nightmare

nightmare RN

Nursing Home ,Dementia Care,Neurology.

Scottish trained RGN now retired.

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  1. update on UK TO USA

    Is this it?
  2. A personality overhaul

    Be aware of where your arms are!If you naturally stand with hands on hips(A thing I used to do!) then this can look intimidating to some people,similarly if you stand with arms folded or across your...
  3. Help! Problems At Work Re: Diabetic Pt, Rights

    We have readily available sugar free or low carb snacks but this particular resident gets friends and family to bring in foods.This we cannot change .We have discussed different foods with her as well...
  4. Diabetes Foot Care

    The rest of the foot is flat and open to the air.therefore more prone to drying out .Cracks in dry skin will let in infection and ,again,especially with neuropathy this can turn into something far...
  5. Diabetes Foot Care

    Because it makes a moist warm environment for bacteria and fungus to grow.Any break down of skin there can lead to infection and possible complications especially in a diabetic with
  6. Hyperglycemia related to inhaler use

    Long term usage of steroids can definitely contribute to Type 2
  7. Healing Patients Spiritually?

    Two choices,upset them by saying no, or bow your head and pretend so that they are comforted by you presence there.Let them say the
  8. LTC resident telling a fib

    When you rubbed on the gel was the head of her bed up then? As another poster said,maybe someone else was in
  9. I'm a Registered Nurse

    Probably because a lot of Scots went over to Canada and the US after 1746. A lot of Scots also emigrated to the US and worked in the south plantations in some capacity or
  10. I'm a Registered Nurse

    Aye yer richt there! (better stick to English before we get reported,that would be
  11. I'm a Registered Nurse

    Weel michty me!!Fit a sma'
  12. I'm a Registered Nurse

    Thanks Sue,Aberdeen ,Scotland? I live near
  13. I'm a Registered Nurse

    Best birthday present I have had ,Sue,was wondering last night if you had passed!!! Go Sue!!The world is
  14. Wishing Suesquatch Luck On Nclex!

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  15. Is it worth moving in america?

    Moved to International for more input on
  16. childrens nursing in italy

    Moved to International for more informed input on
  17. Wishing Suesquatch Luck On Nclex!

    I'd say 1© then
  18. Head to Toe assessment

    This seems to be a favourite theme with managers on this side of the pond as well.No one is singled out,we all get the same things thrown at us in case anyone feels 'bullied'! So the good ones feel...
  19. The best method ,if safe and possible,is to leave them to pass urine in peace and privacy.Urination was never meant to be a spectator
  20. silly question

    Of course if you loop the strap and use a safety pin you can turn a wrist watch into a fob watch.I never wear a watch on my wrist when working,to much a risk of infection and skin damage to the...
  21. when??

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f207/results-our-nursing-humor-article-contest-6th-349726.html?utm_source=allnurses.com+Nurse-zine+Newsletter&utm_campaign=c57c903214-allnurses_com_newsletter11_19_2008...
  22. How to get stool smell off of your hands?

    An old trick. First wash your hands in cold water then hot. It
  23. requirement changes for british nurses?

    Moved to International for more
  24. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    I couldn't imagine going to work without a bra!I just would not feel comfortable at
  25. Nurse from New Jersey wanting to move to Australia

    Moved to International for more information on