chrisrn24

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  1. Infection control question...

    chrisrn24 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a waitress for several years and never once donned gloves to clear plates, wipe tables, etc. If you have a concern about one person in particular bring it up to your boss. But remember...

  2. Med Passes

    chrisrn24 replied to kcdunlap's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We write on our lids...of course you should be checking the physical bottle as

  3. the stuttering nursing student...any advice?

    chrisrn24 replied to Paulienursingstudent's topic in Nursing Career

    We had a girl in our class who had a health issue coming back for her final year of class. First day she stood up and explained what happened. Maybe you should do

  4. Medication management in long term care/ assisted living

    chrisrn24 replied to XcrMat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep this. It would be a nightmare. I need my

  5. Too much time on her hands? I think so.

    chrisrn24 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm the same way...although I work nights I think I know most of the office staff names even though I've only met them once or

  6. Not picking up murmurs in newborns

    chrisrn24 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not a peds nurse but thank you for that information! Fascinating to know

  7. Too much time on her hands? I think so.

    chrisrn24 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP you say you don't want to be friends...that's okay. But it's not okay to not know the names of your coworkers whom you collaborate with on a daily basis. Your new coworker told you the lady's name...

  8. Insulin order

    chrisrn24 replied to newbiern22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why is the policy like this? That is dumb. Advocate to change it. If not, I would make it known that when you work, the nurses can forget the blood sugars and let you do them. I bet a few times of...

  9. Patients who ask if you got a flu shot

    chrisrn24 replied to RxOnly's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You should get a flu shot! Unless you have a legitimate medical reason (as above: pregnancy, egg

  10. Too much time on her hands? I think so.

    chrisrn24 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP that is not weird. Also like an above poster said making an effort to remember names/faces will help your career and peoples' perceptions of you. I make it a point to smile and greet everyone at...

  11. How to save up for our pinning ceremony:

    chrisrn24 replied to avianale's topic in General Students

    We had a ceremony with punch and lunch but we did not pay - public school here. Just weird that you'd have to

  12. Non Compliant HS Student

    chrisrn24 replied to hsnurse1's topic in School

    Why is he non

  13. In nursing school, but I don't want to be a clinician--Drop deadline is tomorrow!

    chrisrn24 replied to clemforshort's topic in General Students

    I hated clinicals with a passion but I really enjoy nursing. Clinicals are not anything like real

  14. What to do about talkers!

    chrisrn24 replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Grow a backbone and stick up for yourself. Throughout life you will run into these kind of people. Ask them to stop. As far as the classmate who dropped your conversation walk

  15. Help needed regarding adult diapers for bedwetting!

    chrisrn24 replied to susiequeue91's topic in General Nursing

    Have you seen a doctor? If this is new then perhaps there is an

  16. Help with med math problem

    chrisrn24 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also 8 hrs is pointless. When you look at these problems you need to pick and choose which info you need and which you

  17. Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    chrisrn24 replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many things wrong with

  18. Wow...just wow.....

    chrisrn24 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    A girl I knew from high school actually killed her first son (3 months old) after he was in and out of the hospital. Nearly killed her infant daughter 4 years later if not for some smart...

  19. Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    chrisrn24 replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    I

  20. Awkward at interacting with patients

    chrisrn24 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    I am a very shy person naturally but the more I interacted with people it got better. It also helps when you actually have a job and learn more and become knowledgable... You will feel better

  21. decreasing psychotropics in the elderly

    chrisrn24 replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Document! If there is a proven need they will put the people back on

  22. DNR help?!?!!

    chrisrn24 replied to vaLPN757's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! OP if your fellow nurses ignored this man you would feel much, much worse than seeing a patient who is ready to die to. Death is not that bad to watch - at least not in elderly people...

  23. Night shift nurses-tips on sleeping regular hours

    chrisrn24 replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem. Sleeping during the day is easy. It's usually at night that I have insomnia now...hence why I'm here at 4:30 am now! I'm seriously considering taking melatonin or Benadryl...

  24. Question about giving Lovenox

    chrisrn24 replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient Medications

    I would give it unless pt refuses or it's a wrong order...however with anything a pt is questioning I do remind them they have the right to

  25. Checking A Patient's Blood Glucose In His Earlobe?

    chrisrn24 replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    His earlobe? I've never heard of that. Like they pricked his