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  1. nails

    shellsincanada replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    I just know if I was one of the two nurses responsible for the deaths of those premmies in the nicu I would feel horrible guilt. Not worth the nails - even if they weren't banned at my

  2. Different colored scrubs for RNs and LVNs?

    shellsincanada replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    All this delegating on one little thing - that probably took longer then if you had actually done it yourself. Anyway- if you are going to colour code professions then a nurse is a nurse is a nurse....

  3. nails

    shellsincanada replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/547793 Bacteria Found on Fingernails and Artificial Nails Studies have documented that subungual areas of the hand harbor high concentrations of bacteria, most...

  4. nails

    shellsincanada replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    http://earthchangesmedia.com/biology/0324nailbacteria.htm

  5. nails

    shellsincanada replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    I remember hearing about a case where they linked the deaths of several newborns in the nicu to one nurse with artifical/acrylic nails and bacteria under them. I will see what I can

  6. Tips and Tricks that work!

    shellsincanada replied to momcat107's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I can't imagine working without pockets. I wear my regular clothes at work and the few items I have without pockets don't get worn at work. What do you do with pens and other things you would...

  7. What to wear to nursing conference?

    shellsincanada replied to Tangerine Lipgloss's topic in General Nursing

    LOL see as the other poster said you will see a little bit of

  8. Slightly OT: Lasik

    shellsincanada replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind mine was years ago. I didn't get sedation or anything. They offered gravol 1/2 tab if you wanted. They let me video tape it if i brought in a vhs tape which was cool. I had the drops to...

  9. smoking in the work place

    shellsincanada replied to fat cat's topic in General Nursing

    I do homecare in Canada. The patients aren't allowed to smoke 1 hour prior to us visiting. Sure it is their home but for that few minutes we are there it is our WORKPLACE and no one should have to...

  10. Unrealisitic expectations...

    shellsincanada replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    unrealistic expectations of almost never seeing a nurse but having your doctors do everything( meds, ivs, ) and are at your bedside constantly. House and Greys are soo fun to watch but so unrealistic...

  11. Slightly OT: Lasik

    shellsincanada replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    Had it about 4 yrs ago - did both eyes at the same time and LOVED it.Awesome vision in both eyes right away( I have one eye that isn't as good but still is amazing) I had about a minus 6 in each eye...

  12. Pt stole from a worker?/drama

    shellsincanada replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  13. Verbal orders vs Telephone orders

    shellsincanada replied to DEB52's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - a bandaid? omg. We can decrease the frequency of wound care- that is a nursing decision for us. ( docs always seem to like daily when it really doesn't require that) We have a wound care best...

  14. Does anybody know?

    shellsincanada replied to kitty catt's topic in General Nursing

    The Diploma NURSING (Accelerated) (DNA) program is a two-year (25 consecutive months) program. On completion of the program, students will be awarded a Diploma in NURSING from Red River College. The...

  15. Police officer or RN

    shellsincanada replied to cyb's topic in General Nursing

    I think for people who do what their parents want them to do and not something they either want to do or have a passion for are horrible for the profession. Nothing like people who didn't want the...

  16. Slow Codes

    shellsincanada replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    It is the policy of the nursing homes here in Manitoba to start CPR on any patients. Patients choose the level of DNR when they enter the nursing home( all levels are treated for symptoms and pain...

  17. Male Urologic Dilemma

    shellsincanada replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    I did. No one is taking away his choice. Tell me where I am doing that? I am not disregarding his choice not to be treated. He has that right. Although I will not support or encourage that. And...

  18. Slow Codes

    shellsincanada replied to karenna's topic in General Nursing

    When my Dad was dying (sudden event even though he had multiple long term heart problems) my family was divided on what needed to be done. It was decided for us. The ICU team basically said- we are...

  19. Male Urologic Dilemma

    shellsincanada replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    He is talking about a female assisting with a procedure. What if he has something serious and requires care and treatment that is more invasive? Do most units have the ability to ONLY have males...

  20. Male Urologic Dilemma

    shellsincanada replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    If he chooses to do nothing until there is nothing that can be done or what needs to be done is even more invasive I doubt the hospital or hospice etc... will be able to provide an all male...

  21. Which is better, handwashing or hand sanitizer?

    shellsincanada replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    I handwash when possible. I am in a home care situation and sometimes we don't have access to running water, clean towels and soap etc or it would require going further into a horribley unclean house....

  22. Male Urologic Dilemma

    shellsincanada replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you assume I don't know what I do not understand and have not been there as well.....when in fact i said in a previous post I am someone who has experienced childhood sexual abuse and am...

  23. Male Urologic Dilemma

    shellsincanada replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    And would you tell her to just ignore it if there was no female available? Would you say it is better to bleed and possibily die rather then put herself in that position????? I would tell her to have...

  24. future RN

    shellsincanada replied to lorahlee's topic in General Nursing

    good

  25. How to say Thank You?

    shellsincanada replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Nursing

    i think this reflects on you as much as them ( imo) I think the notes telling them what a supportive unit they are, how welcome and appecriated you felt. How they really meant a lot to you( sometimes...