Agnus

Agnus

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  1. Getting the foley past the prostate

    Agnus replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    when you come up against the prostate and can not advance it is often because when you bump against it the prostate will spasm. Gently hold the cathater against the prostate without pressure. It...

  2. Giving bolus Medications via IV port.

    Agnus replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    picc lines are no no longer flushed with heparin. Reguardless of weather you dilute or not you need to push slow with MOST medications. GENERAL rule of thumb is 1 ml per minute. No faster. There...

  3. Family calls to the unit.

    Agnus replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Call once and leave a number where I can reach you, ask that I return your call, that you want an update on the patient. There is no way to predict when it is a good for you to call me. So just leave...

  4. To all the "Old School" Nurses

    Agnus replied to TiggerBelly's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly our society has changed in the U.S. Social norms are not what they were. There is a sense of entitlement. We are spoiled beyond belief by our wonderful prosperity in this country. The word...

  5. ouch! need help!

    Agnus replied to daisy62's topic in General Nursing

    press the cheek just behind the last molar, in the notch between the mandible and the maxillary bone. Direct your pressure downward on the mandibular bone. Press with one finger. This is a very...

  6. Magnet hospital

    Agnus replied to amykobus's topic in General Nursing

    that poster said it was a great place to work at even before they became magnet. you are correct i have seen so called shared governance that was anything but. the committees were there staff nurses...

  7. Is Volunteering with inactive license possible after retirement?

    Agnus replied to oldflossie's topic in Retired Nurses

    I would check with my state board of nursing since they are the only ones who can definitively answer the legality of your

  8. It's MY License....Made Report to Adult Protective Services

    Agnus replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    If APS deems everything is AOK once they investigate and that the woman is competent and this is her choice then no harm is done. On the other hand if they decide that is not the case then your boss...

  9. Am I too old to be going to school for BSN?

    Agnus replied to ladyloca45's topic in General Nursing

    Got my ADN at 50. Started my BSN at that time. Dropped it for a while. am 57 and considering applying to finish it. My body is broken. The body of a very much older person. So lady if you are too...

  10. Ever have a patient comment on his lack of size?

    Agnus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually when i saw the title of this post I had to smile in memory of one gentleman. He was an older gentleman I had to cath him. He was very small and virtually shriveled up inside himself so to...

  11. ethical or not?

    Agnus replied to rxrn's topic in General Nursing

    It makes more sense to look for a job while you still have one then to wait until you are unemployed. When you look for one while you are unemployed it is harder to be picky about what you might or...

  12. Terminated? Do I get paid for unused paid time off?

    Agnus replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but technically you were responsible for notifying them, of your plans. It is an employees responsibility to keep an employer informed as to when and if they plan to return to work after any...

  13. Do nurses who pick-up extra shifts get favoritism?

    Agnus replied to SmartSNFguy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope don't see it don't experience it. Neither do I see anyone trying to induce guilt nor do I experience when I say no when asked to come in for an extra shift. When they call me to ask me to work...

  14. Nurse abuses own child

    Agnus replied to Marvie's topic in General Nursing

    Don't hold back your

  15. What Should I do?

    Agnus replied to Bugaloo's topic in General Nursing

    Number one seems the obvious choice to me and then again you are not me. Be careful about getting to attached to any benefit, manager, or ways of doing things because no matter where you are no...

  16. Help, our unit is falling apart!

    Agnus replied to nurseklw72's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear this. Time to leave. There are so many red flags, I can't begin... well you know that. (hug) good luck on your job

  17. Scared outta my mind!!!

    Agnus replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Welcome to the ride of your

  18. I think I'm done with hospital nursing... what to do in this situation??

    Agnus replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Nursing

    Go for the pedis. Do not ever accept a job with someone you get negative vibes from on an interview no matter how "nice" or wonderful people tell you the person is. I am sure he is nice but this...

  19. VERY Important Interview Question!!!

    Agnus replied to LostNurse24's topic in General Nursing

    You state a number of positives: 1. a good performance review. with one area needing improvement. 2. You state that your sup. stated she understood, saw you as a good nurse, and wished you well 3....

  20. My first clinical is soon, any advice?

    Agnus replied to meezer1234's topic in General Nursing

    You have already been taught in class or lab what you need to do. you already know more than the patient though at this point it may not be much. Ask yourself from my education so far what do I know...

  21. Soooooo..... I made my first med error & I feel awful!!!

    Agnus replied to eccentricRN's topic in General Nursing

    You did not hurt this patient. What if, is a totally useless question. You will make more errors. It is part of being a nurse. It is part of being

  22. Patient asking for phone number to keep in touch, what do you say?

    Agnus replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    If you are ever cornered and feel the person will not take NO for an answer you can give a phony name and number. There is nothing on earth that says because someone wants to know personal information...

  23. STUPID interview questions, add yours here

    Agnus replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    "Excuse me I need some clarification before I can answer your question. How does this relate to the position I am applying for?" It is honest, straightforward, and

  24. coworker complained: I dared to say "butt."

    Agnus replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in General Nursing

    Saying,"I am working my butt off is not slander by definition." Since you do not know what you may have said and do not know what this person is calling slander, I would ask. It has been my...

  25. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

    Agnus replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mine stays in the bottom of my purse - turned OFF - unless I really need it - and most months I never turn it on. I lived a whole lifetime before cell phones came out - and we did OK, made it thru and...