ladyjane

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1. Burette

   ladyjane replied to 2rntish's topic in Pediatric

   our policy states that we use them on pts. that are 5kg. or

2. Great Book Suggestion

   ladyjane replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Students

   I read her books several years ago and loved them. I keep looking to see if she has anything new out. I wasn't a big fan of her nurse/detective book though.

3. What State Should We Call 'Home'?

   ladyjane replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   Another vote here for North Carolina. We were there (Charlotte) over the wk-end. If I lived there I would only be 3 hours from the most fabulous beach, instead of the 6 I am now!

4. Tiny cracks/cuts on my fingers! Dry Hands! Too much handwashing ! OOooww! Help !

   ladyjane replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

   I use my parafin bath. Really helps to add moisture and feels so good to sore hands. The hot wax helps with aching fingers too! I've had mine for a couple of years now. The soaps at work, with the gloves really take their toll on my hands. They ...

5. Extreme swelling and tenderness of lymph node

   ladyjane replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

   I've seen 2 this week that were admitted. Diagnosis: peritonsilar abcess with mono.

6. Where are all you SC nurses?

   ladyjane replied to RedVaz's topic in South Carolina

   my dream is to move to charleston! that is my ultimate goal. have loved the area for years. i need the ocean for the peace and centering it gives to me.

7. breaks and migraines

   ladyjane replied to saccharin's topic in General Nursing

   i suffer from migraines too. recently at work, i did 14 hard hours with no meal or rest breaks, no bathroom breaks either. it ruined my wk-end off, i had a migraine for 4 days. i absolutely had no time for myself. those days are more frequent tha...

8. T shirt slogans

   ladyjane replied to gwenith's topic in Humor

   Here to save your butt, not kiss it. should have bought it.

9. uniforms are killing us

   ladyjane replied to parklandtrauma's topic in General Nursing

   i don't agree at all. i do work peds, and wear all kinds of print tops. they are clean , no stains, and wrinkle free. it's the nurse inside the scrubs that makes the impression. if people are shallow enough to not look past that, then sorry. i ...

10. Help!! Visitor Problems!!

    ladyjane replied to welnet66's topic in General Nursing

    so true...i saw a t-shirt once that i should have gotten, it said "i'm here to save your butt, not kiss it." we've also had a run of rude families and visitors telling us we don't know what our job description is, and what it entails! so tell me, o...

11. Help!! Visitor Problems!!

    ladyjane replied to welnet66's topic in General Nursing

    visitors are very difficult to deal with. my hospital is a planetree facility, and that means my job also involves making sure the fountain drinks are flowing, the coffee is brewing, snacks are accesible, (even have fam and visitors getting the staf...

12. Nursing School- Any Tips?

    ladyjane replied to bigwavedave's topic in General Nursing

    when i started nursing school, i had an 18 month old, and a 3 year old. it was extremely tough to do, but with the support of a great husband, i was able to carve out the time i needed to study. if they were with me, and my husband was at work, i...

13. outbreak of herpes at birth..help

    ladyjane replied to lpnga's topic in General Nursing

    babies present with meningeal-type symptoms. our neos go ahead and treat with acyclovir to cover until proof comes back. can be bad news if left untreated.

14. Help Otitis media Nsg Dx

    ladyjane replied to KELLYGIRL's topic in Pediatric

    alteration in nutrition related to surgery alteration in comfort related to surgery

15. Need Encouragment

    ladyjane replied to Lilith's topic in Emergency

    i know it sounds silly, but taking something for the staff to eat may warm them up towards you, also asking questions about their families may open communication. just a few easy tips to try.