Rusty59

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1. Smokers vs Non-smokers

   Rusty59 replied to NurseDianne's topic in General Nursing

   I smoke mostly at home and never in the house. I do take my breaks at work for that purpose. However, sometimes it is more of a hassle having to go to "never-never land" for a little stress management. One trick to cover the smell is to carry "drye...

2. Hospital "Error" Cited in Man's Death

   Rusty59 replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

   In many hospitals, there are certain drugs that are/or should be double checked by another nurse before giving. Two drugs right off the top of my head are Heparin and Insulin. It is far to easy to make a mistake with either one of these drugs. Regar...

3. You Know You're a Nurse When...

   Rusty59 replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

   My husband hemmed our daughters pants with a stapler one morning and I informed him that surgical tape would do a better job....and sometimes will hold up through several washings.