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    "Uses call light extremely well"

    Hygiene Queen replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a psych unit with, usually, about 8 to 12 patients. We observe the patients constantly and must initial where each patient is every 15 minutes. We always keep them within our sight (they...
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    "Uses call light extremely well"

    Hygiene Queen replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some patients knew how to position themselves in bed just oh-so-right and comfortably with that dang pull-cord in their hand. They wouldn't have to move a muscle. Just a oh-so-slight flick of the...
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    "Let me get out of your way"

    Hygiene Queen replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Usually, in my experience, the ones who try to get out of your way tend to be very considerate and nice. They are trying to do the right thing but are unsure of how to do it. Even if they get in the...
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    "Uses call light extremely well"

    Hygiene Queen replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have call lights in my hospital and I'm GLAD!!!!!!! I haven't worked in a setting that's had them since 1999 and, darn it, once in a blue moon, I'll catch myself thinking I hear one!...
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    Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    Hygiene Queen replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!!! We had a killer night, last night.... Let me tell you about this family, that didn't help our plight: I had a poor confused patient who left a poo trail down our hallway during lunch. It was...
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    School Starting Soon! Freaking OUT!

    Hygiene Queen posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay! My nursing program is starting soon (pre-req's all done!) ... I'm getting freaked. I've been an aide FOREVER and I'm really nervous about making the next step... becoming a nurse. So many...
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    Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    Hygiene Queen replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I also hate dealing with stupid families on the phone. "I want to know how 'Mary' is doing." "Do you have a code?" "WHAT code?" "I'm sorry, sir. I cannot acknowledge that any patient is here without...
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    Whoever invented scrubs, standup!

    Hygiene Queen replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I love my scrubs... I like to tell people how lucky I am because I get to wear "pajamas" to work, he-he. The problem is, however, that you don't catch those extra pounds sneaking up on you when you...
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    Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    Hygiene Queen replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Baaaaaahaaaaaaaawhaaaaaaaaaaaw!!!!!!!!!! I think I just split a gut... I need a nurse! Help! I work in psych and I'm telling you that those families often have more issues than the patients...
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    Advice on dealing with dementia patient

    Hygiene Queen replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    So much of the advice you have gotten is darn good advice. Alzheimers patients are truly a breed of their own and it takes a person with good imagination to work effectively with them. I'll bet after...
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    Requesting to not have a certain patient

    Hygiene Queen replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Not only do demanding patients and families hinder the care of other patients, I think they undermine their own care because staff is reluctant to work with them. We want to do the best we can with...
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    Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Hygiene Queen replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I watched a patient chase my charge nurse with a very dirty kleenex. The patient chased this male nurse all over the unit threatening to "rub this snot into your ****** little face". The nurse was...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Hygiene Queen replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^^ That is creepy! Our minds are truly
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    Oh no she didn't!

    Hygiene Queen replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    The charge nurse was probably laughing to herself when she heard you... you hit the nail on the head. Kudos to you... You get it, even if those with "education" do
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Hygiene Queen replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I have a story that is not really a ghost story... it's a dementia story, really, but it still scared the pee outa me at the time. I was putting "Edna" to bed one night. She did have dementia and was...
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    Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    Hygiene Queen replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that daughter sounds like a nut job... and a
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    Do you make your title known?

    Hygiene Queen replied to icunurse42066's topic in General Nursing

    Had a pt's who had a daughter who charged through our facility like she owned the place. She was sure to tell us she was an RN. She was the biggest PITA in 3 states! Turned out, she was only a tech....
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    Facility wants to take my RN title away

    Hygiene Queen replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I think this trend of using words such as "technician", "engineer" and "associate" is getting out of hand. "Engineer" is especially funny. They tend to slap "engineer" titles on people who...
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Hygiene Queen replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have learned that if you do NOT want to end up on the psych ward, then do NOT "joke" that you should just "shoot yourself" or "leap out the window" or anything expression of that sort. It is not a...
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    Most memorable thing patient has said to me...

    Hygiene Queen replied to Nurse Salt's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a newbie aide, I SUCKED. That's the truth. I was disorganized, scared, slow and just plain green... and it showed! LOL! Anyway, a rather fussy patient finally said one night, "You know,...
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    Strangest thing you've heard a co-worker or patient say?

    Hygiene Queen replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Nursing Humor

    A 100 yr old pt lying in bed with eyes closed groaning... I ask her, "What's wrong, honey?" Her response, "There's pork chops under my arms!" Another old gal... She asks, "Do you see it?" I ask, "See...
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    Baths

    Hygiene Queen replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    The more you keep the pt covered, the more comfortable they will feel... making your job easier. Let them have their dignity and keep 'em warm... especially dementia pts that hate baths! They HATE...
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    qualities needed for CNA

    Hygiene Queen replied to k777's topic in General Nursing

    GUTS! It takes guts. I was given nothing but grief from seasoned cocky co-workers and pts with no patience to deal with a green rookie. I thought, "Oh, Lord! Can't do it anymore!" but I kicked my...
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    Ever had folks assume you're the Aide not the Nurse????!!!!

    Hygiene Queen replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Bethin, I too get mistaken for the nurse! I think, what??? Do people think you have to be a slob or stupid to be an aide? LOL. Of, course, I tell pts I am not and that they should be glad I'm not...
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    Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    Hygiene Queen replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    At my old place of employment, many many years ago, the dress code was pure white. It was also rather old-fashioned. As late as 1995 or so, the nurses still wore caps and aides and nurses alike...