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  1. Makeup under mask

    SwansonRN replied to HTCC's topic in Operating Room

    A good drugstore option is Neutrogena oil free moisture with SPF. We seem to have similar skin types and that has always kept me relatively neutral year

  2. Tylenol ordered for pain.

    SwansonRN replied to gouranga's topic in Patient Medications

    Guy sounds like a pompous *not nice word*. I would have said something like 'hey this patient's febrile but their order for Tylenol needs to be adjusted because it's only written for pain." If he...

  3. What is your nursing "joy?"

    SwansonRN replied to jamisaurus's topic in Nurses Rock

    All of the above mentioned. I love when I can get my vented, deconditioned ICU patient out of bed into a chair with all their tubes and wires

  4. Makeup under mask

    SwansonRN replied to HTCC's topic in Operating Room

    Agreed with Estée Lauder double wear foundation. Also MAC Studio Sculpt or Makeup Forever HD. If you're looking for drugstore options I love the L'oreal infallible line. Make sure to wear a...

  5. Epinephrine via ET tube?

    SwansonRN replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Patient Medications

    You can do this. It's not the preferred way and I have never seen it. I suppose it may have been done more frequently in instances where IV access couldn't be established before IOs were widely...

  6. I'm Lost...

    SwansonRN replied to meganm23's topic in General Students

    Don't worry about specialties now you probably have enough stress with nursing school as is. Like others have said just focus on doing well and passing your NCLEX. Chances are once you graduate...

  7. My favorite med:

    SwansonRN replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    My favorite med to take is probably either vicodin or zofran, but I have very little experience being a patient. I know when I was a kid I used to love the bubblegum taste of amoxicillin! My...

  8. Time to vent - my apologies in advance.

    SwansonRN replied to Levitas's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well nice job getting the job done, at least! You can go home thinking that you definitely left the patient better than you found them, which is always a good

  9. Would you do this...? Thoughts....

    SwansonRN replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    I like tube feed, actually. Certain formulas taste good on ice :) But to answer the original question,

  10. How do you say "diabetes"?

    SwansonRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    You read my

  11. How do you say "diabetes"?

    SwansonRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Like option a) except with a T instead of a D sound.

  12. condom catheters

    SwansonRN replied to 84RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think skin prep and using the correct sized condom are the keys to success. If the condom is easy to put on, it's too big. In my experience just about every male is a small/extra small when...

  13. Please stop! Little things that are just bad practice.

    SwansonRN replied to JBudd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Placing NIBP cuffs incorrectly/upside down and titrating vasoactive drips based off the readings My big pet peeve as of

  14. Bingo for Your Unit

    SwansonRN replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Nursing

    -Patient on continuous BiPAP wants to order breakfast -Give miralax and test for c diff on the same patient the same shift -Portable x-ray comes seconds after you boost and turn your patient -Mix your...

  15. How often are you called off?

    SwansonRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Never ever

  16. Are swan-ganz (PAC) still around in your area?

    SwansonRN replied to ninis's topic in Critical Care

    In medical ICU they come in waves for our pulm HTN patients. We'll go months without and then have 3 at the same

  17. How many people recognize this abbreviation?

    SwansonRN replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    In the ICU I see this abbreviation all the time in provider notes and even use it myself from time to time. It's one of my favorites :). Never heard of the bathroom privileges one, probably because...

  18. Need some guidance

    SwansonRN replied to Lola RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I felt the same way for a solid year and still feel like that from time to time (almost 2 years in). What helps me is reminding myself that this is JUST A JOB. Struggling does not mean you are a...

  19. V neck scrubs

    SwansonRN replied to poeboy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    100% agree with PP. You may not even have to go to a tailor if you or someone you know knows how to sew. Just take a small piece of the neck of a crew neck T-shirt and sew it underneath the v neck...

  20. Why not wear a mask to 'mask' some of the smells that go along with nursing?

    SwansonRN replied to Cathylady's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Old thread! I hate wearing masks. It makes me feel hot and claustrophobic and I have to smell my own breath (maybe I should start chewing gum....). I'd rather grin and bear it because honestly...

  21. How to be a polite patient/family member

    SwansonRN replied to Semolina's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And I answered. Call bell

  22. How to be a polite patient/family member

    SwansonRN replied to Semolina's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not bashing you, but some of my pet peeves: a) patients yelling out for the nurse/shaking their bed rails b) family members coming out in the hall and finding me (sometimes while I'm in another...

  23. Nursing + and nursing -

    SwansonRN replied to joe007's topic in General Nursing

    Not having to wear real

  24. Fat nurses

    SwansonRN replied to questions1025's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No I don't think anyone will look at you like you're ridiculous...unless you're acting ridiculous As long as you are physically able to safely do the job (standing, walking, lifting, bending, etc.)...

  25. Dyspnea vs. Shortness of breath??

    SwansonRN replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dyspnea and SOB can essentially mean the same thing. If anything, dyspnea can mean painful/difficult breathing whereas shortness of breath is the sensation of not getting enough air. As far as your...