chenoaspirit

chenoaspirit ASN, RN

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  1. Posting advice: "I can't do this, ...I don't understand you"

    chenoaspirit replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    I dont see the big deal myself. Its not like people use ALL abbreviations, just maybe a few shortcuts. I guess I can understand how it may bother some, but I couldnt care less. Im just glad to have...

  2. Dog on the floor, what do you think?

    chenoaspirit replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how its nice to have a pet in the hospital room with you as a patient, but my concern would be the germs the hound is packing in its fur and on its feet, not to mention the right of other...

  3. Rude nurse may have helped me to be a better nurse

    chenoaspirit replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    Shame on that nurse. Maybe she will be placed in a situation where SHE is the patient and may change her attitude. Im so sorry you went thru that. I hope you feel

  4. Patient 'found' my number on the internet...

    chenoaspirit replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, be professional/mature and answer the phone and explain this to the caller. YOU have to set the boundaries. Spare your family of having to listen to your language and having to listen to a...

  5. Organization!

    chenoaspirit replied to shannonFNP's topic in Home Health

    If that agency does paper charting... have a box with hanging folders that are labelled, with additional papers you may need, such as nurses notes, wound sheets, transfer packets, progress notes, etc...

  6. how late too see a hh pt

    chenoaspirit replied to pedspnp's topic in Home Health

    11pm is not the norm. But for an infusion, it can happen. Sometimes an infusion is scheduled for certain times and therefore will need to be done at whatever time it is ordered. But this is RARE...

  7. why is a person so evil?..... venting here

    chenoaspirit replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    This needs to be addressed, not ignored. Yes, you can avoid this person, but obviously her bad behavior will continue. She needs to be called on it and the sooner the better. Your nurse manager...

  8. Feeling So Defeated

    chenoaspirit replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Stop doing the unit secretary's job. Seriously, you lose respect and people will begin to EXPECT you to do more than your assigned duties, because you have made it clear that you will. Focus on your...

  9. MRSA and Home Care

    chenoaspirit replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Home Health

    we provide disposable stethoscopes, bp cuffs, and thermometers in the homes of mrsa patients. We take nothing in the home with us, not even our bag or nurses note for them to sign. Then we sanitize...

  10. Need some help from Ortho/ Neuro Nurses Please!

    chenoaspirit replied to MrazFan's topic in General Nursing

    omg, you are going to have burnout! Enjoy your break so that when you go back, you will have a refreshed/rested mind and able to dive back in to studying. Give yourself a break and enjoy your summer...

  11. Why hospitals continue use incentive spirometry

    chenoaspirit replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Most patients (and even some nurses) dont know the CORRECT way to use the Incentive Spirometer. Yes, you suck in and pull up the "meter" but you also have to hold DOWN the other ball. There is a BIG...

  12. Anyone use Ipads for OASIS?

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in Home Health

    We were told today that we will be getting IPads for work. Just wondering if anyone else uses these and if they are user friendly. They look like they would be hard to type on with the touch

  13. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    First I had to loan my in-laws 1500.00 to keep the bank from foreclosing on their home (never got it back). Then 2 other people borrowed 20.00 and never paid me back. Now I have this so-called...

  14. Anyone use Ipads for OASIS?

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health

    Well, we are still on paper too right now. The agency is owned by our local hospital, but we are managed by a company in Ohio called BRIDGE. I was shocked yesterday when they told us we would be...

  15. Dirty Needle Stick

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    It happened today, I just stood there in shock after it happened. I just couldnt believe it. Then I rushed to the sink and washed my finger and squeezed it and made it bleed...it spewed because it...

  16. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! She called me again today asking for 220.00 to pay her electric bill. I was in a staff meeting when she called. I had just got a dirty needle stick and really didnt care what she...

  17. HH and the new HC bill

    chenoaspirit replied to mightymitern's topic in Home Health

    Well, I consider homehealth a "real job". So not sure what the poster meant by that. But Ive been wondering the same thing about the HC bill, if it will pay for homehealth services at all. Right...

  18. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Well, these people bought a cellphone that cost alittle over 400.00, then pawned it, then bought another one that was around 250.00, then pawned it. Each time, they may have got 40.00 for it...SUCH A...

  19. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Every one of you are right and I appreciate your responses. I did call the cellphone carrier and they told me that I can not block certain numbers, but thats been a while back. I'll call them...

  20. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the kicker was they had just given me the sob story of needing food, but then went and bought stain for their porch. Hmm, lets seeeee, which is more important....stain, food, stain, food. Hmm,...

  21. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    my daughter and my stepdaughters will say things like "dont change jobs, then we wont be rich anymore" And its like pulling teeth to get them to even do some chores around the house to help out. Im...

  22. foley irrigation

    chenoaspirit replied to care&share's topic in Home Health

    Maybe you need an order to irrigate more frequently and teach the family how to do

  23. foley irrigation

    chenoaspirit replied to care&share's topic in Home Health

    How long has the F/C been in place? Ive had this happen to me, I had to change it. Once the new one was in, it irrigated fine. Sometimes the tip can get a "glob" of sediment on it and it kinda...

  24. How would you handle this?

    chenoaspirit replied to PurpleLily's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, just go for it. People talk, whether you give them a reason to or not. Why care what other say? If they are your true "friends" they wont talk, and those who do arent worthy of worry. If you...

  25. HR in 40s. Doc insisting on dig IV

    chenoaspirit replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    all I can say is