GingerSue

GingerSue

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  1. Pray for me....

    GingerSue replied to clee1's topic in General Nursing

    hoping it'll go well for

  2. Doctor refuses to acknowledge VA doctor

    GingerSue replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    what is a higher authority to whom they could

  3. Kinda Worried!!! Advice Please!

    GingerSue replied to WanaBaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was happy in my years of nursing I went into this field with motivation, therefore I learned easily, easily adapted to each new environment Many people appreciated my help and told me so (I did not...

  4. How long can you go without working and your license not go inactive?

    GingerSue replied to nursemom33's topic in General Nursing

    just a

  5. How long can you go without working and your license not go inactive?

    GingerSue replied to nursemom33's topic in General Nursing

    where I am, because I did not work for 5 years, then I have to take the re-entry program (17 courses at about $400 each, plus the textbooks) in order to

  6. Never Give UP!

    GingerSue replied to silly1982's topic in General Nursing

    good for you - to know yourself and your abilities you instructor sounds very unkind and

  7. Ive lost all faith in the medical field. Please help!

    GingerSue replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    maybe go exploring - in search of another employer make the trip to another location, you can always relocate (I've done it and things worked out

  8. power of attorney arrangements for an older person?

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    are there different kinds of power of attorney that can be arranged, when a client wants another person to be able to handle their affairs, if that client becomes unable to make their own

  9. what to say when the RN is contaminating the sterile forceps?

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    when you observe the RN removing sutures, using sterile forceps and suture remover, and she keeps contaminating the forceps by repeatedly touching the patients' gown (deliberately, as if to move it...

  10. Nursing Buisness Cards?

    GingerSue replied to kcheng's topic in General Nursing

    when I had an office, then I put my business address on the business cards and indicated my professional memberships, associations, etc. without a business address, I would put the city where I live...

  11. help me figure out how to say...

    GingerSue replied to all4schwa's topic in General Nursing

    I would be straight-forward and explain that I must turn the patient every two hours, and that means also maybe changing any soiled linen - and I found that the family members respected this - not a...

  12. what to say when the RN is contaminating the sterile forceps?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    my current manual states the same as I was taught many years ago -- for cleansing an incision - use one gauze sponge per stroke, cleanse incision first, then outward on either side for sutures --...

  13. privacy when interviewing a client

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    now client A, being interviewed, is immobile in bed, can't walk, etc Client A is stuck in the room. so - what would be appropriate arrangements re: client B? and the social worker for interviewing...

  14. privacy when interviewing a client

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    okay - today when I went in to see client A who shares a room with one other client B (and there is a curtain to divide the room) - client B pops over and starts telling me all about the interview...

  15. Breach of Contract

    GingerSue replied to jessico's topic in General Nursing

    better to find out ahead of time, rather than have them hire you, then find out 3 months later, after arriving and starting, that they'll let you go (this kind of situation has happened to people I've...

  16. I Was Accepted Into Nursing school and now I'm so scared. I have more people telling

    GingerSue replied to SCgirl07's topic in General Nursing

    I think many people feel concerned about doing well in their course of study. But, when you're motivated, then you'll do well. Are you motivated? With 5 years of experience already with you, you are...

  17. power of attorney arrangements for an older person?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for this helpful

  18. Looking for a job prior to graduation?

    GingerSue replied to StarNurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    I say go in person if they need help, they'll hire

  19. for the heels - isn't sheepskin used anymore?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I remember doing lifts with three people (one at the person's head/shoulders, one at the hips, and one for the legs) - coordinated lift from bed to wheelchair, and from wheelchair back to bed - worked...

  20. Difficulty with a CNA

    GingerSue replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    1) staff members have to realize their employment functions and roles, in relation to you (job description, legalities) - you and this person have different jobs, because of different qualications,...

  21. for the heels - isn't sheepskin used anymore?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    i admire your determination and abiltity to advocate for the patient. what you describe indicates the needs of the patient re:prevention of decubitus ulcers. it really only takes a few minutes to...

  22. for the heels - isn't sheepskin used anymore?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    prevent decubitus ulcers there's no need for them to occur if this individual goes into long-term facilitiy, then the patient is responsible for the cost of supplies - therefore these should be...

  23. New to Allnurses; Healthy Work Environments

    GingerSue replied to Nurse53's topic in General Nursing

    undisturbed quiet room is a good

  24. for the heels - isn't sheepskin used anymore?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - it is not the patient's fault (my thoughts are that when a person is in bed - that person should be repositioned every two

  25. how much does an adult-size wheelchair cost?

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    I really don't have any idea about the cost of wheelchairs - what would be the range of prices?