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ICURN3020

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  1. ethics

    ICURN3020 replied to sassrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well there's a generalization if I ever saw

  2. Have you ever convinced yourself...?

    ICURN3020 replied to RN403's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I found myself trying to "figure out" everyone around me too after studying psychology. I found it a fascinating

  3. Have you ever convinced yourself...?

    ICURN3020 replied to RN403's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm actually quite the opposite. I tend to be in denial that something's wrong with me and will not go to the doctor or ER unless it's something pretty bad and I just can't take it. I have a pretty...

  4. NURSES

    ICURN3020 replied to yayita's topic in General Nursing

    You spend no hours working weekly if you use grammar like that on your application. I'm not trying to be mean or attack you personally....but your words are a reflection of you and you're most likely...

  5. Have any of you ever been stuck by a needle and not felt it?

    ICURN3020 replied to ka2rn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Nope....it hurt like bejesus!!!! Thankfully it was only once and it was unused on the

  6. Technical Difficulties

    ICURN3020 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm apologize in advance if the answer to this is somewhere on this site.....I just can't find it. I am somewhat anal (I hate that word but it's all I could think of right now) about...

  7. Technical Difficulties

    ICURN3020 replied to ICURN3020's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I was

  8. If you could go back and choose....

    ICURN3020 replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to say physician. I love all things medical and I like to be in charge and the lack of authority and frustration when I can't provide what the patient needs because some doctor has a stick up...

  9. ethics

    ICURN3020 replied to sassrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you must weigh many factors into this before deciding. In addition to what the fee may be and location, as mentioned previously, here are some other things to consider: Is there a chance a...

  10. rainbows and unicorns

    ICURN3020 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I love this story....reminds us that we are privileged to witness some amazing moments as

  11. rainbows and unicorns

    ICURN3020 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    After finishing up my duties and chatting with my patient, I stepped out of the room. I realized I forgot something in the room, so I went back in a minute later. The patient had his eyes closed but...

  12. Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

    ICURN3020 replied to suanna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Totally off topic...but I just had to say that I love your user name! Creative :) Okay, sorry. Back to the disability

  13. To cut or not to cut?

    ICURN3020 replied to ICURN3020's topic in General Nursing

    You're right about time constraints and all the things we have to do in any given shift. The times I have been able to spend the hour or so washing, combing and usually braiding a female pt's long...

  14. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    ICURN3020 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do have to agree that you're probably right Mr.Murse, but in theory it would work!

  15. Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

    ICURN3020 replied to suanna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you Ruby Vee....very kind of you. I hope you are also doing better. Take

  16. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    ICURN3020 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not if they wash their hands on the way

  17. Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

    ICURN3020 replied to suanna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My mental picture of this made me literally "lol". May just be me...but what in the world is a "service cat"?? I am trying to picture exactly what "services" a cat could provide to someone other than...

  18. Disabled seems to have some new meaning!

    ICURN3020 replied to suanna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This reminded me of something that happened to me a few years ago. I was out shopping and as I was getting out of my car I saw a police officer walking towards me. I knew exactly what he was...

  19. Out of control visitors

    ICURN3020 replied to duskyjewel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ummm...the OP said that most parents are aware and hypervigilant about their kids' behavior and how I interpreted it, apologetic if their kids do something disruptive. OP goes on to state that they...

  20. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    ICURN3020 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Speaking of hygiene habits in the bathroom....one day upon picking my prechooler up from her class, the teacher said that she had never seen a child that young use their paper towel to shut the faucet...

  21. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    ICURN3020 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And this is why if those handy seat covers aren't available I fashion one out of toilet paper.....works just as good if you make a couple layers. Wasteful I admit, but this is one area where I'm okay...

  22. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    ICURN3020 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally, I prefer not to contaminate either of my

  23. Should male nurses put the toilet seat down?

    ICURN3020 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I vote "yes" based on your rationales (which are mine also). Maybe someone needs to post a "reminder" sign in the restroom where the "offender" can't help but see it. Kind of like the "don't forget...

  24. Interment cath and trach suction per pt request limit

    ICURN3020 replied to Rvanurse2012's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As far as "goals" go, while your goal may be making sure the patient gets a shower, my goal is to keep my patient alive throughout my shift. Both important, just different. I must bow out of this...

  25. Interment cath and trach suction per pt request limit

    ICURN3020 replied to Rvanurse2012's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If my patient is desaturating, exsanguating or having suspicious cardiac rhythms, you can bet my priority is not going to be making sure they have the appropriate urinary catheter. Now maybe if they...