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pricklypear

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  1. Public Misconceptions

    pricklypear replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, there is a computer chip you can have implanted. Didn't you know? For an extra charge, you can have it upgraded with the highly sensitive physician mind-reading chip. It comes with a free...

  2. ? Charcoal Aspiration?

    pricklypear replied to tridil2000's topic in Emergency

    Yes, I've seen it happen. Didn't turn out

  3. Wearing scrubs in public...

    pricklypear replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Nursefirst, I appreciate your knowledge of microbiology. It is a facinating field. As I understand it, there are vast numbers of germs, or microbes existing with us in this world. The majority...

  4. Public Misconceptions

    pricklypear replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    When in the hospital, always be sure to mention that "my son is lawyer." This well get everybody's attention, and ensure that you recieve better care than anybody else. When you call the unit, there...

  5. Having trouble dealing with drug addicts. Any advice?

    pricklypear replied to nurse94's topic in Nursing Career

    I deal with the frustration by, as Daytonite said, realizing that it was not my job to deal with these people's addictions. I gave what was ordered, when in was ordered. If they carried on about how...

  6. WHY are nurses so catty??

    pricklypear replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think you could be correct about how most nurses are co-dependant or borderline. I know I'm not. And I'm thinking about some of the people I work with who may behave in the way we are...

  7. Lovenox IV & Acute Coronary Syndrome

    pricklypear replied to pricklypear's topic in Cardiac

    I'm waiting for a response from the drug co. #1 the docs need to clarify the order. By biggest problem is that I assume, from the way the order is written, that the 1st SC dose should be given...

  8. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    pricklypear replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    Mysister, my heart goes out to you. Good luck with your nursing career. I think Phil was too hard on your brother-in-law, also. People learn to enable to adapt to the situation. It's a conditioning...

  9. Wearing scrubs in public...

    pricklypear replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really wondering...HOW does Marylin know people steal scrubs for the purpose of conveying an aura of respectibility? Do they poll people on subways? How do these people get the scrubs from the...

  10. Wearing scrubs in public...

    pricklypear replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Fergus, you said it all. And you said it

  11. Lovenox IV & Acute Coronary Syndrome

    pricklypear replied to pricklypear's topic in Cardiac

    Yes, that was my next step!

  12. Lovenox IV & Acute Coronary Syndrome

    pricklypear replied to pricklypear's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks, been there...nothing. It's like someone at work pulled this out of their ***. Actually, I have seen it recommended IV initially, then SC on other web sites, and for ACS. But no information on...

  13. I quit smoking and need advice

    pricklypear replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Medic2RN? How's it going? I just wanted to tell you that I decided to join you on the wagon. My son graduated from HS Saturday, and I decided to quit as a gift to him. I got the patch. I smoked...

  14. WHY are nurses so catty??

    pricklypear replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very true. But how long could they possibly keep it up if everybody ignored it? Refused to participate in gossip? I guess this is assuming that the catty people are in the minority. That's not...

  15. No Internet access at work

    pricklypear replied to pricklypear's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your replies! We have decided to compile a list (a long one LOL) of sites that we would find helpful. Everybody is going to come up with a few. I just can't see them turning us down...

  16. WHY are nurses so catty??

    pricklypear replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I noticed when I first started a job - some of the nurses copped attitudes, out of the blue. I'm not an in-your-face person, one who seems to "invite" cattiness. I took it in stride, mostly just...

  17. Wearing scrubs in public...

    pricklypear replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I don't usually rub my scrubs all over my patients at work. If I have a patient with a bad bug - like MRSA, I wear a gown over my scrubs. Otherwise, most of my patients are pretty clean. When I go...

  18. Routine assessment on night shift - how thorough?

    pricklypear replied to estrogen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A sleeping assessment is just what it is! A stable patient is assessed while they sleep. If it's a normal sleep pattern, pt resting in bed with eyes closed. Resps even and non-labored. IV NS...

  19. OK Hosp. Smoking Ban

    pricklypear replied to LadyBugLass's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Our hospital went smoke free last year - geez, has it been a year?? It's been a challenge, let me tell ya. As far as the visitors smoking, I've been told that security (or any employee) can ask a...

  20. Routine assessment on night shift - how thorough?

    pricklypear replied to estrogen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The nurses on the floors at my hospital are allowed 1 sleeping assessment. I'm not sure if this only applies to nights, probably. Vitals may only be ordered bid or tid on some patients, so there is...

  21. "CRNA being told they are "just a nurse"

    pricklypear replied to forane2001's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm sorry, forane. I know this is the CRNA forum - but I just want to give you my perspective. Your statement seems to contradict itself. I sense that you feel you are above doing it. Your degree...

  22. Blanket Orders

    pricklypear replied to cathlabrn's topic in Cardiac

    We don't re-write orders, either. If it says continue previous orders, we just go on as before. The orders are already written, why re-write them? Our Post cath orders override the previous...

  23. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    pricklypear replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    I watched both shows. I think he did a better job with the 2nd show. He didn't go on and on about how she was a nurse. He portrayed it like he would if she were in any profession. I did find it...

  24. Hospital nurses: Nursing student has four simple questions.

    pricklypear replied to MommyJoy's topic in General Nursing

    #1 I think nursing is all I thought it would be. I have been surprised at the lack of administration's concern for nursing and it's needs (I'm sure that's not true everywhere) #2 Probably 50/50 most...

  25. Public Misconceptions

    pricklypear replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    "Does the doctor know he just lost 5 tubes of blood? Are you gonna call him and tell him? Don't you think you should, hon?" "And can you get me some coffee while you're out there?" I had a patient...