madwife2002 BSN, RN

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    FMC - taking pillows out of all units?

    madwife2002 replied to anurseadvocate's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I heard the reason that dialysis units were not providing sheets/blankets or pillowcases was the cost of having them laundered, and not infection control. It will only get worse when medicare...
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    You know you're Old School when...

    madwife2002 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    hGosh where do I start? Doctors do their 'rounds' in the morning and plan of care for day can be decided at that point. Doctors discuss care with Nurses and would not leave the floor until they had...
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    You know you're Old School when...

    madwife2002 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    You can't compare nursing in the Us to the Uk the only thing that is the same is the name nurse and patient. Things over here can be advanced in some aspects and behind the UK in others. Doctors no...
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    Things you've seen in the O.R that made your teeth crinch?

    madwife2002 replied to RNman09's topic in Operating Room

    far too gross I just cannot imagine why some people put these things in those places-yucky
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    Afraid of getting terminated after calling in sick a lot?

    madwife2002 replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your boss/HR they will be the only one's able to advise. Read your work policy on
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    Mentors and preceptors please advise - newly promoted nurse struggling with peers

    madwife2002 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I personnally think he has to handle it himself. I see no harm in his decisions being questioned especially if his has used sound clinical judgement. He has to earn their repect and being consistant...
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    How much do you remember from A&P?

    madwife2002 replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    I would struggle remembering some of the A & P I learnt but I would be able to work it out if I had a few
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    Perfume allergy...what to do?

    madwife2002 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I personally witnessed another RN have an anaphalatic reaction to a strong aftershave. We had to take her down to the ER and eventually watched her be intubated! The nurse had to retire she was...
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    Do you think this is an unfair hiring practice?

    madwife2002 replied to Work in Progress's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good advice
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    Perfume allergy...what to do?

    madwife2002 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where ever I have worked there is always a Ban on perfume I would contact HR and see what the policy of the hospital
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    this hit too close to home...

    madwife2002 replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs for you Leslie I know this is going to be such a difficult time for you. My heart felt prayers will go out to you and your family.
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    Help Please... Need 6 nurses to answer a 12 question survey for my BSN.

    madwife2002 replied to amypink11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with you, this does need to be either a phone or face to face interview piece of work, especially if the OP want
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    Help Please... Need 6 nurses to answer a 12 question survey for my BSN.

    madwife2002 replied to amypink11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved the thread here so that hopefully you get the assistance you
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    Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    madwife2002 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is just too funny A scrub top with large stallions on it-was
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    What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    madwife2002 replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    A poll added to this thread would be
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    No ejaculation after Foley?

    madwife2002 replied to floridaygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I hope your doctor gives you the support and advice you need unfortunatly we cannot give any medical advice on this forum it is against
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    Vent: Recognition from employer

    madwife2002 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    These were like special cards printed by the hospital where you could put the staff members name and a comment! You are so right it was the nurses who were the bad ones who got these cards filled out....
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    Vent: Recognition from employer

    madwife2002 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    We used to get $5 for every written recognition given-some nurses and PCT's used to give out cards to their patients to fill out give back and bingo they got $5 sometimes in a month they got 20-30...
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    TV shows and movies that are ruined, because you know better

    madwife2002 replied to HollyHobby's topic in Nursing Humor

    Funny thread and I am happy it is not just me who stresses over the mistakes. When I lived in the UK there was a show about visiting home nurses who delievered twins it was a joke. How about every...
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    Why do I get yelled at for doing the correct thing??

    madwife2002 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yep I was told brachial
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    No Sugar Tonight (Da-un-do-dow dow da-un-do-dow)

    madwife2002 replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't this pt have labs drawn in the ER what did they show? one meal and OJ doesnt normally send somebody's blood sugar up to over 900 in my experience. Why was the pt not sent to the ICU? Do you...
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    License reinstated but no one will hire me

    madwife2002 replied to 47lpn's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Try Chronic Dialysis facilities there are limited drugs at these places of work and tend to be more willing to employ nurses with a history-they tend to be less
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    Are most shifts usually 12 hours?

    madwife2002 replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    There are jobs which are 8 hour and 10 hour shifts-nursing can be very flexible and you shouldn't let the shift patterns put you off there are plenty of options in the nursing profession, including...
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    Had a Brain-fart on this one....

    madwife2002 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry this happen to you but for everybad, horrible patient you will meet really nice pt's. I think you did the correct thing in saying
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    Had a Brain-fart on this one....

    madwife2002 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why was this tutor not in the room with you whilst you were pushing the meds then she could have handled the situation more appropriatly-when you are new in the health care profession it takes time to...