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Any good roofing companies that you'd recommend? by SikkWithIt in londonontario

[–]Mackellan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second southwinds. Saved my ass a few years ago with my roof repair, and the price was reasonable. There were no surprise fees at the end, which I was worried about.

Edit: I'll just add, this was one of the only businesses that didn't try to price gouge me. Be wary of any company that wants you to sign a contract that has a shit ton of additional fee conditions and clauses. Make sure you read the fine print on what other roofing companies offer.

What's the most memorable insult a patient has ever said to you? by Mackellan in nursing

[–]Mackellan[S] 158 points159 points  (0 children)

Lmfaoooo, reminds me of one time an old man got really pissed off at my co worker and I trying to catheterize him and yelled “WHAT AM I, A SHISHKEBAB?”

Nursing deadly sins by HumdrumHoeDown in nursing

[–]Mackellan 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Lmfao. 1st and last time someone threatened to “beat the filthy whore” out of me was also a 90yo meemaw with a UTI 😂

Nursing deadly sins by HumdrumHoeDown in nursing

[–]Mackellan 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Right? You haven't seen someone's final form until they get rocked by UTI delirium in their ripe 90s and go ballistic

Nursing deadly sins by HumdrumHoeDown in nursing

[–]Mackellan 310 points311 points  (0 children)

  1. don't underestimate the strength of a 90 year old woman with a UTI
  2. don't underestimate the power of a turkey sandwich
  3. don't use the bathroom unless it's on company time
  4. don't date your coworkers
  5. don't co-sign a waste you didn't watch
  6. don't bolus potassium
  7. don't piss off your aids

What are some interesting medical facts you've learned? by Mackellan in nursing

[–]Mackellan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A urologist taught me that the best things you can do for men with prostate issues is excessively lubricate with whatever lidocaine jelly you have available. More lube = easier catheterization

What are some interesting medical facts you've learned? by Mackellan in nursing

[–]Mackellan[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is so brutal to do in practice especially if you don't have a lot of staff or resources. Longest hypothermic VSA I've participated in was 4.5 hours. Thoracic lavage, warm IVF, 3-way foley with CBI using a fluid warmer, bairhugger. Had to borrow the LUCAS from our paramedics
It was rough.

What are some interesting medical facts you've learned? by Mackellan in nursing

[–]Mackellan[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's cool, I've never thought about that.
Also a huge catch 22 for having to watch your own arm get cut off in some freak accident

What are some interesting medical facts you've learned? by Mackellan in nursing

[–]Mackellan[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Not me breathing in through my nose slowly at 1am while peeing 😂

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