SaoirseRN

SaoirseRN

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  1. Most unforgettable Halloween costume...

    SaoirseRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

  2. Are pattern/print scrubs unprofessional outside of pediatrics?

    SaoirseRN replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

  3. Asthma death in Philly school

    SaoirseRN replied to Stitchy's mom's topic in School

    Where I am from, school nurses are not the norm. None of my schools had them and none of my daughter's schools have them. I do see that when a population is accustomed to school nurses, that the lack...

  4. Staying organized

    SaoirseRN replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  5. What nursing habits do you take home?

    SaoirseRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I am always surprised at the numbers of nurses who over use the antibiotic ointments and antibacterial soap/wipes at home! I always end up dispensing pills into bottle caps -- and the only thing I...

  6. Feed me, Seymour! When patients want forbidden food...

    SaoirseRN replied to TrevyRN's topic in Emergency

    I had a post-op lap appy patient order McDonald's (had a taxi deliver it) at 1am. I got him back from PACU at just before midnight. He ate a large fries, 20 McNuggets, a fruit pie, and giant soft...

  7. Things that gross you out..

    SaoirseRN replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

  8. Are pattern/print scrubs unprofessional outside of pediatrics?

    SaoirseRN replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This debate comes up all the time. I think as long as you are clean and your scrubs tidy, and you act professional then it doesn't matter. I personally don't care for licensed characters (Betty Boop,...

  9. Need advice: Frequent falls of non compliant homebound pt with dementia

    SaoirseRN replied to autumnlea's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Is a seatbelt considered a true restraint? Couldn't that be considered a safety device that wouldn't maybe stop the gradual slipping to the floor (ie, could still get out) but might delay things long...

  10. Losing my religion

    SaoirseRN replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

  11. Losing my religion

    SaoirseRN replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am not religious, however I also realize that there are many things in this world that can't be explained. I don't think there is a way to disprove that prayer is beneficial. Just because we can't...

  12. Doing favors or giving gifts for patients: Unacceptable?

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

    Vast difference, yes. I am selective about which patient I would do a coffee run for (and I will clarify that the coffee place is on-site, not away at Starbucks or anything). I know my manager would...

  13. Doing favors or giving gifts for patients: Unacceptable?

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

    If an completely competent, A&O adult who say, has just had his knee replaced or for some reason just physically cannot get to the coffee place (which is on-site) hands me two dollars and asks if...

  14. Losing my religion

    SaoirseRN replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

  15. Losing my religion

    SaoirseRN replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

  16. Losing my religion

    SaoirseRN replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

  17. Doing favors or giving gifts for patients: Unacceptable?

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

    I have on occasion done favours for patients, but it is more of an exception than a rule. We have a coffee kiosk just outside the front doors. I have occasionally agreed to bring a patient back a...

  18. Changing code status to DNR/DNI

    SaoirseRN replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly.

  19. Mobile/Cell Phones at the bedside??

    SaoirseRN replied to nellymac's topic in Critical Care

    We only have computers at the desk, so for me it is easier to look something up quickly on the phone from my med cart or use the calculator than it is to go all the way to the desk, actually find a...

  20. Mobile/Cell Phones at the bedside??

    SaoirseRN replied to nellymac's topic in Critical Care

    I keep mine with me, to use as a calculator or to quickly look something up. If I am going to use it at the bedside, I explain -- "I just need to do a quick calculation". That way they don't...

  21. Losing my religion

    SaoirseRN replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

  22. You won't believe.....

    SaoirseRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the point is that the student interrupted while the nurse was engrossed in what she was reading. The student didn't need that nurse for anything important. She wasn't assigned to that nurse or...

  23. Thinking about become a (male) Nurse, parents disapprove

    SaoirseRN replied to ApnaPunjab's topic in Canada

    It's a good option, actually. Better than working as an RCA because they get to use whatever nursing skills they have learned to

  24. Thinking about become a (male) Nurse, parents disapprove

    SaoirseRN replied to ApnaPunjab's topic in Canada

    Yes. In Canada. In BC they do, and I know this because I am an RN in

  25. Thinking about become a (male) Nurse, parents disapprove

    SaoirseRN replied to ApnaPunjab's topic in Canada

    Oh I forgot, yes in some places there is a program for ESN or "employed student nurses" I believe beginning after the second year of the