chenoaspirit

chenoaspirit ASN, RN

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  1. venous stasis ulcer...it doesnt look like its healing

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I dont know. The only thing she says is "it hurts and I dont like it". I tried to convince her, but it was a no

  2. 10 Tips for Home Health Nursing

    chenoaspirit replied to homehealth20's topic in Home Health

    Its also a good idea to carry some dog treats in your car for your patients' little "angels" who act like a devil when you try to walk up to the door. I think every one of my patients have a

  3. A Break in Her Cycle

    chenoaspirit replied to datnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, you know your stuff! I had a cyst that kept growing, it reached the size of a grapefruit (along with more smaller ones). My ovary just wouldnt let go, lol. I had them removed, they kept coming...

  4. Wound care program for home health

    chenoaspirit replied to certwndnrs's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Also, I read in our manual that photo is supposed to be done weekly to

  5. Wound care program for home health

    chenoaspirit replied to certwndnrs's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    We dont do photo document, we cant use digital because of HIPPA, we cant have it developed because of HIPPA, we dont supply disposable cameras. We just dont do it, but technically we are supposed to....

  6. So upset got passed for charge

    chenoaspirit replied to Emilysmom2, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I HATED being CN, but I understand your feelings, wondering why someone else was chosen over you. Ive been there too and it made me wonder if they felt I was more inadequate than the one who was...

  7. drawing blood with tpn running

    chenoaspirit replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Ive never done the push-pull method one poster mentioned, actually Ive never heard of it. Ive always turned off the pump for one FULL minute, aspirate 10 ml and discard (from a different lumen if...

  8. List of Drugs To Take!?

    chenoaspirit replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in college (wasnt working), I had my MD fill out a LONG application for needymeds.org (I think that was the web address). I was able to get my meds for free thru the manufacturers. Maybe...

  9. List of Drugs To Take!?

    chenoaspirit replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I bet she was just desperate and probably didnt know any better. When a child is in need and its unreachable, you would go to any length to get what your child needs, especially for the child to live....

  10. women working with women, why its so hard

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Its like women have to "compete" with each other and they are so catty. I never had a problem working with men, but working with women can sometimes be stressful. I always heard one talking about...

  11. Railroaded at work

    chenoaspirit replied to Babzuptown's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you were placed into a bad situation. Why were you not allowed to delegate? I mean, if you had 5 patients, how did they expect you to do total care with no help at all from an...

  12. women working with women, why its so hard

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    2bsure, I hope you made it out of that marriage. Be safe and take care of

  13. women working with women, why its so hard

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    The patients were the reason I was there and the ONLY reason I miss that place. You are right, friends are just a bonus, but teamwork makes a better environment for the patients. When someone...

  14. women working with women, why its so hard

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it did hurt my feelings. Ive been up on the floor twice since I quit and it was the same response. Im fine now, just glad to be away from it. But to be the type of person I was while I worked...

  15. Dangerous nurses

    chenoaspirit replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that DKA is dangerous, but I would rather have an ACUTE hyperglycemia rather than hypoglycemia. The brain can not function without glucose and if it isnt caught early enough, they can die. I...

  16. Dangerous nurses

    chenoaspirit replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    omg. Was she allowed to continue in nursing school? Imagine how she

  17. Weaker nurses at night?

    chenoaspirit replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I worked, experience had nothing to do with when you worked, it was seniority that decided what shift you worked. It didnt matter if you needed "monitoring" or not, there was always a charge...

  18. Vent: Embarrassed during change of shift.

    chenoaspirit replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that she may have had a bad day and may be remorseful, but still it was battery. No matter what mood Im in, I do not take it out on my coworkers or my patients. Honestly, her behavior sounds...

  19. Considering Nursing School at 52

    chenoaspirit replied to LuvLife845's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it too! Age is just a NUMBER! When I was in school, there were 3 people there in their 50's and it was NOT a liability to them at all. If that's what you want to do, then dont let...

  20. Weaker nurses at night?

    chenoaspirit replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both. I worked nightshift for 3 years, then went to dayshift. Total difference as far as what I did. Nights I had to deal more with the sun-downing and yanking out f/c's and IV's,...

  21. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    chenoaspirit replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    You guys make me feel bad. You would crap if you knew what I made at the hospital.....18.44. Thats in kentucky. Thats with 4 years experience and they suspended our raises for this

  22. HomeHealth stress! New and feel like crying

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health

    Thanks everyone! I am getting better/faster on the SOC's. I have yet to do a resumption (I have one coming up once my pt is discharged from inpatient). I hope it isnt hard to do. But you guys have...

  23. Do you call the doctor EVERY time

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for all your replies. Its amazing how things are so different in other areas. At the hospital I worked at, they would get MAD if we called over trivial things. I was sometimes nervous to...

  24. HomeHealth stress! New and feel like crying

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health

    Thank you soooooo much for your response. ok, 6 months. I just hope my boss understands and has patience. I dread tomorrow. Im hanging in there, but only by a tread.

  25. Reconstitution Medications and Dosages

    chenoaspirit replied to techraider77's topic in General Nursing

    Most of ours were the "advantage" bottles (I think thats what they were called". It was a bottle of powder that you screw onto a NS bag that fit the bottle and it then reconstituted. But I did however...