Rapheal

Rapheal

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  1. To record or not to record - that is my question!!!

    Rapheal replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    I used to tape my A&P lectures. I would use headphones and listen at a low volume while I did my housework and chores. Then before I went to sleep. I hoped that some of this info would seek...

  2. What was your secret weapon for surviving nursing school??

    Rapheal replied to michelle_s_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My family helped alot. They were encouraging and made sure I got up on time for those early morning clinicals (I had a long commute). When I started to burn out from nursing school and got...

  3. Funny quotes from patients

    Rapheal replied to RNtoJD's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Would you please stop talking so loud!" From an 80 year old HOH woman without her hearing

  4. Post-op Wound Care

    Rapheal replied to sbtoloc's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I would ask the doctor for clarification on the peroxide cleansing. When we cleanse with peroxide we use a 50/50 of peroxide and sterile water because of the risk of killing new tissue with full...

  5. Pt refusing basic nursing care

    Rapheal replied to kellyann0198's topic in Medical-Surgical

    These type of patients are so hard to deal with. They take no accountability or responsibility for their own health. It's like they have this attitude of "It's your job to fix me- so do it."...

  6. Who's #1 your patient or you?

    Rapheal replied to rscarlatti's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, where else but in nursing is their such guilt and angst about taking a measly 30 minute lunch during a twelve hour shift? I am a nurse-not a martyr. What do any of us have to gain by...

  7. Driving a great hospital into mediocrity...

    Rapheal replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

    It's always about the money isn't it? May those greedy, souless, poor excuses for human beings rot in Hades. :angryfire Sorry- I better get a grip before I say what I really

  8. Who's #1 your patient or you?

    Rapheal replied to rscarlatti's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't take my lunch breaks for over a year. Now I know better. Unless it is an emergency it is better to take your breaks and your lunch. I found that my head is clearer that way. Why risk...

  9. I think I am going to crack up...

    Rapheal replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your plate is so full right now. I am sorry. I can relate. I too wish that I had more to show for the sacrifices and hard work that I have done. I think part of it is that dreaded term "midlife...

  10. Becoming personally or intimately involved with patients or not?

    Rapheal replied to Hol's topic in General Students

    Nope. Never. I have cared for some people I have known before they were in the hospital. I act very professionally and set boundries right away. Takes the pressure off both of us because they know...

  11. ? about indoor pets

    Rapheal replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    How antsy does your dog get? Look in the phone book and you might find some pet sitters who will look in on your dog and let him out. I am not a big fan of a kennel or other places with lots of...

  12. Thoughts on a weird phenomenon please....

    Rapheal replied to steel magnolia's topic in General Nursing

    Could you persuade him to drink some OJ right before dinner and see if this makes a difference? Is dinner his biggest meal of the day? Does he wear a belt? I am wondering if he is diverting to much...

  13. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    Rapheal replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I have looked for missing dentures- never thought to look there.

  14. Last patient of the night

    Rapheal replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    Her son did that to her? :uhoh21: Don't you just love passing on your special patients to the next shift.

  15. Accuity Vs Staffing Needs: Are They Taking Us Seriously?

    Rapheal replied to Tadpole's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Staffing by acuity is more expensive-so we don't do it. Most of our patients are sicker, older, with many needs such as feeding, suctioning, toileting, ect. Most hospitals look at the dollar...

  16. 5 worse things a patient can do ...

    Rapheal replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    Throw themselves on the floor when they know they are going to be discharged. Keep taking their O2 off when they know they are going to be discharged Have family members bring in drugs or alcohol in...

  17. Tony35 about blood glucose levels

    Rapheal replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I would not ask for an order to hold scheduled insulin for a BS of 75 IF the patient was able and willing to eat breakfast and IF I can make sure that the patient will get their food in a timely...

  18. Black nurses VS. White nurses

    Rapheal replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Depends vs generaric brand Cotton sheets with rust stains vs cotton sheets with melted tape no added sugar diet vs 2000 calorie ADA

  19. What does Charge Nurse really mean?

    Rapheal replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. And when pharmacy or radiology or a consulting doc does not know which nurse or department to contact when they have a problem- they will make it your problem. And you also get to handle...

  20. Doctor in your next life?

    Rapheal replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    No. Does not interest me. If I had to do it all over again I would be an accountant. Or maybe a math teacher. I would love to teach algebra or trig. I would gather up all the math dummies ( a...

  21. Is it child sexual abuse?

    Rapheal replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    What a terrible situation to be in. What does your mother's intuition tell you? Why don't you like your father in law? My daughter had a bad feeling about a family friend. My neice did not like...

  22. They found a dead bird!! cause for concern??

    Rapheal replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the dead birds we see where I live have had an initial injury such as being hit by a car. I am sure you are worried about it being diseased- but that most likely isn't the case. I would just...

  23. "Too nice" to be a nurse?

    Rapheal replied to Supercalifragilistic's topic in Nursing Career

    I have not been accused of being too nice. That could be a good thing or a bad thing I guess. I do know of a couple of nurses who are very nice- very kind and some may think them pushovers. I like...

  24. CRNA Debate from www.studentdoctor.net

    Rapheal replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nurses are dumb period. They probably have lesser GPA and stuff than people going into pure scineces, computers, humanities etc. let alone be in comparision with doctors , dentists and lawyers. And...

  25. MD's vs. RN's: Your Thoughts?

    Rapheal replied to steve0123's topic in California Nursing

    A doctor in our society means status and power. Gone our the days of house calls when doctors were more or less expected to serve the patient and the community. Any profession that elevates...