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  1. Outraged by no more privacy

    pinksugar replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

    I actually don't mind getting fingerprinted too much (my fingerprints have been on file for years for an internship I did in college). My problem is that the patients don't have to be fingerprinted...

  2. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    pinksugar replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that is a loaded question indeed. I think it depends on the individual. I also think that sugar is one of the most addictive substances known to

  3. Universal Precautions are not optional...

    pinksugar replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    We are allowed to wash with soap and water but when entering and leaving the pt's rooms we have to use hand sanitizer. This is the new rule. Normally I would prefer to just walk out of the pt's room,...

  4. Universal Precautions are not optional...

    pinksugar replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, that is just too bad. I prefer to wash my hands with hot water and soap, too, but my facility actually forces us to use the alcohol gel washes when we enter and leave the patient's rooms. We...

  5. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    pinksugar replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we did get raises this year, which was unexpected. We also get time and a half for working the holiday, another day's worth of vacation time, and a free holiday meal if you work the holiday. I...

  6. Just laid off!

    pinksugar replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. I hope that something even better is right around the corner for you.

  7. nursing and pregnancy

    pinksugar replied to simplyme06's topic in General Nursing

    Don't touch any types of meds for prostate problems. Pharmacy sends ours in a baggie that says pregnant women can't touch

  8. Mucomyst

    pinksugar replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    I put it in a med cup (very small one) and mix it with a little bit of juice/soda - it is only 15-20 cc. I love your oral syringe idea but we don't have any of those on the unit, and pharmacy would...

  9. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    pinksugar replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Okay, we actually agree on much more than I realized. I never tell anyone Merry Christmas - I always say Happy Holidays. I agree that it is rude to assume that everyone celebrates the Christian...

  10. Mucomyst

    pinksugar replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    I give this constantly. I let the pt choose what they would like as a 'mixer', then I mix a small amount of whatever they chose with the Mucomyst in a small medicine cup. I have them swallow the...

  11. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    pinksugar replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I never said that anyone should be forced into celebrating (or enjoying) any holidays, at any time. You are the one that said I am shoving the holidays in people's faces, when in reality I do no such...

  12. someone tell me it gets better after RN school???

    pinksugar replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    I am not saying this to be mean at all but I really don't think you will like nursing. As a currently pregnant woman I can tell you right now to run fast from maternity - all of my coworkers are...

  13. Patients and the race card

    pinksugar replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I want to add that I realize that there are some situations where race does come into play. As a professional nurse I would take any type of racism against any patient very seriously. That is not what...

  14. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    pinksugar replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have SAD, so I do understand it. I am not the only person that enjoys the holidays. Lots of people do. I stated earlier in this thread that a great majority of our patients and their families enjoy...

  15. Patients and the race card

    pinksugar replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, I know exactly what you are referring to. It does happen. I have taken care of some non-white people who have complained that their doctors (not the nursing staff) weren't paying enough attention...

  16. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    pinksugar replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Honestly I try my hardest (and succeed) to ignore those kinds of people. I absolutely refuse to let some Ebenezer Scrooge ruin my holiday cheer. This is a wonderful, magical time of year for many...

  17. Chewing Gum

    pinksugar replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It is completely possible to chew gum without being rude about it. I chew gum and offer it to my patients (if they can chew it) and their visitors. I am often taken up on my

  18. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    pinksugar replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You would be doing yourself a disservice if you went into your NP in this manner. You will be way behind your classmates that have experience, and when the nurses on the unit you work on realize that...

  19. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    pinksugar replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We don't have to act like everyday is miserable and somber, IMO. We decorate our unit for the holidays, are allowed to wear Halloween costumes if we wish, etc., and a great many of our patients and...

  20. offended....

    pinksugar replied to 1louise1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you for being offended. It always surprises me when doctors don't bring their own stethoscopes to work. I won't let them use mine, and we don't have any on the unit. I guess they would...

  21. Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    pinksugar replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Trust me when I say that my facility is in it for the money. We use Press-Ganey in addition to two other customer service evaluations. In addition to that we personally call every patient that leaves...

  22. Rant about ungrateful, demanding patients

    pinksugar replied to KSU-SN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Regarding the saline wash, I am going to assume that she needed a bath anyway. Those types of patients usually do. No harm no foul. People that can do for themselves and choose not to are pathetic...

  23. Do you think this is fair?

    pinksugar replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry if some of you thought that my post was insensitive, but I think that it is quite self-centered for a weekender (already getting plenty of great perks year-round as it is - lots more money and a...

  24. Do you think this is fair?

    pinksugar replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is plenty fair. I am so glad that with the economy being the way it is that many hospitals in my area are doing away with weekend option. As a regular staff employee that worked regular...

  25. Filter needles...are they necessary?

    pinksugar replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I always use filter needles when drawing up meds from ampules (which is pretty rare) - otherwise, no, I don't think they are