Mr. Murse

Mr. Murse

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  1. Butinski

    Mr. Murse replied to SusanMann's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you've asked her professionally to not do it and she keeps doing it then who cares about hard feelings? Be

  2. what did i do wrong

    Mr. Murse replied to df0001's topic in Patient Medications

    At the risk of sounding a little mean here, the way you recounted the situation was nearly unintelligible, so it's hard to give you an answer. Use some punctuation, recount the story clearly, then...

  3. BP and Brachial Pulse

    Mr. Murse replied to BookBug14's topic in General Nursing

    I never have a problem hearing the pulse when taking BP, but palpating it isn't always as easy, depending on the person's body and vasculature. I generally just put the stethoscope in the dead center...

  4. Nurses, do you exercise?

    Mr. Murse replied to nurseling's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a workout routine I try do at home a few times a week, and also either trail run or jog every week too, with an occasional long hiking trip every month or two. I notice the difference when I...

  5. Should I Pursue a Career in Nursing?

    Mr. Murse replied to CherryBlossoms's topic in Nursing Career

    It really depends on what kind of nursing you get into, but chances are you will have to deal with some "gross" stuff for a while before you get to have more say so in what part of nursing you end up...

  6. nursing & tattoos

    Mr. Murse replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    It would definitely be a facility specific issue, but it is safe to say that it would be harder to get a job that would let you have any of them showing, and wearing long sleeves all the time would...

  7. If one is treated for MRSA, are they still contagious?

    Mr. Murse replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    It's not unlikely that you or other family/friends you know besides the one you mentioned also carry MRSA with no signs or symptoms. As someone else mentioned, it's referring to a type of bacteria,...

  8. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    Mr. Murse replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    First of all, did you really expect our nursing educators to sit down give you a huge list of all the possible diseases you MIGHT be exposed to in your career as a nurse? Of course not, but if you...

  9. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    Mr. Murse replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I didn't read all the responses, so apologies if I'm repeating anything someone else said, but if ebola does make an appearance in the general public of the US, it won't be from those Americans they...

  10. Does Everyone Actually Hate Nurses?

    Mr. Murse replied to Casha9's topic in General Nursing

    It's very, very rare that I've ever heard anything negative about nurses as a whole. Occasionally I think people even overrate what nursing really is. Either way, I've never heard anyone say they've...

  11. I hate my job (vent)

    Mr. Murse replied to MarrahRN91's topic in General Nursing

    I was fortunate that the first job I got is one that I love. I'm on a busy surgical floor with a great manager and good coworkers. I feel for all the people I read about on here that haven't found...

  12. RN

    Mr. Murse replied to chicho's topic in General Nursing

    You could at least find out whether that is what's going on or not........possible that it's just a newer nurse making sure they made the right decisions. or just nervous about a hypothetical...

  13. Do you ever contend with pesty ancillary staff?

    Mr. Murse replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you seriously not know what a phlebotomist is or are you saying that sarcastically to imply you have to do your own blood draws? I know many facilities don't have phlebotomists (or PCT's and other...

  14. Bullying-Need Advice with First Hospital Job

    Mr. Murse replied to missy26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    well, as everyone has said, definitely not bullying, just someone who doesn't like the job they've been given. I've always been of the mind that education is what you make of it. If your preceptor...

  15. Do you ever contend with pesty ancillary staff?

    Mr. Murse replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've noticed though with most ancillary staff it's all about the individual. Some of our phlebotomists or respiratory therapists are really aware of our jobs and will do things like get a blanket or...

  16. RN

    Mr. Murse replied to chicho's topic in General Nursing

    My first response is always vital signs and to assess the patient and the nature of the pain (worsens with breaths, radiates, etc.), and consider whether there are any other things going on that may...

  17. Fed up with this RN

    Mr. Murse replied to Nursingdreamsx0's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While I would also be annoyed by someone like that, I'm wondering, is it possible she doesn't realize she's being condescending and terribly annoying? Maybe she thinks she's coming across as joking....

  18. views on overweight nurses

    Mr. Murse replied to msmit108's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think it has much to do with looks, but patient care. Granted, the way you look will affect how your patients respond to you to a certain degree, but it's not of utmost importance. I work on a...

  19. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Mr. Murse replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the exception to this would be in the south, or people from the south. I work with a couple of people that use those terms and usually it's just part of the way they talk and doesn't sound...

  20. "Floating" IV

    Mr. Murse replied to Marti17's topic in General Nursing

    To answer some of the previous questions, the concern with floating the catheter in, from my understanding, is the higher risk of infection. Which is understandable because there's a bit of handling...

  21. Bullying - What is it?

    Mr. Murse replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm saying I think that bullying is different than being a tactless, rude person. Sure, tactless and rude people are certainly capable of bullying others, but just being tactless and rude doesn't make...

  22. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Mr. Murse replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The patients really don't like when you talk to them like a baby.

  23. New grads psych nursing

    Mr. Murse replied to Affsana's topic in Psychiatric

    Yeah, as I said, it's not impossible to transition but probably a lot easier to go from med/surg to psych than the other way. When you think about it, in med/surg nursing, half your patients are...

  24. 1st time 3rd shifter needs advice

    Mr. Murse replied to jessica8302's topic in General Nursing

    there are countless threads on this topic. do a quick search and you'll find plenty of

  25. What's in your pockets?

    Mr. Murse replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    chest pocket: dry erase marker, little notebook for random info, pen, pen light (if I can find it) left upper leg pocket: personal stuff I may need left lower leg pockets: empty unless carrying meds...