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  1. Question about digital rectal exam guidelines/ possible abuse situation

    redwinggirlie replied to Jenifer Hermes's topic in General Nursing

    Not really enough information. Why did he go to the doctor? Why is he telling you? Just

  2. update from me & no tour?

    redwinggirlie replied to BandEmom's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it's an oversight. You could ask for a tour. They probably figured you've seen med/surg floors before and will see it all on orientation. Be well and good

  3. what is your opinon on ADN degrees?

    redwinggirlie replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of it. The doing away with rumor. The day I hear a patient or a doctor ask me which degree I have before I give care or assist with a procedure, well, to be honest, that day will never...

  4. Tattoo's on Nurses

    redwinggirlie replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    I have three tattoos. One on my neck which can be partially seen now and then. No one has a problem with them at all. I wouldn't worry about

  5. My english is horrible !!!

    redwinggirlie replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    Try reading your text books out loud with one of your classmates or by yourself if you have to. Hearing the words will help. It's best if you have someone listening with you though. Good luck and be...

  6. Mandatory Reporting

    redwinggirlie replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And reported to the end.... sorry, hit send before I meant

  7. Mandatory Reporting

    redwinggirlie replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry folks. I may be a nurse, I do not work in long term settings. But I am a human being. I will report anything I see out of sorts based on that. Based on my being a nurse, I guess I have an...

  8. Don't want to become a private sitter--any other options for 1:1 healthcare jobs?

    redwinggirlie replied to boulergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you need to move to another facility which will let you do what you are best at

  9. What are all the alphabet titles?

    redwinggirlie replied to krob0729's topic in General Nursing

    WOTB- Wiper of the butts. Sorry, couldn't

  10. nurses getting involved with patients

    redwinggirlie replied to CLadybug's topic in General Nursing

    Never go

  11. acls needed for "med/surg" floor in tenet hospital

    redwinggirlie replied to scrubs12's topic in General Nursing

    your situation sounds strange, yet having ACLS is a bonus wherever you go. Sound like you will

  12. Who is your Favorite TV or Movie nurse?

    redwinggirlie replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    Klinger,

  13. Is a BSN needed in nursing today?

    redwinggirlie replied to SierraN's topic in General Nursing

    No

  14. How to pass Anatomy and physiology ?

    redwinggirlie replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    I used to make flash cards, one side with a term, the other with a definition. I carried them with me always. I also bought the A/P flash cards, more definition and pictures. For longer things to...

  15. Firefighter to Nurse

    redwinggirlie replied to Firemedic7's topic in Emergency

    Haven't been a firefighter, but congratulate you on your change plans.

  16. Steven Johnsons Syndrome

    redwinggirlie replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a burn unit and have seen two patients like this in the last two years. Horrible

  17. don't know what to do with my career!

    redwinggirlie replied to michiganrnathome's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if you like your job, why do you need to go back to school for a BSN? You are doing what you like now, right? Besides, you can work many positions without a BSN... Sounds like you like going to...

  18. About Our Beloved Franmtnurse

    redwinggirlie replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    BIG BIG HUGS! We are with

  19. Urine return???

    redwinggirlie replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Monitor output on no returns. If there's none, bladder scan. Depends on the patient, of course, but 30 ml per hour is the minimum. Hard to believe this went on for two shifts! When it was replaced,...

  20. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    redwinggirlie replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Oh! Another one! People who say their patient is "alert and orientated." It's oriented,

  21. is this child abuse?

    redwinggirlie replied to bronxRN's topic in General Nursing

    if she is licensed, I would call the better business bureau or any agency which would have record of complaints on her business. I would also contact local newspaper to see if they've heard of...

  22. Taking Pictures of wounds

    redwinggirlie replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do wound care and measure and photograph wounds as they change and at least every five

  23. NIGHT SHIFT - Bored out of my mind

    redwinggirlie replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    wish I had as much free time on my

  24. how did you KNOW you were meant to be a nurse...having a conflict!

    redwinggirlie replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    Even when you work the floor as a nurse, you will be teaching all kinds of people: your patients, their families, your peers, new grads, yourself ...... We never stop learning or teaching. You will...

  25. Which nursing intervention will prevent respiratory complications in the client?

    redwinggirlie replied to student06's topic in General Nursing

    c