nursedawn67

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  1. Somebody Probably has access to YOUR License Number!

    nursedawn67 replied to meandragonbrett's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'm still listed under the State of TN with my MI address and I'm listed as inactive and expired license. I never even used my TN

  2. Constipation

    nursedawn67 replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    We go through the adl sheets nightly and thos who have not had a bm in 2 days I give prune/apple juice (providing they can have it), then day 3 mom, then supp and then

  3. Bossy Unit Clerks

    nursedawn67 replied to NancyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel the same way...there are some good ones out there that are

  4. Bossy Unit Clerks

    nursedawn67 replied to NancyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ours isn't bossy so much as she can be lazy...such as forgetting to stock for us (which is her job)...so you try to do some thing such as hang a tube feed and there is no formula for that...

  5. How do you feel about pain med refusal

    nursedawn67 replied to sandstormsdust's topic in General Nursing

    I feel it is the patients right to refuse, but i offer alternative methods of pain relief (warm compress, cool compress, massage, darkened room ...depending on the type and location of the

  6. Sick at work, AND disappointed!

    nursedawn67 replied to hapeewendy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry your sick, n/v is the absolute worst! Sounds like you had a miserable morning.

  7. Belly Piercing/Tattoo

    nursedawn67 replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that most 14 yr olds would not be able to make this decision and in no way to agree witht he notion to allow it. My 14 (15 on July 16th) has been taking care of hygiene for many years, does...

  8. Belly Piercing/Tattoo

    nursedawn67 replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 tattoos and thinking about a fourth...they are unnoticeable in my scrubs. They are all tasteful and nothing vulgar. My 14 yr old has asked for a tattoo and belly button ring...my hubby say...

  9. SQ injections in emaciated pts

    nursedawn67 replied to starr234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What about her abdomen? Otherwise I have no suggestions...wish I could help you out more. I would be interested in some ideas to...we give lovenox

  10. Frequent Faller

    nursedawn67 replied to StormyCD's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We use the low beds where I work too...they are a help. All I can tell you is document document document! Make sure to include her unsteady gait and the recomendations to wait for help and that the...

  11. not documented, not done. what does this mean?

    nursedawn67 replied to kmahoneyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have a good example of "not charted not done"...a facility I know of had a lady that passed away, before hand she had decubs on heels. Several months after her death the state came and did their...

  12. New use for Tylenol?

    nursedawn67 replied to mattcastens's topic in General Nursing

    I knew someone that said tylenol ES would make them

  13. What do you carry your pens, tape, scissors, etc in?

    nursedawn67 replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I keep all my "goodies" in my scrub top pockets and my pants pockets, I wear those types with the pockets on the legs. Some nights I carry enough keys and things that I feel like my top and pants...

  14. Allnurses.com history?

    nursedawn67 replied to OBNURSEHEATHER's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the history and the site

  15. Pick Up Lines!!

    nursedawn67 replied to trishaLVN's topic in Nursing Humor

    You must be a speeding ticket cause you have FINE written all over

  16. Do you watch Medical shows?

    nursedawn67 replied to old-master's topic in General Nursing

    I love ER, loved Chicago Hope, love all the medical shoes on TLC.

  17. Bubble gum myth or truth?

    nursedawn67 replied to proud2bme's topic in General Nursing

    EEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! :imbar Gross!!! What was that women thinking?!?!?! Well I gotta say that using it as a diaphram once it sprouts and stinks would definately keep her from getting...

  18. Bubble gum myth or truth?

    nursedawn67 replied to proud2bme's topic in General Nursing

    So instead of Gastric Bypasses maybe they should be doing bubble gum bypasses!!! :party:

  19. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    nursedawn67 replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    Yes day shift is very busy due to alot of people giving orders and getting in the way. Where night shift doesn't. Night shift also doesn't have the advantage of alot of extra help in an emergency,...

  20. Pot Smoking and Nursing

    nursedawn67 replied to MrsNurseCA's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I agree! I have worked ill (no matter what the illness is) and I couldn't think....There are alot of legal and illegal things that impair our thinking....what is important is how we deal...

  21. the nurse/porn connection...........

    nursedawn67 replied to hapeewendy's topic in General Nursing

    6'4"....250 lbs.....male with mustache.....in a dress and white stockings?????? I think that would be a whole different type of Media all together!!!!! :roll I guess this whole nurse:Media thing...

  22. so many questions

    nursedawn67 replied to mommy2's topic in General Nursing

  23. tips on being an effective charge nurse?

    nursedawn67 replied to minnib's topic in Nurse Management

    Be fair....be courteous...I always say please and thank you to my staff no matter what....I try to think how busy are they and how busy am I before I ask them to do anything if I can do it, then I do...

  24. pillow therapy

    nursedawn67 replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Is this made by Lysol and where can I get some!?!?!?!!? LOL :roll

  25. pillow therapy

    nursedawn67 replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need a