scg08rn

scg08rn

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  1. autistic patients

    scg08rn replied to chloe1602's topic in General Nursing

    Wrap cling to his IV site if possible, try to keep all tubing out-of-sight, out-of-reach if at all possible. Try to give him something to do with his hands, if

  2. Nurse refuses to give or recieve shift report

    scg08rn replied to dkweaver's topic in General Nursing

    It's not only your license at stake but also theirs. They are taking responsibility of these patients, they need to know what is going on! I have encountered similar nurses who don't want a "full...

  3. Crazy things pt's do for pain meds.

    scg08rn replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had similar situations with the first story, not the clock one. That- I must say- is

  4. Help w/ Nursing diagnosis

    scg08rn replied to HelloM1M1's topic in General Students

    excess fluid volume doesn't fit for an increase in loose stools.

  5. How to artfully dodge conversation?

    scg08rn replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    Some patients in my facility are well known to talk your ear off and keep you in the room for non-nursing reasons or to complain about what they've already complained about to the ombudsman/previous...

  6. A little off topic.....anyone else sick?

    scg08rn replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Same here, kissed the boyfriend thought it was allergies, and BOOM! I was at work, doing my med pass, PUSHING THE MED CART made my joints aches! I had the chills temp 100.8 headache sneezing body...

  7. New RN Starting in a SNF...?

    scg08rn replied to mlisk589's topic in General Nursing

    I started off as a new RN grad in a SNF. I've been there for 13 months. It is heavy work and can be just as busy as a hospital floor. Doesn't hurt to

  8. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    scg08rn replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Better yet - "How is my mother doing?" "How is my mother eating?" Okay--Whose is your

  9. lookinig for free ceu credits

    scg08rn replied to clm121875's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.rn.org low price for unlimited ceu's. http://www.nursingspectrum.com some free ones

  10. How do you feel about this?

    scg08rn replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whopps, look like I won't be hired at this hospital! I can't bake for the life of me, so all the cookies would be burnt, no matter what I do. *hehe* Not every patient can eat cookies due to their diet...

  11. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    scg08rn replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I once went for an ear ache.. they ended up cleaning out my ear full of ear wax, which I could have done myself by buying the kit at walgreens, lol. I was young, and crying in pain, and thought I was...

  12. craigslist ad

    scg08rn replied to JennyMac's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't trust craigslist for things that deal with healthcare, in my opinion. i have seen several postings for agencies in my area on there though. but that is misleading and

  13. Words you never dreamed you would say as a nurse...

    scg08rn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Your wound looks like raw steak." Never thought I'd compare healing wounds as raw steak! Thankfully, me and the patient had a good relationship, we laughed it off. Confused Resident at 3am, "I want a...

  14. Evening shift??

    scg08rn replied to gogatsby's topic in General Nursing

    Sleep =) I usually get up 10-11, I don't have much to do in the mornings besides catch up on tv. I usually stay up between 1a-3a, depending when I get out, etc.

  15. The one with the never-ending problems

    scg08rn replied to evilolive's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Usually 8 hours without a void I call the doctor and explain the

  16. NEED ADVICE:

    scg08rn replied to Gavsmom's topic in General Nursing

    If your worried about poop being thrown at you, bring a change of clothes and use proper precautions. This isn't the worse of it. The needle stick situation, you have to be VERY CAUTIOUS with needles...

  17. Feeding Tube Problems

    scg08rn replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    Gingerale as well works. I would probably talk to the dietician/doctor about changing her feeding, unless contraindicated. Some of these feedings are very thick. I have that problem sometimes, with my...

  18. Please help me decide how to proceed

    scg08rn replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    waaaittt. They probably not only interviewed you for the position, so give them

  19. my first job interview experience and shocking work environment

    scg08rn replied to nurse_dot's topic in General Nursing

    I do work at a LTC, we are "generally clean" with nice decor not only in main lobby but the resident's rooms. The staffing at my place is 3 nurses with 20 residents (7-3 and 3-11) (less if empty beds,...

  20. Care Plan R/T infection exiting at knee.

    scg08rn replied to bdv2009's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hmmhmmhmm.. e.coli infection through the knee, interesting mind these bacteria have! LOL What are your nursing diagnoses? Just "Pain" or do you have to have others? Anyway, for "pt. pain rating..." I...

  21. Reputation of current facility limit future jobs?

    scg08rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone :) I am a new nurse, still within my "first year" title. I am currently working at a Sub-Acute/LTC facility, defiantly not my "cup of tea", but at the time, I was eager to start working...

  22. Admission forms question

    scg08rn replied to mickeys's topic in General Nursing

    It varies on the facility's

  23. Need help on nursing diagnosis for homeless pregnant shelter

    scg08rn replied to stacey76's topic in General Nursing

    Nutrition: altered, less than body requirements risk for infection (pre-natal care, etc) hope this helps

  24. How much weight did you lose your first year?

    scg08rn replied to whykiki0103's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am VERY tiny already, always have been. Where I work, they order out every night. Let's just say, I haven't gained weight or lost weight. If I lose anymore weight than I already have, I'll...

  25. CHF patient education

    scg08rn replied to cardiacmadeline's topic in General Nursing

    I am a fairly new nurse and not well experienced, however, it doesn't feel right to me either. Doctors should tell their patients they have CHF. You call the doctor to tell them their labs, they...