cherrybreeze

cherrybreeze ADN, RN

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  1. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    cherrybreeze replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They already

  2. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    cherrybreeze replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are wrong in your assumption (and you know what they say about assuming....) that the term "nurse" is not legally protected, and that only "professional nurse," "Registered Nurse," or "Licensed...

  3. is it wrong to sit on a patients bed?

    cherrybreeze replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    I have on occasion, but not while the pt is IN it....if they are up in the recliner, and I am in there and have a chance to sit and chat with them, I may sit on the side of the bed. Usually the...

  4. Im doing my job,Im not part of your team

    cherrybreeze replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I would address it. I personally wouldn't give a hoot about "promoting goodwill" or worrying about creating conflict....NO one had better sign my name to ANYTHING that I don't approve ahead of time,...

  5. in a difficult situation with "natural med" friend

    cherrybreeze replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a little extreme. Yes, it WOULD be easy for her to say "well I asked so-and-so and she's a nurse...." but so-and-so didn't tell her not to do anything (or that the chiro would be fine...

  6. Obtaining home med list

    cherrybreeze replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is unable to remember all of their meds and/or dosages, I will usually call the pharmacy they use. I also ask if there is more than one pharmacy that they fill prescriptions at. That...

  7. can u be a nurse with hyperhidrosis?

    cherrybreeze replied to kmccl0013's topic in General Nursing

    Note of caution on the Botox..... If you impede the sweat glands in one area, other areas WILL sweat more profusely to make up for it. If you stop the sweating in your hands, it may be your armpits....

  8. Not scared of the doctors

    cherrybreeze replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you had to point it out does lend to that belief,

  9. Floor nurses that make clinicals a bad experience

    cherrybreeze replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a little anecdote re: students, and mind you, I normally LOVE to teach, and am told I am good at it. We had LPN students on our floor a couple weeks ago. TWO students to ONE patient. Talk...

  10. Is DNR status automatically transferable

    cherrybreeze replied to SilentfadesRPA's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live, the DNR needs to be specifically addressed during a hospitalization. That simply means that the doctor has to write an order, after getting permission for the patient or POA (if it is...

  11. What are your hospitals policies for calling in sick?

    cherrybreeze replied to freesia29's topic in General Nursing

    I think in any type of work, that would be the "unwritten" policy, I didn't take the question as being about unwritten policies. That I would say yea, because ANY employer wants their people working...

  12. Do you get any raises? How do you ask for one?

    cherrybreeze replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think I would push it, to be honest with you (and I may get flamed for this). I know our raises are given as a percentage, based on the market, and different departments/titles may receive...

  13. What are your hospitals policies for calling in sick?

    cherrybreeze replied to freesia29's topic in General Nursing

    No, you wouldn't call in for weeks at a time. With an upper respiratory infection, fever is generally the kicker. When we had the H1N1 epidemic, being febrile was what kept you out of work for sure....

  14. had surgery, now have blood clots in arm....help

    cherrybreeze replied to becca0331's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot offer medical advice on this site. If you are concerned, you need to call your

  15. Fired By Patient Family

    cherrybreeze replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't jump on anyone for being "quick to assume." I don't think anyone here would have had reason to guess that the MD in question was your dad, unless you said so (which you didn't to start...

  16. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    cherrybreeze replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with your post. I probably medicate my patients more and more regularly than my colleagues do....just based on all I've learned about pain management. I don't MAKE anybody take meds, but I...

  17. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    cherrybreeze replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bolding is mine.......my question is, why are these two traits specifically mentioned as the "exception" to the patients being great people? When they've dealt with chronic pain for so long, they...

  18. I tested positive for benzo and i do not take benzo help

    cherrybreeze replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    As I am sure (or hope) you are aware, not taking the Bactrim for one day will not clear it from your system, so not taking it right before will not change a false positive on your next test. You also...

  19. Don't understand this weird-a%&! parameter

    cherrybreeze replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it was the "sbp" that the patient was questioning (as several have explained that it is systolic BP....). I think they were just using the abbreviation. I think it's the 70 that is...

  20. Do you think it's right for nurses that are going to school do their homework at work

    cherrybreeze replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    And is this

  21. Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    cherrybreeze replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a pt's sister take my picture once, but this lady (and her sister) were nuts. Pt also handed me a scrap of paper with her email address on it so I could find her on FB and be her friend (NO, I...

  22. Sick call?

    cherrybreeze replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    Only you can decide if you feel well enough to work. The fact that you're trying to justify it ("I feel kind of wimpy," "I haven't called off in x amount of time," and "I don't think it'll leave them...

  23. a question about post-op temp and incentive spirometry

    cherrybreeze replied to BB8789's topic in General Nursing

    The way I explain it to patients is this: When you have pain (ie, from an abdominal incision) or sedation (from anesthesia and/or narcotic medications), you don't breathe as deeply as you should....

  24. Foley Irrigation

    cherrybreeze replied to jamminworld's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure that's not what the student meant (or the person that responded to it). It's a sad state of nursing education being that the answer could not be FOUND in a

  25. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    cherrybreeze replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    Your assumption was that poorer people do not eat healthy food. That is a stereotype. SOME healthy food may be more expensive, but that does not mean that it all is, nor does it mean that all people...