chenoaspirit

chenoaspirit ASN, RN

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  1. nonsterile gloves to do wet-dry packing? This according to a doc!

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Well we were taught that when a patient goes home, clean would be considered ok because in their own home, they are being subjected to their OWN germs that are already growing on their skin as normal...

  2. nonsterile gloves to do wet-dry packing? This according to a doc!

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  3. Nurse manhandled by doctor

    chenoaspirit replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I would NOT let this incident slide. I would make sure that doc knew first-hand that he will NOT do that again. If he gets by with it, he will do it again. That chaps my

  4. Nurse manhandled by doctor

    chenoaspirit replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is "wow". I hate how nurses are held accountable for actions but doctors are not. We are the backbones in the hospitals, but yet we are treated as sub-human, like we have less rights....

  5. nonsterile gloves to do wet-dry packing? This according to a doc!

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    That site is referring to "chronic" wounds ...wounds that dont heal in a timely manner. Im talking about fresh surgical wounds. Thats interesting article

  6. nonsterile gloves to do wet-dry packing? This according to a doc!

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we have a HIGH incidence of MRSA and wound infections. Most of the surgical patients end up with an abscess or a wound infection. Its RARE to have a good outcome there. If anyone finds any...

  7. Trichotillomania Awareness (long, but please find time to read)

    chenoaspirit replied to Faster's topic in General Nursing

    My best friend has this. She has pulled her hair out for so long, now its thin and has small bald spots. She would search and find a hair with a rough spot, pull it, then break it in half. That...

  8. Favorite mouth care for really dry mouths?

    chenoaspirit replied to TopazLover's topic in General Nursing

    never heard of it. I mix a solution of mouthwash, peroxide, mineral oil. It works wonders to clean out those chunks of "plastic" out of the roof of the

  9. Nasal cannula

    chenoaspirit replied to believing's topic in General Nursing

    pick it up and put it back on them? I probably should go get another one, but sometimes people drop them constantly and we would literally run out of them if I replaced them every time it was...

  10. Nurse in trouble for complete nonsense.

    chenoaspirit replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    If I were that nurse, it would be hard to work the weekend after being sent home. I would definitely have to have a talk with the manager about this so that there are no future episodes like this. I...

  11. Should I quit Nursing School???

    chenoaspirit replied to sns501's topic in General Nursing

    If you are unhappy with nursing school and "dont think its for you" and "You just really want to quit", then those comments should guide you with your decision. If you hate it now, you will also...

  12. Pain is subjective?

    chenoaspirit replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    Now to the OP, asses using the skills you have learned. I do understand how you feel, as I have felt it many times. When/if you have concerns, discuss it with the physician. I have also discussed the...

  13. Pain is subjective?

    chenoaspirit replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient the other day who is dying of lung cancer with mets to brain. He is on a Dilaudid PCA with a continuous drip. His family (nephew to be exact) was caught burning a hole in the tubing...

  14. "You don't get to tell me what to do!"

    chenoaspirit replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the option to write him up, then write him up. That is inexcuseable behavior on his part. It requires teamwork. I take care of patients who are not mine ALL THE TIME, if Im not busy I...

  15. interventions

    chenoaspirit replied to destiney's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I dont understand how the doc came up with a dose without knowing the original dose, did they just pull a number out of their

  16. scheduling issues

    chenoaspirit replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and if the manager (or charge) is unable to accomodate you, maybe the director can find you a position on another floor that

  17. scheduling issues

    chenoaspirit replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I would first go to my nurse manager because she will be the one to have to figure out who to schedule when you want to be

  18. scheduling issues

    chenoaspirit replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds feasible, IF your manager will allow that. With most places, PRN status means you can work when you want...pretty much. If they call, you dont have to go in. You will probably get more...

  19. Lasix and Hyponatremia

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    He was on NS at 150 ml/hr with a fluid restriction of 1500/day. His IV was later saline locked. His sodium was 125. I wondered why he didnt order hypertonic IV

  20. Tonsilectomy test question....

    chenoaspirit replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it doesnt say "frequent swallowing". It says PAIN when swallowing...big difference. You have to read EVERY word. I soooooo dont miss nursing

  21. Lasix and Hyponatremia

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the dehydration makes sense, but he used a diuretic that takes away sodium rather than one that doesnt, such as Mannitol. Ive asked so many people at work, they all agree with me. It doesnt...

  22. Lasix and Hyponatremia

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Also, he had no edema, no crackles in

  23. Lasix and Hyponatremia

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like the two together are going against each other. And also, the treatment didnt

  24. Tonsilectomy test question....

    chenoaspirit replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...B Drowsiness is common immediately after surgery. Pain is normal finding s/p tonsillectomy due to nature of the surgery. Bright red blood in emesis means bleeding is occuring and warrants...

  25. Why do Threads here get moved to the "Members Only" section?

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ive noticed that some threads Ive posted in get moved to the "break room" and then I can no longer post. Just wondering why they get moved if they were originally posted