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    Scared of going to night shift

    mandykal replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights commuting an hour there and back home. My remedy for nights is to keep yourself busy. When I didn't have anything to do I would prep what I can for the next shift. There is always...
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    Excelsior Exams?

    mandykal replied to Steven McCullum's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello All, Considering this post being from 2003, may I ask how are you all doing in Excelsior, I am doing my research on what route to take for RN. I have some info packet from Excelsior. I would...
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    Who is accountable?

    mandykal replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's crazy how PCT/CNA's are performing tasks that should require more education. Facilities such as assisted living are having them "assist" residents on medications....Hospitals have them...
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    Med error???????

    mandykal replied to prostreetrig's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I would ever tell a pt that "I couldn't give one without an order but her family could." After all, the facility is ultimately responsible and the nurse is liable. A family member...
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    Odors--Help!

    mandykal replied to TraumaTrainingWheels's topic in Emergency

    I think it would depend on what part of the body the odor is coming from.....My remedy is do what I need to do quickly and leave!!! lol... There's a couple of odors I can't stand is emesis and...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    mandykal replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember during clinicals this poor 11 pounder was screaming!!!!!!!!..... My preceptor told me that the doc that performed the procedure was the only one they'd experience who is known to perform...
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    Ethical dilemma

    mandykal replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it's an instinct for most nurses at a point of their career, most likely at the beginning of their career to be in this type of ethical dilemma. I remember my own.... I was an 11-7 new...
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    Med error could cost my job? Need help!

    mandykal replied to dmwRNpa's topic in General Nursing

    Most of us can empathize how the O.P. is feeling. The worst part is having to justify yourself knowning that you're innocent. I have 2 nursing jobs. 1 is part time, and the other is per diem. So, if...
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    B careful LPN-RN Online

    mandykal replied to mel1977's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think an important thing to try out is; is online right for you first? My first class was an online course. Lucky me discovered early that I couldn't stand taking a class on the computer... I...
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    Duoderm on blisters?

    mandykal replied to kate1114's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen duoderms used many times, and i too disagree with its usage..... We use skin-prep when skin is intact, if it ruptures, then we use old fashion tx with bacitracin and telf wrap with...
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    diseases common to nurses?

    mandykal replied to studentnurse09's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking psychologically... some type of stress syndrome...lol
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    Hyperbaric effects on glycemia

    mandykal replied to mandykal's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thanks for the info, I shall check out a book on hyperbaric nursing. This client of mine had lost 12lbs in one month, glucose is now controlled with lantus and humalog..... it's just
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    Hyperbaric effects on glycemia

    mandykal posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hello all, This client of mine goes to the chamber daily, we had a consult stating that his glucose level needs to be controlled. My question is does this hyperbaric chamber have any influence...
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    Accucheck procedure

    mandykal replied to tiggertoo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Finding this strange. I have a client that would not have his fingers pricked to obtain blood. For many years he's been getting pricked on his ear lobe....first time I did a glucose check, it felt...
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    LPN's in CT Hospital

    mandykal replied to mandykal's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yeah, I know the pay is low compared to LTC pay but I'm still looking. I need to gain more experience. I'm on a "7&7" program, 7 days on, 7 days off and get paid for 80 hours. I'm trying to figure...
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    Wiping Butt...

    mandykal replied to Chicagoan's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that "wiping butt" should be an issue. Nursing is more than just that. Nursing today is different from long ago. We are grateful to have wonderful nursing assistants who we can...
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    Accucheck procedure

    mandykal replied to tiggertoo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't do #15, but @ times I do lose the first drop when it smears. That's when I know I've pricked too hard. I like the perfect shape of a drop b/c the strip just absorbs the drop.... we use so...
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    2nd day as CNA trainee w/ real patients

    mandykal replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    Humm.... "Has anyone ever felt this way and got through it..." Oh yes we have.. I remember when the elevator doors opened, and I questioned myself at 21, "what have I got myself into?" This field, so...
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    Help! The worst training ever!

    mandykal replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    8 hours of orientation, whoa! did you feel competent as a new nurse at the time? I really don't know how these agency nurses function sometimes they never been to a certain facility, and they are...
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    Help! The worst training ever!

    mandykal replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, this is definitely drama!!!.. This kinda reminds me of my old job.. I see lots of nurses would get out and leave because it's not worth the risk....but when I took the job (my former job) I stuck...
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    What's your holiday bonus?

    mandykal replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    mine is $60.00 with a note of appreciation. Only, they forgot to add the bonus to my check. Will see
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    What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    mandykal replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    humme....story sounds very strange, did the nurse check for circulation before starting compression??There is different types of breathing, a person snoring doesn't mean he's expired. And during the...
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    Illegible Handwriting

    mandykal replied to PurrRN's topic in General Nursing

    Frustrating!!! Friday, a family member wanted to know EXACTLY how her mother slept if she slept at all the night before. While browsing through nurse's note I could barely read this damn note and...
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    Your Worst Mistake

    mandykal replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!! I remember this post when I was a student in 2004. I now can add my first med error. My first job was 11-7 shift, and part of my job is to follow-up with suppositories. Well, this one pt, it...
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    Nursing Student Looking for a Mentor

    mandykal replied to NaomieRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Bellarubia18 and future nurse if you need any assistance from a particular RN why not just use this site. Many members may have the same title but always a different name before that title. Different...