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  1. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I didn't mean for the thread to be entertaining, but I guess when you've got lemons, you make lemonade (no pee jokes here please)... I've been off work the last three days---it will be...

  2. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I don';t know---she's a therapist and her sessions are private. Good question

  3. Interview question

    Meerkat replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    Be prepared to answer what your biggest strength is, and biggest weakness. For your weakness, have an answer for how you will improve. Good

  4. learning disabilities and finding the right place to do your nursing

    Meerkat replied to CRNAorBust's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi CRNA, I can definitely feel your pain. I spent years doing well in verbal skills (I speak 4 languages) but consistantly flunking math since third grade. I was 30 when I finally got tested and...

  5. Brainless People!

    Meerkat replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ugh... This is EXACTLY how my father was killed. He should never have been driving...too old, non-compliant, etc. The only thing he didn't have was the O2 tanks. He wrecked at an intersection into...

  6. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I hadn't thought about that...but you know what...I bet you're on to something. If the incontinence is caused by huge weight loss, perhaps they fear a suit based on discrimination against a heavy...

  7. Prayer for my son

    Meerkat replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    My prayer is that you and he and the family will be free from worry, have peace of mind that your professional skills will have served to protect him from serious illness, and confidence that no...

  8. Abortion Assistance RN

    Meerkat replied to lucyluv's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a nurse who has assisted in many, many abortions. As for the job I have communicated privately with the OP, but for those of you wondering about the safety, yes, there are day to day hazards....

  9. Abortion Assistance RN

    Meerkat replied to lucyluv's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked for planned parenthood at a surgical site. Our clinic was bombed but no one was hurt. He did it at night when no one was there. He went to prison for 4 years. He is out now. I think it...

  10. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, I know I've posted about this before but things have gotten worse! My co-worker has nauseating, foul gas and she passes it in close proximity to people. I don't know if she has some kind of...

  11. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    [i agree with you, i do! but, you must keep in mind that chewing and spewing is not a health issue. body odor can be contained. and sitting on wet seats, that she has not cleaned, is downright...

  12. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I like that

  13. Psych RN's, being phased out???

    Meerkat replied to Halinja's topic in Psychiatric

    If anything, I think Psych Nursing will GROW. As the stigma of mental illness lessens, more people will feel comfortable seeking treatment. More people seeking more treatment=more patients. More...

  14. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Just asking if you know what the boss said so I can use it

  15. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Do you know what the boss said to them? You poor thing, in a tiny room like that with those

  16. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Another good idea. I'm glad you mentioned the nostril hygiene. Recently I had a really really bad cold...it was going around the hosp actually. Not to be too graphic, but I was having copious amounts...

  17. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are great! I think you have some good ideas. We did try the light hearted jokey thing, sprayed Glade around, but she wouldn't 'fess up. We are going to have to pull out the Big Guns. So to...

  18. What's Your Alcohol Withdrawal Assessment Protocol?

    Meerkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    We are having some trouble with ours, which is CAGE. The problem is that the initial orders say to administer the assessment if the pt answers YES to one or more CAGE questions. If the pt scores 10...

  19. What's Your Alcohol Withdrawal Assessment Protocol?

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes but for us, an YES answer to CAGE initiates the Ativan protocol, which is based on scores. I guess I should have been more clear...the problem is the alcohol withdrawal assessment scale that acts...

  20. What's Your Alcohol Withdrawal Assessment Protocol?

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    As I said, we use CAGE: Do you feel that you should CUT back on your drinking? Have you been ANNOYED by people who comment on your drinking habit? Have you felt GUILTY about your drinking? Do you need...

  21. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...it's pretty bad when someone gets fired over BO. Well anyhow, to update you, we decided to try Plan A: Make her aware of the problem. Naturally, she tooted in the nurses' station and when she...

  22. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    "Squeeker"---I love it! Great answers!

  23. Gross Out Co-Worker

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your responses. (By the way, I laughed out loud at the little vomiting icon!) One thing your responses made me think is that I need to be more assertive. Just sitting there and inhaling...

  24. Male Nurses: Why no escort?

    Meerkat replied to pmcd8243's topic in General Nursing

    We always have male RN's and male docs chaperoned by a female staff member, ANYTIME they go behind closed doors, whther it's an eye exam or a GYN exam. Not to have a witness in a closed room is just...

  25. What Causes Idiopathic Bruising?

    Meerkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Not asking for Medical Advice, just wondering if any of you have had any cases of idiopathic bruising? I had a routine doc visit the other day, and to my surprise, they started screening me for...