Squeeta2

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  1. My Fearless Boy & a "lost"ear

    Squeeta2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well I got to ge on the other side of the fence this past week. My 12 yo decided to leave just 1.0 cm of his ear attached, Fx a clavicle and a finger. How? On his bicycle!! We have dirt bikes, quads...

  2. My Fearless Boy & a "lost"ear

    Squeeta2 replied to Squeeta2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the positive thoughts. If it was one place I knew would understand about the "Nurses" kid I knew it would be here! As for the helmets, we have a plethera of them! I have shelves that...

  3. IV site dressing

    Squeeta2 replied to mtnmom's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    My co-workers tell me that even if I didn't initial my IV dsgs they would know I was the one who started the IV... I still do old school chevron..loop..straight tape and then I cover with an opsite....

  4. Refusing a patient: Is it acceptable?

    Squeeta2 replied to ~Anne~'s topic in General Nursing

    The only time I have ever seen a pt refusal that was acceptable was: 1.) The nurse knows or is related to the pt & it would be uncomfortable for either one or both to accomodate the assignment....

  5. Woman refuses CS, charged with murder

    Squeeta2 replied to crankyasanoldma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Definitly fits the bill for depraved indifference. BUT...throw in the Hx of mental illness & you have a very twisted and sorrowful case. Jail is not the place for her, psych hospital yes. Perhaps...

  6. What not to say / do while you are in the ER...

    Squeeta2 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    How about "I can't pee in a cup" Guess what? I can help, let me go grab a catheter Mr.Man...I'll be right back. Please note gleam in eye... Why don't you give it just 1 more try while I'm gone??...

  7. Lidocaine patches

    Squeeta2 replied to ernurse2244's topic in Pain Management

    Currently using Lidocaine patch on an elderly pt who fell & Fx a few ribs. Patch is placed 12 hours on 12 hours off, used with her reg scheduled po oxycontin she has been pain free. Before the...

  8. What does your post name reflect about you?

    Squeeta2 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Squee = Squeeze t = to a = Allan Hence Squeeta, add the 2 'cause Squeeta was already taken. This has been my online name since day 1 many years ago. Allan was my brother in law who passed away,...

  9. Adults Who Can't Swallow Pills

    Squeeta2 replied to Medic946RN's topic in Emergency

    Wow..I never knew I had so much company!! I cannot swallow a pill without totally psyching myself up for it first. I can't take more than one at a time and god forbid anyone is watching or I gag like...

  10. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    Squeeta2 replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    Individuality...wow..now theres a thought. It is what makes people excel or fail in all areas of life. It is also what makes nursing such an inspiring field yes? Patients & Nurses alike. Lets...

  11. Dr. orders or nursing judgement???

    Squeeta2 replied to Alie's topic in General Nursing

    The high glucose content in TPN is the reason why you cannot use blood from this line to do a glucose reading, always do a capillary stick. Your pt will not be happy about this as they of course would...