SaoirseRN

SaoirseRN

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  1. Cursing on the job

    SaoirseRN replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    I do swear, but never in front of patients and I try to keep my voice down. I do have a few colorful but inoffensive phrases I have adopted to use in place of my favourite four letter words. My...

  2. Need to vent...

    SaoirseRN replied to strings85's topic in Men in Nursing

    It is possible he does know her well. We have many patients we see for frequent admissions and even if she hadnt been there long this time, many staff will be very familiar with her. Still no excuse...

  3. Need to vent...

    SaoirseRN replied to strings85's topic in Men in Nursing

    Although its possible this patient says no to everyone wanting to change her, regardless of gender, but we simply cannot leave her be if she needs to be changed. Bad for her skin and all that. That...

  4. "Difficult" Patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some people are just difficult no matter what. However, I do try to find out "why" this is and see if I can't find a way to work with them. You can't get along with everyone every time, but often you...

  5. patient videos

    SaoirseRN replied to J.R.theR.N2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  6. "force feeding" residents

    SaoirseRN replied to LightX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The CNA needs to realize that advanced dementia is a terminal illness and one of its symptoms is lack of appetite or interest in food. The resident isn't going to die from not eating. She's going to...

  7. Shocked by facial piercings at work

    SaoirseRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This.

  8. To clamp or not to clamp

    SaoirseRN replied to FLGAZRN's topic in Critical Care

    We have this same situation. We don't clamp. We flush VERY vigourously in a push-pause pattern and disconnect while still pushing the plunger. Basically you almost want to end up squirting that last...

  9. Surgery floor nurses

    SaoirseRN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Teamwork is key and so is communication. I do what I can to accept my patients back from PACU as soon as I can. In turn, if I need a bit of time they are usually able to accommodate that. Same with...

  10. Residencies: doctors have it figured out

    SaoirseRN replied to Amistad's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I graduated, my class and a few classes after were offered a new graduate program (provincially funded) which was 8 weeks of one-on-one time with a mentor, followed by a full year of...

  11. Is this possible??

    SaoirseRN replied to Racer15's topic in Patient Medications

    [quote="Indy;7221606" Edit: I have to tell you the funniest allergy I have EVER seen. The allergy tape on the chart read: (long list of drugs, blah blah blah, THE COLOR PURPLE.) We were all like...

  12. Shocked by facial piercings at work

    SaoirseRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

  13. When did it become ok for patients to do this

    SaoirseRN replied to mskrisCNA2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    People like this feed on your discomfort. It encourages them to continue the behaviour because they are getting a reaction from you. The best way to end it yourself is to be

  14. Dr order for an ice pack?

    SaoirseRN replied to misslindsay's topic in Patient Medications

    Where I work, a doctor may order an ice pack, but an order is not required for us to apply

  15. Bite Release Pressure Point

    SaoirseRN replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    I've been bitten. A mouth full of teeth on my forearm. I did the push toward the mouth thing and it worked, he released, but I pushed hard. I was quick enough that he did not break the skin...

  16. Accuracy of Automatic BP machines?

    SaoirseRN replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    Generally I think the automatic machines are accurate enough for routine vital signs. If I'm very concerned about a number or a patient I take a manual BP to compare. If there is a large discrepancy I...

  17. First clinical today

    SaoirseRN replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

  18. Nursing student lied about me to my manager, and I cannot prove it.

    SaoirseRN replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On the first day of a major departmental change at my hospital (merging of two floors into one department, plus some other concurrent changes) a group of students was also on the floor. Of course...

  19. my coworker is trying to micromanage me!

    SaoirseRN replied to andsoitis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You could try, "I was going to do that right now, but you've pulled me away from my work so I've had to delay it to answer your questions." Or something similar which might give her the

  20. Call light abuse. What to do???

    SaoirseRN replied to IBleedGreen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Might not do any good, but what about saying directly, "I know you are pushing the call bell on purpose even when you don't need anything. You know we have to come in here whenever you ring. What is...

  21. MAs call themselves Nurses at my office..opinions please?

    SaoirseRN replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As far as I'm concerned, yes. I dislike the way your posts are written, I perceive them as arrogant. I comprehend your views of the situation. I dislike the way in which you presented

  22. MAs call themselves Nurses at my office..opinions please?

    SaoirseRN replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  23. MAs call themselves Nurses at my office..opinions please?

    SaoirseRN replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  24. MAs call themselves Nurses at my office..opinions please?

    SaoirseRN replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  25. Nursing student lied about me to my manager, and I cannot prove it.

    SaoirseRN replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The student needs to learn what needs to be reported. If the student is giving report to the OP, that student is both learning how to on her patient and also engaging in a relationship (student to...