CountyRat

CountyRat

Wilderness Medicine, ICU, Adult Ed.

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  1. Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    CountyRat replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, epidemiology is a cold mistress, but her lessons make it possible to not just treat, but prevent disease; the highest objective of all healthcare. Sentimentality is much more attractive, but,...

  2. Fun answers you can use for the dumb questions we get...

    CountyRat replied to tenjuna's topic in Men in Nursing

    Please pass the brain bleach.

  3. First med error

    CountyRat replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is so, darned (not the word that I am thinking) typical of how nurses are managed. You were being punished lake a naugfhty little girl for making what was actually a very mature and reasonable...

  4. First med error

    CountyRat replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The problem with the three strikes approach is that it does not address the problem. Punitive measures (which 3 strikes is) are appropriate when someone has knowingly done wrong. If a nurse knowingly...

  5. Top 8 Captions - Help select winner in 9th Nursing Caption Contest

    CountyRat replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Too many good choices! How do I stuff the ballot

  6. Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    CountyRat replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    O.K., how about this; the flu shot that makes you feel ill reduces the chance that you will be the reason that an elderly, compromised, neonatal, or pregnant friend or patient gets ill. Is that...

  7. Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    CountyRat replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Good thinking, ZeroNightskye. In fact, I am going to stop using seat belts in my car because I have never been in a serious car

  8. My Life with a Nurse: A Man's Perspective

    CountyRat replied to StatBlues's topic in Nursing Humor

    Waddaya mean “that was a good laugh?” I didn't think he was joking, just being descriptive. Am I missing

  9. My Life with a Nurse: A Man's Perspective

    CountyRat replied to StatBlues's topic in Nursing Humor

    No apology required, mate. We do not expect anyone who has not been there to understand. Best wishes to you and your lady. Just try to hang on and keep up. You'll do

  10. Fun answers you can use for the dumb questions we get...

    CountyRat replied to tenjuna's topic in Men in Nursing

    Oh yeah, it comes up. Most patients could not care less what chromasomes their nurse inherited; all they want is for someone to give them good care. However, it does matter to some folks. Personally,...

  11. Fun answers you can use for the dumb questions we get...

    CountyRat replied to tenjuna's topic in Men in Nursing

    Tenjuna, you are the winner of THE DUMBEST PATIENT STATEMENT OF THE MONTH AWARD!!!! and a candidate for the annual DUMBEST PATIENT STATEMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD!!! Congratulations and best of luck in...

  12. First med error

    CountyRat replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Witty my friend, I cannot offer you advice, because I do not know you or the details of your circumstances. I will only tell you what I do. Whenever I get a new bossI make a promise to them; "I cannot...

  13. First med error

    CountyRat replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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  14. Fun answers you can use for the dumb questions we get...

    CountyRat replied to tenjuna's topic in Men in Nursing

    Alternative reply: "Well it's funny that you should ask because it is an interesting story. Back when I was doing a five-year stint in [insert name of nearest high-security prison here] I took classes...

  15. Fun answers you can use for the dumb questions we get...

    CountyRat replied to tenjuna's topic in Men in Nursing

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  16. Fun answers you can use for the dumb questions we get...

    CountyRat replied to tenjuna's topic in Men in Nursing

    "Why did you become a male nurse?" Well, I tried out for the female nurse slot but I didn't pass the

  17. Why Didn't You Go To Med School?

    CountyRat replied to Missy BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    When I am asked that I usually answer, "because they do not teach you how to be a nurse in medical school, and I want to be a nurse." I do not explain further, because the questioner is the one who...

  18. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    CountyRat replied to Misslady113's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you for being responsible. I wish there were more people like you. As for the few who have lectured you about what you should or should not have done; ignore them! They were not there. They did...

  19. afraid I may have spread mrsa

    CountyRat replied to luellamae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes you should have gowned, but no, you are not a bad person because you did not. You were in a hurry and you took a shortcut that was a mistake. We have all been there. Learn from it, and move on....

  20. My dumb freshman year and arrest record :(

    CountyRat replied to magchu's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Since the case is sealed and did not involve a conviction, it raises the question of whether you are legally obligated to report it. I think that you need to talk with a lawyer. Yeah, it may cost you...

  21. opioid dependant l&d patients

    CountyRat replied to evolk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Has the OB not taken a medical history, or is your friend afraid to tell the OB about her medical conditions and medications? In either case, she does not have a healthy relationship with her doc. If...

  22. Can you guys give me an example of a day in the life of a nursing student?

    CountyRat replied to patriotprincess's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is a kind of boot camp; you are not just learning stuff, you are also being toughened up physically and mentally. And, oh mercy, it does toughen you up! You are becoming a warrior. It...

  23. Low blood sugar, juice or D50?

    CountyRat replied to mappers's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    In my experience, patients who have had diabetes for many years usually get very good at knowing when they need sugar, and when oral sugar is adequate. As for juice vs. D50, I always prefer the less...

  24. End of shift blessings

    CountyRat replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    That green guy in the cartoon; is he the patient or the charge nurse? I've had

  25. Feeling broken and there's no way out...

    CountyRat replied to RNRichi's topic in Emergency

    I hear you, sister. It's called "payin' yer dues." It is mean and grossly unfair, and I hate it, but it is not unique to nursing. Remember, your future will be better than your present, because you...