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  1. Hygiene Queen

    Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    Hygiene Queen replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    Much of it depends on the person, as to which type is "easy". And when I say "easy", I have to cough a wee bit into my hanky, because there really isn't an "easy" nursing job. There may be many...
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    Death- your experiences

    Hygiene Queen replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    Having always worked in geriatrics and seen more than my share of death, I did find that I have developed a peculiar reaction to it when it came to my grandparents. I never cried, saw it as a blessing...
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    Only Charting "The Good Vitals"?

    Hygiene Queen replied to whitecat5000's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Absolutely! I also believe we should raise the bar on their education and what is expected of them, as far as knowledge. There is no reason, in my mind, why individuals who are in such a position of...
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    What exactly is it like to be a nurse?

    Hygiene Queen replied to brooookeexo's topic in General Nursing

    I interacted far more with my pts as a CNA/PCT than I do now as a RN. I miss it terribly. I don't just mean "interacting" on a social level, but I love really getting my hands on people and giving the...
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    My boyfriend's ex is a drug seeker/substance abuser/narcotic pill popper

    Hygiene Queen replied to Queenofhearts_'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think your boyfriend needs to talk to a lawyer first. He needs to find out what his rights are as a father. He needs to find out what he can or cannot do by law. If he wants some sort of evidence,...
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    Not doing as well as I had hoped - questions for the future

    Hygiene Queen replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    Never go back and change your answers. Not unless you are 100% sure-- like a major ah-ha!- moment. Your brain/subconscious remembers more than your lack of confidence gives it credit. P.S. Sorry, I...
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    Vent! Difficult ex-group project member!

    Hygiene Queen replied to margerator's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As long as he was actually participating and pulling his weight in the group project, his attendence record would mean nothing to me... as long as he did his share of the work and his attitude and...
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    Questions about tuition reimbursement from work?

    Hygiene Queen replied to J-Swish's topic in General Nursing

    Also, when you ask HR about reimbursement, don't forget to ask if there are any scholarships. No harm in asking and every bit
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    CNA that would like clinical experience with less lifting.. back hurts

    Hygiene Queen replied to Kids2Feed's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some things are absolutely worth making waves for... new or not. No breaks? That would be illegal. Being pressured not to use a lift... a safety tool for you and your resident? Complete and total...
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    Is pulling a 200 lb patient different than lifting them

    Hygiene Queen replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes! The Maxi-Glide! A beautiful beautiful
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    So... What if patient says that the wristband is not them?...

    Hygiene Queen replied to Student2001's topic in General Students

    Don't do anything until yu are sure who you are dealing with! Get your instructor, look in the chart, see if the pt has photo, confirm the pt's ID with a staff who knows the
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    Is pulling a 200 lb patient different than lifting them

    Hygiene Queen replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Can you get one of those plastic slippery pull-sheets to help reduce friction? It made sliding the pt up in bed so much much better! I don't know what those are called, but I used them in my LTC...
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    Liability of teaching an outside nurse

    Hygiene Queen replied to Blindsided's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. Is that really much different than teaching a patient's family to give insulin or manage the patient's medications in general? I don't think there would be a problem, but maybe someone else here...
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    Not sure what to do with an issue I have with my supervisor.

    Hygiene Queen replied to afarmer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ouch! That why pay is such a taboo subject! I'm 100% sure I do not want to know what some of my coworkers were making! That is the type of talk that has caused me to plug my fingers in my ears and...
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    Pervy patients?

    Hygiene Queen replied to sjbrk's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Always report these things. As we all know: if you didn't document it, it didn't happen. Every time this resident's behaviors are reported and documented, actually gives the facility more of the...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Hygiene Queen replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To a vistor yesterday: thanks for knowing sooooooo much about everything. I know you learned a lot about nursing as a nail tech. I think I'm going to march into your studio tomorrow and tell you how...
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    Advice on Dealing With Condescending Nurses Need

    Hygiene Queen replied to MotherRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP: You had me until your last
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    I lol at the stud who quit because he had to empty a bedpan...

    Hygiene Queen replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Oh, gee whiz! The OP admitted to a little contempt and jealousy... Now, how about giving him credit for being honest? However, I would work on holding it together until I left the pt's room. Now that...
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    Future Shortage in Bedside Nurses

    Hygiene Queen replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work with a nurse who has her doctorate... and she still works the floor. A very humble and intelligent nurse. She is not in management. She just enjoys learning and seeing how far she can go. I...
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    Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    Hygiene Queen replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to be careful in psych, but my gero pts get them when I can. I used to do this much more as an aide, but I do try. Our younger pts... no. That can be bad news and actually traumatic for some....
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    Hygiene Queen replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    For some of us, it was a miracle that we lived to tell about
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    Hoyer Lift

    Hygiene Queen replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    This is true. Good point. I was thinking of a facility wherein one would be working with others, hopefully as team. I would still hate to use one
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    Hoyer Lift

    Hygiene Queen replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to never use a hoyer alone and after many years and experience, I still wouldn't. You need a partner to spot for you and help maneuver the pt. A partner is an extra set of eyes that can...
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    Have you ever lost it with a patient?

    Hygiene Queen replied to notjustanurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep. And anyone who denies it is a
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    First day of Nursing School..

    Hygiene Queen replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    Your experience is not necessarily doomed to be shared by others. What an ignorant thing to