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  1. OK, ummm............well...........

    freefalr replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    well, his finger might not really count as a foreign object...since it's domestic. poor erik! you lucky

  2. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    freefalr replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    yuck. it looks like it might be better suited to the stage (i'm thinking teen pop or maybe country-western--"fancy rose" could be her name! :) ). the way it's advertised is interesting. the "nurse"...

  3. a nurse's heavy heart

    freefalr posted a topic in General Nursing

    my patient passed away today. young man, age 60's, of severe CAD and cardiomyopathy which started in his 40's. his wife was present during the attempted resuscitation. i am just grateful he didn't...

  4. Would I be a terrible person if . . . ?

    freefalr replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    rubyvee, i have no words of wisdom, i just wanted to offer you support. a nurse coworker of mine just went through a similar experience with her mom. it was a long and difficult road. my mother is...

  5. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    freefalr replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i don't know how to do the multiple quoty things, so: @ dolcevita: so true! i'm helping my preteen stepdaughter-to-be learn this (uh uh, no "hiney shorts," missy...as comfy as they may be! the message...

  6. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    freefalr replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    yep, to be honest, my first thought would be, "whoa, nurse! what is going on here?" i'd be more distracted by the tight-fitting leggings than anything. well, maybe the overflowing cleavage too. in...

  7. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    freefalr replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

  8. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    freefalr replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i've liked hello kitty since elementary school, when my japanese-american friend introduced me to her. i like to say that i liked her before she was "cool" and sold herself out! i have a hello kitty...

  9. For all of those on Medicaid

    freefalr replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    my sister was admitted a few months ago with cellulitis. she was the only one in a semi-private room, at the end of the hall (ahh, quieter). they'd even let her significant other stay the night in a...

  10. Apical Pulse Rate

    freefalr replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    i listen to apical rate w/my stethoscope w/my right hand & palpate radial pulse simultaneously w/my left pointer & third finger (or the other way around, if necessary, which always feels...

  11. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    freefalr replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    oo! this reminded me of a patient who described having "rota-cup" surgery on his shoulder. thought it was cute and it just stuck in my head for some reason. (dolcevita: i'm chicken! don't want to...

  12. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    freefalr replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    our new administrator (of whom i am not a fan), recently put out a memo about customer service, etc. it read something like, "blahblah and blahblah are the basic tenants of our practice." must admit,...

  13. Is putting 'BSN' on badge snobbish?

    freefalr replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    i got a BA in biology at 23, then my BSN at 30 in an accelerated second degree program, while also working full-time doing patient care. nursing school was absolutely dreadful, a nightmare. i still...

  14. does anyone know how to calibrate a manual BP cuff?

    freefalr posted a topic in General Nursing

    the needles are out of whack, either left or right of the little neutral circle at "zero." am wondering whether there's a way to get it back to zero/neutral. i can't find much online about how to do...

  15. Just need some kind words...

    freefalr replied to L&Dnurse2Be's topic in General Nursing

    l&d, i am so sorry for the loss of your sweet granny. prayers being said for you and your family.

  16. this hit too close to home...

    freefalr replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    oh leslie, i am so sorry for the loss of your beloved dad. i wish i could say something to comfort you. prayers of peace to you and your family. (((leslie))) love,

  17. First complaint against me...

    freefalr replied to EMSnut45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    sheesh!! that's awful. thank you for posting this, nurse-lou. i don't facebook or myspace or linkedin or anything, but i do post here. like you said, you never know who could be reading. thank you for...

  18. Encouragement

    freefalr replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    the lpn's i work with are awesome!!

  19. Chief of staff stood up for us ... a total "WOW" moment.

    freefalr replied to Meg88's topic in General Nursing

  20. First complaint against me...

    freefalr replied to EMSnut45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    EMSnut, just wanted to say i'm sorry that happened to you. like many of us, i've had this happen w/patients' families when i've done my absolute best in caring for their family member. still hurts my...

  21. All advice will be appreciated

    freefalr replied to proudpops's topic in General Nursing

    proudpops, i worked as a dialysis tech in my 20's & an emt in college. i loved both! as an rn, i absolutely draw upon skills i learned in both jobs. (just a small word of caution [sorry, i can't...

  22. My age is showing, or 'No texting, please"

    freefalr replied to mamamerlee's topic in General Nursing

    mm, count me among the grammar-grumpy & oldish, too! i think use of textspeak in formal & professional communication is inappropriate, and i hope we don't trend in the direction of it someday...

  23. How to stretch Dansko shoes

    freefalr replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    haven't tried it myself, but have heard (maybe on allnurses?) of putting ziploc bag of water in shoe, putting shoe in freezer. when water freezes, shoe expands... sheesh, it sounds really silly as i'm...

  24. Compulsively going to the doctor for the 20th time..

    freefalr replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    yes! ^ this! so many of my patients seem overwhelmed with anxiety and stress. sometimes it takes just a little time with them (okay, sometimes more than just a little time) & the "right" questions...

  25. "Yinz"

    freefalr replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    i absolutely believe in using correct grammar and spelling when charting or corresponding professionally. the last thing we nurses need is to seem uneducated or contribute to the "less than"...