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  1. Dyslexia

    studious replied to s177y's topic in General Nursing

    They have to accomodate you, do not give up. It makes my blood boil when I hear stories like this:angryfire My friend always thought she was stupid, and was made to feel she would never amount to...

  2. any nurses had a lap cholecystectomy??

    studious replied to sn2rn04's topic in General Nursing

    I had one, but had complications, huge dose of pancreatitis/pseudocyst. I'll not say how long it took me to get better though. Every other post here have it right, 6 weeks for floor nurses, 2 weeks...

  3. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    studious replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi Blackbird, Have you tried an aloe vera gel to moisturise, just the gel on it's own, it's supposed to be good at healing and even helping with existing scars. My Aunt had a radical thyriodectomy...

  4. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    studious replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    But that's the whole point. The mere thought of someone catching you makes it even more devilish and worthwhile, as long as folks don't get hurt, then I don't see where the problem is. YA just have...

  5. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    studious replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry baby&mommynurse, But we can all go through life thinking what if, the thing is he didn't hurt himself. I feel as professionals we are all very good at judging others for their mistakes,...

  6. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    studious replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry snowfreeze, I feel you have misread me, I am in total agreement with Chad having a bit of fun. I was writing in response to folks who are giving him a hard time for "destroying" company property...

  7. Need your opinion about restraint reduction

    studious replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi NurseWiggins, I soooooooooo know what you are saying, it can be really upsetting when a resident or patient falls and hurts themselves. It's even worse when you're short staffed, and have a lot of...

  8. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    studious replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Well, two points really, If Chad were to have hurt himself, he would perhaps think twice about doing it again. If the linen were that soiled then surely they would have been put in the appropriate...

  9. To swab or not to swab prior to Insulin Injections

    studious replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I thought I was the only one who didn't swab, so did not reply to a thread I read from the USA that said to swab. Anyway, in case anyone is interested there is another good site PRODIGY...

  10. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    studious replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto

  11. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    studious replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Chad, you sound funny, and kind and caring, Don't listen to the other boring farts who obviously need to loosen their girdles slightly, I would love to have you work in our unit (Scotland)....

  12. Need your opinion about restraint reduction

    studious replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are not allowed to restrain any patient any time any place anyhow. This includes chemical restraint as well. I am in a different country though. We employ the use of safe hips, a pair of underwear...

  13. Difficult Post/CVA Patient

    studious replied to kamara23's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds good to me, depression is very common is cva patients, not to mention the new environment, has anyone tried taking her into a private room and just talking to her as a person, instead of...

  14. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    studious replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not sure what kind of RN you are, but if one of my much respected and appreciated care assistants come up to me to say Mrs. so and so needs a band aid for his/her toe. Too right I will be locking...

  15. Nurse I'm starving hungry

    studious replied to studious's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks, already done that, she's only on paracetamol to help with her discomfort due to contractures. She only eats as much as she needs to, then she's sated, and rests for a while, the only...

  16. Nursing and height

    studious replied to twinkle's topic in General Nursing

    Over here, no matter how tall or small, you are not (SUPPOSED), to lift anything heavier than your pen. If you need to move a patient, mechanical aids need to be used with two people. I know, what a...

  17. Extended hours at work with no time off

    studious replied to btrfly76's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ooops! looks like someone's spelling is better than

  18. Do you care "FOR" your patients or care "ABOUT" your patients?

    studious replied to Lanceman's topic in General Nursing

    I care for and about patients. I treat them as I would like myself or a member of my family to be treated. Examples of these include warmth, affection, listening. Caring involves ducking when you need...

  19. Extended hours at work with no time off

    studious replied to btrfly76's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is absolutely outragious. Over here in Britain, we now have a national working directive that states we need the minimum of eleven hours between a shift in order to be deemed safe to work the...

  20. Nurse I'm starving hungry

    studious replied to studious's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, there isn't any obvious signs of tapeworm :) or tumour, in fact her only medical history consists of a cva, she can only eat lying down on her side, due to contractures of the legs, she is in much...

  21. Venting...Hosp pts coming from skilled nursing facilities

    studious replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    P.S If you need support, or are feeling down, please post. It looks like like you'll have plenty support

  22. Venting...Hosp pts coming from skilled nursing facilities

    studious replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I'm so sorry you are having to witness this clear and absolute lack of care towards these individuals. I am a Staff Nurse in Scotland, and we definately do not do pressure sores in our...

  23. Nurse I'm starving hungry

    studious replied to studious's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi everyone, Thankyou for your validation, this lovely lady(she never misses an opportunity to fly off the handle, and packs an amazing punch for someone that size, never misses either, I adore her...

  24. Pt falls on geriatric psych inpt unit

    studious replied to gerilou's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi everyone, Safehips are a form of underwear, only they have specially adapted padded hip protectors inserted into the sides. These have been proven to absorb the shock when a patient falls onto...

  25. Pt falls on geriatric psych inpt unit

    studious replied to gerilou's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi there, I'm new to this site, so forgive me if this reply goes a bit awry. I work in a restraint free unit for dementia patients. Our drugs are reviewed regularly as well, but unfortunately there...