Rosalie Blythe BSN, RN

Rosalie Blythe has 6 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 ensure
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   Scarborough Health Network

   Rosalie Blythe replied to Nurseinthe6ix's topic in Canada

   PM me please
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   Boyfriend wants me to stay away

   Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in COVID

   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 much @FullGlass ? Exactly my point, thank you @Af...
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   Boyfriend wants me to stay away

   Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in COVID

   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 unfortunate because your comments could have worde...
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   Boyfriend wants me to stay away

   Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in COVID

   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 out the curve. However, it is absolutely unnecessary...
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   Boyfriend wants me to stay away

   Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in COVID

   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 house from a distance from her car. She was just wond...
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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 Student Assist

   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. In the LTC that I worked, the day shift and evenin...
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   CONCEPT MAP QUESTIONS

   Rosalie Blythe replied to Lisa905's topic in Student Assist

   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, but since your project is focusing on patient with ...
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   Care Plan for IV infiltration help please!!

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

   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, they can get some bruises). I am not sure in this...
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    Boyfriend wants me to stay away

    Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in COVID

    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 I am not welcome in their house anymore because I...
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    Boyfriend wants me to stay away

    Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in COVID

    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 helpful, honest advices and shows empathy, which is wh...
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    Boyfriend wants me to stay away

    Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in COVID

    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 health...or if not, whats the point? By the way, H...
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    Boyfriend wants me to stay away

    Rosalie Blythe replied to LauRN3367's topic in COVID

    *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 hurt and feel insulted because I feel like all of the sud...
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    Care Plan for IV infiltration help please!!

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

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

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

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