Diana,RN

My favorite is by far: COPD Exasperation

'Operations manager' anagrams to 'Great ape as in moron.' LMAO

First off...a big hug for you! Secondly, Please get off of nights! I don't know you or your history, but it sounds as if you are suffering from depression. Something that may be intensified by working nights. Third: Please get counseling to help you cope with your emotions! And please, keep sharing about how you feel! Keep us updated, Diana

heartworm in humans? don't kow...but if yes, then most likely not in foot? Sorry I'm busting your chops...I'm tired. I know this abbreviation from german nursing school: HinterWandInfarkt (posterior wall myocardial infarct) HarnWegsInfekt (UTI) Let us know what it is once you find out. Diana

I have been working shifts for 10 years, 8 years of rotating all 3 shifts on an irregular schedule and now 2 years straight nights. I put in for a transfer to days this past friday because I'm growing tired of not having a part in my husbands life. We see each other on weekends only right now and maybe a few hours during the week. On off days I am drained and unmotivated, nevermind the "marital dues":zzzzz I also feel as if I am aging so quickly lately, if you know what I mean. Hopefully by summer I will be on days and be home every night to have dinner with DH and go to bed together and wake up together... As for you situation... I urge you to get off nights yesterday. If your manager doesn't hear you please find another job! And if you ever feel so down that you just can't take it anymore please come and share with us!! Your health (physically, mentally and spiritually) is the most important thing you have. Hugs, Diana:icon_hug:

Thanks, I call them Piston syringe or Bulb syringe. Haven't heard the term Toomey before.

and here's the foreigner asking: What the heck is a "toomey?" Diana

I was on the pill for 9 years, stopped taking it 3 years go and have been trying unsuccessfully in the last 18 months to become pregnant. I don't believe it has to do with my use of BC. I've heard of and known so many people that got pregnant on or just off the pill that I think it does not affect fertility. I am sure there are a few that would say otherwise. Diana

I am from Germany and studied on my own for the NCLEX-RN, passed with 75 questions in an hour. If you retained enough info from nursing school you will be ok. I am sure that a review class would benefit you though. Good luck and keep us posted! Diana

I have to agree, my rule is: never deny oxygen. To prevent excessive dry mouth you could provide frequent mouthcare, use artificial saliva (even though it's kind of gross). I don't really worry about atelectasis in CMO pts. Keep them comfy with O2, pain meds, and your presence.

Well now I feel better... I thought I was just lazy....but I am TAKING CARE OF MYSELF. lol

I am so sorry this happened to you... I hope the NA on lunchbreak had to answer some questions regarding the lack of "pt handoff". Please don't put this on yourself, freaky things like this happen! Live and learn. Hugs to you! Diana

Tried and true, the direct way is the best way to go!

I started out as a CNA on my med-surg floor and here CNA duties include: taking and recording vitals, recording I+O's, assisting patients to bathroom, ambulate patients, transport to and from xray (after 5 or 6 pm), obtain EKG's, do blood draws, turn and change pt's, if CPR certified: do chest compressions during a Code. I think that's about it. Good luck with your interview and I hope you enjoy your career in health care. Diana

In my second year of nursing, working in LTC, I had a resident that was as feisty as they come, refusing care, refusing meds, name calling... He started deteriorating after 2 TIA's, becoming incontinent of urine and stool. One afternoon he threw his poopy undies at the second shift nurse who reported off to me later that evening. His night went ok, a couple of "accidents, otherwise uneventful. On my last round at 6 am, he's lying in bed and crying "I don't know why I'm so being so difficult, I really don't mean to be" He also had some urinary incontinence again and was soo ashamed, couldn't stop crying. After washing him up and changing his bed I tucked him in and looked him in the eye and said: "It really is alright, we love you anyway" (This guy had no family). After that he stopped crying and gave me his big old smile and thanked me for my kindness. Later that afternoon one of my co-workers called me at home and said "You won't believe who died today" They found him dead at 7 am with a smile on his face...