Nursing Limericks!! :) When the monitor showed runs of V-tach, The nurse gave Joe's sternum a whack. With a look of surprise, Old Joe opened his eyes. Then he said, "My, it's good to be back!"...
nurseygrrl replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing
MG~ I work in Long Term Care and fmailies are an integral part of my day at work. I LOVE it when families come visit and take their loved ones minds off of their problems. I love it when they are able...
I am sorry this happened to you. I know you must be worried sick. Please try and remember that you have a MUCH better chance of NOT contracting these diseases from this type of exposure. Get medical...
nurseygrrl replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing
I have seen the negativity as well, and hard as it may be, I'm trying not to respond to it. Fran, you always do such a great job of lifting spirits and making us smile...don't ever change :) On the...
I can't even function at work on 25mg of Benadryl let alone a narcotic. I had to leave work once because I got a few hives and that itchy all over feeling (still don't know what it was from) and I...
nurseygrrl replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor
When I come back from work after a few days off, I read the charts of a few pts. who have been on report to see what's going on. On Saturday I saw the nurse had written on report that Ms. 'A' had an...
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...and eagleriver~ Why a relative? Would you want any old strangers poop in your colon?
Seriously, I read an article and it said that it should be a relative, preferably a spouse because...
nurseygrrl replied to RN_2_B_5/2004's topic in General Nursing
You really have to read those pesky questions :) The operative phrase is 'which would you be more concerned with' I would take that as which would be a more serious problem and which would you, as a...
Wow...your post really made me think. I have never imagined attention being like a pill for emotional pain. Very interesting point :) To answer the OPs question...You will only learn to recognize...
I know whatcha mean. I work in LTC so it's a little different, but it always seems we get new admits (and we get new admits ALOT) right at shift change (7-3 into 3-11) There are 3 nurses on days for...
nurseygrrl replied to alexillytom's topic in General Nursing
Good luck, I will be praying for you and your daughter. Just try and be strong and try not to worry until you know exactly what is going on. I know that's easier said than done, but just try your best...
I see...yes, having a deadline can be really tough! I am good friends with a few of the MDS nurses at my place of work and everyone thinks all they do all day is sit around and that they have an easy...