Nurse Leigh

Nurse Leigh

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  1. WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    Nurse Leigh replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    That's what mine says too.

  2. WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    Nurse Leigh replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I know, right? I have trouble navigating the mobile and desktop versions. I wish they could at least nake them more streamlined like the

  3. Why do some nurses like to whine and complain i

    Nurse Leigh replied to Springdaisy04's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Deja vu? Why do I feel like there was a similar thread

  4. WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    Nurse Leigh replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    There have been some really out there threads lately. And common sense must be in short

  5. Applying

    Nurse Leigh replied to Momofason17's topic in General Nursing

    To which program are you applying? Chances are none of us attended that program and therefore will not be able to give you a good

  6. CNA's and Drug Use/Dating known Felons

    Nurse Leigh replied to jadedncynical000's topic in General Nursing

    OP, what is your educational background? You seem to have trouble with logic. Being around someone who does drugs does not a make a person a criminal or a danger to

  7. CNA's and Drug Use/Dating known Felons

    Nurse Leigh replied to jadedncynical000's topic in General Nursing

    Also, second hand cocaine? Second hand methamphetamine? How does that work? Like someone does a line of coke and a person nearby gets a contact high? Not familiar with that. This is

  8. CNA's and Drug Use/Dating known Felons

    Nurse Leigh replied to jadedncynical000's topic in General Nursing

    Is it too early for popcorn? Should we pass a platter of yummy hotcakes instead? OP please explain how someone dating a person who may use/deal drugs is going to hurt a patient if they themselves are...

  9. took nclex.. tried trick within 1 hour of test.. took my money.. is that a definite fail?

    Nurse Leigh replied to heartbroken43's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just, no. Perhaps read some other threads regarding PVT (there are approximately 8,000 it seems) and see how PVT "works" or "doesn't work." Check out information on the NCLEX website. And for...

  10. Dog had emergency surgery last night.

    Nurse Leigh replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with previous posters. Much easier to keep calm and professional when you are in the role of "nurse" - totally different when it is a loved one. My cat recently had an ORIF after a cat vs car...

  11. If you could speak your mind...

    Nurse Leigh replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And OP states this occurred while she was passing meds to a different patient. Do visitors seriously not realize it is rude, and possibly dangerous to interrupt a med pass? (Obviously not, but it...

  12. What are these wounds??!

    Nurse Leigh replied to NurseQT's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Is his nutritional status being addressed? Peg tube? Likely needs a lot more protein than he's getting. Do you have wound care nurses available? This just sounds like all his comorbidities + his...

  13. Is Fecal Disimpaction legal in Pa?

    Nurse Leigh replied to cherylz's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If this is under investigation, I hope you are not posting under your real name. Can you find a facility policy that indicates whether or not nursing staff may disimpact a patient? If pt was able to...

  14. Homeopathy taught in a Pharmacology class?!?!

    Nurse Leigh replied to dura.mater's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Citations, please. Are you certain you know what homeopathy is? Do not confuse it with naturopathy,

  15. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    Nurse Leigh replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    *deep breaths* Just because that is how it happens in Florida does not mean that is how it is in other parts of the country - and again, the person who resigned is in Washington. Also, a few if us...

  16. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    Nurse Leigh replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    *sigh* This occurred in Washington. In many places, previous employers may share whatever they wish so long as it is true. Now, that doesn't mean some facilities won't just opt to share dates of...

  17. Hep C and titerd

    Nurse Leigh replied to CNAgirl42's topic in Nursing Career

    "ethic nonsense" Wow. While marijuana might not be illegal in a few states, it is still illegal at the federal level. I may not be "squeeky clean" but needing to consider using synthetic urine is way...

  18. Should I report this nurse?

    Nurse Leigh replied to laladeedee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yep, in my former hospital floor nurses (med surg, tele, ortho, etc.) were not permitted to insert IVs. We had an IV team for that. Agree about the order not coming through til afternoon. And did I...

  19. When to call a code

    Nurse Leigh replied to JenHRN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you made the call you felt was warranted (and I would have likely done the same) so, as difficult as it may be, try to remember you did the best you could with the assessment you had.

  20. Going to be fired?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The post on the ADD thread is not helping her case

  21. Stanford Rape

    Nurse Leigh replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    I remember many years ago I read an article saying officials (or whoever) in France had determined that a woman wearing jeans could not actually be raped as she'd have to help the assailant remove her...

  22. Going to be fired?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I sincerely hope you have not been involved with things like PICC line dressing changes or debriding anything. These are tasks for certified nurses (in my facility this was done by certified IV...

  23. Going to be fired?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This cannot be for real.

  24. Going to be fired?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What does your age have to do with rate of

  25. Going to be fired?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No. Home health case managers have a huge amount of autonomy and must be able to sort out difficult situations without any on site assistance. Their assessment skills need to be top notch. They are...