I_OYVEY

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  1. C-Diff, and isolation precautions

    I_OYVEY replied to katrinabreck's topic in General Nursing

    is herpes zoster contagious when blisters are present and not dried up? question answered, thank

  2. Different times for different medication

    I_OYVEY posted a topic in General Nursing

    i hope this in not a medical question. i take 10 medications. the medications i take that say take onedaily, i take all at once in the morning. of course, there are medications that say take every 4...

  3. Different times for different medication

    I_OYVEY replied to I_OYVEY's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much for the

  4. pain contracts

    I_OYVEY replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    It is not the contract that is offensive it is the doctor that is offensive for lying. The only thing wrong with the contract is the lie behind it. The doctor could have simply said it is now my...

  5. Deoderant

    I_OYVEY replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    There are two male doctors at the hospital I use that work in the ED, they do not use deoderant, I assume it is because of their culture. They reek, it penetrates the area. Last time I was there I...

  6. forgiveness--how do you define it?

    I_OYVEY replied to nurse2it's topic in General Nursing

    When you forgive it feels like the weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders. When you forgive someone it is for you, not the person you are

  7. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    I_OYVEY replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank God for those old nurses. Those old nurses have saved my butt on many occasions. I have been hospitalized once a month for the last 5 years, average stays each time 13.5 days (minimum 8 days...

  8. THE DOORS

    I_OYVEY replied to kc87t's topic in Emergency

    I know I saw the thread "THE DOORS" I though cool we are going to discuss the Doors, then I read the thread now all I can think of if the book about Jimmy Morrison No One Gets Out Of Here

  9. Funeral Home Workers

    I_OYVEY replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

    Please help us understand their work as you see it. This was once someone's mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, etc., they are not meant to be treated as a piece of trash or someone's...

  10. Is this legal? What are the nurse's rights on privacy in the workplace?

    I_OYVEY replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    currently, 37 states allow "one party consent" recording of telephone and in-person oral communications. these are: alaska, arkansas, colorado, georgia, hawaii, idaho, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky,...

  11. The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    I_OYVEY replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by gentlegiver "Obviously you are not addicted to pens!! Looking for the perfect pen is a lesson each Nurse learns. It must fit comfortably in your hand, must prevent hand cramping...

  12. Nurse bullying

    I_OYVEY replied to racastellanos's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If nurses are bullying or attempting to bully other nurses you can bet a dollar to a donut these same nurses are bullying patients. Bullies look for weakest and try to take them out. Patients are...

  13. Assult and battery of staff

    I_OYVEY replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    That is so sad. Did the state decline to press charges against this sorry S.O.B.? Were you not entitled to victims compensation through your state? What about the hospital, wouldn't an attorney...

  14. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    I_OYVEY replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Private rooms yes, semi private rooms depends. Three times I have been in a semi-private room twice with a couple of 20 something year olds and once with a couple in their 40's I had to ask the nurse...

  15. How Does One Start in Pain Management as a Patient

    I_OYVEY posted a topic in Pain Management

    How does one start Pain Management? What does it entail? I spent 15 years walking at a 90 degree angle trying to baby a bad hip that had been fractured. It was only the last 2 years that I took...

  16. What Freaks You Out?

    I_OYVEY replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses that do not wash their hands before gloving up. I assume and maybe incorrectly that when a nurse or anyone else that comes into my room has dirty hands. If their hands are dirty and they grab...

  17. Appropriate questions.

    I_OYVEY replied to Toradol's topic in General Nursing

    What is so different and so important that was not important 20 years ago. More people are out of the closet and that is it. I am straight, that is not anybody's business, how many times a week I...

  18. Just let me go!

    I_OYVEY replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient wants one thing and that is DNR and they have directives and a living will, why is the family given any considerstion, that is not right. My Dad had everything in place in case he was...

  19. Where did you hear that?

    I_OYVEY replied to SpEdtacular's topic in General Nursing

    OP wrote 'For example: I had a patient with sciatica who was having a flare up. She was prescribed a muscle relaxant. I asked if she took it and she said no. So I asked if there was any reason why...

  20. Electrical cord inside the Foley, pt from ICU

    I_OYVEY replied to Asystole RN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe OP is related to my husband, I laughed my a$$ off, he runs heavy equipment but sees things differently than most. Thanks for the

  21. Admissions and Privacy

    I_OYVEY replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    If I am being admitted to the hospital and family members should be present I want them out. If I am unable to speak for myself I have a Medical Power of Attorney on electronic file at the hospital...

  22. Where are the candy stripers?

    I_OYVEY replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    They have candy strippers at the Catholic hospitals still, where I live there are two such hospitals. The girls wear the candy striped skirt with what looks to be suspenders, but actually are the...

  23. Was told I don't make a difference in the lives of Alz pts....

    I_OYVEY replied to NurseBunny13's topic in General Nursing

    You are making a difference. My Dad had Alzheimer's and much of the time he didn't know s--t from Shiloh but there was one nurse who made his day, he reconized her and that made him happy and he...

  24. Never enough-vent

    I_OYVEY replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital does that, the nurses will tell you they are short on the floor, they will send in a CNA to see if they can be of any help and it is appreciated. I would never dream of asking a nurse to...

  25. looking up a patients arrest records?

    I_OYVEY replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    In Colorado anyone can not only look up your nursing records they need only plug in your first name, your address and phone numbers are also public record with the state nursing board. Remember the...