husker_rn

husker_rn RN

med-surg 5 years geriatrics 12 years

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  1. Getting the foley past the prostate

    husker_rn replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    I had an ICU nurse show me a neat tip; put the foley in the freezer for a short while just till it's a little firmer { no pun intended } then try to insert with gentle pressure. Thought she was...

  2. Nurses as sole breadwinners

    husker_rn replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I am the main wage earner in this house but my husband is on SSD so he has some income. We live comfortably but do have a mortgage as well as 2 vehicles to pay for. We also have a teenage grandson...

  3. Maggot Debridement Therapy

    husker_rn replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    I have used it a couple times; the hospital did end the practice. Dressings came loose and once they turned into flies we had winged critters with all kinds of crud i.e. MRSA etc buzzing around....

  4. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    husker_rn replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Just did it and put in my 2 cents worth,too. Not in the hospital setting anymore but sure hope it helps those who are...may end up there again someday. Thanks for letting us know about the

  5. Do you talk about allnurses.com at work?

    husker_rn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Once I found this website I passed it on to my fellow workers as well as nursing friends

  6. I Just Got Accepted !!!!

    husker_rn replied to reckton's topic in General Nursing

    Congradulations

  7. How many lawsuits have you been involved in

    husker_rn replied to Miami NightNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Almost 17 years, no lawsuits. Did have to testify once when a drug dependent resident tried to stab me. That was years

  8. State's Here!

    husker_rn replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue you are a VERY SMART woman!! Does that door have a lock

  9. For Profit Nursing Homes

    husker_rn replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a not-for profit facility; even tho we are nonprofit we still have to watch the spending closely but instead of making money for profit holders the money is spent on resident needs and...

  10. sick and tired of defending working in geriatrics..

    husker_rn replied to ulmaulma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am back in LTC after a few med-surg years. I always point out that hospital nursing focuses primarily on an acute episode while LTC sees multi-system failure on a daily basis over and over. My...

  11. What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    husker_rn replied to squeakykitty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't forget to be the one wiith the call light firmly held with the finger on the button CONSTANTLY. And of course I'll be screaming at the top of my lungs but then won't remember what I

  12. new to site, saying hi!

    husker_rn replied to tnrose's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome, we're glad to have you with us; and good luck with the classes

  13. standardized uniforms

    husker_rn replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a fan of color coding either. LIke almost everyone else, I found it claridied nothing for patients. My only question is this.....why navy ?? We were polled and then told most votes were for...

  14. Nurse = Co Dependent?

    husker_rn replied to 4fill's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand, co-dependency is more about others i.e. you know how to please all those around you, what they want but have no idea of what/how to please yourself. Your identity is...

  15. Evil New Nurse

    husker_rn replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats !!! Welcome to nursing !!! I second Tweety's wise

  16. Kardex ?

    husker_rn replied to nursecompassion's topic in General Nursing

    Last hospital I worked in had 2 copies; one with the MAR and one in a book with the unit secretary. Nursing got a copy of all orders and updated the nursing copy; noc shift made sure all changes...

  17. our calling

    husker_rn replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I had a calling but I do know that making a difference, no matter how small, makes it all worth while. I also work in LTC and I DO make a difference everyday. As far as the RH/LPN...

  18. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    husker_rn replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    1 I seldom clash with my aides but I do listen to what they have to say. And sometimes a little teaching can fix a poor situation' 2. Usually " it's not my resident ". 3. I usually win. 4. I do...

  19. Share Your Saying

    husker_rn replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    My granmother's favorite... " it's a long way from your heart " and often what I think when my residents/patients are complaining. And what we all say...." I can do anything for 12 hours

  20. Husband with Kidney Cancer

    husker_rn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you...as do my prayers. My husband had colon cancer with a HUGE met to the liver. The chemo, surgery thing is over but until the PET scan we still worry. We have had ups and...

  21. Med Surg NIGHTMARE

    husker_rn replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    We were always told we wouldn't remember everything but would know how to access the information we needed. Don't think anyone here remembers Everything, We just know the info we need for our...

  22. Nursing School Reimbursement

    husker_rn replied to bbelcher's topic in General Nursing

    You can also check for federal jobs like Indian Health service and some small community based hospitals for a loan forgiveness program if you have student

  23. feds in nursign home

    husker_rn replied to mm44's topic in General Nursing

    Had feds in a nursing home several yars ago. Small town, Friday afternoon. They were there to resurvey us. We were deficiency free and the word was that they were checking to see if we were that...

  24. Insulin...When/ When not to give

    husker_rn replied to yurnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It can be a problem. After years in LTC I went back to the hospital setting. Had similar situation and my supervisor told me I needed an order to hold; okay I do that from then on. Now I'm back in...

  25. Lovenox and a bleed? grrr

    husker_rn replied to Imuneek2002's topic in General Nursing

    I would have brought it to the physician's attention too, but made sure I documented it well. Sometimes I've felt like I'm writing a book but it has covered my a** on several occasions....