punkingirl

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1. Lost about a nursing career path!!!HELP

   punkingirl replied to chill598's topic in Career Support

   try dermatology or plastic cases on a unit or with a md (office). the pace is different and you have closer communication with the pt. just a thought.... and "been there". good hunting.

2. A Word Called Hope

   punkingirl replied to sharona97's topic in Disabilities

   keep up the fantastic work ! the gym is a miracle place for muscles and you are on the correct path. have a great day and week !!!

3. Feeling incompetent

   punkingirl replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in New Nurse

   what a great group of nurses...takes time and patience !!!!! each one of you... (BE PROUD OF BEING A RN) and what you have done will create golden opportunities !!! you will find a comfortable area of comfort to use those great lear...

4. 501 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com too long!

   punkingirl replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Humor

   Humor Is Better Than A Pill Or Bandaid For All !!! A Laugh Each Day Keeps The Doctor Away !!!! November Should Be "happy Allnurses Month".....we Can All Have A Great Day On This Earth With These Computers..........

5. 501 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com too long!

   punkingirl replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Humor

   my goodness....looked in the mirror and the "roots" are REALLY showing...cannot remember if i took a shower......had to pay late charges on credit cards due to the hand on the clock moving!!! BECAUSE...I WAS SEEING WORDS such as( th...

6. Diploma = Bad?

   punkingirl replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in ADN/BSN

   you will do a great job !!! i have been in this business 44 years......the "title" of the human being does not change. the name of the organ or bone or brain section will be the same probably forever...rules change, titles change,governing boards c...

7. fallopian tube !!!!

   punkingirl posted a topic in Humor

   long ago.. (1962)....I was instructed by the CHARGE nurse to go to the supply room and ask for a fallopian tube and it was URGENT!!! I am from the country and neither my mom or any of my aunts ever pronounced the word and my dad had a hard time spell...

8. Hello anybody out there? HIV+ Nurses

   punkingirl replied to herecomestrouble's topic in Disabilities

   helloooo, and have a good LABOR DAY !! keep in touch...everyone....

9. Nurses with disabilities

   punkingirl replied to bestblondRN's topic in Disabilities

   good morning !!!! what about service in the insurance industry....case review, pt. education, workers comp. reviews, managing care after pt. goes home, hmo chart reviews......look away from hospitals and toward other type employers. may take more...

10. Nurses with disabilities

    punkingirl replied to bestblondRN's topic in Disabilities

    great news that someone is interested in this great career !!! generally if i were you....find the best opthomologist and have an eye exam and get a written description of any vision limitations. get a written copy of any and all job descriptions. ...

11. What would you do...

    punkingirl replied to oliveralways's topic in Safety

    ABSOLUTELY....ask a lawyer.....nursing has to be practiced safely or the nurse and the patient will end up in court....the patient is the PAYER of care and remember there are STANDARDS OF CARE and safety is absolute ! your license is on the line at...

12. Difference Between a New Nurse and an Old Nurse

    punkingirl replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Humor

    anyone remember the metal bedpans ? remember the bedpan sterilizer ? in the operating room ....we opened the window to let fresh air in (used a sticky spray for bugs)....cloth mask, cloth scrubs, suture (chromic) in glass breakable tubes..and the ...

13. I passed........I am a RN now!@!

    punkingirl replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in Online Learning

    congratulations from a RN who was on the job over 40 years. many, many opportunities await you and you will be great !!! mary

14. where do I start?

    punkingirl replied to lollipoppirate's topic in General Nursing

    may i suggest you take several hospital tours first...look around and observe carefully. basic math is fine. great people skills are a must and a plus. look up your local nursing organizations and be a guest at meetings. i did it over 40 years.......

15. Hello anybody out there? HIV+ Nurses

    punkingirl replied to herecomestrouble's topic in Disabilities

    thanks for the note. i am "all ears" for any nurse and especially we the disabled. i am not hiv+ but i am connected to 50 feet of oxygen line and do not drive due to my diabetic state...however, we ALL need to communicate and encourage becaus...