FZ1Tom

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 to everyone and everything around him. Yet the QM...

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 found this, which might be helpful for the young lady...

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. Helmet, gloves, leather or textile riding jacket, boot...

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, better to drink too much beer than too much water! O...

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 so far as I know, I wear a hearing aid in my left e...

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. Most of the official (state and agency legalese) ...

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 ones......I think?) diabetes, or whatnot. I can't eat ...

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 your eyes are open and staring at the ceiling! S...

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 meds, however, I often wonder if the potential side...

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 them a couple times due to skin infections (diabetic ...

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 has mental and personal issues, and was at a part...

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 modest anyway). When I was recuperating back in Aug...

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 infection from my acute prostatis. I sweated so much th...

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 decide...... :chuckle Tom

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, and the wisest course of action is to swallow your e...

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 hate doing IR's too for such minor crap, but like...

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 training session (we work MR/DD group homes and assisted ...

I don't know if it had anything to do with BP or not, but I did have an episode of transient urinary retention during my prostate troubles a couple months back. Short version, I ended up voiding about 3 liters or so in around 20 minutes' time after n...

I don't know if it had anything to do with BP or not, but I did have an episode of transient urinary retention during my prostate troubles a couple months back. Short version, I ended up voiding about 3 liters or so in around 20 minutes' time after n...

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 LTC here and in the LTC forum simply scares the he...

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 LTC here and in the LTC forum simply scares the he...

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 to tip over, espescially on carpets, bumps, etc. K...

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 to tip over, espescially on carpets, bumps, etc. K...

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 walks BAREFOOT! In hindsight I'm amazed that I didn'...

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, later an abcess that was positive for staph). Anyw...