chenoaspirit

chenoaspirit ASN, RN

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  1. Anyone here develop carpal tunnel since becoming a nurse

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    I now have HORRIBLE carpal tunnel syndrome. My wrist HURTS and I cant hold my coffee mug anymore. I cant make a fist AT ALL and my fingers are NUMB. I cant stand it. I have developed these severe...

  2. Your a nurse--You should know better!!

    chenoaspirit replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering...what was your response to her? Honestly she should have appreciated your time donation, rather than try to make you feel bad. Its small minds that cause big trouble and it sounds...

  3. Inserting NG tubes

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ive inserted many thru the years, but Ive seen different nurses do it differently. I try to insert it fast while they are drinking ice water via straw. Ive seen others do it that way, but Ive also...

  4. What things do your family members do that drive the nurse in you nuts?

    chenoaspirit replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    My brother told me that his spinal cord was severed. I told him that isnt possible if he is still walking and he tells me "I guess you think you know more than my doctor". He doesnt work and he...

  5. I just cannot take care of her.

    chenoaspirit replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been there, done that. I ended up taking care of the patient because I felt I was the one who would/could provide for her in ways no one else could. Just do what you feel is right in your...

  6. Had a transvaginal exam, and I'm depressed.

    chenoaspirit replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Please let us know. Now Im worried for you too. It may be nothing

  7. 44 year-old woman with DVT dies of PE--- ???

    chenoaspirit replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    hmm, we use heparin gtt always for DVT. Hon, it wasnt your fault, dont beat yourself up over

  8. Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

    chenoaspirit replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

    I wear JR Watkins body oil spray. Its a moisturizer spray (my skin is very dry). `It has a light "clean" scent that is not overwhelming at all. It actually smells like fabric softener. Ive had...

  9. Higher incidence of depression among nurses

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering if anyone has noticed a higher rate of depression among nurses. With the job, there is alot of stress, death and dying, dealing with angry doctors and bullying coworkers, etc....

  10. Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    chenoaspirit replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly why make things so difficult. Why put yourself into a situation where you have to use additonal math to correctly draw up insulin if an insulin syringe is readily available. It would be...

  11. Would you nurses like me better if......

    chenoaspirit replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    Our CNA's used to draw blood, up until about 3 months ago when lab took over. But when the CNA's did it, their title changed to PCA's and they got $1.00 more on the hour. It isnt worth it though...

  12. Has your health declined since becoming a nurse?

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was a healthy/active person...then nursing school....then a nurse. Now I stay sick. I think it may be stress related? :stone Ive had multiple surgeries, multiple illnesses, I NEVER feel well...

  13. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    chenoaspirit replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    All I want to add is the fact that going bra-less will lead to some very saggy breasts. They are made for a reason...to support. And being as large as you are, you definitely need support. Think...

  14. Getting Percocet thru a Port-a-cath!!!!

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night I accesed a port with a 20 g Huber needle, I had excellent blood return and it flushed great and I connected her IVF's. Well, 5 minutes later it was occluded. I was in another patients...

  15. Brain Teaser

    chenoaspirit replied to Dani8962's topic in General Nursing

    I tried to do a search on it also and came up with nothing. But could the baby have died, causing a drop in HCG hormone?...causing the negative pregnancy test Then the body was trying to "get rid of...

  16. Why are some posts getting deleted on here?

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ive noticed.. I'll read a thread, then later I notice that some of the posts have been deleted with no notice to the poster....one of them was me. Why is

  17. Why are some posts getting deleted on here?

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Well, what I posted wasnt inappropriate at all. Right now Im reading another thread on here where 2 members are thrashing each other regarding another website one is a member of and those posts...

  18. Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules and Effexor (venlafaxine HCl)

    chenoaspirit replied to Brian's topic in Patient Medications

    Sweating is one of the side effects of taking Effexor. I experience the same thing. But now I sweat also because I had a hysterectomy and have hot flashes on top of it so imagine how much I sweat...

  19. PEG Residual: risk for aspiration?

    chenoaspirit replied to sjoubert001's topic in General Nursing

    I dont check placement of PEG either. Now with NG or Dobhoff, I

  20. Mini Straight Cath

    chenoaspirit replied to generalhospital's topic in General Nursing

    If a patient, demented or not, is refusing to be cath'ed then I would call the doc and request an order for a clean catch. Even if a patient is demented, they do have rights. I cant imagine having...

  21. Not taking 0xygen Saturation on patients...???

    chenoaspirit replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    I bought my own personal pocket pulse ox and carry it with me continually. I always check pulse ox at beginning of shift, especially on my respiratory patients. I have had patients with SaO2 in the...

  22. Anyone here develop carpal tunnel since becoming a nurse

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Ive been on NSAIDS for weeks with no relief. Its actually getting WORSE. Ive taken Naproxen, nothing. Then Motrin in high doses. I plan on making a doc appt, just wondering how many others...

  23. Verbal charting for nurses?

    chenoaspirit replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we could do like doctors with recording. Example.."Room 307 Ms Jones c/o pain 7/10, administered Morphine 4 mg IV..." Then it would be transcribed like the doctors do. I get sick of paper...

  24. Forced to be charge without the pay???

    chenoaspirit replied to Nacki's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked nightshift, I had to do charge and didnt get any extra pay either. Their excuse was "you havent had the charge class". I even posted on here about it. It isnt right. I wanted to...

  25. Starting IV's in Med Surg?

    chenoaspirit replied to scoobysnax's topic in General Nursing

    Its common to start them on MedSurg. If they come from the ER, then they already have one. If it goes bad, you restart it. If it gets pulled out, you restart it. If they are a direct admit from...