cherrybreeze

cherrybreeze ADN, RN

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  1. Calling briefs "diapers"....*vent*

    cherrybreeze posted a topic in General Nursing

    This has to be one of my BIGGEST pet peeves, from way back when I was a CNA. Maybe *technically* they are diapers, but COME ON....how disprespectful can you get? I call them Depends or briefs, it at...

  2. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    cherrybreeze posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Long time no see! I haven't visited here in ages (lots of things going on personally), but when I saw this the other day, I knew I had to share....you folks here will understand it in a way no one...

  3. Spouses being asked to leave the room

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

    I agree with what JBudd voiced as sound reasoning for asking a spouse to leave during a pelvic exam, but also.....seeing "down there" during the heat of the moment/*making a baby* obviously has a very...

  4. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    cherrybreeze replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sweet. Thanks for the info.

  5. Once again.....I'm a "nurse".....

    cherrybreeze replied to cherrybreeze's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've missed you guys, too! The site sure has changed, wow....just noticed there isn't a multi-quote feature for replies anymore, bummer (so sorry for not addressing any posts directly, it would take...

  6. Spouses being asked to leave the room

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

    I'm not sure where your statement about using HIPAA to cover up substandard care comes from. it sounds like you assume that's the reason that family members are asked to leave. just one of many...

  7. Spouses being asked to leave the room

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

    There really is no such thing as a "textbook"

  8. Checking visitor's vitals

    cherrybreeze replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    The one question that comes to mind for me in the O2 scenario (hooking someone up to O2 who forgot their tank at home) is, what happens when that family leaves the building? If you took it upon...

  9. COPD patient wanting to leave to smoke

    cherrybreeze replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pulling out tubes, falling, etc etc....sure. But to jump from smoking to "using their IV to do drugs" is ridiculous.

  10. Checking visitor's vitals

    cherrybreeze replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    How could he sue the nurse for refusing to check? It is not the nurse's responsibility to provide ANY type of care to a visitor/the general public. The person could have gone to the ER on their own,...

  11. COPD patient wanting to leave to smoke

    cherrybreeze replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing

    Holy cow. How do you make the connection between someone wanting to go out to smoke to

  12. Brushing my teeth at work giving me mouth sores

    cherrybreeze replied to Jamthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I understand confusing the two, but I do still wonder which ones you are getting. As previous posters have said, canker sores are not contagious, so it they are cankers, they're not from the sink....

  13. Brushing my teeth at work giving me mouth sores

    cherrybreeze replied to Jamthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am a little confused by this. How would that many nasty germs, etc, end up on the spout? It doesn't get touched. Not saying that germs/water can't splash, but I have a hard time believing it's...

  14. Why cant I get an interview or at least a job?

    cherrybreeze replied to ilove's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with this, wouldn't you know if there was something that was a red flag on your background checks? There is no way for us here to know why you aren't getting more interviews or a job....

  15. was i unprofessional? (quick story)

    cherrybreeze replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Don't put words in my mouth. I didn't say that the OP expected/hoped for answers from people that weren't nurses. ALL I said was that the OP was not a question about nurse/patient ratios. Nothing...

  16. PICC line removal, a sterile procedure?

    cherrybreeze replied to Anoetos's topic in General Nursing

    Now me, I WOULD have said

  17. was i unprofessional? (quick story)

    cherrybreeze replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Of course not. However, the OP wasn't asking about nurse/patient ratios, s/he was asking about the professionalism of their

  18. Oh, those ingrained abbreviations....

    cherrybreeze posted a topic in General Nursing

    Am I the only one that does this? (surely not) All of those abbreviations I've learned along the way are a way of life. With baseball so prevalent right now, my mind turns "ALCS" in to "ACLS"....I...

  19. Help! How do I sign my name??

    cherrybreeze replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only posting this to this thread at this late date because the OP made a post on it yesterday.... If you already had an opinion and knew what you were going to do....why was the original question...

  20. gave my notice, may need to cut it short

    cherrybreeze replied to Jw1724's topic in General Nursing

    Get a note from the

  21. Nurses writing Scripts for Doctors

    cherrybreeze replied to fawnsternurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would check your facility's policy. I am a little confused with the OP....are the nurses deciding what meds to write for, or is it a verbal order? At the hospital I worked at, we were able to take a...

  22. ANA wants GM foods labeled, please join effort ant tell FDA

    cherrybreeze replied to dcookRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Emphasis mine.....can you back that statement

  23. Wired Jaw :( Food Ideas Please

    cherrybreeze replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    One of my favorite smoothies I make is super easy: cup of OJ, banana, and vanilla protein powder. I have one for breakfast regularly. You can also put raw spinach and carrots in to a smoothie; if...

  24. Anything wrong with this order?

    cherrybreeze replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    It was a nurse that added the time; the MD didn't specify how MANY divided doses (while 2 packets would lead me to believe twice also, it isn't

  25. "I just can't help you..."

    cherrybreeze replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't quote the posts about the Stadol, but you learn something new everyday....I wouldn't have thought to check that interaction. Some smart folks we've got here. :) If his behavior coincides...