nightmare

nightmare RN

Nursing Home ,Dementia Care,Neurology.

Scottish trained RGN now retired.

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  1. Pregnancy no no's

    nightmare replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just how long are you planning to be pregnant

  2. time management

    nightmare replied to pmw2007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take a note of those that take their meds quickly and easily.Then there are those that take their tabs one by one with a tumbler of juice for each tab!If it's possible to do the quick and easy's first...

  3. MRSA in LTC

    nightmare replied to gagezoie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When we first started getting residents with MRSA they were practically barrier nursed! Now we stick to universal precautions and the residents are pretty much free to come and go as they please. We...

  4. Pregnancy no no's

    nightmare replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats, Marjorie!:smiley_aa:balloons: all the above plus MRSA. Be careful moving and handling especially in your first three months. Is this your

  5. Screeners

    nightmare replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our manager usually goes and does a pre-assessment on prospective residents.Care managers can be.........economical with the facts when they desperatly want a place for someone!Would you want someone...

  6. Merry Christmas

    nightmare replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    Merry Christmas to all in UK and US and all around the world.Hope you all had the day you had planned.Wishing you all a great

  7. Differences between MS & ALD?

    nightmare replied to Determined.'s topic in General Nursing

    You might find some in this article.You have to read down a bit!!

  8. "Thanks For Caring!!!"

    nightmare replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think this must be part of a "Management speak" course.Are they all at it ,all over the

  9. Anyone know this condition?

    nightmare replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a resident we had with diabetes.She had a severe form of folliculitis which resulted in these awful lumps and boils in her groin ,upper thigh and abdominal area. some of them came up and...

  10. The 10 most insane medical practices in history

    nightmare replied to NativeSundance's topic in Emergency

    Back in the 60's I was prescribed amphetamine for dieting.The scary thing is I didn't notice any difference to my behavior but my mother did, and wisely took me off

  11. Now I'm Paralyzed

    nightmare replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go for it,Sue. The knowledge is there,just let it out!:loveya::studyowl::up::up: (Think that is enough

  12. Senior Nurse

    nightmare replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Good luck XB9S go out there and make a difference! Hope you can keep to clinical work and avoid the mountains of eternal

  13. Non-compliant home care patient with stage three decub

    nightmare replied to sticknurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This guy is obviously in denial and probably depressed.He cannot feel the pain so it is not there.He's probably given up on life and doesn't care any more.(Well that's just a thought

  14. Spinoff : What We Do, What We Used to Do

    nightmare replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    I still just one gloved hand for "dirty" jobs.So I have one "clean" hand (ungloved) one "dirty" hand.Try as I may I cannot feel if anything is wet with a glove on and also the fingers of the gloves...

  15. very discouraged and tired

    nightmare replied to Silkiebyrd's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Are you type 2 or type

  16. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    nightmare replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    My very first injection as a student nurse was to a terminally ill patient.Two hours later she died so I had given her her final injection.I also washed and dressed her body that day.Was I upset by...

  17. IV pain meds in LTC

    nightmare replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We often have syringe drivers in palliative care,these are all sub-cut.Policy is we never have IV's only sub-cut and that includes replacement

  18. Best Response

    nightmare replied to PedNurse4Ever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would say B. After all she just might be a hysterical self

  19. modernising nursing careers..

    nightmare replied to karenG's topic in International Nursing

    Did any of us know what we wanted to do when we first qualified? I started out in Neurology and would have thrown up my hands in horror at Elderly care but ,years down the line that's where I am. If...

  20. Is this part of Palliative Care????

    nightmare replied to JellyBean1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The point I think is,are these treatments bringing relief to this lady? If she is more comfortable because her ear hurts less and has more relief because her bowels have been cleared then yes it is...

  21. liabilty issue

    nightmare replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Was there a reason for her leaving early/hurriedly? Accident,family crisis

  22. If you have read Nursing Against the Odds

    nightmare replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Is this book solely US based or would it be pertinent to us

  23. facial hair?

    nightmare replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just lurking here! Are beards not allowed because you can't properly wear face masks with them.........just a

  24. Slight change in destination

    nightmare replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    You're the third nurse I know going to Canada!Good luck when you get

  25. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    nightmare replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    Once you have a mob trying to get rid of you it would take a mega strong personality to stand up to the constant ,negative,bitching comments every day.Even the strongest person can be worn down by...