*LadyJane*

*LadyJane*

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  1. Religion and Suspicious Death

    *LadyJane* replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Forensic

    Many orthodox religions believe that the body must be complete for the resurrection. This is why you see orthodox jews mopping up blood at scenes where they have been attacked in Israel. Those blood...

  2. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    *LadyJane* replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Smells. The kryptonite is a toss up between two smells. One, colostomies, two, a blend of feces coupled with stinky, infected pressure sore at the coccyx. The latter, which I wasn't expecting, in...

  3. Failed NCLEX-RN Aug 2015

    *LadyJane* replied to BloggerNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hearst review. After this class I was much more confident. Also our tests in our nursing program were HARD. NCLEX was easy compared to

  4. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    *LadyJane* replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    Patients/residents yelling. Daily occurance, very

  5. WHATS THAT SMELL???

    *LadyJane* replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was working with another nurse on a slow night and so we were going around together. we walked into a room, to burp a colostomy bag. I had never done this. when she let the gas out, I had to leave...

  6. Job Offer Washington State

    *LadyJane* replied to thenursemandy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    25/26 per hour is typical pay for an RN in

  7. Death Notification

    *LadyJane* replied to guest042302019's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I find that the family member wants to know some details, like was s/he sleeping/comfortable/well-medicated, etc. as reassurance that they had a peaceful death. I expect them to ask that, and to tell...

  8. Sexual activity between dementia residents, (news article)

    *LadyJane* posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From Bloomberg news: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-22/boomer-sex-with-dementia-foreshadowed-in-nursing-home.html> Dementia residents have sexual contact, legal can of worms opened, DNS...

  9. Sexual activity between dementia residents, (news article)

    *LadyJane* replied to *LadyJane*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I imagine the wife would be upset, but she also needs to realize that her husband is not able to remember what he ate for breakfast, either. Demented residents need protection, but what are we...

  10. What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    *LadyJane* replied to kstrac13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Uniform Advantage Butter soft scrubs. Very good prices, the fit is fine and the fabric is good quality, endures lots of washing and still looks very tidy/professional. Needs minimal steaming out of...

  11. Former Med-Surg RN now working in SNF - Help!

    *LadyJane* replied to RegisteredNuisance's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am also a newish nurse, but I and my friends who work mainly in long term care have not found the backbiting thing where we work (3 different facilities). I have heard of such nastiness at the...

  12. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    *LadyJane* replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if tickling with a cotton ball pulled out of a stock bottle of colace makes you furious, then I can only imagine how you'd seethe seeing a CNA take your mother to the bathroom, and then not wash...

  13. witnessing a DNR

    *LadyJane* replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where I have worked, only two rn's have signed. I suspect this

  14. If you were granted just one wish what would it be?

    *LadyJane* replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Easy! No more

  15. Epic Nursing Movie Trailer - Nurses Spreading Smiles

    *LadyJane* replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    That music is my "theme music" each day as I drive in to go to work each day. The epic life of a nurse! It's so

  16. LTC certifications

    *LadyJane* replied to Annewr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I, too, would like to know about certification, so that I might be the best I can be and benefit the people in my

  17. ~*~ Need help with a RN exam question~*~

    *LadyJane* replied to coldviva204's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was always told cold for the first twenty four hours then warmth after

  18. "Starving to death"

    *LadyJane* replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, excellent

  19. "Starving to death"

    *LadyJane* replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You might want to give a pamphlet to her called "crossing the creek", which details what is normal in the dying process. I gave one out to a family member of someone going through this process while...

  20. Question About Stretched Ears

    *LadyJane* replied to KatieMarie1127's topic in General Students

    Hi, I was writing of my experience as a patient, prior to nursing school. I am a nurse now, and have friends with tats. Some visible, some not. I work with staff that have tats. A couple gals have...

  21. No needle nursing?

    *LadyJane* replied to nursemaybee's topic in General Nursing

    I felt the same way as you at your age, however, as soon as I got into the lab, first quarter, learned how to do it, it was a breeze, and you know what? It doesn't hurt you at all! You will be...

  22. Barrier Cream on a Skin Tear?

    *LadyJane* replied to kparry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes. We cleanse with sterile saline, then steri strip and then

  23. Failed NCLEX 1st time in 75 questions, PASSED in 75 questions the second time!!

    *LadyJane* replied to RNmermaid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great

  24. Question About Stretched Ears

    *LadyJane* replied to KatieMarie1127's topic in General Students

    Several years prior to going to nursing school, I had to have several surgeries. When I was wheeled into the floor where I was staying I saw a couple of younger guys with tats up the neck. I don't...

  25. Best Shoes for 12 hrs shift

    *LadyJane* replied to AnacaliRn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have both Danskos and Sanitas. Love them both, the dansko is wider in the same size. Well worth the money, and when they say 12 hour shift, always guess that as you learn the job and speed up...