Rosalie Blythe BSN, RN

Rosalie Blythe has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Endoscopy/Gastroenterology, General Surgery.

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   NPO status changes for EGDs?

   Rosalie Blythe replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Gastroenterology

   Ensure is not clear fluid so it should be 6-8 hours before. From where I work it should be at least 8 hours from the
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   Scarborough Health Network

   Rosalie Blythe replied to Nurseinthe6ix's topic in Canada

   PM me
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   Boyfriend wants me to stay away

   Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Finally somebody who actually addressed OP's concern in a helpful, non-judgmental and friendly way. I also have also a similar situation as OP and I found your comment honest and useful. Thank you so...
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   Boyfriend wants me to stay away

   Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in Disaster Preparation

   And like I have said, your advice would have been helpful without the sarcasm because it is totally unnecessary. I perceived your sarcasm as a hostile insult rather than a learning tool. It is really...
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   Boyfriend wants me to stay away

   Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I agree with you. Again, I respected any nurses’ opinions and comments here but my bottom line is mutual respect. We all know nowsday that practicing social distance is one effective way to flatten...
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   Boyfriend wants me to stay away

   Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I don't know why you keep thinking OP doesn't want to practice social distance. She is in fact practicing social distance. She has already clarified that she originally wanted to see her bf in his...
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   Help out a student looking to learn more about the care surrounding pressure ulcers?

   Rosalie Blythe replied to Zac's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I used to work in LTC and acute care of the elderly (ACE) when I was a student. Unfortunately, I can tell you that PU is especially common in the geriatric populations - PU is probably the top 5 imo....
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   CONCEPT MAP QUESTIONS

   Rosalie Blythe replied to Lisa905's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Oh man, not again those concept map assignment from nursing school. Nope, the patient is still Ms Caren Walker in this case. Her daughter Ellen is her caretaker. I understand what you mean though,...
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   Care Plan for IV infiltration help please!!

   Rosalie Blythe replied to NG KIU HO's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   ummmmm from what I remember, we usually use warm compress if we cannot locate a patient's vein; and we use cold compress for like bruises at the IV site (like for some people, when you removed the IV,...
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    Boyfriend wants me to stay away

    Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I want to clarify before others start commenting. I understand the risks and I have been practicing social distance and self-isolate myself at home but for my boyfriend's parents to state bluntly that...
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    Boyfriend wants me to stay away

    Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I personally want to thank you @TriciaJ and @Wuzzie. Your comments are very helpful in OP's situation and my situation. If OP is looking for their advices, read what they have said. You two gives...
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    Boyfriend wants me to stay away

    Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That’s so true. Thats my augment too. Although I personally believe that by default being committed in a serious relationship implied that both sides should stand by each other in sickness and in...
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    Boyfriend wants me to stay away

    Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in Disaster Preparation

    *Hug* I heard you and I can relate. My boyfriend family told my boyfriend that “given the current circumstance, Its best for me not to go to his house because I am a hospital nurse.” I am also...
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    Care Plan for IV infiltration help please!!

    Rosalie Blythe replied to NG KIU HO's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yep, and also risk of infection. Those are the main one Ummm, I want you to look up the signs of pneumonia and
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    Care Plan for IV infiltration help please!!

    Rosalie Blythe replied to NG KIU HO's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I will say these are minors problems. Focus on the priority of the problems