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1. Funny patient names by nurses

   hello_nurse_mel replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

   my dad sees a Chiropractor named Dr. Longenecker - dad says he's the best

2. Funny patient names by nurses

   hello_nurse_mel replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

   When I was pregnant w/ my son, there was a lady who was almost due. She was having a girl and when asked, said she was naming her "Gonorrhea". I asked her if she knew it was name of an STD and she said yes, but that she was going to pronounce it dif...

3. The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

   hello_nurse_mel replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Humor

   you should get bonus points for a graceful execution of a gymnastics routine while maintaining integrity of said donut.:rotfl: :lol_hitti

4. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

   hello_nurse_mel replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I know how you feel - I did the same thing for the same reasons - I now have the freedom to choose the days, shifts and locations I work. If I don't feel comfortable working at a particular site, I have the freedom to decline. my work schedule is now...

5. How many of you are LPNs vs. RN/BSNs???

   hello_nurse_mel replied to Notanurse's topic in Men

   you'll need to change your name to "the Sandman" I'm an LVN of 9yrs - going back for ADN in the fall. for same reason as everyone else - more money and opportunity for advancement. LVNs do get more clinical experience, but RNs' pay is almost twice as...

6. How much can 7yr ADN RN expect to earn/hr at nsg. hm in TX?

   hello_nurse_mel replied to Shell5's topic in Texas

   the agency i work for (maxim - they're nationwide) starting hr pay (no salaries) is $16 for 1 pt (work w/ 1 pt entire shift) or since my pts are siblings, $25 for 2. i have full med/dental/vision coverage for my family. call diff agencies in your are...

7. what not to ask at orientation

   hello_nurse_mel replied to hello_nurse_mel's topic in LPN/LVN

   First, Thank You Everyone for replying to this post. Sorry it took so long for me to answer your comments (computer was down). Any way, the instructor said that we needed to be cert in CPR prior to entering LVN program then this person asked her ques...

8. How much can 7yr ADN RN expect to earn/hr at nsg. hm in TX?

   hello_nurse_mel replied to Shell5's topic in Texas

   I live in Tx so that may be a part of why I was hired (diff states, diff rules). I can perform any duties in HH that my license states I can do (pass meds, drsg changes, trach care, draw blood, etc). As soon as I get certified in starting IV's, I'll...

9. what not to ask at orientation

   hello_nurse_mel posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   true comment: a prospective future lvn asked the head instructor for the lvn program "do we have to be certified in first aid also?" it was this person's 5th time trying to get into the lvn program - scary - thank god she didn't get in. talk about gi...

10. Agency nurses and insurance

    hello_nurse_mel replied to ADN2003's topic in Agency

    Maxim agency has GREAT benefits w/ diff ins pkgs to choose from. I'm agency fulltime & love it. I chose the pkg w/ the highest premiums but have no ded. OB is covered 100% w/ $20 copay (1st visit only) hosp covered 100% w/ $175 copay 1st night. M...

11. How much can 7yr ADN RN expect to earn/hr at nsg. hm in TX?

    hello_nurse_mel replied to Shell5's topic in Texas

    I'm an agency nurse making $25/hr (LVN) in home health. I decide the days & shifts I work (I home school my kids as well & love having the freedom of deciding my schedule). I used to work in LTC in Va w/ similar experiences as you & under...

12. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    hello_nurse_mel replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

    you know you're a nurse when:when drawing labs (the blood is soo cloudy that it's WHITE)you and others in the dr's office play "guess the total cholesterol level" (highest total chol ct of 800 was guessed) actual result was 820 - pt had no complaints...

13. You Know You're a Nurse When...

    hello_nurse_mel replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

    probably b/c you have flashbacks of treating those wounds or doing post-mortum care

14. You know it is going to be a bad day in the ER when...

    hello_nurse_mel replied to Antikigirl's topic in Humor

    loved them all, experienced 1/2 of them as a student (now work in home health) loved #22 :rotfl:

15. funny charting errors

    hello_nurse_mel posted a topic in Humor

    written on a chart in an OB/Gyn's office: f/u ck up was supposed to be: follow up check up (nurse who wrote it was notified) doc had to be notified of error since she also documented on page. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: