orthonurse55

orthonurse55

Orthopaedic Nursing; Geriatrics

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  1. Working home health care as a new grad?

    orthonurse55 replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would not recommend a new grad working as a home health nurse. Your assessment skills have not been used on enough patients on you own yet, and in home health you are responsible for assessing by...

  2. Nursing Student Cartoons - faculty free to use

    orthonurse55 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks Brian! I teach CNA students but I think they will still be able to relate to some of

  3. Stop the drama

    orthonurse55 replied to GitanoRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked at a LTCF for a few years and we all know how bad the drama is in those places! I was in the break room one day and this one CNA was doing her usual blabbing about how horrible her life...

  4. Stupid things that nurses say

    orthonurse55 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was a fairly new LPN I was assigned to give a man a SSE one evening. I went in and explained to him what I waspreparing to do and he asked " What am I supposed to do when I have to let it out?"...

  5. Is this legal?

    orthonurse55 replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! I think I would plant certain items there just in case someone decides to search again or goes in there to see if you are still using it. A toy mouse, hairy spider, package of Depends.......

  6. Why so many tattletale nurses?

    orthonurse55 replied to Butterflybee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But if it's unreported by the first nurse, why not go to her or him first? Then ask them if they want to go report it or if they want you to report it for them? By the way, Ruby Vee, I am not a female...

  7. Stupid things that nurses say

    orthonurse55 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: now THAT sounds like something I would

  8. would you teach in a place where you had personal difference

    orthonurse55 replied to RNHURT's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If you have to go back to this facility, you will have to show some true professionalism! It will not be easy at all, but your students will learn a lot from your actions. We teach our students that...

  9. Why so many tattletale nurses?

    orthonurse55 replied to Butterflybee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i agree with most of what you have said. but most of the annoying back-stabbers do not have the decency to come to you first to discuss an error, or what they perceive to be an error. they go behind...

  10. Teaching CNA-1 classes & Std Precautions

    orthonurse55 replied to mcneillmama3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are so right about taking off the gown with the gloves off! My other objection is washing their hands after removal of every piece of PPE. Ridiculous! It would take forever to get them out of a...

  11. Wanting to be a better nurse...

    orthonurse55 replied to mjs2118's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath and give youself time to grow into your new role. Everyone above has given you great advice! I never had a great memory like some of those other nurses - I jusr carried a "cheat...

  12. Teaching CNA-1 classes & Std Precautions

    orthonurse55 replied to mcneillmama3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No matter what WHO or the CDC says, we have to teach the CNA students to wear the gloves according to the rules in the book. This is how they are going to be tested. As older nurses, we know it's...

  13. Need help picking good nursing shoes!

    orthonurse55 replied to bamagirl14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I only wear Quarks. They are so light I hardly know I'm wearing shoes, yet they are supportive. And I can wash them in the sink with bleach if I want

  14. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    orthonurse55 replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Call me crazy - I loved bedside nursing! No, I do not do it anymore, but I am also (hate to admit it) kind of old for that now. After 39 years of nursing your body wears out and you just can't handle...

  15. Nursing Boundaries...can I go feed my patients cats?

    orthonurse55 replied to srg4784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a cat lover! But... there is no way in the world I would go into a patient's home while they are not there. Don't put yourself in that position. Yes, that would be crossing boundaries. It is also...

  16. Best shoes

    orthonurse55 replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I always wear Quarks - they are so light it's like not wearing anything at all. I have chronic back and neck problems, as well as horrible old nurses feet - and these are always

  17. Why is there so much rudeness?

    orthonurse55 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    This is my first post in weeks - since I posted s similar topic and got immediately shot down and practically ridiculed. I agree with you. We talk about "eating our young". I think in general nurses...

  18. What would you do???

    orthonurse55 replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it was lazy and an infection control issue. Two things I hate in a

  19. Patient falls off operating room table

    orthonurse55 replied to orthonurse55's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had read this article on AOL last night and they said it was probably more than $15,000. Something about the amount not being specified, but by law in that sate they can only say $15,000 as the...

  20. Patient falls off operating room table

    orthonurse55 replied to orthonurse55's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    All good practice, but as I remember that horrible day, on the fracture table we couldn't use a strap. We had the feet tied and a post in the groin. We had removed the post and I was in the process of...

  21. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    orthonurse55 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot believe that the OP has caused such a stir with the original comment. For goodness sake, we should ALL be coming to work looking professional, with or without make up! That's not even the...

  22. Any advice for a nurse in limbo?

    orthonurse55 replied to nursalicious's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in an Ortho office for 20 years and a lot of the job was paperwork. I understand what you're saying. About 50% was surgery though, so I loved it - best job I ever had! My advice to you , as...

  23. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    orthonurse55 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I teach CNA's and have a very strict dress code. One of the issues you are discussing is fingernails. I was at our local hospital last year when JACHO was inspecting. They actually took out a ruler...

  24. End of the year review for high school students - how to keep it interesting?

    orthonurse55 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm sorry to hear about your problems with the job. I just completed my 7th year teaching HS students and love it! I do have some ideas for review for you. BINGO game with the CNA questions/answers....

  25. Found on the wall

    orthonurse55 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Beautiful! I'll share that with my CNA