canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    canesdukegirl replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    My statement was that every BEDRIDDEN pt should have a bedpan within
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    A little perspective

    canesdukegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today my region was inundated with multiple freak traffic accidents. Two of the accidents involved semi trucks that had overturned and burst into flames. My hospital received many of the victims. The...
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    A little perspective

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    It was heartbreaking to see the carnage that resulted from this impaired driver. Thanks for the sentiments, y'all. It is so hard to deal with tragedy at this level. I appreciate your kind words and...
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    types of co-workers/patients to be aware of. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE?

    canesdukegirl replied to tater.jake's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tater-I'm with you there! I saw a 'homeless' person begging at the intersection the other day. You know, the ones that carry the signs that say "Homeless and Need Help. God Bless". The smallest...
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    A little perspective

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Not. One.
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    A little perspective

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I just found out today that the truck driver was drunk, high, and had meth in the truck. He plowed into 3 cars because he didn't yield to slowing traffic. All 3 drivers were killed. 4 others were...
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    permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    canesdukegirl replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my insight, for what it's worth: A bedridden pt should always have a bedpan within reach. Why was a bedpan not in the room to begin with? It is unnatural to urinate in the bed. We were trained...
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    Nursing Diagnosis...the sacred cow that needs to go.

    canesdukegirl replied to Idaho4me's topic in General Nursing

    Erik-I am a Pirates fan as well. So sad...but at least we have THE
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    Almost Fired !

    canesdukegirl replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Almost, I feel for ya, girl. It is VERY difficult to get your groove when you are first starting out. A few suggestions: 1. If you pt wants to ambulate in the halls, tell them that you MUST infuse the...
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    Foley insertion on a male patient

    canesdukegirl replied to divaRN*'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Agreed, cherry. It is impossible to coil a catheter in the
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    Foley insertion on a male patient

    canesdukegirl replied to divaRN*'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If you are cathing a male pt with known BPH and you meet resistance AT ALL, STOP advancing. Let the MD know. The MD will more than likely want a Coude catheter (and in response to Canundergrad, you...
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    A little perspective

    canesdukegirl replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the correction, Erik! I had no idea that Hell had so many levels. Thank goodness I only entered Hell halfway. This tragedy reminded me so much of Katrina. When I was deployed there, I was...
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    Why so nasty?

    canesdukegirl replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh girl! I know how you feel! When I was a travel nurse, I got this quite a bit. I found that by being assertive, as you were, was the best defense for me. As soon as the precepting nurse figured out...
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    types of co-workers/patients to be aware of. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE?

    canesdukegirl replied to tater.jake's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    MY nurse manager! She is
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    types of co-workers/patients to be aware of. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE?

    canesdukegirl replied to tater.jake's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The oblivious, entitled manager: "I just don't understand why Nurse X calls out just because she has morning sickness. What did she think would happen when she got pregnant?" This, the same manager...
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    What are you best work tips?

    canesdukegirl replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wake up at 0400 so that I can take my time getting ready in the morning. I have to be at work between 0620 and 0630, so I like to have this "centering time" to think about what I need to accomplish...
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    MA circulates?

    canesdukegirl replied to kvd_RN's topic in Operating Room

    only an rn can circulate. aorn believes that or staffing skill mix ratios must ensure that every patient undergoing a surgical or invasive procedure has a perioperative registered nurse in the role...
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    Press Ganey Parody

    canesdukegirl replied to MarkonCRT's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah! Beer in the Bay! Sounds
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    What money can get you.

    canesdukegirl replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    She is husband fishing. She wants a doc. Daddy can't buy her a doc hubby. She'll quit as soon as she lands one that can tolerate her, and then she will rifle through his patient database to find the...
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    Stryker Ex-Fix

    canesdukegirl replied to Mr. & Mrs. RN's topic in Operating Room

    OK-I asked a Stryker rep and his answer is not pat either. He said that it is purely up to each individual hospital and the policies that they have in place for implants. However, since you are...
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    Family members make me nervous

    canesdukegirl replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    As Missphilly nurse stated, you must be confident in your answers. If you don't know the answer, simply state that you will collaborate with the pt's MD and get back to the pt with a concrete answer....
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    And That Ever Delightful Topic - Hemorrhoids!

    canesdukegirl replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Gastroenterology

    Yeah, those little grapes on the bum are not friendly, are they?!? The friends that I have spoken to about having them removed surgically (and have done this surgery myself more times than I care to...
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    Why can't I let go?

    canesdukegirl replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh girl, I totally understand! However, you are starting a new chapter in your life. As hard as it may be, you gotta shut the door. You can do it gently and with feeling, but shut it nonetheless....
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    new medical intern on the service.... need advice

    canesdukegirl replied to doc123's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow! I am so impressed with you already because you came to this forum to ask your questions! It is docs like you that I admire, because you see the VALUE in developing good relationships with...
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    Terminology Questions

    canesdukegirl replied to ColdChief's topic in General Nursing

    In which context did you hear the word "trials"? If you were hearing "clinical trials", it means that a new treatment regimen (pharmaceuticals mostly) is being tested on volunteers. For example, there...