SaoirseRN

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  1. How do you pronounce "centimeter" ???

    SaoirseRN replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    In have always said it meh-TOP-ro-lol, have heard it as above, and also completely butchered in many amusing

  2. Work ethic, what's your take on it all

    SaoirseRN replied to cardiacrocks's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A "mental health day" isn't necessarily a frivolous excuse. If something is going on and you can't switch your brain off, and know that your mind can't be on its game that day, you are doing your...

  3. Question about hip surgery and dressing change positioning

    SaoirseRN replied to Thunda's topic in General Nursing

    Each of our orthopedic surgeons have specific protocols for their dressings, which we access on our intranet so we have their specifications, but the nurses are still expected to do the dressings and...

  4. How do you pronounce "centimeter" ???

    SaoirseRN replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    Cent-I-meter. I'm from Canada, but western Canada. One of my instructors was from Ontario, and she said

  5. Would you marry a Doctor?

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

    I wouldn't decline to marry someone because they were a doctor, but (although I am fond of doctors) I wouldn't marry someone only because they were a doctor -- there has to be more to it than

  6. Input on med/surg experience or jumping into specialty for a new grad

    SaoirseRN replied to MickeySN's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get a position in this department, I say do it! I am generally a supporter of some med/surg experience first, however, if this is what you love, and you have the opportunity, don't let it...

  7. Different Types Of Coworkers

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

    I am an admitted "flirt"! I always chat up the doctors (of both genders), though I do not neglect my patients in order to do so and I certainly don't say anything inappropriate. But getting to know...

  8. Patience with the New Doctor

    SaoirseRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was thinking the other day, as I was reading some older threads, how often we hear concerns about doctors being rude or impatient with nurses. This certainly does happen. There are doctors out...

  9. Should I say sometimes or quilty?

    SaoirseRN replied to Born_2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have trouble saying no, then don't answer the phone. This is what I do -- let the call go to voicemail, then see what they want, and only call back if I am

  10. heparin bolus and continous infusion

    SaoirseRN replied to mspurple's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have a pre-printed order sheet/protocol for all heparin drips and the instructions on it are very clear. See if your facility has one, and if not, check with pharmacy and lab to see what they...

  11. PICC Line with TPN going, How to give Benadryl IV?

    SaoirseRN replied to eleuter's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We generally have the PICC (if single lumen) dedicated to the TPN and a peripheral line for medications. Ideally a multi-lumen PICC is the best-case scenario. In absence of same, a peripheral site...

  12. Patience with the New Doctor

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

    It sounds as though you and I are of like mind on this topic. Yes, I work in a smaller hospital (150 beds) but have worked in smaller (10 bed rural hospital my first year of nursing). Another GP of...

  13. Patience with the New Doctor

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

    I apologize for the missing apostrophes. Copy and pasted from my word processor and they seem to have not transferred

  14. Bones Shows.....

    SaoirseRN replied to mizaf's topic in General Nursing

    I've been to one of the "Bodies" exhibitions and it was phenomenal. If you get the chance I strongly recommend you go see

  15. Wow, I really may need to get out of here.

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

    Okay, the extra information is helpful. Sorry for implying your guilt in the lack of charting, but without details it sounded like you hadn't done the I&O yourself. I see where the irritation on...

  16. Wow, I really may need to get out of here.

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

    I'd be irritated, too, if the I&O wasn't documented. Perhaps you should admit you have some fault in this

  17. Different Types Of Coworkers

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

    The lone gunman. The one who never asks for help even when they should. Prefers to work alone. Looks at you like you have grown a second head if you ask for their

  18. Favourite Doctor Moments

    SaoirseRN replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Two stories, as I get ready to head to work: 1) We were working short one day shift on a weekend. We reshuffled the assignments and worked together, and despite the missing staff member we were...

  19. My appearance being an issue

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

    Some of my favourite people have brown eyes! Including me. Brown eyes are lovely and soulful and don't ever let anyone tell you they are

  20. Nursing: Then and Now

    SaoirseRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Why is it rude? I always say, "I'm Saoirse and I'll be your nurse today. What would you like me to call you?" Most often I get "Betty" or "Bill", not "Mrs

  21. Full Moon Syndrome: Fact or Fiction

    SaoirseRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    The way I see it, if the moon can control the ocean, it can have an effect on people. We all feel the effects of unseen "forces". When someone is grumpy or acting "off", others nearby can feel it,...

  22. Patient's family

    SaoirseRN replied to Lahryn04's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you hit the nail on the head there with your last few comments -- it sounds to me as though she was reacting out of fear/concern for her husband, and possibly a little guilt, too, if she...

  23. Advice for New Nurses

    SaoirseRN replied to shalomlove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    By bigggest piece of advice, which I sense by the tone of your post that you already recognize, is that you don't know everything. You aren't expected to know everything! Even the seasoned nurses...

  24. Favourite Doctor Moments

    SaoirseRN replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Okay, here is another one: One of our GPs has a bit of a reputation for being "difficult". Indeed, I fully agree that he often forgets his people skills in situations, but I have found this is because...

  25. Favourite Doctor Moments

    SaoirseRN replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is an old thread, but a good one... My hospital shares weekend call for surgical/specialties with another hospital, and in the case of urology, two. This other hospital with which we only share...