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  1. Any recommendations?

    BonewaxRN replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

    Sanitas come in a wide variety of colors and leather styles. They are said to be wonderful, but I confess I have not worn them yet. I plan to in the near future, though. Sanitas are made by the people...

  2. AHHHH ACLS course problem!! I don't know what to do!

    BonewaxRN replied to nurseypoo87's topic in General Nursing

    Because of this thread, I bought the Learn:Adult Rhythm course from the AHA in order to refresh my memory of EKG strips before I get back to the bedside. It has been well worth the money! Thanks for...

  3. Weirdest, funniest, grossest male teenager pt. Stories

    BonewaxRN replied to Mtb97's topic in Nursing Humor

    The only teenage boy I ever took care of was trampled by a bull at the Youth Rodeo. The grossest thing he did was slurp his lime jello loudly. Nobody should enjoy lime jello that

  4. What do you love/hate the most about working in the ICU?

    BonewaxRN replied to SydneyJo1's topic in MICU, SICU

    I really hated working with patients who were psychotic/disoriented/demented yet mobile. The constant struggle to keep them from pulling out lines was agonizing. Sometimes it seems like more than you...

  5. how long should CPR last for asystole/PEA?

    BonewaxRN replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    No, nobody067, it was not your fault. You made the best decision you could at the time. I urge you to seek some counseling and guidance while you process your mother's

  6. At a loss - Need your support and prayers

    BonewaxRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    My condolences to you and your

  7. how long should CPR last for asystole/PEA?

    BonewaxRN replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your loss. I lost my father to cardiac arrest when he was only 57. No one likes to lose a patient. They kept trying to get her back, but for whatever reason, her body just couldn't...

  8. Where do you keep your Medical tape??

    BonewaxRN replied to andy22's topic in General Nursing

    I used to slide the tape roll over the jaws of a hemostat and then clip the hemostat to my scrubs. It kept the tape and the hemostat handy but out of the

  9. Post-Mortem care, PLEASE realize it is a human being.

    BonewaxRN replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    When the next time comes, and I'm sure it will, I will experiment with that roll-behind-the-neck

  10. How is CVICU different from ICU?

    BonewaxRN replied to BonewaxRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks everso, labcat. This would be at a small hospital, so there wouldn't be any transplants and I really doubt ECMO, but the rest of it sounds plausible. At least you have given me some insight,...

  11. dilema

    BonewaxRN replied to ZenStudent's topic in General Nursing

    grntea, have i told you lately that you

  12. Post-Mortem care, PLEASE realize it is a human being.

    BonewaxRN replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but we aren't talking about a comatose person here. Of course a living person deserves careful handling and guarding of his or her dignity. We're talking about

  13. Post-Mortem care, PLEASE realize it is a human being.

    BonewaxRN replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with a few points. I realize this will probably upset some people. I'm sorry, but I feel like I have to interject my own perspective. When a person is dead,...

  14. SOAPIE problem HELP :(

    BonewaxRN replied to Luka91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    High risk of infection: unable to clean self after toileting d/t immobility (which would put her at risk for UTIs), decreased skin integrity aeb dryness and poor

  15. is there anything better to say then it's not your fault

    BonewaxRN replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    ThatGuy, it's nice that you're tough and all, but the OP's friend is obviously struggling with the pointless guilt that comes along with not being able to help. She seems to think that she failed in...

  16. is there anything better to say then it's not your fault

    BonewaxRN replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there's anything much you can say. Just keep telling her it wasn't her fault. She didn't have the equipment needed to cut him out of the vehicle, she didn't have fire-proof safety...

  17. What do you think of nurses who can't spell medical terms?

    BonewaxRN replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is specifically referring to medical terminology and the names of medications. Those are things that should be spelled correctly, no matter what, in my opinion. As to grammar and spelling for...

  18. Worst case scenario needle stick

    BonewaxRN replied to LaughingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Outstanding! You sound like you are coping well and staying upbeat. That is fabulous, I am glad it is going alright for

  19. RN Coder/Auditor

    BonewaxRN replied to myrnaprn's topic in Florida Nursing

    tlabedelle, I am not currently certified but I'm definitely pursuing the kind of work you are offering. I have sent you a PM. After thinking about it, I decided to edit this message with information...

  20. Nursing Abuse

    BonewaxRN replied to natalia13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was working as an 11-7 supervisor at a nursing home when one of the CNA's came to me and told me that one of the other CNA's had "popped" a resident on the hip for fighting her when she was cleaning...

  21. Needlesticks- a few thoughts

    BonewaxRN replied to Rob72's topic in General Nursing

    That's very good

  22. Worst case scenario needle stick

    BonewaxRN replied to LaughingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really am very sorry that this has happened to you. Only time will give you answers, and the waiting is so hard. You did nothing wrong, you were trying to help someone and an accident happened. It...

  23. Will I ever become a nurse ??

    BonewaxRN replied to Happynow2011's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In the OP's case, "just going for it" can mean the investment of thousands of dollars and years of his/her life, for an uncertain outcome. I want to nurture as many possible nurses as I can, but this...

  24. 4th day on the floor and.....

    BonewaxRN replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

    The smaller the gauge of the needle, the better. The less blood load in the needle, the better. Not being in a vein or artery is conducive to a low blood load. Take a look at the article for more...

  25. Will I ever become a nurse ??

    BonewaxRN replied to Happynow2011's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    There is a forum for people here with problems similar to yours. You might find more guidance and information here at https://allnurses.com/nursing-licensure-criminal/ Good luck. A lapse in judgment...