MaryAnn_RN

MaryAnn_RN

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  1. ODP's and administering drugs

    MaryAnn_RN replied to debbieuk's topic in International Nursing

    Years ago when I worked on a general ward we had very helpful HCAs. I could put all the details in but it would probably identify where I work. Lets just say that an HCA reset an infusion pump to...

  2. Work Hours

    MaryAnn_RN replied to Kaylesh's topic in International Nursing

    We have eRoster, it's not too bad and you can put in 'must-have' requests eg your

  3. Speaking Of The Heat Wave - Hospitals Before Central Air Conditioning

    MaryAnn_RN replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

  4. Health Care Assistant

    MaryAnn_RN replied to happy23's topic in International Nursing

    My unit works the 'long day' system at present. We work 07.00 to 19.30 for 3 days a week, and once every four weeks we work an extra shift to make up the

  5. You shouldn't be visiting this ICU patient if . . .

    MaryAnn_RN replied to Rabid Response's topic in MICU, SICU

    Not ICU but on an HDU (ICU step down unit) relative states he absolutely must stay overnight at the bedside. Not a problem until about 9pm he opened a can of beer and then said 'oh sorry, did you...

  6. Alien hand syndrome!

    MaryAnn_RN replied to bandas's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12225163 It sounds a horrible

  7. sketchers shape ups

    MaryAnn_RN replied to want to do good 86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought some last June and have worn them every day to work. They've been great on the feet, no reduction in knee

  8. Prayers Needed

    MaryAnn_RN replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Sending you both prayers and good wishes from Staffordshire,

  9. Do you bag your bodies naked?

    MaryAnn_RN replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    I've never sent anyone to the mortuary naked and would refuse to do so. We put the deceased into a shroud, then wrap in a sheet, and another draped over to cover all. If the body is leaky then we...

  10. What are some of the dumbest things you've seen or heard from another nurse at work

    MaryAnn_RN replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A Dr once suggested I hang the other end of a rectal tube out the window to

  11. Good hand lotion?

    MaryAnn_RN replied to Quark09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Neutrogena hand cream is very good for dry cracked skin http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/neutragena-norwegian-formula-hand-cream_1_152531.html Hope you find something that suits

  12. Advice needed for coworker problems!!!

    MaryAnn_RN replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    Get out as quick as you can, nothing is worth going through this. In this country (UK) I would be taking legal advice from the Union, don't know how you are fixed there. But messing with vent...

  13. Frustrated beyond belief!

    MaryAnn_RN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    have been on the receiving end of a charade like that and never again, cut your losses and apply

  14. Can you piggyback critical meds like IV Potassium or Mag at your hospital?

    MaryAnn_RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Our potassium is pre-diluted 1mmol/ml and we run that into a

  15. Did you get your flu vax yet?

    MaryAnn_RN replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had the vaccine last year, haven't had it yet this year and now wish I had...DH is not very well, have just been to pick up Tamiflu for

  16. Skechers shape-ups after 6 months of wear

    MaryAnn_RN replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought Skechers Shape-ups in June and have worn them every shift since. Feet are better and pain free, can work a 12.5 hour shift. However they haven't helped my knees one

  17. Looooong narrative notes

    MaryAnn_RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe the internet is anonymous. Let me just say that it was a frightening, horrible experience, one which I would not wish on even my worst enemy. It wasn't my patient, I was the charge...

  18. Looooong narrative notes

    MaryAnn_RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I once had to give evidence in Court. After that, if I did it, I document it in as much detail as possible. If I didn't do it, then I document why. If anyone else has a problem with it, well sorry...

  19. How do you sign?

    MaryAnn_RN replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    initial, surname, RN. On the daily review sheets I use my signature, and underneath it print my surname, RN. Have known nurses who have had stamps made up with their name, RN and underneath it their...

  20. Can a nurse report a MD for being rude?

    MaryAnn_RN replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How about tell him/her to their face that you don't like the attitude? In a polite and professional way, of

  21. Digital fob watches

    MaryAnn_RN replied to tvccrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Or there are

  22. Digital fob watches

    MaryAnn_RN replied to tvccrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Meant to say, they do silicone watches which are better for cleaning/infection control

  23. Digital fob watches

    MaryAnn_RN replied to tvccrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi have you looked at this website http://www.goodiesfornurses.co.uk/acatalog/Nurses_Watches.html It is a UK company but am sure they would post to you. They have fob watches like flowers, hearts...

  24. Officially employed!

    MaryAnn_RN replied to Ashley_RN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah: Well done

  25. Do you believe animals have a sixth sense towards death?

    MaryAnn_RN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I recall going in a patients room after they had died and the smell of flowers was overwhelming (and very beautiful