Karou

Karou

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  1. Dysphagia/end stage dementia

    Karou replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my experience in LTC, this would be up to the family/POA to decide. Most POA's for dementia patients still wanted the patient to be fed with intake goals defined. Usually these patients had a DNR...

  2. Height Issues

    Karou replied to ayem's topic in General Nursing

    No issue here in Texas. I work with many filipina nurses, most of whom are 5 ft or under. I myself am 5 ft and it's never been a big problem. Sometimes I have to ask coworker to get something for me...

  3. What do you think of this monitor?

    Karou replied to LelahRN2be's topic in General Nursing

    The picture is titled mawmaw, which is a odd to me. You said someone sent it to you, was this person a friend who wanted you to interpret the monitor for their grandmother (the patient)? I also see...

  4. blood cultures

    Karou replied to Nurse_AV's topic in General Nursing

    Can you look up your facilities policy? We only draw from a CL if they suspect that's the source of infection. Otherwise it's peripheral. If drawing from a CL, we don't waste. Not sure why, but that...

  5. I've been suspended

    Karou replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think we need more information... How did you respond when the student told you "John's quiet"? Did you ask for more information or clarification? Did you assess John? Was the patient actually...

  6. Cover for Me! I Need to pump!

    Karou replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    My facility really promotes breastfeeding, which I feel very fortunate for. Nursing moms have a designated area to pump that's very nice, but off of our unit, so some moms will still choose to pump in...

  7. I felt unsafe working

    Karou replied to yooniehime's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the gist of what you said. You got one lousy day of orientation with a newbie nurse (short term rehab side), then you were on your own on the floor day 2 in a totally different area (long...

  8. What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    Karou replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Three cots in a room for family members to stay with the patient. Three cots wouldn't even fit in our rooms... It was the patients sisters and they all acted like the patients hospitalization was a...

  9. People who don't look before flushing (#2)

    Karou replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have always looked, ever since I was a kid. My mother jokes that I could describe a bowel movement like no other. Guess I went into the right field! I'm always annoyed at myself when my urine is...

  10. Emetophobia and Nursing

    Karou replied to A&Pfreak's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I hate throwing up, and seeing someone throw up. If I see or hear a patient throwing up or gagging, if they show me their emesis, then my mouth starts watering with that "I am about to retch" feeling...

  11. Co-workers mad that you're going to school

    Karou replied to futurearmynurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like they are more concerned with their situation (staffing). They are groaning anticipating the time it will take to hire and train someone else, and the short staff they may have to work...

  12. Medication error

    Karou replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Was this hospital/rehab/LTC? Because in hospital or rehab I would expect patients with same last names to be assigned to different nurses. That wasn't very safe to start. It's more difficult to avoid...

  13. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    Karou replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked in LTC. I definitely never look down on LTC staff. They are understaffed, overworked, and have ridiculously high expectations placed on them by administration. It's an incredibly difficult...

  14. Is it too much to ask?

    Karou replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather have the patient you described than the frequent flyer who rolls on the floor, screams, and demands dilaudid/phenergan/Benadryl pushed together fast with 2 boxed lunches. I agree with...

  15. (Warning graphic topic). "Worst of the Worst" former pediatric nurse sentenced

    Karou replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Nursing News

    I sincerely hope another inmate does some prison style justice to him. I am obsessed with crime shows and follow every terrible crime story that comes out in the news.. This is one of the top 5 worst...

  16. Problem with a problem-co worker

    Karou replied to vbarger28's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ugh. I agree with no good deed goes unpunished. You aren't her keeper, you aren't responsible for her. You tried to help and she is unable to take constructive criticism. Stop trying to save her and...

  17. New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

    Karou replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This was a thread from 2012/2013 that was revived. I bet the OP has moved on by

  18. Someone stole my shoes (somewhat of a rant)

    Karou replied to ducky2000's topic in General Nursing

    They may get a little more then they bargained for with those

  19. Male foley came out after irrigation?

    Karou replied to Val1023's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure that you didn't flush the ballon port? Otherwise I don't know how the balloon got deflated and the foley came out. It also explains the pain. Unless the foley was in the wrong place to...

  20. Do nurses get fired often?

    Karou replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh dear. 1+ year old thread revived by a first time poster complaining of

  21. Modest or Over-Sensitive

    Karou replied to housecarl79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I will preface by saying that we have had several strange male modesty threads come up in the past. One recently. They usually turn very odd. This sounds like homework or trolling? It's written so...

  22. The Flip Side - When you're the patient/family

    Karou replied to jennaolds's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you would be overreacting if you asked to speak to the manager about this. Let them know you are a nurse. Normally someone throwing their title around is annoying, but it could help your...

  23. Calf pain

    Karou replied to bdbrdb's topic in General Nursing

    You need to see your PCP. Many things can cause your type of pain, some of which could require intervention. Better not to speculate and treat symptoms (pain), you need to see your doctor and find out...

  24. CVC dressing change

    Karou replied to drdonna's topic in General Nursing

    What is your facilities policy? Ours has a detailed step by step description of how a central line dressing needs to be changed. It does include sterile gloves and a mask. At another facility they...

  25. do you think this is rude?

    Karou replied to ssquared123's topic in General Students

    I cringe when my coworkers throw soiled linens on the floor. It's disgusting. I always take the time to bag it. I don't think I would say it was rude. Lazy, sloppy, maybe, but bot rude. It probably...