JustaGypsy

JustaGypsy

ER, SANE, Home Health, Forensic

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About JustaGypsy

JustaGypsy specializes in ER, SANE, Home Health, Forensic.


ER nurse that loves my puppy and my Chameleon and my husband, sometimes in exactly that order, sometimes not. ;)

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  1. Nurses pulling rank on assignments

    If they already have the easier assignments, and the incoming g patient is on the easy side, makes sense to me.
  2. Accused of med diversion, no proof

    Perhaps she works for a home care agency that does med pours for patients? It may well be that part of the job, or an unwritten "protocol or expectation" is that patient's meds may get picked up if their patient is unable to do so. Not saying that ...
  3. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    I totally understand where you are going from, however, this is becoming the standard more and more. I expect this trend will make its way to your area also.
  4. Day 5: 2016 Nurses Week Mashup Contest

    Party Pack-- The associated numerous swabs and cultures for a female pelvic exam during STD check. Hypo-diaudid-emia (or substance of your choice) acute (insert narcotic) deficiency soap allergy soap-orexic man cold ( when a man comes in with cold sy...
  5. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    Yes, I am an Nurse. Please, please, hold your applause.
  6. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    Pay homage to the Queen of IV access. Yes, I AM that amazing.
  7. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    a a completely empty room that has no patient assignment.
  8. Day 1: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    "Littmann-- Head to toe, all ages, all breeds, all the time. Littmann; the first choice for Professionals everywhere."
  9. Meaning of your username?

    I was a trumpet player, first chair for a while, until I got bored with it, then moved lower as I found things I would rather do than practice
  10. Meaning of your username?

    THREE is your favorite color??? LOL
  11. Psychiatric History - Can I still become a nurse?

    If there were any legal ramifications to your illness-- like jail time, arrest, etc.-- that is a different issue than a medical problem. And mental illness IS a MEDICAL PROBLEM. Don't sweat the small stuff so much, and believe in wonderful, awesom...
  12. Sad and Exhausted - Questioning my career choice

    There are several companies that have a "case management" type role from home. They supply you with a computer, and you basically call people all day long, counsel them, etc. A couple of my friends do this and LOVE it. Another great option could b...
  13. This is not why I became a nurse

    SullyRN: You should copyright this, and then you might be able to retire! Imagine if you charged even 25 cents per copy, with a disclaimer not to reproduce... RETIREMENT!
  14. How does it feel to have a Foley insertion?

    I bet THAT nurse was caught be a little surprise!
  15. I am currently seeking my second toy poodle. I am giddy with anticipation! My first was an amazing good boy.