WinterLilac RN

WinterLilac has 12 years experience as a RN and specializes in Psychiatric/Corrections/Addiction.

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   Advice please? I feel like I made a huge mistake...

   WinterLilac replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

   It would be great if you could sort out your days off so you have at least a couple days to spend together. We sacrifice so much for work and at the end of the day, we are just a number which can be...
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   Opinions wanted!

   WinterLilac replied to WinterLilac's topic in General Nursing

   Appreciate your input. It is clearly understood the points about seizures, I will be providing education regarding
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   Advice please? I feel like I made a huge mistake...

   WinterLilac replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

   That's just it, you know what shift you work well in. Which shift you can provide the best care for your patients as well as keeping a balance in your personal life. I agree with the above poster; pay...
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   Opinions wanted!

   WinterLilac posted a topic in General Nursing

   So everyone, I've come to you before to get your advice and it's been incredible. You all have different opinions but back them up with rationale, true nurses! I would like your advice/opinion once...
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   Communication Discrimination

   WinterLilac replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Thanks for your POV. I see the thread has branched off into languages rather than the initial intent of identifying the way we communicate rather than who speaks what. Accents, particularly strong...
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   Please, It's a brief - not a diaper

   WinterLilac replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yeah I hate it called a Nappy (what you guys call diapers). We call them pull-up pads or wrap-around pads. Some residents refer to them as a nappy but we
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   Do you think nurses get special treatment?

   WinterLilac replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

   My sister-in-law who works as an RN in the emergency department of the local hospital was pulled over for speeding. The police officer who pulled her over had brought a lot of drunken degenerates to...
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   Washing scrubs?

   WinterLilac replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

   I carry good quality roll-on deodorant in my bag and apply on breaks. If you need, also carry some wet wipes to freshen your pits then apply a fresh smear of deodorant. It takes minutes in the...
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   Debilitating anxiety and fear of harm

   WinterLilac replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

   I like Alex's response. When in an emergency situation and you feel like panicking, just remember First Aid. In Australia it is DRSABCD: Danger (remove) Response (prompt responses from casualties)...
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    Communication Discrimination

    WinterLilac replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So we know of the 'Restraining factors' (keeping the problem status quo), what would you suggest as 'Driving factors' (changing the status quo)? Im thinking patience, don't assume (assume makes an...
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    Communication Discrimination

    WinterLilac replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your post is very much appreciated. I will use some of these thoughts. Thank you so
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    Dealing with faeces?

    WinterLilac replied to ToastaHands's topic in General Students

    15 years in health care and I STILL hate faeces! I agree with other posters about getting used to it. Not so much getting used to the smell and general disgustingness (word?) but being able to...
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    Communication Discrimination

    WinterLilac replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you so much for your comment, I've taken notes because it resonates so much with what I'm talking
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    Communication Discrimination

    WinterLilac replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Impaired vision, another notable disability which is often overlooked in adequate communication. Have noted to include in my speech. You guys are freaking awesome í ½í± Oh and yes, I agree to...
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    Communication Discrimination

    WinterLilac replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hadn't thought of hearing issues. Something else I will include. How often this occurs, someone is asked something, the person doesn't hear correctly and instead of ensuring they understand what was...