GingerSue

GingerSue

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  1. Nurses wearing white

    GingerSue replied to rnmaven's topic in General Nursing

    if they're going to insist - then they must reimburse the cost. white uniforms don't turn gray, but just wear any uniform (any colour) only once then wash

  2. how to remove/insert someone's contact lenses?

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have never done this, how is it done? I realize that if a person has a poor fit or overworn contact lenses that there can be corneal abrasion, removal of the top layer of the corneal epithelium....

  3. how to remove/insert someone's contact lenses?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all these guidelines, they've been very, very

  4. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    GingerSue replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

  5. Part-Time Nursing

    GingerSue replied to CAguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have some good ideas about getting education and the possibilities to use your time and abilities. And with your motivation to learn, I think you could do these career directions....

  6. Rn Failure!

    GingerSue replied to Madrn2b's topic in Nursing Career

    any suggestions or books I might be able to read. I have a critical thinking book....QUOTE] yes - there is a short chapter on Critical Thinking in Carolyn Jarvis "Physical Examination and Health...

  7. Tsunami Nurses in Thailand

    GingerSue replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    ...actually in Canada, gifts are exchanged on Christmas Day not on Boxing day ...I'm a Canadian :Snowman2: but it's good to read about the nurses in Thailand - imagine trying to work with all...

  8. I am on my first travel assignment!

    GingerSue replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Is the apt complex near where you work? If you drive, no problem. Otherwise, what's the transportation like? Is it an apt complex for hospital staff or is it part of the

  9. how to remove/insert someone's contact lenses?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering the same thing - would gloves be necessary? But, would gloves interfere with removal of these little delicate

  10. want to be RN but afraid

    GingerSue replied to melody04's topic in Nursing Career

    Your motivation will guide you. As for the courses that you might think will be difficult - just set your mind to do them and you can do well, just keep at

  11. Rn Failure!

    GingerSue replied to Madrn2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Determination, motivation, stay organized. (hoping for a better professor too). What is wanted to show that you are a "critical thinker"? Do they want you to ask more

  12. Lung sounds

    GingerSue replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    A patient's hairy chest (the movement of those hairs under the stethoscope can sound like crackles) and this can be avoided by wetting the hairs with a damp cloth, or by pressing

  13. Lung sounds

    GingerSue replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    could it have been atelectatic crackles (not pathologic)? - when sections of alveoli are not fully aerated, they deflate slightly and accumulate secretions, then crackles are heard when these sections...

  14. how to remove/insert someone's contact lenses?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    thanks, yes this helps. it's something I've never done, wondered about, and wouldn't want someone to have corneal abrasions if for some reason they couldn't remove them. have to be ready for

  15. how to remove/insert someone's contact lenses?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    There must be someone who has done this for a patient? I know you're out

  16. Finish the Sentence: "Doctors practice, Nurses ____________?

    GingerSue replied to allamericangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors practice. Nurses loan them

  17. Part-Time Nursing

    GingerSue replied to CAguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Do they all have a 13-week commitment? You could do agency work - that's often on a daily basis, sometimes it can involve ongoing work with the same patient or

  18. new nurse, chronic insomnia, any suggestions?

    GingerSue replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Clarify with your employer about the shift expectations - that has to be clearly established. That way there won't be misunderstandings later. Other staff might want also clearly established...

  19. Is there nursing after 50?

    GingerSue replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    why would you have to quit nursing at

  20. alcohol withdrawl?

    GingerSue replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    you must be worried about him, hope he can work things through - are there treatment facilities for his drinking

  21. Anyone else take things personally?

    GingerSue replied to boulergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Too personally? Not necessarily. Did residents and families explain the reasons that they are not satisfied? There probably are things that you could do for yourself in order to be prepared for...

  22. Save a Life, Lose your License

    GingerSue replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    - carry the kit. - but why would you lose your

  23. How can I help??

    GingerSue replied to COwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I guess just keep offering to help, and keep asking to

  24. Snorting Wellbutrin, Seroqual, Paxil???

    GingerSue replied to BigSurKay's topic in General Nursing

    how do they get it in order to do

  25. another discovery

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just noticed another area for discussion - I don't know how long it's been there, but it seems very quiet - so I wondered if anyone knows about the spot called Nursing Helping Nurses? It then...