Tenebrae BSN, RN

Mental Health, Gerontology, Palliative

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    So TIRED OF IT

    Tenebrae replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    And for the leacherous male who all of a sudden becomes unable to lift his willy into a urinal, I recommend completing the task using sharp tooth
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    So TIRED OF IT

    Tenebrae replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I think part of the problem for at least you all living in the US, you live in a country where people can successfully sue when they dump hot coffee in their own lap It seems your managers are so...
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    Reportable BRN incidents

    Tenebrae replied to Wrestler133's topic in General Nursing

    What the hell were you
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    Very concerned

    Tenebrae replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    just to add to what others have said, you have been given some good advice - Never ever be afraid to do your own obs. If it comes down to it saying "oh but someone else does the BGLS" wont cut the...
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    Tenebrae replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I've lost count of the amount of earnest christians who tell me Harry Potter is an acurate representation of witchcraftYea, sure, I wave my magic wand and make feathers fly and theres really a goblin...
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    Tenebrae replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Naked:happy:
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    What to do when a patient doesn't listen?

    Tenebrae replied to cc290133's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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    Since when is it okay to be late ?

    Tenebrae replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Never, unless its catastrophic incidents, or life threatening illness The work start time is the start time, not an optional suggestion Often the ones in our work place that are late are the older...
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    Tenebrae replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Depends on the weather Skyclad is really impractical unless its above 30 degrees
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    Research Results are in: To Suction or Not To Suction, End of Life & Hospice Patients

    Tenebrae replied to NickICU-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ding, ding, ding, give this poster a medal Cant suction for air
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    Research Results are in: To Suction or Not To Suction, End of Life & Hospice Patients

    Tenebrae replied to NickICU-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly I'd rather resort to postural drainage, eg turn someone over on their side with their head down and get the secretions out that way. It also involves a role for family to assist with if they...
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    Med carts with no drawers

    Tenebrae replied to Astral Walker's topic in Patient Medications

    I only use a med cart with drawers in my LTC position. When I'm working in acute care, we have CoWs and pull each patients meds in the drug room and take them to the bedside We have basic supplies in...
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    drug calculation

    Tenebrae replied to priya0504's topic in General Nursing

    We tend to use BD and TDS more commonly than BID and TID. Mind you interrai being a north american invention uses BID and
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    drug calculation

    Tenebrae replied to priya0504's topic in General Nursing

    I got respect for any one working there. Thats one hell of a challenging catchment area. I'm in Christchurch, working elder care, but been doing temping at the local
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    When did being pregnant become a disability?

    Tenebrae replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    A very wise person who I hugely admire told me once, "if one person has a problem with you, deal with it and move on. If multiple people have the same problem with you, then perhaps its time to look...
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    When did being pregnant become a disability?

    Tenebrae replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.... You just lost all moral high ground when you went there And before you want to try that with me. I've just finished with one of the largest providers of older persons health in the entire...
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    Fight for Mandated Nurse - Patient Ratios Heats up - Pennsylvania

    Tenebrae replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One only has do a search on this subject to find out that safe staffing ratios dont just benefit nurses but improve health outcomes for
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    LTC nurses...

    Tenebrae replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And to you fellow LTC nurse. I'm all for robust healthy discussion. I've observed that the OP has some here, laid down some fairly sweeping generalisations based on her experience and extrapolated...
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    drug calculation

    Tenebrae replied to priya0504's topic in General Nursing

    Hey fellow kiwi Good to know all the abbreviations, I've worked in some places that use TDS and some use TID, if you arent sure, take a moment and look it up The one nursing calc that helped me...
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    LTC nurses...

    Tenebrae replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not pissed off. Its been an exceptionally busy week with acutely unwell residents and to be honest I dont have the energy to be 'pissed off" by someone who I suspect is trying to pick a fight than...
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    LTC nurses...

    Tenebrae replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You made a comment that a LTC nurse wouldnt survive in an acute hospital setting This LTC nurse works per diem in an acute hospital setting and survives so nicely that she keeps getting asked back...
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    LTC nurses...

    Tenebrae replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i rather thought i had:cheeky: cheers
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    Tattoos, Piercings & Professionalism

    Tenebrae replied to lilew's topic in General Nursing

    I work in elder care. I have about nine piercings in each ear, plus a nose piercing and never had an issue. My patients and colleagues judge me based on the type of nurse that I am, not how many...
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    LTC nurses...

    Tenebrae replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I see it alot, CNA's assume because I'm sitting on my ass at the computer that I'm not doing anything What they dont see is the 19 care plans I'm trying to get done, or the 5 overdue NASC assessments,...
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    LTC nurses...

    Tenebrae replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh gosh no offence. I've heard it said by CNA's, and other members of the healthcare team I'm just a cleaner, I'm just a CNA etc Just nothing, you are a much valued member of the healthcare