EaglesWings21 ASN, RN

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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    EaglesWings21 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ummmm... What? i think I will pull my long hair back because I would rather not harbor C.diff in it. But thanks for the
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    My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    EaglesWings21 replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please believe that this is not about nurses eating their young. Yes the OP's preceptor sounds like she is too inexperienced to be precepting. But this isn't the NCLEX world. Instead of making...
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    My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    EaglesWings21 replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't even read all your examples. If you know all this then do it in your own practice. What is wrong with saying let me grab a manual BP before I give this norvasc. We routinely give 0700...
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    do you think this is rude?

    EaglesWings21 replied to ssquared123's topic in General Students

    I personally would never do this. I use something to prop my linen carts open And put all soiled things in it while cleaning. I also empty my own hampers when they are full. Some people have no...
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    Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    EaglesWings21 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    One of my issues: nurses who can't stick to pertinent info and take 10 to 15 minutes on one pt or spend time socializing with the family. This makes me want to
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    Attracted to a physician?!?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Rn8510's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I like that you have acknowledged this and have a concern. I strongly urge you to think about what everyone has told you. Crushes are new and exciting but you made four children with your husband...
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    Burnt out

    EaglesWings21 replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe find a new place to work? If management can't understand why you couldn't do hourly rounds during a rapid response then you might not want to work there. At my hospital of a patient is that...
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    need help with unruly cna group

    EaglesWings21 replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sometimes the best way to deal with someone like this is to let them know it is not ok to speak to you like that. For example, if a tech were to say what you quoted to me I would likely reply "here...
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    Odd interactions

    EaglesWings21 replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also had a middle aged female pt who was in from smoke inhalation and COPD exacerbation because she was smoking at home next to her oxygen tank and caught her couch on fire. She leaned over the bed...
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    I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    EaglesWings21 replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If this is the worst thing that happens in your day consider yourself lucky. No reason to throat punch anyone. I would say that's overreacting... lol :). Seriously, though, maybe she didn't hear...
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    Bible Verses To Get You Through Nursing School

    EaglesWings21 replied to Ashleyy3's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Isaiah 40:31New King James Version (NKJV)31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and...
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    Patient safety and narcotics

    EaglesWings21 replied to jay082's topic in General Nursing

    I can say that I have been there with the pain management patients. One of my least favorite frequent fliers is always coming in for "asthma exacerbations" yet she is on RA and breath sounds clear....
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    Esme welcome back!!!!

    EaglesWings21 replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    This post makes me happy. Welcome back and so happy you are feeling better, Esme
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    What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    EaglesWings21 replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe her husband likes a big booty. It is necessarily a bad
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    What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    EaglesWings21 replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of my sweet LOLs, "You're not as pretty as you were yesterday." Well, mam, you start working 12 hour shifts back to back and see how hot you look.
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    My First Vent

    EaglesWings21 replied to ak2190's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry your job isn't going well. The only real solution is to find a place that treats nurses right. I have had busy, busy days but nothing completely unmanageable. We have four patients, we...
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    What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    EaglesWings21 replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is just
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    IS THIS TRUE???

    EaglesWings21 replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    We wore tank tops and shorts during our assessments. I can't even comment on how some student are made to do pelvic exams. That is just so intimate it is completely
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    Hilarious Conversation with a Patient

    EaglesWings21 replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    off topic but what is a cooterpuss? Lol, I might have been crying from laughing after that
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    Flushing JP Drain

    EaglesWings21 replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    We have JP drains with stopcocks on my floor. If ordered; I flush 5 mL towards the patient and 5 mL towards the drain. Also, wipe the port with an alcohol swab
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    Unsupportive spouse?

    EaglesWings21 replied to spierre's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    OP, I respect that you made vows and are trying to make it work. Maybe you need to one on one tell him how you are feeling. Like, "Husband, I want to go back to school to be a nurse. I realize this...
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    Taking care of DNR patients. The point?

    EaglesWings21 replied to cholmes1223's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread. This is why I love AN; even though there is the drama you can always learn something. OP, I am glad you have learned from this and sorry you have to manage care for so many patients....
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    EaglesWings21 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Lifting you up in prayers, Esme. Thank you for all your kind words and thoughtful responses since I have been posting on
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    To tell or not to tell!

    EaglesWings21 replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "If you go in to the NM with a litany of complaints like a child and haven't attempted to address any of them yourself, you are going to find yourself being observed very carefully, written up for...
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    EaglesWings21 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I got TWD every Sunday night; no pizza for me, though. However, I am getting the feeling it will be time to make some homemade cookies today or