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  1. Uhm...Why no CPR?

    veteranRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in LTC part time and I could definetly see how this could happen. Some of the staff I work with would hardly get off their butts to help a resident. So

  2. What is Harlequin's Sign?

    veteranRN replied to wonderbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I saw a picture of it once in a medical dictionary and had nightmares afterwards. It looked kinda scary and obviously the baby in the photo was

  3. What does your screenname mean?

    veteranRN replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    I am a proud US Navy Vet, hence the

  4. face to face with death

    veteranRN replied to Dinith88's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God I have never been faced with the mortality of a close family member. BUt I think dealing with it so often would change the way I feel about it if I were faced with it. Unfortunately, I...

  5. new nurse, in trouble already

    veteranRN replied to lorajane's topic in Nursing Career

    I also think nothing will come of this complaint. There may be an investigation but if the documentation is there of his behaviour it should be OK. Don't sweat it and good

  6. 25 Nurses fired for not working Frances

    veteranRN replied to Rudegal2020's topic in Florida Nursing

    This was reported on a local talk radio station in Fort Wayne indiana last week. People were asked to call in with their opinions. Guess what?? Everyone said "it was their job to care for patients...

  7. Help

    veteranRN replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in General Nursing

    How about including things that are high in sodium but we don't realize it?? Let people think they are eating healthy then tell them how much sodium they just

  8. Do you use powder on your patients?

    veteranRN replied to mamaof3's topic in General Nursing

    I've never used powder because of the potential respiratory effects. Also, I have to agree that I've seen some awfully thick, moist, cheesy, smelly white stuff in abdominal folds to know that powder...

  9. info about/around Plymouth, Indiana

    veteranRN replied to SoonToBeNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I work about 30 miles SE of Plymouth and love the area. I moved here about 17 years ago. I don't know the pay for an LPN but an RN is 17-20.00/hr. I think there are probably lots of LTC facilities...

  10. Daycare center for sick children? What would you like to see?

    veteranRN replied to careerdejour's topic in General Nursing

    What about contacting the local industry to see if maybe they would offer it as a benefit to their employees and contract services through them. It seems there would be a great need for it,...

  11. "A monkey can be trained to do what you nurses do"

    veteranRN replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    How many physicians could successfully do what us nurses do? How many times do we hear patients say they would rather have a nurse start their IV or draw their

  12. Has anyone been dx. with Hiatal Hernia??

    veteranRN replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    I have a hiatal hernia and GERD. I am 5 foot tall and had babies that were > 9 lbs. I think that caused the HH. Anyway, the best thing to help me was losing weight. I don't know if it is an...

  13. Return to clinical nursing?????

    veteranRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, I need some advice. I am currently a BSN working in a non-clinical nursing position (QA). I also have a side job working on a skilled unit at a LTC facility. It has been 10 years since I have...

  14. Earthquakes

    veteranRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in California Nursing

    I moved to So. Ca. two weeks before the Whittier earthquake (5.9). It must have been a rolling one because that is exactly how I would describe it. I could hear it rolling closer and closer....

  15. Have you guys received your flu shots yet?

    veteranRN replied to SoldierMedic's topic in General Nursing

    After watching my husband and son in bed for 1 week with horrible muscle aches and fevers >102, I never miss a shot. I know I had the same reaction in 2001 with the swollen arm, etc and the...

  16. Return to clinical nursing?????

    veteranRN replied to veteranRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I want to do both clinical nursing and administrative. I have always wanted to do OB and I get such a feeling of reward just knowing I've helped someone. But to be honest, the weekends,...

  17. Teachers' Group Votes Against Helping Children w/Diabetes

    veteranRN replied to ham22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You know, I completely agree with everyone else on this one. It does take on a different view though when it is your own child you are talking about. I agree that time would be better spent lobbying...

  18. Top 5 medicine to pass in LTC?

    veteranRN replied to SoldierMedic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1. stool softner 2. xanax 3.stomach medication 4.resperdal 5.tylenol I am amazed at the patients that are on >3 meds of the same kind such as 3 stool softners or 3 stomach

  19. Fibromyalgia

    veteranRN replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    I think Fibromyalgia is sort of like autism. Just because there is a 10,000% increase in diagnosis over 50 years ago doesn't mean it didn't exist back then. It is more readily recognised. What...

  20. ER experiences with cooking

    veteranRN replied to sierranurse's topic in Emergency

    Darn that mac and cheese, I knew there was a reason I didn't eat

  21. Wierdest thing you've found in a bedside table?

    veteranRN replied to edouglas's topic in General Nursing

    earle58, OK, now I've had to put away my afternoon snack. Disclaimers like the one you made about that being disgusting just makes me more anxious to read:) The other night I found a tooth in a cup...

  22. Eateries Push for Obesity Suit Protection

    veteranRN replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, frankly I am tired of all your posts about obesity. Do you not have an opinion about anything else nursing related. How about non-nursing related. I agree that this is a real concern for...

  23. Need bee sting help please!!!

    veteranRN replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    As long as the reaction stays in the same part of the body (the knee or leg) I wouldn't be concerned about an allergic reaction. Just treat the symptoms. If the symptoms move to another part of the...

  24. MA's Calling Themselves Nurses?

    veteranRN replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I too worked in a physicians office where everyone from the front desk clerk to the physician called the MA I worked with the nurse. She would never call herself a nurse but she did absolutely...

  25. Seven Lines

    veteranRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Marla, it certainly sounds like you kept your promise to his wife after all. You took care of him, such good care he was able to die peacefully. She had all the faith in you or she wouldn't have...