AngelSpirit replied to AngelSpirit's topic in Emergency
It looks like this thread had more of a psychosocial focus than a pathophysiological one. Interesting. It seems that even the "little things" in life can be a source of such anxiety and fear. -AS
AngelSpirit replied to AngelSpirit's topic in Emergency
hellllllo nurse aspiration- high risk, secondary to spider in throat?! potential for injury, high risk for airway obstruction?! and... kacylynnlpn risk for severely flipping out and being scarred for life!!!!!!! very nice. the two posts reflect both...
AngelSpirit replied to AngelSpirit's topic in Emergency
"There was a nasty looking black spider attached under the fold of the vallucula at the epiglottis!" Anybody care to offer up a nursing diagnosis for this?
Thought I would share this from my journal reading today.... http://www.medscape.com/medscapetodayhome?src=nlpromo -AS editted--this older post quoted the whole article, which is a violation of copyrights.
AngelSpirit replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing
Interesting. To get fired one would think you would have to violate a written policy or risk getting sued for wrongful termination unless of course you are a contractor working at the the pleasure or convenience of the employer. But then again you d...
AngelSpirit replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing
Welcome to the real world. I hope you find your "happy" place as this is just a mild example of what's out there. I guess ignorance is bliss for some but you are not going to change human nature. Life is what you make it and dealing with difficult...
AngelSpirit replied to medicrnohio's topic in General Nursing
Hold on to the job you have until something better comes along. Always keep your eyes and ears open for other opportunities (even in good jobs). I would also learn from coworkers on how to best cope with difficult supervisors and/or situations. Se...
AngelSpirit replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing
I was not responding to you (there are other posts in this thread). If you read all the posts you will see some responses that in my mind are not appropriate or rational. I was honest and civil with my response to the OP and I can see that some peo...
AngelSpirit replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing
rofl! don't worry i would never ask you to help me with anything. i don't need a man to help me nurse. and from what i can tell (at least where i work) i am not alone in my opinions. i would also remind you that i brought a civil tone to this di...