MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    MedSurgeMess replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Non-compliant.....most of my patients who are "non-compliant" are actually those with limited resources-$$$$-and have to choose between eating and rent or meds....I agree with the other terms...

  2. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    MedSurgeMess replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for a while, but never heard or saw this one. At the risk of sounding dumb, what does it mean? Pulmonary toilet has always given me the giggles, just because it sounds funny........

  3. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I originally posted this on 10/3/06, and she died on 10/31/06. I found out today when I got to work and saw a thank you bouquet to our floor with a thank you card addressed to me. Needless to say I...

  4. Terror in the OR- please advise !!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to jd494's topic in General Nursing

    I'd contact the state medical board with all proof. You can do it anonymously. I would think that you could be sued right along with him. If you can get sued for simply being on the floor when...

  5. Favourite Stethoscope

    MedSurgeMess replied to ltvixen's topic in General Nursing

    I have found stethoscopes to be like shoes: everyone is different, so you will need to try out different ones and see what best fits your needs. The one that works best for me is the cheapie sprague...

  6. HIPPA violation?

    MedSurgeMess replied to LiveZen's topic in General Nursing

    I read these articles today and found them interesting pertaining to HIPAA:

  7. Is My Career Over?

    MedSurgeMess replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    I am diabetic also. Found out many many moons ago. Type 2. Oh, and to dispell the myth that Type 2 ONLY happens to overweight persons: I weighed 98 lbs when diagnosed at age 26-I weigh much more now!...

  8. How smart are you?

    MedSurgeMess replied to psycteach's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with honors from an ASN program, then a BSN program-all As to boot! I thought it was easy, but knew others that I thought were pretty smart that struggled the whole time. BTW, I have 2...

  9. Evansville. Deaconness or St. Mary's

    MedSurgeMess replied to ReluctantMonk's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm from E'ville, and know both facilities pretty well. My mom has worked at Deaconness FOREVER and I was born there, so I am pretty partial to it. I have a couple of non-nursing buds who work at...

  10. When to announce pregnancy?

    MedSurgeMess replied to pepsi_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    By all means, tell your nurse manager now so that any necessary arrangements can be made for you, plus planning for when you will be off on maternity leave-your nurse manager will most likely...

  11. Should I look for another job - advice needed

    MedSurgeMess replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY! To reprimand someone in front of someone else is SO unprofessional! If it happens again before you're outta there, just say #1: Thanks for your concern, but that wasn't my pt. I'll let so...

  12. Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

    MedSurgeMess replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    Also, Bali makes some very comfy britches that are no-line that come in skin tone. A little pricey but so

  13. Take my survey, its for class!!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to luvmyguys's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) what is your highest level of education? bsn 2.) what type of facility do you work in? (hospital, homehealth, office, etc)hospital 3.) is your current facility hiring? does it offer hire-on...

  14. Customer Service?

    MedSurgeMess replied to ragtoprn's topic in General Nursing

    But what if the next time whoever was supplying your insurance card (parent, employer, spouse, etc.) found out during enrollment that the facility of your choice is no longer a network provider? This...

  15. Do you like team nursing?

    MedSurgeMess replied to RN1263's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my hospital, med surg floors have 1 RN and 1 LPN for 5-6 pt team. RN does assessments and vitals and dressing changes, LPN does all meds, IVs and I & Os. It works out good on my floor, as long...

  16. Nursing Dx?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Lindsay42's topic in General Nursing

    try these websites to help you build any care plan for classes http://www1.us.elsevierhealth.com/MERLIN/Gulanick/Constructor/index.cfm...

  17. Think I could get fired for this.....

    MedSurgeMess replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that basic pt care, as provided by the CNAs, was everyone's responsibility. I know this isn't a popular answer, but it is true. If you did have those injuries and they didn't know that...

  18. Personality Type and Nursing

    MedSurgeMess replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    ISFJ and it fits me to a

  19. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I got an odd but touching thank you this weekend; a woman who had just been told (2 days prior) that her lung ca was in remission found out that it had mets'd to her brain and her prognosis is...

  20. An actual 1955 Good Housekeeping article

    MedSurgeMess replied to MuddaMia's topic in General Nursing

    In all reality though, the women of the past (like 50 yrs ago) didn't work outside the home, so it was assumed that the man "took care" of them, and it was owed. Thank goodness times have changed. I...

  21. Job Hunting - I don't understand

    MedSurgeMess replied to Pupnshnooter's topic in General Nursing

    Also, unfortunately, there has been this sense of entitlement that many (not all) of the younger generation have instilled in them, much of it comes from the media. They get out into the "real world"...

  22. Wandering Resident advice

    MedSurgeMess replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    maybe get the family of this pt involved, since this facility doesn't have an alz unit, perhaps another facility in the area does. This may have to be done for pt safety. Also, if the facility you...

  23. What was your gpa when you got accepted to an RN or LPN program?

    MedSurgeMess replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    4.0....I am booksmart as it gets, but unfortunately got shortchanged on the common

  24. How Did you survive???????

    MedSurgeMess replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    lack of sleep confused me into thinking I was

  25. New LPN program in Indiana

    MedSurgeMess replied to WickedRedRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I think you may have accidentally worded this incorrectly, but Ivy Tech is a community college and many $$$$$ cheaper. For some, this is what it boils down to. I think if you want to be a nurse bad...