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    Unprofessional charting

    Hygiene Queen replied to Nurse131382's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I like to encourage newbies to just read through the charts and get an idea of what a good note looks like. That's how I learned, but I think back on some of my early notes as a new PCT... They...
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    Reasons to lose nursing license?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Srobbins2310's topic in General Nursing

    It takes a lot more to lose a license than you'll be led to believe. Diversion is a biggie. Outside of nursing itself, our hospital once had a nurse who murdered her own children. If you aren't doing...
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    Lantus vs other insulins

    Hygiene Queen replied to riverotter's topic in Patient Medications

    Apparently, you can buy over-the-counter insulin: You Can Buy Insulin Without A Prescription, But Should You? : Shots - Health News : NPR...
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    Your Favorite Nursing Job

    Hygiene Queen replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Elderly daycare. So much fun and no stress. Most of the clients have dementia (which is my niche) but they have to be still independent with all ADL's and cannot wander. I just observe and monitor,...
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    Secretaries who believe they rule the unit or hospital

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

    Actually, it's a way of giving people a semi-graceful "out" for their display of
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Hygiene Queen replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    That freaks me out. I hate mannequins! Thank you, Twilight Zone: "Marcia!" "Maaarcia!" "Maaaaaaaaarciaaaaaaaaa....." (Okay, that clip has a little bonus at the very end, which I could have done...
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    Secretaries who believe they rule the unit or hospital

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

    Boy, I remember the time, back when I was in school, when a fellow student and I were printing out the "just a couple things" for our assignments. We had a little trouble and when we finally got it,...
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    Hygiene Queen replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yes. We were in the breakroom listening to report when they did this. I remember Old Nurse T turned around to see what everyone was twittering about. You remember those really really stern...
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    Hygiene Queen replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    While I find nail-clipping at the desk to be rather unprofessional, at least they weren't doing their toenails I am, unfortunately, reminded of the time we had several CNA's that loved to tan. Two of...
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    The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Soooo many of those folks at Dollar General, as well. Saddest day was when a very nice lady came in with her kids. Her assistance card was declined. The look on her face was devastating. She was able...
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    The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, hands down, Dollar General. You will be worked like a dog for minimum wage, no benefits and treated like dirt. Now, I loved unloading the truck. I love a little mindless physical labor... burns...
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    Let me paint you a picture

    Hygiene Queen replied to infinite0meow's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I remember (how can I ever forget!) having this experience with an LTC resident who had just passed away, only with lots and lots of blood mixed in While I was outwardly calm, I was inwardly freaking...
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    Let me paint you a picture

    Hygiene Queen replied to infinite0meow's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    People sure are getting all banged up about Op's post. Op was venting on a nursing forum about something frustrating that we have likely experienced and understand. Sometimes you gotta laugh or you're...
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    Working short

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

    Never hurry when you are with the residents. Hurry with the non-resident tasks like bed-making, taking out trash, getting linen, etc. Don't let the stress of working short turn into "every man for...
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    Negligent CNA?

    Hygiene Queen replied to halerac88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry this happened to you. How do changes in the careplan get communicated? How is it you didn't know? Did you not know because you did not take it upon yourself to check, or was your information...
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    The troll thread

    Hygiene Queen replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    Are you suggesting we start an entire thread dedicated to feeding
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    Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    Hygiene Queen replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh no! I laughed so hard out of sheer mortification! Why didn't anyone say anything? I would rather be embarrassed because someone was kind enough to tell me than just let me walk around like that!...
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    Being micromanaged by a CMA?

    Hygiene Queen replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

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    Nursing is a passion?

    Hygiene Queen replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sorry, but I'm
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    Non-compliant Manipulative Patient

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

    Yeah, I was trying to sit on my hands and not reply at all... then Heron answered with some fine emoticons... which was funny because I was restraining myself from using the poop emoticon... Nope......
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    Non-compliant Manipulative Patient

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

    Are you even a
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    Non-compliant Manipulative Patient

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

    I deal with these types of folks from time to time (gero psych). They are extremely exhausting, and the only thing gets me through a shift is knowing that this patient cannot stay inpatient forever....
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    Nurses, do drop in! *VENT*

    Hygiene Queen replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in General Nursing

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    A typical day in a psych unit

    Hygiene Queen replied to mago8388's topic in Psychiatric

    I work geri-psych. Listen to report. Pull my meds. Check my labs, orders and vitals (MHA's do VS) Try to skim the chart as I f/u on wonky labs and VS. Get interrupted constantly. Do my med pass and...
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    Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

    Hygiene Queen replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    I met my first husband at work. You never would have known we were dating. In fact, there was one nurse who was gung-ho to hook us up... but we were already dating I was an aide and he was...