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  1. What would you do if diabetic pt. has 14 blood sugar.

    stidget99 replied to Sue7573's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My guess is that the nurse probably did the accu check wrong giving her a false low. Often times, if you don't get a good enough blood sample on the strip (i.e. not filling the strip fully w/ blood)...

  2. Negativity at Nurse's Station is GETTING ON MY NERVES!

    stidget99 replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    The following is an article that I typed up for a newsletter that I put out on my med/surg unit. Seems very appropriate for this thread. Negativity in the workplace. It can be spread faster than the...

  3. Charge Nurses, Team Leaders, and other set ups???

    stidget99 replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, the role of "charge" or "team leader" is taken on by the most experienced nurse on that shift. It is not an assigned task. It is decided once everyone gets there but we all know...

  4. tips for a new nurse like me

    stidget99 replied to eezee's topic in General Nursing

    Watch the more seasoned nurses. Notice what you see as being good practice AND bad practice from everyone. Then...form your own personal style using the good points from everyone. This will take...

  5. Help w/ newsletter..

    stidget99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I write a newsletter for the unit that I work on (med/surg). So far, it's been fairly well-received (i.e. people read it but are not really willing to submit articles). I am now running out of ideas...

  6. Help w/ newsletter..

    stidget99 replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the ideas.

  7. White Scrubs? Advice?

    stidget99 replied to pancake's topic in General Nursing

    There is scuttlebutt at my hospital that they are going "all white". If this happens, I will find employment elsewhere. #1 Pts can't tell what specialty is in the room w/ them based on color scheme....

  8. Help w/ newsletter..

    stidget99 replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    These are great ideas. I like "disease of the month" and "pet peeve" column. I already do birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, etc. I also profile two staff members each

  9. The Bullying Thread

    stidget99 replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    IMO - a single act of a bullying-type behavior does not a bully make. I think that, in general and in all areas of life, people tend to see others in one particular way. For example, when we are at...

  10. Pearls anyone? Nursing pearls that is.

    stidget99 replied to Teachchildren123's topic in General Nursing

    If a pt has been receiving prn analgesia q2h or q4h, bring the med in w/ u in your pocket (unopened) when it is about time for it being "due". Assess pain and if needed, bring it out of your pocket...

  11. a *really* stupid question

    stidget99 replied to andreamae's topic in General Nursing

    No question is "really stupid" except for the unasked one. The other posters answered your question

  12. yet another paper i need help with

    stidget99 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My only problem w/ minorities in nursing is the huge communication barrier. It affects every aspect of nursing..from bedside, to nurse-doc interactions, to nurse-nurse interactions. I honestly...

  13. awful preceptor-I left the program

    stidget99 replied to krisssy's topic in General Nursing

    I would not have left the program. Instead, I would've gone to the supervisor and asked her to get me another preceptor. Sorry you had such a rotten

  14. Public Misconceptions

    stidget99 replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    ALL hospitals can be referred to as ___(insert name of your hospital here) ___ Hilton or Sheridan because nurses are there to see to your every need even if there is someone else who might be in more...

  15. comfy shoes

    stidget99 replied to analiezel's topic in General Nursing

    I have Birkenstocks and love them! I've heard great things about Crocs also. I bought a pair. They are wonderful but only for the first 10 hours or so of my 13-14 hour shift. So I've gone back to...

  16. HIV in LTC

    stidget99 replied to NJLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The HIPPA laws are based on a "need-to-know" basis. In the health care field, I strongly believe that knowing a person's +HIV/hepatitis status is definitely one of those "need-to-know" issues. I...

  17. Giving Report...help please!

    stidget99 replied to FirePup's topic in General Nursing

    PRNs given during the day and why they were given Safety issues w/ the elderly/confused Abn findings on the physical assessment Abn labs Pertinent hx New orders and ?why they were ordered Pertinent...

  18. Nurses Who Smoke

    stidget99 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    :stone

  19. Any nurses with plantar fasciitis?

    stidget99 replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Nursing

    www.birkenstock.com Use your birkenstocks during work hours. Use good running shoes w/ spenco inserts for other

  20. Sexual health and the elderly

    stidget99 replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have just one or two comments: 1. Sexuality in a human dies ONLY when the person dies. Dementia, age, etc...nothing or no one should intervene, whether it's a couple or an individual. 2. To...

  21. Any nurses with plantar fasciitis?

    stidget99 replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was dx'd w/ plantar faciitis about 7 or 8 yrs ago. After struggling with it for quite some time, I've found the best way for me to deal w/ it - finding the right shoes are the most important issue...

  22. Brainstorming, End of life and Morphine use.

    stidget99 replied to Antikigirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Even w/ short staffing, your best bet would be hospice staff/nurses. Planning in advance should allow them to manage a great in-service. Hospice in conjunction w/ staff development at your facility...

  23. Nursing Job Conditions?

    stidget99 replied to Sarah09's topic in General Nursing

    I think that if you frequent these boards you will get a straight-forward idea of how the real world of nursing is. Nurses post their frustrations....many people venting about this or that. But then...

  24. Family Sues After Woman Dies From Mistake At Military Hospital

    stidget99 replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How horrible. My prayers to the

  25. 1)Feeling picked on, 2) How much is too much? A vent of a nurse/mom loosing her mind.

    stidget99 replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    Just a couple of thoughts here: 1. Maybe a vacation w/ the family. Put things into perspective. 2. Maybe an assertiveness training class. I did and it changed my life. 3. I work w/ a couple of...