EmmaG RN

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    Patients ordering their own meals

    EmmaG replied to cdktRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked several hospitals with 'room service'. Dealing with diabetic patients was an issue--- no matter how often they were instructed to call before eating, they always seemed to "forget". So...
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    how many pairs of scrubs do you have?

    EmmaG replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I worked with a nurse who had a huge walk-in closet just for her scrubs; everything was coordinated, including all the accessories--- shirt, pants, jacket, scrunchy, stethoscope cover. I don't think...
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    Number of uniforms to buy

    EmmaG replied to Crouton2004's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Now that's just crazy
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    how many pairs of scrubs do you have?

    EmmaG replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm not really sure... a bunch, though. But then, I'm one of those night nurses whose wardrobe pretty much consists of scrubs and pj's :) Oh, and the baggier the
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    Thumbguard -V - Thudguard?

    EmmaG replied to Cuddlebugs's topic in General Nursing

    Aw, let 'em suck their thumbs
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    Told to pee in her depends

    EmmaG replied to dv0806's topic in General Nursing

    Well good luck. Like someone else said, you best light a fire under administration and get her moved
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    Would parenting classes help a confused stepmom?!

    EmmaG replied to sissiesmama's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't buy that excuse for a minute. There are many people out there who come from so-called 'broken' homes and don't resort to what this kid is doing. He has shown himself to be completely...
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    Would parenting classes help a confused stepmom?!

    EmmaG replied to sissiesmama's topic in Psychiatric

    Rather uncalled for. He has proved himself to be a danger to this person. She needs to protect and remove
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    Told to pee in her depends

    EmmaG replied to dv0806's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I fail to see what's so hard to decide here. Yes, nurses and assistants are told they are required to 'lift' in their job descriptions. But I know of no job that requires a person to lift what...
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    Told to pee in her depends

    EmmaG replied to dv0806's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't she simply use a bedpan? Or someone get an order for a foley to protect her skin until she is in a facility that can give her rehab and has the equipment necessary to move
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    LPN statis

    EmmaG replied to annmarierichard's topic in General Nursing

    While each state's nurse practice act is different, it also varies from facility to facility. In one hospital here, LPNs swear it's against 'state law' for them to push IV meds... yet across town,...
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    Told to pee in her depends

    EmmaG replied to dv0806's topic in General Nursing

    And from what you describe, that sounds like it includes offering her a bedpan rather than risking injury to staff and this woman by attempting to get her
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    Told to pee in her depends

    EmmaG replied to dv0806's topic in General Nursing

    What isn't 'right' is a person requiring this level of care residing in an assisted living
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    Told to pee in her depends

    EmmaG replied to dv0806's topic in General Nursing

    If this person is immobile and requires 5 people to lift her yet some staff still hurt their backs, when there have been times the fire department was called in to lift this person, when there are no...
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    help..

    EmmaG replied to charli's topic in General Nursing

    I've always thought that patients should care for themselves. They should be responsible for researching for answers to problems and applying what they learn to their particular situation. Now, don't...
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    Would parenting classes help a confused stepmom?!

    EmmaG replied to sissiesmama's topic in Psychiatric

    You're not going to want to hear this, but here goes: You need to get out. This young man is clearly unstable and has crossed the line from verbal to actual physical abuse. And now that he has, it's...
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    Would parenting classes help a confused stepmom?!

    EmmaG replied to sissiesmama's topic in Psychiatric

    And what was your husband's reaction to
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    Nervous!! Advice please!

    EmmaG replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Calm down. You just answered your own
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    Your Not Gonna Believe This!!

    EmmaG replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    What's scary, or rather just plain sad, is that it doesn't seem to matter anymore that our patients receive safe quality care. As long as it looks good on paper and all the i's are dotted and t's...
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    Your Not Gonna Believe This!!

    EmmaG replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah. Stick to your guns on this one. It's your license and your name. As far as reporting her to her supervisor... if you do so, don't be surprised if they see nothing wrong with what she asked you...
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    Pathology

    EmmaG replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    I've gotten too old and cranky to tip-toe around these docs anymore; I've stopped dropping hints and just flat out tell them what I think is wrong and what I'd like them to do. If they don't agree, so...
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    ELVIS--is in the OR?

    EmmaG replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome. Thanks for posting this
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    3rd shift always leaves on time... I never do

    EmmaG replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no. Please don't clock out until you're ready to go home. I don't care how much they holler about OT. You are not covered if you're not on the clock. Period. Look at it this way... if nurses work...
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    Pathology

    EmmaG replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, except I think A&P is the foundation everything is built upon... once you know what is 'normal', it's easy to recognize the
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    Most stressful moment as a nurse: spouse on vent + decision making

    EmmaG replied to flaerman's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. You are in my