NurseHotFlash

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  1. Funny things patients say !

    NurseHotFlash replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    During an admission assessment, I asked the patient how many alcohol drinks he has per day. He looked puzzled and said, "I don't know, I just drink til they are all

  2. Nurses with Hepatitis

    NurseHotFlash replied to twinklebella's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I found out I had Hep C about 7 years ago. I took 2 years of treatment, and am now Hep C free! The treatment wasn't all that bad. I took the shot on Friday, felt like crap on the weekend, but kept...

  3. I'm torn, help!!

    NurseHotFlash replied to Spoiled1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. Sometimes I work three 12s in a row, and I thank God on that third day that I live 15 minutes from the

  4. NCLEX priority help! Nclex next week. HELP!

    NurseHotFlash replied to jcutler's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Bless your heart! Don't panic! I remember those days of NCLEX maina very well. I hate to give you advice because I have spent a year in the real world, and NCLEX may not agree with my...

  5. Questions about Courage in nursing

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseyNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I find it interesting that the project wants to hear from BSN or higher. My husband was a medic in Viet Nam with a high school diploma and six weeks of "medical" training. His nic name was "Doc" as...

  6. Not sure how safe??

    NurseHotFlash replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    We work 12 hours shifts, so they all get 1.7 hours. Actually, the higher acuity get more, the lower acuity get less. It works out, but we all wish we could spend more time with our patients. I guess...

  7. Not sure how safe??

    NurseHotFlash replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a Med/Surge floor that has tele and also serves as a stroke unit. We usually have 6 patients on days, sometimes 7. I used to be overwhelmed, but I worked into handling that many without...

  8. White Toe Syndrome

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have been working in med surge for six months, and would like to know if anyone else has exerienced this problem. When I get home from 13 or 14 hours of running up and down the halls, my toes are...

  9. Dickies Uniforms-Where have they gone?

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There seems to be a shortage of Dickies uniforms. The only explanation I get is something about them changing their distribution channel. Does anyone know where there is still a good

  10. Pressure Ulcer Dressings

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would like to know more about pressure ulcer dressings. I have purchased 2 books, but they are not here yet. Besides, I love to read "real world" answers from you guys. I am relatively new to...

  11. Refusing meds

    NurseHotFlash replied to penlight32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    With some, not all patients, I have had some luck with the "if, then" statements. Say something like "if you take your meds now, then I can get you a popsicle". Try to find something they really...

  12. What is the funniest thing a patient has ever said to you?

    NurseHotFlash replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    This one came from my husband's GI doc. He told my husband they could do his endoscopy and colonoscopy on the same day. My husband said "OK, but be sure you don't get use the same scope for both...

  13. Need solutions to nursing problems!!

    NurseHotFlash replied to SmokeyNite's topic in General Nursing

    I have a really great charge nurse, who says she would much rather have a new nurse ask a question, than do something without asking that causes a problem. She is right. I have about 8 months in and...

  14. What has ended up in your pockets?

    NurseHotFlash replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what it is about alcohol preps, but no matter how hard I try to get them out of all my pockets, some always manage to end up stuck on the inside of my

  15. How do you handle phone calls from family/others?

    NurseHotFlash replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    We have a code, but often Grandma can't remember what it is, or that we gave it to her. I usually tell the person "I can't give you much information due to the HIPPA law, but I know you are...

  16. Dickies Uniforms-Where have they gone?

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    BUMMER!! I like their six pocket cargo pants. Do you guys know of another brand that has six pocket

  17. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    NurseHotFlash replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am 6 months down the road, and believe me, I know what you mean about feeling like a dummie. After six months, I am less afraid, but I still pray all the way to work, that I will be a safe, and...

  18. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    NurseHotFlash replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    The problem in the Jacksonville area is that there are 2 community colleges and 2 universities that pump out new RNs all the time. Along with them, there are several private schools that offer LPN to...

  19. Discouraged...VENT...ADVICE?

    NurseHotFlash replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You are better off not working, than working in that crazy place! Here in North Florida getting a job as a new nurse is difficult as well. Some of my friends who just graduated are working PRN in...

  20. Can't get a job as new RN

    NurseHotFlash replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida Nursing

    Some of my friends have found jobs in nursing homes. They start as PRN nurses, and get on full time when a job becomes

  21. White Toe Syndrome

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Has anyone experienced what I call "white toe syndrome"? When I get home from a 13 or 14 hour shift, the ends of my toes are hospital white. They pink up the next day, but now one of them is numb....

  22. White Toe Syndrome

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks guys! Calling the foot doctor

  23. White Toe Syndrome

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have an old pair of crocs "professionals" which are the only pair that don't give me the dreaded "white toe syndrome." I bought some new crocks, but alas, the new ones do give me "white toe". I...

  24. Please help with case study for Nursing School

    NurseHotFlash replied to Ireynolds87's topic in General Students

    Ironic that "Google" is considered a good research resource, but experienced nurses are not. I still believe that good communication with experienced nurses stimulates a student to do further...

  25. Please help with case study for Nursing School

    NurseHotFlash replied to Ireynolds87's topic in General Students

    Hi Ireynolds87, I was really surprised to see the replies you got. I didn't think you were trying to get anyone "to do" your work. It seems to me you are gathering information upon which to base your...