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  1. Ears

    Cat365 posted a topic in Emergency

    How do you handle ears that are so infected/dirty that the tympanic membrane can’t be seen? Do most ERs irrigate? If so, is it something a Dr does or do you do it in your workplace? What do you

  2. Ears

    Cat365 replied to Cat365's topic in Emergency

    Ok apparently I’m over cautious. The whole red stuff out of the ear thing worried me. I’d never had that happen

  3. Ears

    Cat365 replied to Cat365's topic in Emergency

    Do you worry about bursting the tympanic membrane? I witnessed an incident recently where the ear started to bleed and even though the dr said that nothing was done incorrectly I’m wondering if...

  4. Misuse of the ER

    Cat365 replied to ShortFuse's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just small hospitals that get non-emergent things. We have "i need a pregnancy test, I threw up once six hours ago, I didn't have a BM today, I fell down and nothing hurts but I thought it...

  5. When did being pregnant become a disability?

    Cat365 replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    We can't transfer to ICU without two people. One has to be a nurse the second can be a tech or security in case the patient codes on the way. So I can't see that ever being an issue with us. I agree...

  6. Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Cat365 replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you can find someone to trade with. Or you can ask to work Friday/Saturday instead of Sunday. I work every other Saturday/Sunday and 3/4 Friday's because this leaves me with the weekdays...

  7. Is it better to have one preceptor or multiple preceptors in training?

    Cat365 replied to Roberta123's topic in General Nursing

    Both ways have there advantages. With multiple preceptors you learn multiple ways of doing things, but each preceptor will have different expectations, different things they place emphasis on, and...

  8. I didn't cry

    Cat365 posted a topic in General Nursing

    When I stood by your bed as a student nurse and realized you had decerebrate posturing, unresponsive, blown pupils, and were missing ¾ of your skull. Not even when I realized that you had parents,...

  9. Do you trust the organ donation process (after recovery of 'brain dead' boy)?

    Cat365 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The organs are not removed from a person before death. The patient undergoes a terminal wean in the operating room. The patient dies there and then organs are harvested. In fact if the patient lives...

  10. Question about Cigarettes and Drug Tests

    Cat365 replied to nicky1234's topic in General Nursing

    The test requires a minimum level to show as positive. One puff several days prior would not meet that minimum. You could get the same level by being exposed to second hand smoke at an

  11. Worktime issues in the US

    Cat365 replied to SpidersWeb's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work for free. I actually reported a previous employer (non-nursing) job to the Department of Labor for requiring that. I rarely get a lunch. Maybe one out of twenty shifts and I always clock...

  12. Importance of Identifying Fevers in Children

    Cat365 replied to Exergen Corporation's topic in General Nursing

    Our ER is currently giving away free thermometers to parents. As well as education on fevers an proper medication. My fever conversations seem to go one of two ways lately. "He/She has a fever"...

  13. Dealing with Guilt and Coping

    Cat365 replied to clouds_creamy's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you did a good job. You provided accurate information and you looked up what you didn't know. A CPR board wouldn't have changed the outcome. It's hard as a nurse to accept that people...

  14. The detail I missed that set my day on the wrong foot

    Cat365 replied to ellisjl's topic in General Nursing

    It's the fashion now to wear two different socks. You were just trying out a new version. My first day of college we were supposed to wear a white T-shirt with the college logo of it. Half way there...

  15. Depression, FMLA and nursing - need advice....

    Cat365 replied to jamielpn's topic in General Nursing

    I would discuss the issue with your family doctor. He would be the one to fill out FMLA paperwork. Unless you are also seeing another doctor about your depression. Are you on any medication for

  16. Treatment of vulnerable patients

    Cat365 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Shall we hang you up by your toenails because you tried 3 times rather than the random number of two times? I usually will try twice, but I've tried 3 times, once, and not at all. Each situation is...

  17. Why did my senior place the iv roller clamp near iv site during blood transfusion?

    Cat365 replied to Newnurse1256's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine it has to do with the thought that if there was a transfusion reaction you could shut it off quickly and limit the amount of blood that reached the patient. While it seems logical...

  18. State Surveyors Are Here...What Do You Do?

    Cat365 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Why tube feeds specifically? Just

  19. Autonomous Jobs out there?

    Cat365 replied to 2BS Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Very small Dr office? I can't think of anywhere else, outside of home health, that I've run into a single nurse involved in pt care. School nursing. Some of them complain about being

  20. Terminated years ago, go back as travel nurse?

    Cat365 replied to KrispyRN1's topic in Travel

    I'm not sure anyone can answer that. It would depend on if you were put on a do not hire list. Only that Hospital would have the answer. If you are on a list I'm not sure if they would even let you...

  21. Pregnant New Grad

    Cat365 replied to bdy93's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, one it's too early. Second, it's none of their

  22. "I am a nurse!"

    Cat365 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I just went to my provider this morning. I have managed to have a provider without them realizing I'm a nurse. However, I think they are on to me. "Have you been exposed to anything recently?" "I...

  23. Unperscrided Happy pills to 19 year old???

    Cat365 replied to Jsandberg41's topic in General Nursing

    The proper place to discuss your concerns is with a lawyer or if you have proof law enforcement. This is a nursing

  24. Funniest Slips

    Cat365 replied to Tootsboots's topic in General Nursing

    I had a very similar patient. Diabetic, bilateral AKA who would not stop going on about what a hard stick she was while I was trying to put in an IV. She kept going on about it even after I had one....

  25. Sometimes, it just Stinks

    Cat365 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I just try and breath shallowly until I acclimate. Or use a face mask if I can't. Mouth breathing doesn't work for me. I'd rather smell it than taste