hoolahan

hoolahan ASN, RN

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  1. When did we stop washing hair?

    hoolahan replied to LaNorteBellaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Blistex works better on dry lips Kitty Kat, but they don't stock that in the hospitals

  2. When did we stop washing hair?

    hoolahan replied to LaNorteBellaRN's topic in General Nursing

    IN our CT unit, we had our own drawer, the night shift gals, where we kept scented bodywashes, the PSSSST shampoo, regular shampoo, and nicer razors than the hospital, oh yeah, shaving cream and after...

  3. UPDATE: ICD9 Coding changes effective October 1, 2005

    hoolahan replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Home Health

    Oy!! When will CMS make up their minds. Everyone is just figuring out the V Code issues from last October. They can make you crazy! You must love this in intake Karen. God Bless

  4. MO190, MO210, M0230, and MO240

    hoolahan replied to barryg's topic in Home Health

    I agree with you Barry, that was a wonderful site!! Thanks Joella. Keep posting, huh?!

  5. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    hoolahan replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    It probably was broken down and weeping,like a bad cellulitis, kind of like when you have a wet-to dry dressing that is REALLY stuck to the wound. And that is only after 24 hours!! I imagine it could...

  6. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    hoolahan replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    How tragically sad. It reminds me of the movie, "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" which I highly recommend to anyone who has never seen it. Those poor firemen, how thier backs can hold up, they have it...

  7. Home is where my heart is

    hoolahan replied to CardioTrans's topic in Home Health

    I can relate to everything you have said! I have to admit, being per diem is a whole lot more enjoyable than case managing! Since I used to CM there, I will follow through on labs etc... referrals,...

  8. Portfolio for an Interview?

    hoolahan replied to Q.'s topic in Nursing Career

    Wow. Interesting to see this perspective. I would encourage you to be more open-minded in that respect. I may only be per diem at one place so I can keep my hand in the clinical work, but no matter...

  9. Ethical dilemma

    hoolahan replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    Sadie, you are only human. From what you describe, if she were my patient, and I knew what you know, it would be hard for me to resist the urge not to punch her lights out! Especially if she did know...

  10. Portfolio for an Interview?

    hoolahan replied to Q.'s topic in Nursing Career

    I know it sucks now, but I firmly believe these things happen as they are meant to happen. I had interviewed for a hospital CM job, at a hospital 7min from home. I really wanted it, and I had been...

  11. One Handed Ostomy Care?

    hoolahan replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    Has the pt been d/c yet? Is he coming from a hospital or rehab? What is the age/cognitive ability of the pt? It may be more appropriate for him to go to rehab, is this a new ostomy or new amputation?...

  12. Roaches are going to drive me out of home care!!!

    hoolahan replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    I don't even watch Fear factor!! If they ever wanted to lower me into a vat of roaches, I would die of sheer fright. LilGirl, your description of hell is

  13. Is home care the better route in nursing?

    hoolahan replied to Paleobug's topic in Home Health

    luckyladyore, are you doing private duty HH? That is a huge difference from visting nurse, but both are HH. Paleobug, please read the Day in the Life of a HH nurse thread in this forum. You will get a...

  14. GTube, med administration..HELP

    hoolahan replied to perksrn's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.ross.com/productHandbook/devices.asp

  15. GTube, med administration..HELP

    hoolahan replied to perksrn's topic in General Nursing

    Medications That Should Not Be Crushed Joan Murhammer, R.Ph., Mary Ross, R.Ph., M.B.A., Kevin Bebout, R.Ph. Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed...

  16. GTube, med administration..HELP

    hoolahan replied to perksrn's topic in General Nursing

    Even better, more comprehensive, and cites excellent references... Tube Feeding Care Administration Guidelines, CL 30-14.01 manual: Clinical Policy Manual categories Gastrointestinal section: none...

  17. GTube, med administration..HELP

    hoolahan replied to perksrn's topic in General Nursing

    AACN News AACN News Home DECEMBER 2000 - VOL 17 - NO 12 Research Corner: Myth vs. Reality Checking Feeding Tube Placement Grants Fund Research Relevant to Critical Care Nursing How Do Religion and...

  18. question re: informed consent

    hoolahan replied to pkmom's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, when you sign the general consent form in the hospital, that may kind of cover this, since, unless you have contrast, you don't need an informed consent for a CT scan, because basically...

  19. Pt abandonment

    hoolahan replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    She was definitely wrong to walk out and not give report, and should have been fired. However, the only reason you could have not known if she was busy or needed help was because no one asked. In a...

  20. Need advice

    hoolahan replied to fairyprincess2003's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry noeljan, I didn't mean to sound so mean. Of course I didn't realize it was your sister. My post was harsh, but not angry. It is you who seem to have the anger, and I see it again in your...

  21. refusal of assignment

    hoolahan replied to anurse4life's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you anurse4life! If you honestly feel you deserved the time off, then I guess I will have to trust you on that one. Now, when they call you later to ask if you can please come in, ask them to...

  22. Portfolio for an Interview?

    hoolahan replied to Q.'s topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck Suzy! Don't believe that "they have X number of other candidates" garbage, they told me that so many times, and I would get an offer the next day, even when they supposedly were not going to...

  23. how many times can a human be defibrillated?

    hoolahan replied to TinyNurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I worked in a CT ICU, and I am told in one day, a pt I got on nights, had been defibrillated 36 times. He died on my shift, the family joined in a circle around his bed and refused to allow any more...

  24. Need advice

    hoolahan replied to fairyprincess2003's topic in General Nursing

    You choose life, she chooses abortion. It really isn't any of your business. Did she ask you for advice?? What I don't understand is how you can associate with someone who is so obviously does not...

  25. refusal of assignment

    hoolahan replied to anurse4life's topic in General Nursing

    EXCELLENT suggestion!!!