sanctuary

sanctuary BSN, MSN, RN

pure and simple psych

Member

  • Content

    467

  • Visitors

    8,371

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    4

All Content by sanctuary

  1. Violence against nurses

    sanctuary posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am working to get a piece of legislation passed in Oregon that would permit nurses who are assaulted in the line of duty to press charges against the perpetrator, even if they are a patient. There...

  2. Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    sanctuary replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I log in, I learn something. Some times it is that others feel the same or vastly differently than I do about a

  3. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    sanctuary replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Those of us who have known that there will be a pandemic of some sort in our lifetime are already prepped for this or the next one. I'll work. My kids are grown, I've got a month's supplies or more...

  4. Lithium toxicity

    sanctuary replied to cherilee's topic in Psychiatric

    Most docs consider 1.5 to be the higest safe level. LiCo3 has initial signs of N/V & diarrhea for toxicity. It progresses to confusion, loss of balance, and verbal gibberish. I saw a man once with...

  5. Is it okay to give an IM through clothing?

    sanctuary replied to njinsky's topic in General Nursing

    Seems that you only want to hear support for a highly dangerous practice. I did not say that I would give Narcan through clothing. I believe it was the manufacture who stated that it was OK. I...

  6. Prayer at work??

    sanctuary replied to ski4life's topic in General Nursing

    Think I'd get a few of my Lesbian friends to waylay the doc and pull him into a prayer circle of the Goddess Clitoria. It would be good for him to "celebrate

  7. Is it okay to give an IM through clothing?

    sanctuary replied to njinsky's topic in General Nursing

    NO, it is never OK to give an injection through clothing. No matter how agitated, or psychotic a person is, you must be sure where you are injecting, and you must insure that you are not injecting...

  8. Disaster/Pandemic preparedness

    sanctuary replied to LMonty911's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Once again, indigo girl, you present the most amazing information. How nice of Japan to become the clinical trial for the world. I just hope that the next administration is a bit more focused on

  9. Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    sanctuary replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    It causes pressure on the sphincter, causing a "too full"

  10. Male nurses dominate b/c they are Male?

    sanctuary replied to sasha1224's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, sorry to say, many times I have seen a lesser qualified male get a promotion or even have one hired from the outside before a woman gets the "leadership" role. Once, being young and prickly,...

  11. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    sanctuary replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Wow, well said, and as part of that vast middle-ground-philosophically-accepting-of-the-need-for-ethics-without-wanting-to limit-that-to-any-religious-idiology, Thanks

  12. ER- HELP: Dumbest reason people go to ER

    sanctuary replied to DachRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Is that United Arab Emirates ???

  13. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    sanctuary replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    How could a small spider turn into a TARANTULA??? And where was it hiding??? And how did he not feel

  14. What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

    sanctuary replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

    Hey,

  15. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    sanctuary replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    greensister, I think I love you. Keep it up. You could become the "James Hariott of

  16. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    sanctuary replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Woops, forgot to answer the rest... 3 girls and one boy for me, mixed breeds. Psych specialty. Oldest dog is a female, Chihuahua mix, 4.5 lbs,10 years old, sleeps on the bed with me, or naps on the...

  17. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    sanctuary replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the picture. Very warming. Dogs, mutts, best for unconditional

  18. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    sanctuary replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just Bumping

  19. Stupid Nurse Trick... Don't try this at home... or work!

    sanctuary replied to TXRN02's topic in Nursing Humor

    :roll:roll:rotfl::rotfl::roll I'm still laughing. These should be published, Brian...

  20. Stupid Nurse Trick... Don't try this at home... or work!

    sanctuary replied to TXRN02's topic in Nursing Humor

    :lol2::lol2: Too

  21. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    sanctuary replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Means "Pass of Two" in French. A ballet term for a pair of dancers, dancing together for a spell. Loverly image:lol2:, that with a

  22. OPRAH "Sick in America: It can happen to you"

    sanctuary replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    For all who feel that a "Government Run Health Care System" will be more expensive, or hugely invasive , remember that our dear elected officials, from the Prez on down to the newest house member all...

  23. Pandemic News/Awareness.

    sanctuary replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the continuing information, and know that there are people who do pay attention, even if we do not respond to every

  24. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    sanctuary replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What a wonderful idea. Thanks for the heads up, and lets talk after the

  25. Injured Football Player

    sanctuary posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sunday, a running back (Kevin Everett, Buffalo Bills) was seriously injured in a helmet to helmet tackle. Players said that he did not move following the hit. He has had surgery, fixated the break,...