breast. I don't see a need for PT to be prone for this type, but maybe you can enlighten me? I haven't...
nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room
The procedure was simple mastectomy w/reconstruction, so I can't imagine that positioning had much to do with it? What exactly is done with the eyes in OR? Also, could it be from excessive...
nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room
Hello everyone and thank you for your posts. No, the patient would not have been prone and the surgery was below the neck. Any other ideas? Is it OK to tell the procedure
Hello nurses. Recently a patient returned from the OR with black eyes following a procedure no where near the face. Don't want to give too much detail here you understand. Most of the...
Do not quit! We have all been there, except maybe the driving up on the porch and almost killing your loved ones part, ha! Glad everyone is ok, and hopefully you're still engaged! You have made it so...
Hello and best wishes to all suffering from overdrive. My no cost stress busters are as follows: 1. Exercise! Never once have I finished my exercise and said, "I wish I hadn't done that." I...