cheezwizz90

cheezwizz90

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  1. Silvadene or??

    cheezwizz90 posted a topic in Burn

    At my burn center, we place new burns in silvadene dressings BID (or we have a protocol for silver nitrate soaks if I'm on-call, the burn isn't life-threatening and the attending isn't coming in until...

  2. Criminal Charge

    cheezwizz90 replied to newnurse1986's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Report the incident to The Board, as the law requires, and join Alcoholics Anonymous, it will look good the The Board. They can't babysit your children during the AA meeting so you will need to get a...

  3. Central line dressing days

    cheezwizz90 replied to ngodin's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the risk of infection is increased with scheduled dressing changes if it just got changed the day before, but the chance that it will actually be changed is also increased, which may...

  4. Central line dressing days

    cheezwizz90 replied to ngodin's topic in General Nursing

    We change them all on Sunday. If a patient has one placed on Saturday, then we still change it on Sunday to keep everyone on the same schedule. If it was found to be no longer intact on Friday and...

  5. To tell or not to tell!

    cheezwizz90 replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Let's say that the computer is only located in the nursing station, not patient rooms, hallways, alcoves, etc etc since this is 2015 and computers are now beyond the nurse's station in any reputable,...

  6. To tell or not to tell!

    cheezwizz90 replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I AM in a position to judge the practice of other nurses when they write about what those practices are in these comments. Thanks. "If the computer is at the nurses station & the public has no...

  7. To tell or not to tell!

    cheezwizz90 replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    @OrganizedChaos-Leaving a patient's private medical information available for the public to view on a computer screen IS totally harmful to the patient. Not physically, but in many other ways. And no,...

  8. The Fat One

    cheezwizz90 replied to Pink86's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I say call her fat or obese. If she hears, then maybe she will change her weight to something more

  9. To tell or not to tell!

    cheezwizz90 replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I guess I am a little taken back by these comments. I thought we, as nurses, are patient advocates and look out for what is in the best interest of our patients." Real nurses ARE advocates, the...

  10. Nurses can eat properly if they manage their time

    cheezwizz90 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    "Do you have trouble finding the time to eat healthy (if at all) at work and then carry bad habits home?" NOPE. Despite the name "All Nurses," this site poorly represents America's nurses because most...

  11. Which to Choose - Main O.R. or Outpatient

    cheezwizz90 replied to ymarti's topic in Operating Room

    "Is it possible to make the move, if I wanted to in the future, to a main O.R. after only having outpatient surgery experience?" I'm sure it would be possible for you since they are offering the main...

  12. How do you deal with demanding/unreasonable patients?

    cheezwizz90 replied to empatheticRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard to be RESPECTFUL yet firm when the patient is a total jerk or needy. I tell them that I have other, sicker patients that I need to attend to, but that I always have time for them also. I...

  13. Medication safety what if...

    cheezwizz90 replied to SBGangelJC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The lab bag/fanny pack idea is great! I've also gone home with IV narcotics in my pocket...probably three times, which lead to a trip back to the hospital to waste it. I'm thankful that I've...

  14. Medication safety what if...

    cheezwizz90 replied to SBGangelJC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    New policy in my hospital that we can no longer carry any meds in our pockets, even saline flushes. We have to carry them in our hands and if we can't give them right then, then we label it and lock...

  15. Hypochondriac nurse

    cheezwizz90 replied to yeezimiller's topic in Nursing Career

    There are an estimated 36 million people infected with HIV worldwide. Most of those infections occurred through heterosexual contact; some estimates suggest 70% or more infections occur through...

  16. What is the most complex clinical procedure you had to do in your career?

    cheezwizz90 replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to say that it's the routine BID dressing changes of a severely burned patient. It can take 3+ hours with 2 RNs, a PCT and an RT to manage the vent. Another RN to give IV meds, plus the...

  17. Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    cheezwizz90 replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If obese people would: 1-Stop living in denial of what they've done to themselves 2-Stop demanding that we accept their lifestyle choices as normal, not their fault, due to genetics, a mysterious...

  18. Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    cheezwizz90 replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    @CelticGoddess Because calories and adipose don't appear out of thin air. OBVIOUS!! Several others have said similar to me on this very thread because we know that poor dietary choices are the...

  19. Support needed!

    cheezwizz90 replied to NJnursehopeful's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You CAN do it. I am in favor of having a limit on NCLEX attempts. Cap it at three times max. Also, the online license check information should list the number of attempts that each nurse took to...

  20. Use medical dictionary, or Google?

    cheezwizz90 replied to Shinnichi's topic in General Students

    Initial Google searches are for laypeople, while Tabers will have a more in-depth definition. You can always dive deeper into Google and find a more relevant definition or info, but it can take longer...

  21. Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    cheezwizz90 replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Without a doubt, it is a lifestyle issue more than anything else, but yes all three factors play into their disease. Obese people will say that they are at a genetic disadvantage 9 times out of 10 as...

  22. NCLEX-am I ready??

    cheezwizz90 replied to Angie5888's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you got good grades on tests in school, you will probably pass. The NCLEX is similar to the tests you are already used to taking, if not easier. I didn't study for the NCLEX but I've always been a...

  23. Nurses with back issues

    cheezwizz90 replied to mag2124141's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Can you wear a brace or something to prevent throwing it out? As a nurse, obviously there is a lot of lifting/turning patients in acute care and many nurses with healthy backs retire with a need for...

  24. Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    cheezwizz90 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Obesity kills. Let's not celebrate being a couch potato. Is it really fun to "commit suicide" over many years? I guess when you can't fit out your front door, you can have an enabler bring your...

  25. The FIT Nurse

    cheezwizz90 replied to NN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the original poster. Most nurses are extremely unhealthy and hypocritical. How can they expect a patient to become healthy when they are not healthy or setting a good example? most...