Flatbelly

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1. Posted elsewhere:no response. Tub bath info pls!

   Flatbelly replied to Saralynelle's topic in General Nursing

   This is no easy task. The proper sequence should be: 1. Observing how it is done by someone who has experience. 2. Assisting. 3. Performing under supervision. 4. Performing independently. Looks like...

2. USA ADN moving to Quebec - please help

   Flatbelly replied to Flatbelly's topic in International Nursing

   clemmm78 thank you so much for clarifying! I browsed through several threads on this forum trying to find concrete info about Quebec nursing, and I agree that it can be confusing. A lot of stuff...

3. USA ADN moving to Quebec - please help

   Flatbelly posted a topic in International Nursing

   I am currently in an ADN program that i will complete in May 2011. My fiance, who holds dual citizenship (Canadian & US) and has been working in the US for the past 6 years, was currently offered...

4. Embarrassing/Clumsy Moments!

   Flatbelly replied to BKCinNOLA's topic in Nursing Humor

   Trying to impress a cute resident I always joke around with a lot, I entered a pt's room doing my sexy walk, tripped, crashed into the bed-table, spilled ice water all over the pt's sheets, and fell...

5. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

   Flatbelly replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, I forgot we're stupid as

6. thug got shot and crying

   Flatbelly replied to C-DIFF PHIL RN's topic in Emergency

   WHERE did the OP state he/she refused care/saving

7. Know of Any ADN Programs With No Wait List?

   Flatbelly replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

   Triton College in Illinois has no waiting list, contrary to popular belief (I fell for the myth myself, luckily was corrected during their nursing information session). If you have a nice GPA, pass...

8. Middle aged men are such babies!!

   Flatbelly replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

   While I agree severe (even moderate pain) can decrease/disable a persons ability to work/think/whatever, I can't help feeling that people today are so afraid of the smallest pain it has become...

9. Difficult familily members (VENT)

   Flatbelly replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

   When diapers have to be changed very often (and no bowel movement is present) I use plain water and gently pat the area dry so to not remove the barrier cream. Frequent use of soap dries and irritates...

10. Difficult familily members (VENT)

    Flatbelly replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. Don't let it get to you. I had to deal with a "CNA" who insisted I clean her grandmothers peri area with soap each time the diaper was changed (the pts was on massive ammounts of IV fluids, peed...

11. What type of family member drives you craziest?

    Flatbelly replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    The Diaper Lover - insists mom/dad/grandma/grandpa be diapered. Reason: when he/she poops or pees, the bed is a mess. Yeah, like THEY are the ones who clean it up! I personally hate diapers and avoid...

12. Doctor's Fiancee yelled at me

    Flatbelly replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feed the

13. I suck.

    Flatbelly replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    No you

14. In what department do you not wipe the backside?

    Flatbelly replied to mirgadia05's topic in General Nursing

    While I understand many might not enjoy dealing with feces, I find your post insulting - not to nurses, but to patients. You don't wipe just every butt, you wipe the butts of people who can not do it...

15. 100% pro-life, considering nursing school

    Flatbelly replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    well, why not? the topic is interesting, and this happens to be a forum where everyone can throw in their as long as it does not offend