Gr8Dane

Gr8Dane

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  1. the "dream" has come to an end

    Gr8Dane replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

    Nursings not for everyone, sucks you came this far and didn't finish. That's one of the reasons I did my LPN first, now my problem is forcing myself back in school this August to do my RN haha :)...

  2. MRSA Swabs

    Gr8Dane replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on location. Nares I just wash my hands and treat them as I would any other patient, considering I tested postive for MRSA in my nares. (Did the bactroban treatment as well due to having...

  3. I don't think my DON likes me very well

    Gr8Dane replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You were scheduled to work a day and can't due to child care, while it sucks you can't find anyone, the DON has to keep a

  4. Water from g-tube splash to face.

    Gr8Dane replied to ANH_RN's topic in General Nursing

    mmm nurses afraid of a lil bodily fluid I would never advise not to file a report but I also would say I personally do not file everytime something happens. AS if that was the case I would be...

  5. School nurse / school Cna question

    Gr8Dane replied to rn2bnwi's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of a school CNA

  6. Warning-DNR forms are worthless

    Gr8Dane replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    One facilities DNR is worthless at anothers, same with the Florida DNR that you use at home for EMS, it's worthless in the hospital setting. The Dr. must sign the hospitals DNR to be official....

  7. I don't want surgery!

    Gr8Dane replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I just had a PLIF done 1/29 and wasnt to bad. I must admit tho I now look at some of my coworkers differently since I had to be straight cath'd twice and had an indewelling cath placed after the...

  8. How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    Gr8Dane replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    I do just as much as you RN's do. I chose to do LPN first to make sure nursing was for me. I am planning to start working towards RN this summer. I also accomodate my RN's as much as possible....

  9. How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    Gr8Dane replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    Barefootlady if I read your post right you were the RN on duty thus the LPN is practicing under you and by that it IS your job and within your scope of practice to handle critical situations......

  10. How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    Gr8Dane replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    They attempted team nursing briefly on our neurotele floor as they could not keep it staffed (extreme turnover). 1 RN, 1 LPN, 1 Tech for 12 patients. RN did IV's, IV pushes, chart checks, ADT, Doctor...

  11. How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    Gr8Dane replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see, as an RN you make double then what the LPN makes. You have the higher education. At the same time, why should the LPN do more work then

  12. Doctor postponing surgery over MRSA Colonization (nares)

    Gr8Dane posted a topic in General Nursing

    First time I have ever seen this. The doctor was in for medical clearance, he saw the patient has MRSA colonization of the NARES. He is now postponing the surgery for 5 days for treatment (Bactroban...

  13. Doctor postponing surgery over MRSA Colonization (nares)

    Gr8Dane replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I truely feel MRSA isnt treated with the respect it deserves but by the time it is everyone will have

  14. Doctor postponing surgery over MRSA Colonization (nares)

    Gr8Dane replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Let me ask you as while I am familiar with general policies and have readup on MRSA fairly extensively. Is there not a difference between active and colonized? (But still have not found the answer to...

  15. Doctor postponing surgery over MRSA Colonization (nares)

    Gr8Dane replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    The preops were hibiclens showers night before and am prior to the surgery. Bactroban ordered twice daily applied in nares as soon as cultures came back positive. There was already preop 1gm vanco...

  16. Doctor postponing surgery over MRSA Colonization (nares)

    Gr8Dane replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Posterior lumbar interbody fusion or something like that. I forsee problems with it personally. So many are colonized. The bactroban treatments are not proven effective last I knew, studies stated...

  17. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    Gr8Dane replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    And if it makes a different I don't like seeing tramp stamps on nurses/techs or any other employee in a medical setting. Def doesnt

  18. I fear my CNAs! lol

    Gr8Dane posted a topic in General Nursing

    They are downright mean and bossy. I asked one ofem at night (around 3am) to do a hibaclens bath on a pt. that needed it. Immediately belittled on how there was only two of them and they had 12...

  19. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    Gr8Dane replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    I think some individuals need to lighten up. Last I checked this was an online forum used for discussion. Don't be so square and dull. And, everyone has their own opinion on breasts :) Personally...

  20. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    Gr8Dane replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I think we have a few open spots where I work if your RN heh I'll giveya a good

  21. Negative "Its all your fault" attitude

    Gr8Dane replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Not everything needs to be positive. Sometimes people need a real dose of reality vs. their fake world they live in where their never at

  22. Management making mountains out of mole hills

    Gr8Dane replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Did you try "All proceeds will be donated to the

  23. I fear my CNAs! lol

    Gr8Dane replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA/PCT for 4 years prior to becoming a nurse back in January of this year. During my "transition" we all talked and we all agreed that they would help me out and in return I would be an...

  24. Ever lied about a work injury to avoid workmans comp?

    Gr8Dane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have, about 8 months ago I hurt my back while lifting a patient into a wheelchair for transport to x-ray. The tech got me as the pt. claimed he couldnt walk. He did fine standing up, but as we...

  25. Ever lied about a work injury to avoid workmans comp?

    Gr8Dane replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Short term disability is a good idea, I need to pick that up asap I