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    New nurse still on orientation and first med error?

    Hygiene Queen replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well, since that nurse didn't know "big words" like detest, then I would have smiled brightly and told her she was a "cretinous and puerile
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    It would be from a nurse not you.

    Hygiene Queen replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Unfortunately, we don't bring in the money. We are considered an expense. Sad, but
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    Particular Patient Populations - Do You Struggle?

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

    Pts with severe depression... the type of depression that renders thems so negative and Eeyore-like. They are so far down in the pit of hell, you wonder if they are ever going to be able to swing...
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    Height/CNA- Any short nurses ?

    Hygiene Queen replied to SoapFan's topic in General Nursing

    Body mechanics are everything. I once worked with a CNA your size who was like a little powerhouse. At first, no matter what size you are, your first few lifts will probably be weakly and awkward....
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    Im curious and want to see absolute honesty

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

    I'm in it for the money. Thank goodness, I'm well-suited for it,
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    Common nicknames for hospital items.

    Hygiene Queen replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Foley bag= "Bag of
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    Pretty sure my clinical instructor HATES me.

    Hygiene Queen replied to kmartin906's topic in General Students

    I'm glad you passed. Then I do believe you were subject to "nasty scare tactics". Do you (kmartin906) feel the instructor drove you harder so that you could prove her wrong (improve)? I'm
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    Answers to "Which Dressing Should I Use"?

    Hygiene Queen replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    This is a timely post, for me. Thank
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    What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    Hygiene Queen replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone is ripping on anyone for dreaming or having goals. It's just very interesting why certain areas, like ICU, are such magnets to students. Nobody has to defend their goals or...
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    What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    Hygiene Queen replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Holy cow! Yes!LOL!!What on earth inspired all the marine-biologist
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    What NOT to do as a new RN.

    Hygiene Queen replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I had that same scenario when I was doing my ICU rotation. I saw the IV and almost bolted to get a nurse. Eh hem... I stopped myself and thought, "You dumb ***! YOU ARE the nurse!" Can I have an...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    Hygiene Queen replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    When you catch your daughter drawing... lungs
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    Things that gross you out..

    Hygiene Queen replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    AWESOME TYPO!!!!!!!!!!
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    Things that gross you out..

    Hygiene Queen replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the little emoticon visual... That totally cracked me up!
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    Things that gross you out..

    Hygiene Queen replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    The sound of bones: squeaking, cracking, snapping, grinding and crunching... I think I'm going to faint...
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    Any Nurses in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Nurses out there?

    Hygiene Queen replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh, I wanted to be an eyeball nurse.... There is nothing out there, as far as I can see....
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    Illinois Fingerprinting Confused!!!

    Hygiene Queen replied to gray07's topic in Nurse Registration

    When you do a Livescan, from a Livescan vendor, the prints are electronically transmitted to the Illinois State Police's Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The requesting party (such...
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    Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You guys crack me up... Though I should really update my
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    Obese Nurses

    Hygiene Queen replied to yadi87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think it's their job to cover your tardiness because you cannot manage to schedule your class for a more appropriate
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    Sodium and CHF

    Hygiene Queen replied to silverhalide's topic in General Nursing

    Grn Tea... Where's the end-of-chapter exam at the end of your post? lol!! Just kidding! Very informative, as always.
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    Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Lol!Lol!
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    Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ideally, that would be true, but unfortunately, that is not the
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    Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Also, has anyone noticed that there are more folks here at AN using their actual picture as their avatar? I see this mostly with the younger nurses/students/CNAs, etc. and I think it's dangerous! I...
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    Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I rarely, rarely, rarely even check my FB and just about never ever post. I keep it for contacts and to monitor my two teenagers. It is very private, but I am considering getting rid of work...
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    Sodium and CHF

    Hygiene Queen replied to silverhalide's topic in General Nursing

    When there is hyponatremia in the blood, it's because the Na+ is diluted. If you add more Na+ to that, you will pull more fluid into the intravascular space. More fluid=more dilution. You need to get...