Nurse Leigh

Nurse Leigh

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  1. Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    Nurse Leigh replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    For the kids old enough to get embarrassed easily, would baggies like these sway their decision to demand one? [ATTACH]21501[/ATTACH][ATTACH]21502[/ATTACH][ATTACH]21503[/ATTACH] The boys might not...

  2. The film: Vaxxed.

    Nurse Leigh replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, gotta love the "Vaccines are evil! Do not believe the vast amount of data suggesting otherwise. And while you're here, why don't you browse my selection of essential oils? They cure everything!...

  3. Do you prefer to contend with the smell of stool or the smell of Glade?

    Nurse Leigh replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I see this thread made it into Facebook. Gird your

  4. Do you prefer to contend with the smell of stool or the smell of Glade?

    Nurse Leigh replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone else ever tried Aveda's Blue Oil? Love that stuff - fresh, minty, rejuvenating AND relaxing. And it comes in a little bottle with a roller ball so easy to use under your nose to help with...

  5. Student doesn't eat and I'm the person to fix it!

    Nurse Leigh replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I've actually considered trying hypnosis to "encourage" my taste pallette to expand. The texture thing is a tough one - for many people, a dinner of calamari and other things with tentacles is a...

  6. Would you report possible diversion?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember you are amongst friends here. ((big hugs)) You made the difficult but right decision in my opinion. Hopefully this person will get the help they need and you will know your patients...

  7. Student doesn't eat and I'm the person to fix it!

    Nurse Leigh replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I've been a picky eater since I was a child. It's a texture thing for me - I love the flavor strawberry but can't stand eating strawberries unless they are pureed. Thank goodness for

  8. The sloppy image of nurses today

    Nurse Leigh replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Very glad your eye is doing better - that ordeal sounded awful. Can you imagine if the expectation were that nurses call in for not looking good enough? "Ummm, I *feel* fine, but my hair is all...

  9. Would you report possible diversion?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    All right, everyone. Synchronized forehead smack on three... One... Two... Three... SMH!!! That's about all I can manage right now. I will say RNdynamic never fails to make me go

  10. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Nurse Leigh replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I hear there are YouTube videos that cater to that... A little over my personal gross

  11. Thrown From the Tower!!

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

    First, apologies for invoking the words of Dr. Phil, but sometimes he says things that make sense - and yes, I am aware that even a stopped clock is right twice a day. I may need to borrow Farawyn's...

  12. What helps you stay awake?

    Nurse Leigh replied to SFnursetobe12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's what I occasionally did both as a student and as a practicing night shift nurse. ( Warning - it does look a bit silly! Do in public at own risk) Remove shoes and lay on floor with back flat....

  13. Do you prefer to contend with the smell of stool or the smell of Glade?

    Nurse Leigh replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    We had one of those automatic scent misters in the employee bathroom that I swear smelled like Fruity Pebbles, only way sweeter. Blech. And fake vanilla isn't much better. Oh, and balsam is

  14. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Nurse Leigh replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hope they rethought the whole hole in the top of the suit thing,

  15. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Nurse Leigh replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    How horrific. That poor woman. Totally understand your viewpoint and decision to move to

  16. Do you prefer to contend with the smell of stool or the smell of Glade?

    Nurse Leigh replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Saw this response and just *knew* who the OP had to be... I've not seen it used in any facilities, but at home, I really like Zero Odor. Works well -even with the lingering odors from cat litter...

  17. Do you have visible tattoos or know anyone who has visible tattoos?

    Nurse Leigh replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Somehow I think that washing your hands repeatedly and possibly causing dry, cracked skin (a complaint I've often read here) would be more of an infection issue than a healed tattoo. Would like to...

  18. Words You Hate

    Nurse Leigh replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Clowns? Really...y'all afraid of clowns? Pffff. Child's play. Clearly you've not been around DOLLS!! *curled up in fetal position, rocking back and forth* Stupid dolls with their stupid...

  19. Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    Nurse Leigh replied to mc3's topic in School

    I'm not a school nurse (or a parent, for that matter) but I think I can relate in a very small way. As I've mentioned, my first job out of college (but before nursing school) was working as a Case...

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

    Nurse Leigh replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    OK...things like this really make me wonder how the 911 calls for stuff like this go. Dispatcher: 911, what is your emergency? Caller: I need an ambulance. I have some fuzzy stuff coming out of my...

  21. Not Enough Backup-CPS?

    Nurse Leigh replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    What an awful situation. I've considered school nursing but stuff like this makes me rethink that idea. Plus working as a Case Manager in Community Mental Health in an adolescent program made me...

  22. Do you have visible tattoos or know anyone who has visible tattoos?

    Nurse Leigh replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Huh. I read and reread the OP and still can't see where it states the director has seen the tattoos. Anyway, it is surprising (and annoying) that the products specifically for covering tattoos...

  23. How did you get through nursing school?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Student2017555's topic in General Students

    Good to hear. Also, if you stay in the nursing program, do try to strike a balance between school life and social life. Yes, studying is important, but it's also important to relax with friends and...

  24. How did you get through nursing school?

    Nurse Leigh replied to Student2017555's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is difficult and stress inducing, but it sounds as though your reactions to the stressors are not typical or healthy. Like PP said, please take the focus off of your studies and get...

  25. What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    Nurse Leigh replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    And can a minor legally sign a confidentiality