unknown99

unknown99 BSN, RN

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  1. NG canisters:Do you empty at change of shift?

    unknown99 replied to Stormy62's topic in General Nursing

    We have disposable cannisters. We mark, time and date them at the end of our shift. When they are full, we seal them off and dispose of them in the biohazard can. So much easier than those old glass...

  2. Chronic nausea in a 12 year old

    unknown99 replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry your son is going through that. My son is 11 years old and has been through the same thing. The doctor started him on Prevacid. He has not had any problems since! As a matter of fact, he...

  3. Awesome Nclex-RN review

    unknown99 replied to unknown99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't taken boards yet; will do the last week in June. But, everyone that I know that has taken his course has passed the boards on their first try. I mean this guy is fantastic. He should teach...

  4. caths.question

    unknown99 replied to PCGrad06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Word of advice... When you go in to cath a women, especially one that is older or has had numerous children, take an extra catheter in with you. These women tend to have "dimples" making it hard to...

  5. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    unknown99 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was working one night when the night nurse came in. Her husband had dropped her off, then went to the bowling alley. She left her lunch in the car. So, she called the bowling alley to have him...

  6. Awesome Nclex-RN review

    unknown99 replied to unknown99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know if he has a website, but his address is Mark Klimek PO box 1, Cedarville, Ohio 45314 He can be reached from the Cedarville College website more than likely. He teaches in less than 200...

  7. Why is it... (nurses constantly throw jabs at physicans)

    unknown99 replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    When was the last time YOU watched a doctor hold the hand of an elderly lady who lay dying all alone? Or hold and comfort the mother who has just lost her child because the doctor couldn't save the...

  8. Why is it... (nurses constantly throw jabs at physicans)

    unknown99 replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, are you a nurse??? If so, then you have nerves of gold. If not, then let's wait and see how long it takes for that attitude to change, after you become a

  9. Top ten signs your job has you burnt out

    unknown99 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    10. You're so tired that you now answer the phone on your nursing unit, "Hell." 9. Your friends give you a jingle to ask how you've been and you immediately scream, "Get off my !#@!%# back!" 8. Your...

  10. About the 23 y/o girl with medical problem....

    unknown99 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    OMG.... What heart break. My thoughts and prayers are with your daughter, you, and the rest of your family. Be strong, and remember... you have friends here at

  11. Top ten signs your job has you burnt out

    unknown99 replied to unknown99's topic in Nursing Humor

    ....or you answer you home phone with the name of the unit you work

  12. Linens in pt rooms

    unknown99 replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    We do not have a policy, but we do let the client have as many pillows in their room as they need. We had one patient recently who required 10 pillows in order to provide support for them to sit up,...

  13. Good or Evil?

    unknown99 replied to Monist's topic in General Nursing

    Withholding pain meds from a patient you don't like?????? In my 19 years of nursing, I have never seen that done. Every nurse, myself included, that I have ever worked with, has never been negligent...

  14. Good or Evil?

    unknown99 replied to Monist's topic in General Nursing

    Do I smell a

  15. Study Guide Recommendations?

    unknown99 replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Get some NCLEX books. They have good content in easy to understand format. I used them all through RN school , and you would not believe how well they helped me, and several other classmates. Some...

  16. Is it okay to love parts of nursing and hate others?

    unknown99 replied to luckymichelle's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: So, SO TRUE!!!! I dislike immensely working with pediatrics, and telemetry!!! I like rehab nursing and home

  17. Most admissions you personally had during shift or most your floor had.

    unknown99 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    I had , myself 5 admits and 4 discharges in one 8 hour shift. Talk about

  18. What patient phrase today made your day great?

    unknown99 replied to Rnn2003's topic in General Nursing

    I have two. The first is from a patient that had ARDS and was on the vent for 3 weeks . She then came to the Rehab unit where I work, and has been there for 2 months. Trache is out , she is walking...

  19. Easy website on how to read EKG's???

    unknown99 replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome!!! Thank you!!!!!! That site is great!!!! Again, muchas

  20. Easy website on how to read EKG's???

    unknown99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Does any of you know a good website where I can get info on how to easier understand and read EKG's??? I am having a hard time with this. ANY input is much appreciated!!! THANKS!!! :) :)...

  21. Easy website on how to read EKG's???

    unknown99 replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!! This has so helped!!!! Thank

  22. Nursing Home Inspectors

    unknown99 replied to gerinurse10's topic in General Nursing

    I believe what the OP is referring to are the people--usually nurses-- who work for their state's department of health, that go to nursing homes and do the state surveys. As far as money, I do not...

  23. Hippa

    unknown99 replied to francine79's topic in General Nursing

    In our facility we can disclose information only to whoever the patient says we can. Most of the time we have them sign a consent as to who they want info given to, other than the healthcare

  24. What do you bring home with you?

    unknown99 replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    OMG.... those little alcohol swabs, always. I have brought home tape, 4x4's, and the pulse

  25. Birkenstock nursing shoes

    unknown99 replied to vjcnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Birki's all the