Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    Male Foley...Wife Watching!!

    Flare replied to mrscoozy's topic in General Nursing

    I find it more uncomfortable to ask the patient if they would like privacy while i do the procedure to then have the spouse say (usually rudely) "I'm his/her wife/husband and of course I am staying."...
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    After a year, it seems the managers ignore me

    Flare replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Don't expect too much positive feedback. It'd be nice, but it just doesn't work that way. Sure, you were the little kitten that got a lot of attention - they had to mind you from jumping on the...
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    I need help guys!!! Nursing math questions :(

    Flare replied to Shawn7997's topic in General Nursing

    most dosage calculations are figured out using dimensional analysis, which is a form of algebra (maybe in the realm of pre algebra...) Your school should have some sort of tutoring department or try...
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    " they need to feel their sadness not mask in it"

    Flare replied to kipepeo77's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a dialogue needs to open about this between you two. The residents do need to identify their feelings, whether they are sadness, happiness or empowerment. And it seems that they were...
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    Fine line of abuse

    Flare replied to RNMariposa's topic in General Nursing

    I think for a lot of us, we have a set line in our heads that probably far exceeds what the normal social and legal standards in any other situation would allow. On one hand, I can accept that a...
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    insulin but no syringe

    Flare replied to tammy07's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm... you got my brain moving this morning. Quick yahoo search suggests that tis is being studies largely overseas http://www.cidpusa.org/insulin.htm http://www.pakmedinet.com/1537 but is starting...
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    LPN taking home meds

    Flare replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    No question in should she be reported. That is a resounding yes. The question is exactly whom she should be reported to. I agree that the BON should be informed, no doubt and let the BON decide if...
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    Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    Flare replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    yes.... but i will admit that i still sometimes struggle with
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    Knocking a Patient Out, a bad thing?

    Flare replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I think that as long as the patient asks for the meds and understands what the effect will be then no issue. I understand what you are saying about pushing for the higher amount though to make the...
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    Finger Pads Problem

    Flare replied to baldoRN's topic in General Nursing

    contact the sagem morpho company and let them know what the issue is. I am sure they have run arcoss similar situations. Because it is digital finger printing, it may not overtake the same way that...
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    Res. who is constantly falling

    Flare replied to ExtraShotNoWhip's topic in General Nursing

    A few ideas - if it's a lighting issue, you may want to look into having your physical plant crew install a motion detector type light in the room. This probably falls under the auspices of a...
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    Nurse, treat thyself

    Flare posted a topic in General Nursing

    After slamming my finger in my car door and spewing a stream of obscenities, i have been awarded with a beautiful subungal hematoma and the throb that goes along with it. Yay... So here I sit with a...
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    Days left in school

    Flare replied to raidermom's topic in School

    55 here!! Though i envy those of you in the
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    Message to all nurses....sincere thanks and my point of view

    Flare replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that you had the change in perspective. It will help you in the future when you have a family member putting on their biggest attitude and demanding that their family member needs...
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    I am watching Michael Moore's "Sicko" for the first time....

    Flare replied to Valerie Salva's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would if the key word is citizens. I know this attitude will not be popular, but i believe that people need to have some incentive for becoming citizens of this country rather than coming here...
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    How does your hospital deal with patient valuables/money??

    Flare replied to BigSurKay's topic in General Nursing

    Security has a form and they will come up to the floor, take the valuables and have the patient sign off on what it was and that it was secured. Then 2 claim tickets (if memory serves) are left. One...
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    Ethics of patient bathing

    Flare replied to discontentment's topic in General Nursing

    A bath tends to wake people up. fresh clean water and scrubbing tends to be somewhat invigorating especially if you're ill and spending a great deal of time in bed. To have that given in the middle...
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    What the Heck Moments!

    Flare replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    known as a cantamenial pneumothorax
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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    Flare replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    lol... some of my guys call me Flare (it's a long and slightly embarassing story) .. it's shorter,
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    Anyone Else Change Their allnurses Handle?

    Flare replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Though about changing my name - so many letters in this one... but then i'd be afraid that i'd forget what the new name is.... maybe something shorter but to still show my firefighter side. I'll...
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    Nursing hours

    Flare replied to greensister's topic in General Nursing

    You put it pretty simply. If you are docking me for a break then i am taking my
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    should patients be able to choose to end their life if they are in pain and dying

    Flare replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is sure to stir a bit of debate. I for one think that people with terminal illnesses should be given the opportunity to be euthanized. This would need to be something that is made as a...
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    got shouted at yesterday night

    Flare replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    I have a simple expectation of my patients: that they treat me the way they wish to be treated. This doesn't mean that once my patient starts screaming at me that i will do the same, but I will...
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    Signing off orders

    Flare replied to Texas77's topic in General Nursing

    I have only ever seen the unit secretary initial to note that the order was entered. When i worked midnights and we had to enter our own orders we also had to initial that they went in, even if we...
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    Nursing pins

    Flare replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    My ASN school colors were maroon and silver so it seemed more natural for me to get the silver. Pin guards weren't offered. I wish they