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 mind of some of us who absolutely have no idea of wha...
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 health soon i will remember you always in my prayers, ...
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 yours.
opjewel replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric
viva means life, each time you write , u simply bring life into this forum, and most especially our hearts. i for one couldnt help been teary after a while reading ur post. "it touched me" its just to say the least. thank you soo much for writing so...
im in my low moments now, and coincidentally, i just by stroke of chance stumbled upon your article. thank you so much. you are a great writer, what you wrote has touched souls , and would continue to touch more. God bless you. keep the flag f...
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 best and raise your head up high, despite the chal...
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 will face. it would make u a more focused happier pe...
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 floating. take care alright!
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 floating. tk care ok!
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 i had, had it upto here. so i decid...
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. as regards the urine specimen. standard p...
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 care.
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 sometimes deserve th most gentle care , but in a very firm...
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 makes perfect
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 document, (even if it means your death warrant). ...
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 who contravenes thereafter would be left to blame, ...
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 are used.