Audreyfay

Audreyfay

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  1. Froedtert Hosp- Great Place to Work?

    Audreyfay replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    This is what my friend wrote back: "I am in the DCC not on the floor but from what I hear it is great experience to work on the floor. FMLH has the 7/70 setup where you are working 7-10 hour days and...

  2. How do you take BP on the forearm?

    Audreyfay replied to LPNalmost!'s topic in General Students

    I always get the correct size cuff. If you WERE to use a regular size cuff, first recognize it would not be as accurate. Use the radial pulse. The cuff should be placed the same direction as it is...

  3. Anybody else work with a "super nurse?"

    Audreyfay replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, Raphael, you must be talking about me. We work together, don't

  4. Froedtert Hosp- Great Place to Work?

    Audreyfay replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few friends who work there. I will e-mail them and

  5. What do ya think? New drop down menu?

    Audreyfay replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed it right away! What a time saver!

  6. severe skin flaking...anyone seen this?

    Audreyfay replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient like that when I was living in Hawaii. I was working agency and did his skin care one shift. I found out 4 weeks later when I went back to that facility and he was still there. They...

  7. tipping nurses?

    Audreyfay replied to chel_m's topic in General Nursing

    If she works for an organization, write a letter to the organization and recommend that she be give some kind of an award (i.e. Employee of the Month), for whatever reason you think makes her an...

  8. Babies uneccessary death!!

    Audreyfay replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    Anger is always there before the acceptance. The mother blaming others, is just a few steps from acceptance. So so so sad. Thanks for the reminder to

  9. Docs forced to write legible

    Audreyfay replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    I work with Aurora Health Care. They are slowly converting everything into computerized charting, including MD orders, nurses notes, etc. Some of the hospitals are already 100% computerized from...

  10. geriatric research proposal

    Audreyfay replied to Michelle_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of the nursing homes I used to work at would put a clean class at each pt's bedside, filled with cold water, once a day. A possible research hypothesis would be regarding why put an open glass...

  11. Has anyone had a synvisc injection?

    Audreyfay replied to Audreyfay's topic in Orthopedic

    I go back in for my next injection on Monday 7/19. I'll ask if they do it into other joints, or if it is just for knees. Stay

  12. help me out please!!

    Audreyfay replied to dee201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In orientation they will cover what you need to know. Just like riding a bike. It'll come back quickly. And, of course, there is no way you will have to know EVERYTHING! Heck, we'd all be fired if...

  13. Searing radiating pain down right leg

    Audreyfay replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, been there done that. Sciatica pain. I have a bulging lumbar disc. If I stay away from the chiropractor too long, I go back to sciatica pain. As long as my spine keeps moving, I'm

  14. Has anyone had a synvisc injection?

    Audreyfay replied to Audreyfay's topic in Orthopedic

    I had my first synvisc injection(s) into both of my knees today. I asked the MD's assistant how much it would hurt. Guess what she said? "I don't know. I've never had it done." If one has had a...

  15. Best Paid State For Nursing

    Audreyfay replied to bashy's topic in General Nursing

    Travel to Hawaii and make extra money? I think not! The cost of living is so high there that you will soon find out that the income pays for your living expenses, and not much more. Food, gas, and...

  16. How often do you replace your Drug Guide Handbook?

    Audreyfay replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I get a new one yearly and keep the old one at home. I tried putting it on my PDA, but found I used the book more...don't know

  17. Is It Possible to Feel Surgical Procedure

    Audreyfay replied to nightingale's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I find it interesting how every profession has some untrue horror stories about some part of their function. The media is something else. Sensationalism. Still, it scares the heck out of me!...

  18. Moving to US with furniture, anyone done it?

    Audreyfay replied to monie2004's topic in International Nursing

    I've moved too many times. Always rented a truck or a trailer. Hubby and I actually moved from Southern CA to Mpls, MN. Then, from Mpls, MN to Oahu, Hawaii. Get that for a move! We never had...

  19. Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

    Audreyfay replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career

    Am I ashamed to be a nurse? I have two words: HECK

  20. night vision- do your eyes play tricks on you?

    Audreyfay replied to Angela Mac's topic in Nursing Humor

    BWAAA HAAA HAAA! I can just see this. I bet your heart was going pitter patter! I remember the first time I saw a moose in Upper Michigan. It was dusk and I was driving home along a deserted...

  21. LTC humor

    Audreyfay replied to IowaCindy's topic in Nursing Humor

    One of the residents had CP and was the sweetest little lady. My mom, who also was a CNA, would joke around with her. While getting her dressed in the morning, my mom said, "Oh, my mouth tastes like...

  22. LTC humor

    Audreyfay replied to IowaCindy's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I worked in LTC as a CNA, the facility always decorated the dining room tables at Easter with a little basket and three dyed eggs. It looked so festive. One year we were having a difficult time...

  23. Has anyone had a synvisc injection?

    Audreyfay replied to Audreyfay's topic in Orthopedic

    Wow! The orthopod told me that they DID NOT like to do TKA before 60. One told me that I would just have to suffer till I was

  24. Also Ran Careers... what did you decide against before choosing nursing

    Audreyfay replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    I always wanted to be a 3rd grade teacher. When I was a junior and was ready to choose my college, there was such an overabundance of teachers. I decided to go into nursing. I never looked

  25. Is It Possible to Feel Surgical Procedure

    Audreyfay replied to nightingale's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Someone posted earlier about a special on TLC about anesthesia awareness. I continue to look for it, but have not seen it run again. There is another thread about just this in the CRNA section:...