FZ1Tom

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  1. paranoid nurse

    FZ1Tom replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It does sound a bit odd. I recall, however, working in a group home a couple years ago where one of the residents was simply going beserk 24/7 - violent, self abusive, wired to the hilt, a true danger...

  2. Paraplegic wants to do own in and out cath

    FZ1Tom replied to nursesearl's topic in Home Health

    I'm just learning how to self-cath also, due to a diabetic neurogenic bladder It's not painful, but my arms are too short, and I'm on the (very) chubby side too. I've been looking around, and I...

  3. Motorcycle burn!

    FZ1Tom replied to sarahmarion123's topic in Burn

    Let me guess, you were wearing shorts. Tsk, tsk.......I strongly support motorcycling, and by all means encourage you learning and riding, but PLEASE, PLEASE, invest in and wear good riding gear....

  4. college hazing

    FZ1Tom replied to ADykman's topic in General Nursing

    I'm saddened by it, though not suprised either. Back in college (I never joined a frat, and it wasn't the end of the world either) I did my fair share of drinking games........and let me tell you,...

  5. I have a question/problem with disability

    FZ1Tom replied to blondebritbrat's topic in General Nursing

    Hello blondebritbrat (cute name btw), Welcome to the board, too! I'm not a nurse (caregiver) but I'm mostly deaf as well (mom had German measles when pregnant). Having a CI wouldn't work in my case...

  6. Clients?

    FZ1Tom replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing

    I work with MR/DD individuals, er clients I mean........ I don't care for the term either. I realize you have to say SOMETHING to describe who or what you're working for, but they're human beings too....

  7. As If You Needed Another Reason To Put Down That Krispy Kreme......

    FZ1Tom replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to say it, but being overweight seems to increase the risks for a LOT of unpleasantries, be it kidney stones (been there, done that......the pain was ferocious, and I just had really little...

  8. How do you stay awake?

    FZ1Tom replied to Compton's topic in General Nursing

    I long ago learned the fine art of sleeping with one eye and one ear open......its really quite fascinating and weird to hear yourself snoring or your whole body seemingly feel like dead weight when...

  9. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    FZ1Tom replied to Attheana's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I saw this thread yesterday afternoon, but work was looming and I decided I'd chew on it for a while before posting my (long winded) thoughts. I realize that many folks do better taking psychotropic...

  10. Bad incident while giving Rocephin shot; need advice

    FZ1Tom replied to NurseCard's topic in Pediatric

    Not quite relevant to the incident above, which sounds pretty unfortunate but hopefully all's well that ends well. I can definitely attest to those Rocephin shots puttin' a hurtin' on ya.......got...

  11. Can my arm be infected?

    FZ1Tom replied to z's playa's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in the hospital back in late September with prostatic abscess, the guy that ended up being my roommate for about 3 days was......well, a bit of a character. A real mental headcase. Seems he...

  12. Frivilous Question of the Day

    FZ1Tom replied to CarVsTree's topic in Emergency

    I can see how it would be a cost thing, espescially in the ER. My experience with them gowns (and I'm a big boy) as a patient is that they're simply difficult to tie behind your back (and isn't very...

  13. Why do I feel so guilt-ridden?

    FZ1Tom replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Employers like this just flat burn me up! Back in September I was forced to work an entire weekend, 15 hours Saturday, 12 hours Sunday, and 8 more on Monday with what turned out to be a systemic...

  14. My name is Chim-Chim Apple Hiney

    FZ1Tom replied to kristylee's topic in Nursing Humor

    Since I go by a short version of my middle name (Thomas, therefore Tom) I have not one but THREE variations I can call my own.... 1. Pinky Applechunks 2. Goober Applechunks 3. Boobie Applechunks you...

  15. Treating a broken hand? Help needed

    FZ1Tom replied to Ouch's topic in General Nursing

    Next time, make sure you miss the wall stud! Been there, done that (the wall lost).........but it was still a dumbass thing to do. All levity aside, you might or might not have busted your hand,...

  16. I hate incident reports!!!

    FZ1Tom replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You could end up working in mental health. State of Misery has complete oversight. Sheriff, judge, jury, executioner, the whole works. Guilt utterly presumed and assumed.....it's a wonderful world. I...

  17. What's you highest...?

    FZ1Tom replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    This is secondhand, not a nurse so I don't really have any other stories to chuck out. My first team manager, great boss and still a good friend, once said she had an Accu-chek done during a...

  18. Just when you think you've heard it all......

    FZ1Tom replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in group homes for MR/DD residents and ISL (individualized supported living, same thing as assisted) homes/apts for years, and it just gets worse by the day, seems like. But reading about...

  19. Just when you think you've heard it all......

    FZ1Tom replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in group homes for MR/DD residents and ISL (individualized supported living, same thing as assisted) homes/apts for years, and it just gets worse by the day, seems like. But reading about...

  20. Opinions on IV Poles

    FZ1Tom replied to nipper0424's topic in General Nursing

    This is just one of those nusiance issues that would take more time and money to fix than to put up with, alas. Biggest problem I had with them from personal experience was the darn thing kept trying...

  21. Opinions on IV Poles

    FZ1Tom replied to nipper0424's topic in General Nursing

    This is just one of those nusiance issues that would take more time and money to fix than to put up with, alas. Biggest problem I had with them from personal experience was the darn thing kept trying...

  22. Nursing Wearing Sandals To Work?????eeeeeeeekkkkk!!!

    FZ1Tom replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    Boy I sure feel like a dunce now! :chair: When I was hospitalized late last month someone said I couldn't wear just my socks alone, not safe. Well, being pretty foggy from all the meds I took my...

  23. typical nurse/patient ratios?

    FZ1Tom posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi all, I ask this question mainly out of curiosity - what is the usual nurse to patient ratio on a typical hospital floor? I was in hospital a couple times the last few months (prostate infection,...

  24. Loopus disease

    FZ1Tom replied to ncolvin1's topic in General Nursing

    It's a motorcycle joke too - as in "Loopus Interruptus", meaning you saved yourself by the skin of yer teeth when the bike wheelied juuuuust a little more than you planned!

  25. Could This Be Diabetes?

    FZ1Tom replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Yeah, carbs are merely the second worst food group of the lot. But eating too many carbs (real easy to do if you're a meat and potatoes type, as I am) can spike your BG for quite a bit longer than,...