opjewel

opjewel

I.C.U,PERIOPERATIVE NURSING,BSN

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  1. Munchausen by Internet: The Lying Disease that Preys on the Heart

    opjewel replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I must commend the writer of this article, for taking out time to write this piece. A fantastic article it is I must say. Thanks for raising the awareness about this menace, and enlightening the...

  2. Being Naked Where I Work: A Nurse With Cancer

    opjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I used to know an optimist and a fighter who lives on No.1 Sunny side Lane off Hope avenue...... i think it is you Ruby!!!(lol) you are an inspiration to us all. i am hoping that you enjoy better...

  3. My Nclex Journey (kinda long, very inspirational)

    opjewel replied to littleone17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks for sharing ur story. very inspiring!!! am glad that against all odds u stood firm to weather the challenges. may the blessings of GOD continue to be

  4. Any nurses here deaf in one ear?

    opjewel replied to flmd's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    waooo! .... like waoooh! . i am really honoured to be in the midst of all you wonderful nurses. its very encouraging to know that against all odds you still make out as great nurses, you put in your...

  5. A good answer to those who ask our salary

    opjewel replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for sharing.... i loved

  6. Orientation...blechhh

    opjewel replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    i do suppose that is your interpretation. the point really is discretion is required in everything. whether u are the preceptor or the

  7. No one will hire a nurse with only a Associates???

    opjewel replied to CNA1991's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the title of this post should have read; No one hires a nurse with "an" associate degree. typographical

  8. All nurses do is wipe butts

    opjewel replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    hell no!.......

  9. Does my clinical intructor not like me or am I being sensitive?

    opjewel replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    just keep an open mind, most instructors are there to giuide you aright. my advice to u as a fresh nurse is be positive always. always look at the positive side to most situations or encounter u...

  10. Taking pain medications while working?

    opjewel replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! .... totally no way! u could do that. i advise u finish ur medications and stay home. floating feeling u said, just gave me the cringes! wudnt want a nurse attending to me, feeling like shes...

  11. Taking pain medications while working?

    opjewel replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! .... totally no way! u could do that. i advise u finish ur medications and stay home. floating feeling u said, just gave me the cringes! wudnt want a nurse attending to me, feeling like shes...

  12. Sticky fingers-stealing other people's food/office supplies

    opjewel replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    we had the same problem for some months in the hospital where i work, some person wuld take out bottles of juice, soda cans prepacked lunch. e.t.c. it was hard to get the culprit. but i got fed up and...

  13. Enough is enough- taking back our profession

    opjewel replied to forrester's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    unionism or activism cannot be found on pages of websites alone.....it goes beyond that it start to grow from ur home

  14. Cover your mouth....the right way!

    opjewel replied to IslandRae's topic in General Nursing

    aaargh! i feel terrible just reading ur post. this is soooo not right!!!!! very unhygienic and unprofessional. i guess some nurses would require refresher courses in basic hygiene and handwashing....

  15. So excited for this new journey!

    opjewel replied to MissyKrissyRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    med surg floors i remember used to give me the cringes. but with time i got used to the system. but really am happy that finally u're moving into an area that u enjoy. take

  16. need advice

    opjewel replied to crn11's topic in General Nursing

    @crn11 i will put u in my prayer. all that matters is that u do the right thing. stay calm. Goodluck to

  17. Rough night at work...

    opjewel replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    too bad you had a rough nite, cometimes this kind of incidents are xppected, considering the fact that all patient t are not the same and are unique in their own needs. but patients like this...

  18. Venipuncture

    opjewel replied to melstei's topic in General Nursing

    Experience itself is a great teacher, nothing beats learning on the job. I urge you to keep trying ,learn from the more experienced colleagues. Never give up, its still too early in the day, practice...

  19. need advice

    opjewel replied to crn11's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you will have to take more firmer measures, as opposed to what you have done already. a signature on a document means that you totally agree and have given your consent to what is written on a...

  20. How to stop visitors from using empty bed???

    opjewel replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    I will carefully explain the hospital/facility procedure to the patient and relatives on admission. A notice would be clearly and boldly written to serve as warning and placed strategically. anyone...

  21. Disinfecting Operating Room

    opjewel replied to MidNiteRaver's topic in Operating Room

    In my facility we use Savlon (centrimide) Solution 1:30 Chlohexidine Gluconate. for our turnover and terminal cleaning, for the weekly or monthly cleaning , more stronger solutions or concentration...

  22. need help for conceptual frame work for lateral violence

    opjewel posted a topic in Operating Room

    please i need help choosing the right conceptual framework. i am writing on lateral violence within the perioperative setting.

  23. Care plans are stupid.

    opjewel replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    care plans may sometimes be monotonous but are not stupid. it gives the nurse a sense of belonging making the profession distinct somewhat. it helps you to prioritize your care and interventions it...

  24. Night Shift For Newbies

    opjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the reassuring words Ive learnt a lot from you, I'm not particularly a fan of the night shift, but Ive learnt to cope either ways whenever i have to do my night shift. I work in a...

  25. 2 1/2 liters ascites fluid drained

    opjewel replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    it can be so disheartening i had a patient in the operating room with cancer of the ovaries, 8500mls of fluid was drained. the worst of all was that she was 83 years