HIPPIECHIKRN

HIPPIECHIKRN has 31 years experience.

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1. Brian Short News

   HIPPIECHIKRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   I was shocked to read this news. I hope all surviving family members have faith and comfort.

2. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

   HIPPIECHIKRN replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

   Obviously someone made a comment or complained about the appearance of some of the students. Every example in the email's "quotes" were very valid points about appearance, safety and infection control. You couldn't apply to a job with any of those in...

3. 10 Worst Employee Excuses For Missing Work

   HIPPIECHIKRN replied to sharpeimom's topic in Humor

   I was a house manager for a group home that employed CNA's. One CNA called out because she had cotton candy caught between her teeth. Uh-huh...

4. Need to find a "Train the Trainer" course

   HIPPIECHIKRN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Maryland

   Thanks, I will check it out. I don't think it matters where I complete the course though,but I will look into it.

5. Need to find a "Train the Trainer" course

   HIPPIECHIKRN posted a topic in Maryland

   I've posted before about my ongoing job search. Well,I just saw a job posting for a company as an instructor in their CNA program. It lists as a requirement having completed this Train the Trainer course. I thought I had heard of it before but my web...

6. My PT called 911

   HIPPIECHIKRN replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Emergency

   I used to work in a prison and I heard that an inmate was complaining to their family on the phone about not being treated for something ( probably not enough pain medication). Well the family then called 911 from their home to send services to the p...

7. Starting all over again?

   HIPPIECHIKRN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in ADN/BSN

   I worked at my last job for 8 years and felt pretty secure (not a good idea now in hind sight). I worked in a unique setting of corrections. I worked Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 430. No weekends. Holidays if I chose to. Med surg type setting. I choose...

8. Starting all over again?

   HIPPIECHIKRN posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   Well, after 30 plus years as a Registered Nurse I am unemployed. I graduated from a diploma program in 1983 and never had difficulty finding a job. I chose where and when I wanted to work. I worked as a bedside med-surg nurse, charge nurse, home hea...

9. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

   HIPPIECHIKRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   Way back in the day I remember some women in the GYN clinic complaining about passing "clogs" during their periods. I like new shoes too but that was ridiculous!

10. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to Raviepoo's topic in COVID

    Even with the strictest isolation protocols in place, all it takes is one careless staff member to "forget". At my old job the LPN would wear her gloves up and down the hall and ALWAYS claim she just put them on. Yesterday I heard of a guy in New Yor...

11. Other Jobs That a Nurse Can Do?

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to westieluv's topic in Career Support

    I stumbled on this thread and it's funny, I could have written the same thing. I have been an RN for 31 years now. I graduated from a diploma program way back when. At this stage of the game if i go back to school it will not be for nursing. My last ...

12. Oh, honey.

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to IrishErin's topic in Emergency

    I work in a prison now and it's funny how many guys "slip and fall in the shower" and get fractured jaws that need to be wired and orbital fractures. Must be some super slick soap they are using.

13. Oh, honey.

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to IrishErin's topic in Emergency

    I used to work in an endoscopy center. During the pre-procedure assessment I had to determine the patient's NPO status (NPO after midnight, right?) I always had to specify, no water or anything. One patient told me yes,he had a hot dog for breakfast ...

14. 6th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    I see your busy, but I have to find my own coverage for next Thursday.

15. Diversity.. at what price?

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in Relations

    I feel everyone's frustration. I work in a setting where the non-English speakers outnumber the english speakers. Some do not have even the basic grasp of the language. If they don't understand what I say, I've been told it's MY accent. I do believe ...