MessyMomma

As a charge nurse on a med/surg unit during the 7p shift, I am guaranteed to hear this at least one time each shift. Yes, it's a busy shift; yes, I know you have another 4-5 patients; yes, I know Mr. Johnson needs his dressing changed and Mrs. Conn...

Not really a inclement weather situation, since I am in Texas. But for one patient's house, I have to park at the liquor store!

Malpractice insurance: usually you are covered by your facility if you are within their policies and procedures. Some people say that if you get malpractice insurance you are more likely to be sued than if you do not. It is personal choice I think. T...

And I need some ideas on what kind of dressing to use. Patient in her 90's, very thin and bony; sits in WC or lies in bed. I did a recert visit on her last week--my first time to see her--and discovered this new wound on her ischial spine. The woun...

Good luck! Don't sell yourself short!

I remember that Landau tope were more generously cut.

I've been in HH for about 2 months now (but had 12 years on med/surg) and I love it! Before I go see a patient, I review the chart to see what the teaching plan is. We're computerized, so it's easier to find diagnoses, meds, comorbiditities, etc. Th...

From what I've read on here and researched on my own, I believe it's way better to self report instead of waiting for the BON to mandate.

Is it actually an epidural or a peripheral block like a femoral nerve block or lumbar plexus? If it is truly an epidural with one side noticeably more affected, I would definitely notify the MD or CRNA. If nothing else, at least s/he would be aware. ...

I do have it, unfortunately. And the stigma sucks! I had to get out of Med-Surg nights--that was killing me physically and mentally. I am now doing Case Managing for Home Health. I still hurt, of course, and still have my 'flares', but it's so much b...

That's understandable and totally not what I was meaning. If you call off for Uncle George's funeral in February, June, August, and December--that's a little bit suspect.

What about "Gramma" or "Uncle George" in the hospital/dying/died--once a month???

Thank you all! Will work on my staging. Gonna try the Santyl.

Done!

There are many threads about this very topic. Read those and I bet it'll help a bit. Just remember--everyone (nurses included) makes mistakes! If a nurse says s/he hasn't--either it's a lie or s/he is too stupid to know. Use it as a learning experien...

Or get them a really pretty "Congrats" card or balloon bouquet and sign it, "Love, YourName, RN".

I hope I get this job! It seems like a great opportunity that would give me a chance to shine. Darn, I hate waiting...

Thank you! Got the call this evening-I got it!

Actually, I believe it's a non-benzo hypnotic.

At my place of employment, all patients with MRSA--whether active or history, any source--are placed on contact precautions. There is no retest or follow-up culturing to exclude from/discontinue from isolation.

I have to say that this is the first I've heard about this. None of my coworkers (acute care hospital) have either. So, I have no idea what we're gonna do.

I see that you've already decided, but wanted to say that I think you made the right choice. Sounds like it's a good opportunity, and wilp get you a good nursing foundation/backbone. Sucks being away from your sweetie; hope s/he will be understandi...

Yeah Brandon, a fanny pack on a guy is no bueno!

When I'm in the med section of Wal-Mart and I see a LOL picking that big bottle of name brand Advil that costs $15.99, and I am dying to tell her to get the generic bottle for $4!