prmenrs RN

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    Happily Addicted to allnurses.com

    prmenrs replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety is a
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    I'm never primarying again, y'all

    prmenrs replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Liz--can you think of a way we can help you not burn out? You're too valuable to waste,
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    Infection control guidelines in LD/NSY/PP

    prmenrs replied to CoppertopRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "....unless of course, you're changing the diaper of a little boy who's decided that you're a fine target...." Or, perhaps, the kid in the next
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    Please Help! Info about Dorothea Orem

    prmenrs replied to emtbubba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That link didn't work for me,
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    We're giving her what??

    prmenrs replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've heard of it, too. I'm not in a setting that would need it, but if it's "evident-based", why not? I'd agree w/using the generic name in front of parents and visitors!...
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    Infection control guidelines in LD/NSY/PP

    prmenrs replied to CoppertopRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Those actually look darn good to me. The only thing I would change is the cover gown bit. Not necessary, even for the parents, and it's very expensive. And, it's not "evidence-based". If you really...
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    Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    prmenrs replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    Now, THAT was not nice. Not saying he didn't deserve it, just not
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    Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    prmenrs replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    I once had parents pull 2 gliders up to the incubator as close as possible; eventually, time came for me to get in there, assess, change, and start the feeding. I explained what I was going to do;...
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    Gimme your one-liners!

    prmenrs replied to callmekipling's topic in Nursing Humor

    "You wake 'em, you take
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    Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    prmenrs replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    When a doc goes over to examine a particularly crabby baby who happpens to be asleep @ that moment, I'll say, "you wake 'em, you take
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    Language barrier question

    prmenrs replied to wonderbee's topic in Home Health

    Our hospital just installed Cyracom phones in all the moms' rooms, and the nursery has 2 of them as well. http://www.cyracom.com/Default.aspx?PageId=3 This company specializes in medical translation...
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    I'm never primarying again, y'all

    prmenrs replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As I said before, I believe the parents are manipulating you, and it's because they are so powerless in the overall picture. Unfortunately, you are bearing the brunt of some of their misery. I'm...
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    Funniest Medical Related License Plates You Have Seen

    prmenrs replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Humor

    Amy--I bet that one slipped past the censor!! The Infection Control Nurse @ our facility drove a VW beetle (new one) and had a license reading "BUG
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    I'm never primarying again, y'all

    prmenrs replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    (((Liz))) Lots of things going on here, not the least of which is the lack of support from your colleagues. The second biggie is that you're being manipulated by the parents. It's normal for them to...
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    Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    prmenrs replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Leslie! Funny---and scary,
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    How do you wear your scrubs?

    prmenrs replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I wear print tops w/coordinating solid pants. I tend to favor Hawaiian prints, but also get prints for holidays. I like Tafford (http://www.tafford.com ), esp for pants; I also get S.C.R.U.B.S....
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    STABLE exam

    prmenrs replied to Ponder's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For a community "referring" hospital, the STABLE program is a great idea. We do have ALS certified RNs, who can intubate, place UA/UV lines, etc., until the Neonatalogist gets there, and continue...
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    Are you allowed to wear Makeup ?

    prmenrs replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the "sweat it all off" category. I do try to put lipstick on. If I run into an extra $600, I'd like to get eyeliner tattoos. I've seen them done very
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    Assisting handicapped person to public bathroom

    prmenrs replied to Valanda's topic in General Nursing

    I would have gone w/the "embarrass the heck out of her" approach. "I'm [sooo] sorry, ma'am. I really have no choice. My son is severly handicapped and unable to go to the restroom alone." You...
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    Injection into a patient's head

    prmenrs replied to greatshakes's topic in General Nursing

    ".....I have seen photos in a book a a baby receiving medication into the scalp...." Veins in a babies scalp are often used for IV infusions (fluids, electrolytes, antibiotics, and other substances...
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    fallopian tube !!!!

    prmenrs replied to punkingirl's topic in Nursing Humor

    First week of nsg school, I was told to go to the ER and ask for a jar of Wharton's Jelly. It probably would've been funnier if I hadn't already known what it was.
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    What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    prmenrs replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    I checked into an ER recently; I knew my problem wasn't life-threatening, I also knew it was an appropriate use of the ER. (I had an abscess, and it definitely needed attention. Unfortunately, it...
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    STABLE exam

    prmenrs replied to Ponder's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in a 10 bed Level 2 nursery. Great job, great people. Every year they hold the hospital wide skills "fair". I have to get certified in really useful things like restraints, bed to chair...
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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    prmenrs replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    Since this is assault and battery, call the police
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    Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    prmenrs replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I had a co-worker who worked 3 in a row 12 hr nights, then caught a plane to visit family back east. She woke up a while later w/her head on the man next to her, a big drool mark on his shirt. Thing...