psalm

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  1. Military wife needs advice

    psalm replied to Calibean's topic in General Nursing

    Ask other military wives. If you will be needing child care, call potential child care facilities and ask if they know of any nurses who could guide you? Ask at church. Look thru the yellow pages,...

  2. MRSA isolation

    psalm replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that is a no-brainer, but I don't know if MY hospital does...I'll have to check. Thanks for bringing it

  3. Funny things that pts say

    psalm replied to jRN4now's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not criticising this, as we all think of this when working OB...but when we are getting pregnant, unless it is a rape, we are usually ready, willing and able, and the body is also. My doctor's size...

  4. MRSA isolation

    psalm replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a related question: How many of your facilities require the visitor of a Contact Isolation pt. to gown & glove, since they will be leaning, touching, sometimes on the bed, moving...

  5. Nurses showing up late for work.

    psalm replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

    ...I know what you mean about "between my kitchen and the car...". I also have my car clock set 10 min fast and that

  6. Nurses showing up late for work.

    psalm replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

    How about the staff who come in "on time" but get their coffee/tea, visit with others, waste time while looking thru the Kardex (holding onto it so the aide can't use it, but not getting her cheat...

  7. night shift not offering enough experience

    psalm replied to NurseNature's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, 2 months is such a short time in a nursing career. There will be some nights where you will insert many IVs and then go weeks with just one or three a week. Ask and remind the other RNs you'd...

  8. Lasix post transfusion.

    psalm replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...however, we are told we can use it up to two units. I think I will go with the 4 hour recommendation, as it makes more sense to me...for infection control and just plain sense. (So much for...

  9. Lasix post transfusion.

    psalm replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with your instructor, about waste of time, I wouldn't use it with a running IV, I would pause the IVF, flush before lasix, give lasix, then flush again. If you flush enuff NS it should be...

  10. We've all heard "staff according to acuity" long but want opinions

    psalm replied to I<3H2O's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Don't forget the Isolation pts. One night I had 4 Isolation patients, and 3 had PRN meds. I was in and out of gowns all night...and handwashing with soap and water instead of the antiseptic

  11. thrift shop scrubs?

    psalm replied to ciounoi's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would recommend trying different brands and styles. I bought some "cheap" scrubs and they were so uncomfortable, the fabric made me itch...this was after repeated washings. I bought a pricey pair...

  12. Co-worker Harassment

    psalm replied to AngelCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked with a wonderful RN who was from the Philippines. She was an RN in the Philippines, but when she came here with her American husband, her schooling wasn't recognized, so she couldn't get...

  13. Co-worker Harassment

    psalm replied to AngelCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is she OCD? Bipolar? Or just plain mean? Does your workplace do random drug testing? If so, maybe she's a good

  14. What is your most memorable interaction with a Doctor

    psalm replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a medic in a small Army hospital on the OB floor, I was sent to the ER to help with a pt. who had miscarried at home. I got to her room and she was crying, holding a baby food jar with the...

  15. Co-worker Harassment

    psalm replied to AngelCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    . She has such a long history of complaints made against her by patients that it's mind boggling Are the complaints in writing? If they aren't, the next time a pt. says anything to you about her,...

  16. Triple-Lumen Qestion

    psalm replied to LearningTheRopes's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Be sure to check out your hospital's protocol, it should be written somewhere or on your intranet. Since you already know a pt. with a central line is coming, now's the time for all the nurses to be...

  17. Scared to death to try something new.

    psalm replied to Guest301134's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, and it was a transition, but a good one. You have strengths from LTC that will help you in acute care. You have the long term relationships with residents and their families, that will enable...

  18. Last semester nursing student...Help !!!!!!

    psalm replied to healinghands201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can do it! I think part of the terror is that you are so close to the end of the tunnel and yet don't feel prepared..."too much info in such a short period of time". What you will find, is the...

  19. Emergency Nurses Week

    psalm replied to impress0508's topic in Emergency

    Great ideas above! I like the idea of the spiral MINI-ER/Protocols for the ER dept. coupled with a gift certificate to a nice restaurant for after shift snack or meal. I don't work in ER but sure...

  20. How much waste do you see?

    psalm replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    ...yes, infection control, a biggie to be sure. It may also cut down on narcotics being "diverted" to

  21. most enjoyable nursing books for pleasure / films

    psalm replied to aussiemags's topic in General Nursing

    While I enjoy her books, I can see how someone could interpret her as being "a bit much". She was very assertive for pt. advocacy and that is positive. But sometimes she was pretty obnoxious. But I...

  22. Professionalism on the floor.....

    psalm replied to mom70409's topic in General Nursing

    WoW! Time to

  23. Professionalism on the floor.....

    psalm replied to mom70409's topic in General Nursing

    Well, dear one, maybe it would be better to seek a transfer to another floor or unit at your place of employment. When your NM asks why you want to transfer, you can be kind but truthful, of how the...

  24. update: jerk fiancee

    psalm replied to s_le2006's topic in General Nursing

    We'll continue to pray for your well-being and safety. So glad to hear you are okay and your little one doesn't have to witness violence

  25. Professionalism on the floor.....

    psalm replied to mom70409's topic in General Nursing

    Be a role model. Remind them you all are part of a team for the patients. You all may sit and visit when pt. care is done, "chores" are caught up, there are no assignments waiting to be done. Make...