ClearBlueOctoberSky

ClearBlueOctoberSky

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  1. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    When you make sure that the red areas on your hand from holding the iPad are

  2. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Back on topic, my mom will take her dentures out at the table when something under them is bothering her. She'll say "Sorry." I just roll my eyes and keep on

  3. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yep, the combined attitude of the Newf and GSD!

  4. Hospice in an ALF and HIPAA

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Race Mom's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Thank Race Mom, as your compassion and caring for your patients comes through as well. I have always said, and stand by that I am not cut out for Hospice. I would burn out

  5. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Awe beckster, he is gorgeous! Haz, my pup, is a GSD /Newf mix. Sorry, I had to throw that on...back to the regularly scheduled

  6. Hospice in an ALF and HIPAA

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Race Mom's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I wasn't replying directly to you, Race Mom. It was actually more towards where the entire thread was heading. Nowhere did I quote you or refer to you or the Agency that you are employed by in my...

  7. Hospice in an ALF and HIPAA

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Race Mom's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It's true that SNF's don't supple ANCILLARY services to the families of our patients. It is also true that we are patient centered. However, being patient centered means that we include family,...

  8. conjunctivitis in Long term care

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to slgeerd's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! Thanks for the tip Silverdragon. I'll suggest that next time. It just seems, like with every thing, conjunctivitis runs through seasonal courses. The main thing is to contain it and let it...

  9. conjunctivitis in Long term care

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to slgeerd's topic in General Nursing

    No Isolation. Educate all staff on good hand hygiene, have housekeeping do thorough cleaning of hand rails, door knobs and door jambs, and change out any eye meds that resident is taking. You...

  10. What did you get for nurses week?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Jealous.

  11. if you hate nursing, what would you rather do instead?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to be a professional student. Just get paid to go to class, do homework and write papers...not in student loans, but an actual

  12. Nasty virus and upcoming NICU rotation!

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    You do just that. Wear a mask and take a cough

  13. do you mask/bag during DNI

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to SarahT1974's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't agree with you. Why would you pressure an old women into changing her decision, just because her daughter is upset? Your job is to advocate for your patient. If anything, give accurate, not...

  14. No news good news?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to CWlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Or decided to admit somewhere else. It would best to ask your DON or even the admissions person if they have news. As an aside, if you are having that many re admissions back to the hospital, it...

  15. I cannot ever seem to pass my NCLEX!!! No matter what I do and how hard I try!!

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to jjgrlh0318's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry, but if you know your content, it doesn't matter if you are not good at taking tests or run out of time. Running out of time doesn't matter on the NCLEX. You will still pass if you are...

  16. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    You DO know what color blood is, and it is more important than assessing ROM,

  17. PRN and e-kits

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to ValerieHeath's topic in General Nursing

    When we have to pull from our narcotic E-Kit, the pharmacy calls the doc to get an order, and then we are given an authorization number. It is not uncommon for narc scripts to say no refill. You...

  18. Hypoglycemia

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to JenniferG rN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I've had a patient with a sugar of 13 that was responsive to painful stimuli. I've also had a patient start with AMS and signs of hypoglycemia with a BGL of 126. At the time, I couldn't check his...

  19. ADON ready for promotion?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to GulfcoastFLRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Bri, I think you would be great as a teacher. You always have good advice, and I'm sure your facility is going to miss

  20. YAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations!

  21. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for giving me your work to do. I just didn't have enough to do

  22. Should I have quit while I had the chance

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Nola009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Working LTC is not for everyone. If you have the right attitude, you would be able to hone skills such as time management, assessments and Inter-Departmental communication. Most LTC's orientation...

  23. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nah, that's just creative thinking. Did it

  24. FRI or No FRI?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to DHawkinsrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It is my understanding that any fall with fracture or serious injury is reportable. At least to us in Colorado. If the Aides weren't following what is Care Planned, it could also be Neglect. Again,...

  25. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    NOADLS, I can't decide if you are being facetious or just so burnt out that you need a very long