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  1. Can nurses with MRSA work?

    pinksugar replied to JennieO's topic in General Nursing

    MRSA is everywhere now (hospitals and communities). I don't know who the hospitals are expecting to take care of all of these patients if we all get let go. I am sure that a great many nurses and...

  2. "I don't have AIDS"

    pinksugar replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I wear gloves for everything, including taking vitals. I even wear gloves to print limits off the monitor. I have never had a pt have a problem with it. I also wash my hands in front of the pt before...

  3. inappropriate comment made by RN in front of patient

    pinksugar replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I think many nurses are guilty of making similar comments. It really isn't anything personal against the patient - most nurses just don't like getting an admission. One of the most wonderful patients...

  4. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

    pinksugar replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

    I hope it turns out to be a false positive! In any case, try not to worry until you know for sure (I know - easier said than done). I don't see why they wouldn't let you be a nurse - we take universal...

  5. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    pinksugar replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    I love working with CNAs. We don't have any in the ICU that I work in now and I miss them. I like working alongside a CNA. When I worked on a floor that had CNAs we did baths, cleaned up poop, and...

  6. Good Looking Enough to be a Nurse?

    pinksugar replied to casey1988's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. Since when do I care if doctors or male patients want good looking nurses? You know what I want ... some good looking doctors or male patients for ME to look at. I have some EDs in my background...

  7. who should be punished

    pinksugar replied to alfhabeta's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Wooh. Nursing is so punitive. Why should anyone be punished? People make mistakes at their jobs everyday. Just because someone is a nurse or doctor doesn't make them perfect. Instead of...

  8. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

    pinksugar replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, it isn't reasonable! You are getting dumped on. I think it is time to start looking for a new job. I have the utmost respect for LTC nurses. I just don't know how you guys and gals do it!...

  9. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    pinksugar replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    NancyNurse, I agree with you. People with HIV need to be protected from discrimination. People that are not infected also need to be protected from infection. What about the SOs of infected pts that...

  10. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    pinksugar replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the reason it seems as if a 'pesky can of worms' was opened is because it sometimes feels like HIV+ people have more rights than those who are HIV-. IMHO it should not be that way. HIV-...

  11. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    pinksugar replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that we should be treating any patient as if they might have HIV (as in always using universal precautions). Concerning legality, I don't believe that the nurse was in the wrong. It isn't a...

  12. What did you do before you were a nurse and how has it contributed to your career?

    pinksugar replied to Dancin'Mom's topic in General Nursing

    My background is in public health, and at the risk of being severely flamed I am going to say that it showed me that most of my patients have caused their own problems and health issues. Not all, but...

  13. Did he get too much morphine?

    pinksugar replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    In med-surg 3 once our instructor saw us give an IV push drug safely she let us go on our own. I am not saying that is right or wrong (if I was a CI I would feel the need to be present with every...

  14. Working Alone on a unit

    pinksugar replied to lauron9's topic in General Nursing

    I would never, ever work alone on any unit. I work ICU and there are always at least 2 nurses, even if there is only 1 pt. I can't pull narcs without a witness, let alone what happens if someone...

  15. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    pinksugar replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Another helpful hint that I learned from a brilliant surgeon I used to work with - if pt's magnesium and potassium levels are low, replace at least a little bit of the mag first. The potassium will...

  16. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    pinksugar replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure someone has already mentioned this, but never, ever, ever give IV push potassium. Also, always give your electrolytes slowly (per pharmacy's guidelines on the bag). I have seen some nasty,...

  17. What's YOUR nursing obsession?

    pinksugar replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    1. vital signs - I always chart them at least every hour (with the exception of temperature unless they are running a temp, then I do start charting temps every hour until the temp has decreased) 2. I...

  18. light headed when wearing a particulate respirator

    pinksugar replied to LeiaT's topic in General Nursing

    It happens to me too. I wish I had some advice. It will keep me out of the OR, as

  19. If they're paying 50k+ out of pocket maybe they *should* expect to be waited on...?

    pinksugar replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses that have this type of attitude are the reason why administration thinks they can treat us so badly. They forget that NURSES are the ones that are needed, not them and management. I really feel...

  20. If they're paying 50k+ out of pocket maybe they *should* expect to be waited on...?

    pinksugar replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I have said it before and I'll keep saying it - there is no shortage of patients to fill our beds, but there sure is a shortage of nurses willing to care for them. This is something that patients (and...

  21. How do you get someone to show you their butt?

    pinksugar replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! I posted before I read this whole thread. Great minds think

  22. How do you get someone to show you their butt?

    pinksugar replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    My question is "How do you get someone to NOT show you their butt?" Honestly, for A&O walkie-talkies, I don't ask. I don't need to see it. Most of my pts are completely helpless anyway, so I see...

  23. Reusing IV tubing - An infection control issue?

    pinksugar replied to navalnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Me too. I am interested in the study that shows that there is no difference in the infection rate between 12 and 24 hour changes, though. It is always good to have one less thing to

  24. Antibiotic retention enemas??

    pinksugar replied to Silver_Girl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Awhile ago I had a pt with an order for a vanc retention enema TID, but I only gave it once. My pt was completely confused and couldn't hold it. The pt had toxic megacolon and C. diff colitis. He...

  25. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    pinksugar replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    The mantra that got me through nursing school is the same one that has gotten me through every tough spot in my life thus far - "This too, shall pass." Hang in there students. It won't last forever,...