mike7evans

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1. Anyone an addictions nurse?

   mike7evans replied to Mo_RN's topic in Addictions

   Eric... Pretty coincidental. I had my wound care certification that I got after I went through PEER Assitance. I didn't have any wound problems but I saw many that did... mostly from meth injections. However, I soon became bored with wounds after ...

2. Anyone an addictions nurse?

   mike7evans replied to Mo_RN's topic in Addictions

   sorry, not an addictions nurse. however, i am an addict...sober x 15 years. i was reading all the posts to your thread. honestly, i expected to find substandard information. i was pleasantly surprised. yes, an addict/alkie (same disease) can and ...

3. Whatever "professionalism" is, it's driving me nuts.

   mike7evans replied to epac104's topic in General Nursing

   see my responses underlined in the quoted message

4. Post mortem care

   mike7evans replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   Hello Skybaby/Susan.... glad to see your are still watching this thread. Well, the embalmer you spoke with has a MUCH better point than the embalmer who stated they used lines for access to the circulatory system, which made no sense at all. Sounds ...

5. Post mortem care

   mike7evans replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   An embalmer requested NOT to pull a PICC Line since it is access to embalming? LOL. A PICC Line is a venous line. A formalin solution is not put into the veins but rather a major artery...R common carotid typically... or femorals...etc To drain b...

6. Post mortem care

   mike7evans replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   To DeeCee, What culture do you have this 50% experience in? Thanks Michael

7. Post mortem care

   mike7evans replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

   To OneThunder: Yes, I didn't cover dentures. Sorry. There is a prosthesis that CAN be used. However, it is my experience, that IF the dentures are not sent and the prosthesis or cotton is used by the embalmer....then typically, the day of visitati...

8. When coworkers make prejudiced statements

   mike7evans replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   eltripRe: When coworkers make prejudiced statements Originally Posted by ghillbert Now, you're not prejudiced against crazy militia people, are you? I am. But then, I used to be married to one of 'em. In Tennessee, no less!:icon_roll Now Nurse...

9. When coworkers make prejudiced statements

   mike7evans replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   To feralnastalgia, WOW!!! LOL. Can I hire you on retainer? So the term I heard 18 months ago is not accurate also. hahaha. How enlightening. So the next time I hear it, I get to challenge it as I seriously doubt the person using it has the real s...

10. When coworkers make prejudiced statements

    mike7evans replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    To TexasRN-ICU.... LOL, speaking of the term "cracker." At 46 years of age, I have heard it many many times. I've been called this. Up until 18 months ago, I thought it meant that a cracker is white and so are you....etc. However, someone advised ...

11. Code Status Error - An Ethical Dilemma

    mike7evans replied to Simkah's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty much in line with "JessicRN's" thoughts on this one. It does kinda sound to me like you had a little control thingy going on in that... you did this and that... still, no consequences to this nurse suited you. I guess my question is: IF...

12. When coworkers make prejudiced statements

    mike7evans replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL... my comebacks are typically sarcastic....such as, "Excuse me, I need to now go associate with those of a higher level of thinking." Or it is challenged, "really? have you experienced that?" If it is objective then OK... but it brings it into t...

13. Post mortem care

    mike7evans replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

    Hello Chasing, I agree with RNMI on his/her response. The nurse should tell you as they should know a little more.... BUT, not to say this is always the case as you may be a regular there and the nurse is an agency or whatever. In that case, consu...

14. Post mortem care

    mike7evans replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

    Correction to something.... I said "distal." I meant "proximal." Too many hours without sleep and then auto battery problems after the temp dipped to at/about 0 degrees F here in Tennessee. Something we are not used to. Thanks, Michael

15. Post mortem care

    mike7evans replied to mc3's topic in Hospice

    Hello Skybaby, Hey, did you receive my private message to you with my email address? I never got a reply from you. UNLESS, I thought something was spam and it got deleted. If so, sorry and please resend. Still, with any bandages, I just cannot agr...