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    What supplies do you carry on you?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Nire83's topic in Emergency

    Stethoscope, red and black pen, dry erase marker (for info board in patients room), scissors, phone (work phone only - mine stays in my locker), penlight, EKG calipers, super tiny notebook with my...
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    Pyxis - The Ultimate Fomite

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    So true. Very few nurses I know end up in the ICU on vents, losing their jobs, their quality of life, and almost their life; due to a hospital acquired infection. But I doubt the two I've known...
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    Pyxis - The Ultimate Fomite

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I haven't heard anyone say they ruined their pyxis machine by using alcohol (or anything else). That's good news! Perhaps my hospital is a bit off base on this
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    Pyxis - The Ultimate Fomite

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not concerned about the psychological part. Someone else had something about "I don't want your sweat". It's not your sweat I'm all that worried about. It is the action of taking whatever VRE,...
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    Pyxis - The Ultimate Fomite

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Licking your fingers??? Oh Dear Lord... NO licking! I will now have
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    Pyxis - The Ultimate Fomite

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    You alcohol swab your finger or the machine? I've tried the finger and it only makes it worse (the cleaner my fingers the worse it is). It is a big no-no for us to use alcohol on the machine. They...
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    Clogged feeding tubes

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    Yep... good advice. We do the same and it works pretty well
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    Thoughts on Christmas scrubs...Yea or no way?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps on Christmas day itself would be nice. I can see I'm in the minority but I'm not big on them. Just doesn't seem professional to me. I tried to get in the spirit a couple of years ago and...
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    Nurse Mentor----can you adopt me?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Frazzled_One's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are some instructors who like to scare students. I think part of it is an attempt to counteract some of the cocky, entitled attitudes that many students come in with. I understood what they...
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    Nurses and your significant others

    Turtle in scrubs replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the good news is you are in a relationship with someone who knows what he wants in a relationship and is willing to be straightforward with you about it. Much better than being with someone who...
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    Just curious- What do you use on the floor?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Computerized charting for MAR (and about 95% of all other charting). No scanning
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    So what do you do if you cut your finger?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Finger condoms! I buy them at my local pharmacy by the box. Not sure about working with sutures or what to tell you about the pain/mobility b/c that can be tricky. But for infection control I...
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    Experienced nurses: What do student nurses do that drives you nuts?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I love students :) They bring a fresh energy to the unit and my patients generally like the care. What I would recommend (as many others have) is to spend as much time with your patient as possible....
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    For a patient with MRSA, what do you wear into their room?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Where is the MRSA? Blood, sputum, wound, urine, etc? For the most part we don't do much but depending on where it is will determine how I protect myself and reduce the risk of transmission to my...
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    get pt. up off the floor and keep your back healthy?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to ontocrna's topic in General Nursing

    Could you have borrowed a lift from another floor? I've also used the blanket technique and it's worked pretty well... the key is lots of hands. Call security if you don't have that many staff...
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    Is Med Surg hard?? New grad. starting soon- not looking forward to 12 hours!

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Epona's topic in Medical-Surgical

    LOL.... funny I've never heard anyone describe their med/surg unit as slow! Don't worry about those 12 hours shifts, you will be so busy the time will fly right by. And I agree with the others, it...
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    Syringe Question

    Turtle in scrubs replied to maggiemum's topic in General Nursing

    Maggie... you have just shown you have one of the most important characteristics of a great nurse! Keep asking those questions and good luck with the new
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    The best nursing advice you've ever received

    Turtle in scrubs replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I try and live each shift and every interaction by the golden rule. I attempt to treat every patient like they are my mother or brother, and each staff member how I would want them to treat me. I've...
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    Would manager or HR be impressed?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    It's sort of like having a married guy hit on you and tell you that you are the only one....
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    Feeling scared at work/Threats

    Turtle in scrubs replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Write a letter to him saying you are sorry for any confusion there is. If you were spreading rumors apologize for that. Tell him your intention is in no way to be harmful and that you will do...
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    I need some Advice... and quick!

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Noel1221's topic in General Nursing

    Have you spoken with a counselor at your local school. Although they can't tell you for sure if you will or won't get accepted, they have a pretty good idea (knowing the requirements, the...
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    How much orientation did you get for new job?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I must admit when I read your title I didn't expect you to be asking if it was too much...lol! Worse case scenario is you get bored and start itching to be out on your own. Or rather the...
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    Hospital Expansion

    Turtle in scrubs replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part I prefer decentralized. We have a little alcove w/ computer b/n every two rooms w/ windows so we can see the patients while outside of the room charting. Puts the nurse closer to...
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    Suggestions for IV pump drug library

    Turtle in scrubs replied to JennyMac's topic in General Nursing

    Amiodarone
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    Suggestions for IV pump drug library

    Turtle in scrubs replied to JennyMac's topic in General Nursing

    How about Cardizem &