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pricklypear

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  1. C-Diff Question

    pricklypear replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    GI bleed and Cdiff both smell rank. If it was dark greenish/black, it may have been GI bleed. Liquid GI bleed smells worse than

  2. Cell phones??

    pricklypear replied to JustMe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm not 100% sure, but I was told at my last job that the old analog phones disrupted tele signals, but most phones are digital now, so it's not a issue. When I first started there, there were not...

  3. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    pricklypear replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    You know what, Jkaee? From your description, I think she is just STUPID. Completely unable to see the big picture. She actually asked you how your last child was conceived????????????????????...

  4. I Need Advice. May Lose Rn License!!

    pricklypear replied to Shell5's topic in Legal

    But it's a totally different situation when family members do it for family members at home. The rules are different with hospitals and other

  5. Tylenol toxicity? How serious?? Please read!

    pricklypear replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Emergency

    Does she have other family in the area?? She is going to need some serious support right now. I just feel so bad for all of

  6. need advice-respect from CNA's

    pricklypear replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Pvt. Parts - I know you have already rebutted one response to your this post, but I would like to make a few comments. 1. As a nurse, the OP is entitled to professional respect by virtue of her...

  7. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    pricklypear replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it, but if the NP did know she is a nurse, she may have been more condesending than usual. Sometimes ( I said sometimes) there is that "I'm so much smarter than you" attitude. I've...

  8. Hysterectomy and CPAP

    pricklypear replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if you read the article with your SIL in mind, getting ready to have abdominal surgery, it's totally understandable!! I do that all the time. Especially here, I read a post and post a reply,...

  9. Tylenol toxicity? How serious?? Please read!

    pricklypear replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm so sorry about all this... It just gets worse every day. You said your BIL has always been something of a jerk? Obviously she is better off without him, but her kids are a different story. I...

  10. Hysterectomy and CPAP

    pricklypear replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, what was the article about? Was it in regard to any abd surgery, or what? Was it about people who normally wear CPAP at

  11. Advise about questioning doctors

    pricklypear replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if 1 night is what he predicts, it sounds reasonable. A lot has changed with all kinds of surgery in 7 years. But I have no experience whatsoever with this kind of surgery. I wish you lots of...

  12. Advise about questioning doctors

    pricklypear replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you feel fairly comfortable with this surgeon. And he seemed to not be offended by your research and questions, which is good. So what are you going to

  13. Advise about questioning doctors

    pricklypear replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Did your original doctor tell you WHY he wanted you to see this other doctor now? I wouldn't get anything done by a non-board certified surgeon, either. Could it be for the new surgeon's practice?...

  14. How do Doctors treat nurses

    pricklypear replied to IWANT2BEEANRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh, the mysterious Code White!! I've heard tell of it, but never seen it with my own eyes. I've actually never seen blatant face to face abuse at my workplace. Usually the docs do it over the...

  15. Hospital infections on Good Morning Amercia.

    pricklypear replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't believe I have, but I have probably met some folks in the same club!!:rotfl: Sometimes when we get older patients with a great sense of humor, some of us will say "Would you like...

  16. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    pricklypear replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    It only takes 15-20 mins at the most. Once you learn some moves, you can do them anytime - it's not like an aerobic routine that you have to do all at once. I just can't say enough good things about...

  17. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    pricklypear replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((((jkaee))))))) I'm so sorry you had to go through that!! That is one bad NP - an embarassment to all of us nurses. Definitely find another - if you can. 1. Try pilates. It's free (except...

  18. What are the pros of getting your BSN?

    pricklypear replied to browsing's topic in General Students

    To the OP - you WILL have excellent clinical skills if you attend a BSN program. The myth that a BSN knows lots of theory, and has few technical skills is just that, a myth. Do not let this be a...

  19. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I've had an uncountable number of experiences just like the one you described. So

  20. A Nursing Shortage??!!

    pricklypear replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome... and good luck. I feel the same way about physicals. :) If you ever get a "bad" reference again, you should check into it. Like I said, employers (at least in my state) are not...

  21. A Nursing Shortage??!!

    pricklypear replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Let me see if I understand your post - You are worried about someone giving you a bad reference? If you didn't list them as a reference, it's not an issue. As far as I know, past employers are only...

  22. Hospital infections on Good Morning Amercia.

    pricklypear replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I assumed she was advising men not to shave facial hair. I meant "clipped", since I don't think anybody actually shaves with a razor as a surgical prep anymore. I know we don't. But I suppose...

  23. Tylenol toxicity? How serious?? Please read!

    pricklypear replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Emergency

    ((((((((((BreastfeedingRN)))))))))))))))) Like Mytery said, I think your BIL's behaviour is pretty normal. Most people, at some level, are angry at a loved one who attempts or commits suicide....

  24. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The single biggest expense for McDonalds? Legal defense

  25. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I work with some nurses who are just like this - several, actually. They are the ones who have charted 2 sentences for a 12 hour shift. Get a write-up a week for small errors. Show...