Noryn

Noryn

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  1. Re: Mrsa

    Noryn replied to emeraldbutterfly,RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have an active infection then yes you can get rid of it. For instance if you have it in your bladder, take antibiotics it will likely go away. If you are colonized with it, then it depends....

  2. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Noryn replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We simply pay too much in taxes not to receive universal healthcare. We waste too much money as well, if we have money to pay for wars, bridges to no where, museums for Woodstock, endless studies at...

  3. LTC Nurse Haivng Problems with and EMT (super long!)

    Noryn replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have worked in long term care, I really dont think most nurses understand this attitude from EMTs and paramedics. I started out in a nursing home and I can honestly say I cannot remember a...

  4. How do you convice elderly people of certain things?

    Noryn replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think he is dumb at all. Older people honestly used to frustrate the other word for heck out of me after I graduated mainly because they did everything wrong according to experts or books. I...

  5. Looking For Employment In The Wheeling, Wv Area?

    Noryn replied to slamminsamsters's topic in General Nursing

    I have not heard much about either. Are you talking about Weston? We have a WV poster who works there or at least did. If so then you go to the WV DOP website and print out an application to get on...

  6. What's with the letters??

    Noryn replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten a few letters I think from Thomas, I wish the board would not sell our information like that. The board's website does not list the complete address so they depend on the board for our...

  7. Relocating to Charleston area

    Noryn replied to nursegirl62's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think Charleston has anywhere near the drug problem Huntington does. In 2007 the number of people dying from heroin in Huntington was I think triple the previous 5 years

  8. Disrespectful Employees

    Noryn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Doh sorry, how in the heck did I read over

  9. Disrespectful Employees

    Noryn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You should thank her for those shifts. She is taking time out of her personal life to help cover

  10. Is Joint Commission more hindrance than help?

    Noryn replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Nursing

    Joint Commission is a joke. It has caused far more harm than any good it may have caused. They compound the workload for nursing by requiring useless documentation which results in less time for...

  11. Calorie Counting

    Noryn replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I would use the ADA website Emmanuel posted. If this nutrition stuff is confusing to you guys, think about what it is for the patients. It is very confusing, that is why I just count calories. I...

  12. Disrespectful Employees

    Noryn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think you missed my point. I didnt say it wasnt hard--in my other post I even admitted it was too much for me and I am a RN. My point was the work/pay ratio. These aids work for like 8 dollars an...

  13. Relocating to Charleston area

    Noryn replied to nursegirl62's topic in General Nursing

    Be

  14. Amzing video- HBOT and traumatic brain injury recovery

    Noryn replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    That recovery like all of them was amazing, I am still not convinced the HBOT had that much to do with it. I had the pleasure of working in a rehabilitation hospital for a couple years and brain...

  15. Relocating to Charleston area

    Noryn replied to nursegirl62's topic in General Nursing

    It is now called CAMC Teays Valley, it was purchased by CAMC (Charleston Area Medical Center) about a year or so ago. Before that it was Putnam General. Relatively small hospital, I cannot remember...

  16. Entitled Generation

    Noryn replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    This is said every generation, I am not sure where I fit in, perhaps in between but when I am old I am sure I will say "in my time people respected their elders." Just like the Vietnam area, the...

  17. Relocating to Charleston area

    Noryn replied to nursegirl62's topic in General Nursing

    I always have to ask how in the heck did you find Charleston, WV from across the country? I live in the Teays Valley area which includes Hurricane and it is a great place to live. Here is a...

  18. Disrespectful Employees

    Noryn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    To be honest I think that statement is rude and disrespectful especially considering your major gripe is about rude and disrespectful employees. Those posters took time our of their day to give you...

  19. intermittent straight catheterization

    Noryn replied to ss112329's topic in General Students

    Studies have shown the exact opposite, plus long term indwelling is associated with increased risk of bladder cancer. I used to think the same thing as you did but in my mind I came up with...

  20. Disrespectful Employees

    Noryn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think it has some impact on an employee's overall outlook. A frustrated employee with no feelings of worth is likely not going to be pleasant. I still believe that a happy employee is a better and...

  21. Disrespectful Employees

    Noryn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think the fault lies somewhat on both ends but I still place much more blame on the employer. These companies no longer seem to care about their employees, yet many make millions and billions...

  22. Smoking And Nurses

    Noryn replied to ABC054's topic in General Nursing

    You have to put it into perspective as well. How many chemicals are you breathing in a parking garage or even in your

  23. If you leave a home d/t intimidating or uncooperative behavior is that abandonment?

    Noryn replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

    It really depends on the exact situation. But if you ever feel your safety is at risk then abandonment is never an issue BUT you have to take steps to protect yourself. If there is a change of...

  24. intermittent straight catheterization

    Noryn replied to ss112329's topic in General Students

    I dont know that the catheters should be rinsed in alcohol as it may damage them. I think most people just use soap and water and rinse really well then allow them to dry. Some have soaked in...

  25. Disrespectful Employees

    Noryn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I always liked and respected my managers and supervisors who lead by example, just my preference. I personally feel and I dont think I am alone that nursing homes in general are horribly understaffed....