danissa LPN, LVN

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    what are these people thinking???

    danissa replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    RNmom..stick a label on your stuff, clearly showing your name. Then folk don't have the excuse that they don't know whos it
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    Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    danissa replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Some Sweary words come to mind..! BUT..I'm a well brought up gal, and I value my job, so I often rethink my replies before I have to extract my foot from wherever! (Oh, Sometimes...to let your tongue...
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    CNAs: What do you do 11pm-7am?

    danissa replied to AnxiousStrawberry's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And That, Nightmare, sounds like a well run place to live for your
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    "Taking A Mental Health Day"

    danissa replied to slmnewrn07's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Are mental health days included as sick time or in your holiday time? Curious, cause we don't have them, if you feel so bad, you have to call in sick! Great idea though, I wish we did have
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    Vitamin K administration legal/ethical nightmare!

    danissa replied to IndigoCarmine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We give Vitamin K within 6 hours post delivery, as per protocal, and if consented as I said before. Don't see the hurry for giving it in the first
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    Vitamin K administration legal/ethical nightmare!

    danissa replied to IndigoCarmine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we have to ask parents permission for vitamin K, and to be honest, people nearly all of the time go along with it. For the tiny minority who dont agree, then oral Vitamin K is available, can be given...
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    Cleft lip/palate and breastfeeding?

    danissa replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Clefts are not necessarily a contra indication for breast feeding, it can be done, but in the main, it takes hard work and perseverance. It may be easier for babies to feed from a soft bottle or use a...
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    Night shift NICU

    danissa replied to BiologyNerd's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    thats never a problem in our place. Yes, the docs go and lay their heads down, (when they have been told they should not!) but if we need them, then there is absolutely no problem waking them. Not on...
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    RN or MSN on ID badge?

    danissa replied to LeslieMarie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know it's a different situation, different continent, but on my badge I'm a Midwife Practitioner. On my payslip, I'm a Specialist Midwife, as I work in the NICU, and have trained further to do
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    Data entry / charting for others

    danissa replied to mikeLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    You can only Legally chart what happened during your shift..you were not there during other shifts, therefore, that is not your responsibility, and is dangerous to your career and your patients...
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    nurses from maintenance point of view

    danissa replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: Nice one
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    Subordinates

    danissa replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    Valid points posted on this thread, about team work etc, also about the ranking of the team, and where the buck is going to land..(firmly on the licensed nurses backside) However, subordinates is not...
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    did I make the wrong decision??? allowing a parent to hold

    danissa replied to wnydapoo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I read the op again, and that co-worker woman actually said to stop with the holding as he wasn't going to make it????? How is she ever a nurse, isn't that all the more reason to have that wee guy...
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    Why are some nurses and aides such liars?

    danissa replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue, just don't grace the rotters with your prescence again babe!! Stand well back from troublestirrers! They lose, if you don't visit them again! You take Good Care, My Pal!! xc Oh, And What they...
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    breakfast ideas for nervous am stomach

    danissa replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    Why don't you wait till the first break you get, and try eating then? I can't eat when I just get up, if I am going to work. (again, have no problem with it when i'm on days off...could eat ANYTHING...
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    did I make the wrong decision??? allowing a parent to hold

    danissa replied to wnydapoo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You were so right in your actions..well done for bringing comfort to the wee guy AND his Mother! :heartbeat:yeah: As for your co-worker..words kinda fail me..did she leave her heart at home that day?...
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    Doll Therapy

    danissa replied to NurseWillow's topic in General Nursing

    I have such great respect for you all who work with the elderly. Taking such measures to comfort them only adds to that respect..you truly are
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    Doll Therapy

    danissa replied to NurseWillow's topic in General Nursing

    What a sweet and simple comfort measure. And inexpensive in comparison to a lot of other stuff. Welldone to the wee Girl Scouts who take the dolls in as part of their bronze award! Future Nurses in...
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    Petrol Crisis in Scotland

    danissa posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi any of my Scottish pals...are you being affected by the petrol strike yet??? Background,.......The BP, Scotlands petrol..(gas) supplier has had crisis talks, and decided to strike, closing the...
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    Petrol Crisis in Scotland

    danissa replied to danissa's topic in International Nursing

    jls..it's a scary thing though,...how do you get to do anything, go anywhere, have supplies delivered to the stores, without the fuel to do it?? Profiteering is another issue, the secretary of state...
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    Intraosseous

    danissa replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I have posted on this before. Intra Osseous..as an emergency procedure, as a last stand, ok, go for it. Otherwise..It HURTS like the most pain you could ever feel in your life!!!!!! I have had it,...
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    BUBBLES in the syringe!

    danissa replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hurts like bejeesus on your nail if you flick like a billion times in a day..knuckles, thats why we have them!! Much more effective, aren't
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    BUBBLES in the syringe!

    danissa replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey Medicmuse, we must have been thinkin the same thing at the same
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    BUBBLES in the syringe!

    danissa replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just as Medicmuse says, and also when you have pulled back that extra air, hold the syringe upright, knock the syringe with your knuckle, don't just flick it with your nail...you will get a sore nail,...
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    Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    danissa replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Kiyasmom , you are having one Rotten time of it! Hope you are ok after the accident, but the headaches and allergies are worrying. Is there anyone who can take a bit of the load off you, stupid...