Kunzieo

Kunzieo

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  1. 3 or 4 siderails?

    Kunzieo replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I would NOT use a mat on the floor. If "Ethel" is ambulatory- they are more of a trip hazard than anything. I would personally put up 2 rails and use a tab alarm/ bed

  2. question: can you chart on a pt. being rude?

    Kunzieo replied to aligar89's topic in General Nursing

    You can describe the behaviors, but not assign labels. Even words like "agitated," "aggressive," "combative," "resistive" are not adequate when charting. Write exactly what happened, using quotes...

  3. Narcotic free areas?

    Kunzieo replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We rarely have any in peds! (At least on our unit.) We have the occasional pre- or post- op that gets some oxy, and veeery occasionally we take ortho or med-surg adult boarders that have fentanyl or...

  4. Valentines Activities

    Kunzieo replied to jmanshutt's topic in General Nursing

    One year we did a Valentines luncheon- each pt got a rosebud on their tray, we put large paper hearts under the plates, played big band / swing songs. Another year we watched Lady and the Tramp and...

  5. High divorce rate among nurses? Why?

    Kunzieo replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    That really surprises me! I guess it's just personal bias- but most of the cops I know have control issues much tighter and deeper than my own- and I know I can't deal with that. My sister is married...

  6. High divorce rate among nurses? Why?

    Kunzieo replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    A DIRECT quote from my man (who works in non-medical sales) when I was complaining about work: Him: Are nurses really THAT busy? Me: Well, not ALWAYS, but yeah, most of the time. Him: Because they...

  7. You might be a night shifter if...

    Kunzieo replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

  8. You might be a night shifter if...

    Kunzieo replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!!! It makes me SO mad that McDonald's only serves breakfast at 0800. I just worked 12 hrs- I don't want a coffee and a breakfast burrito- I want a $@&" cheeseburger and some $@"&

  9. tums in an ng tube

    Kunzieo replied to menardca's topic in General Nursing

    Until you get the order changed... Crush finely Use HOT water to dissolve it. Mix with 10ml regular temp water and give in tube. Voila

  10. Poor posture resulting in back pain...help!

    Kunzieo replied to Lajimolala's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Stands for Masai Barefoot Technology, but just google MBT Shoes and about 100 websites will come

  11. Things pts say that make you scratch your head.

    Kunzieo replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Mom of my 3y/o pt: What's his temperature? Me: 98.3 Mom: oh my god, it's going up! Me: um, going up from what? That's a very normal temperature. Mom: you need to get a different nurse in here. You and...

  12. Made an C in anatomy, how to prepare for physiology and make an A?

    Kunzieo replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your learning style is auditory- search iTunes for podcasts by Dr Gerald Cizadlo. He teaches at a private college and records and posts his lectures online for free! He is an EXCELLENT professor...

  13. What do I say when I call the nurse manager tomorrow?

    Kunzieo replied to NursingBro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd say that sounds pretty good- straight to the

  14. Best Nursing Quotes

    Kunzieo replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite "quote" -it's actually a poem, and I love it. This Work... Exhilarating And exhausting Drives me up a wall And opens doors I never imagined Lays bare a wide range of emotions Yet leaves...

  15. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    Kunzieo replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is quite the zombie thread, but I got called off work after I was already up and dressed... So of course had nothing better to do... Bortaz- this post captured my imagination and tickled...

  16. Pregnant Nurse!

    Kunzieo replied to Robin, RN's topic in General Nursing

    :) your doctor was HIGHLY specific, sounds like a keeper!

  17. Hipaa violation?

    Kunzieo replied to strawberryfields's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm wondering more about the billing problems created rather than HIPAA? Mr 1st Patient is no longer alive, and he/his insurance can no longer be billed, yet the agency sent a sitter who worked 10...

  18. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    Kunzieo replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    A card, a candy cane. And that's fine. I'm honestly just happy to have this job!

  19. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Kunzieo replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    All I know is that mandarin oranges are one of my favorite things to

  20. Nursing Shoes as a gift, but what kind?

    Kunzieo replied to givemeu1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Agree with Dansko- And look into the Dansko Volley collection. Lots of cute options and they are on the lower end for Danskos ($40-$80 a pair on eBay or Amazon, depending on color) so you could get...

  21. which is harder.. to be a pedi nurse or geriatric?

    Kunzieo replied to BabyRN23's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked both, and I submit that they are equally mentally draining. With both populations- the most draining part is dealing with the families. With peds you've got mom, dad, grandma, etc hovering...

  22. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Kunzieo replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yeah, but some of 'em sure can jump hella

  23. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Kunzieo replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    There are some days I wish that *I* was the one with dementia; I mean, I wish people were begging ME to eat, sleep, and take happy pills all

  24. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    Kunzieo replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I think nurses get paid very well for the amount of education that they have. Not in many other professions can one make 60k their first year out of school. Sometimes I look at my union contract and...

  25. How Would You Rate Your Pain????

    Kunzieo replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I just wonder- why do people thinka 6 or 7 isn't that bad? If one is really using the pain scale as "10 is the worst pain you can possibly imagine" then I think a 6 or 7 would be pretty bad too. This...