Comicnurse

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1. Self Scheduling

   Comicnurse replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

   We do the fixed schedule, and it goes like so: Work: M, T, Off: W, TH, Work: F, S, S Off: M, T, Work W, TH, Off: F, S, S The nurses love it! They always know when they will have to work. They have...

2. Tournequit help

   Comicnurse replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse now since 1986, and I STILL do not like putting those tourniquets on. I gave up years ago and switched to a BP cuff when it comes to inserting IV's. This method works...

3. A message to new grads: NEVER....

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

   I love this thread! :) Never tell a patient to relax as you set up a tray to do a procedure on him or her. They aren't going to relax! :uhoh21:

4. Poll: Do you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as an adjunct to handwashing?

   Comicnurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I still like to wash my hands with soap and water in front of the patients once I enter their room. Not everyone understands that foam can disinfect as much as it does- especially the older patients....