Simba&NalasMom

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  1. Coworkers at non-nursing job asking for advice or to do things

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Ella26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's awesome. OP it just comes with the territory; like Commuter said, it helps to not advertise it but in your case everybody already knows you are a nurse, LOL. Believe it or not, you do get used...

  2. evidence re: subcut injection angle

    Simba&NalasMom replied to studentatthemoment's topic in General Nursing

    I found the following abstract concerning *IM* injections: http://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/Abstract/2000/01000/The_Myth_of_the_90_degrees__Angle_Intramuscular.17.aspx regrettably, access...

  3. Student nurses do the darndest things

    Simba&NalasMom replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, P.U!!! I've spilled a bit of IV oxicillin, etc. when priming bags;

  4. evidence re: subcut injection angle

    Simba&NalasMom replied to studentatthemoment's topic in General Nursing

    Haha got a nice chuckle out of that. Funny, sad, and true in many

  5. Fish Oil and Fibromyalgia/Arthritis/Chronic Pain

    Simba&NalasMom replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Ah frozen...I never would have thought of that. Thanks! :) I hate me some fish oil

  6. Student nurses do the darndest things

    Simba&NalasMom replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it's very common for facilities to begin discharge planning when a patient is admitted...I know it sounds counterintuitive, but with Medicare regulations, DRGs and all that fun stuff, for...

  7. Student nurses do the darndest things

    Simba&NalasMom replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    Yep my clinical instructor first rotation was the same; we would get the patient's age, sex, and primary Dx and care plans were due the first day of rotation (these were nursing home pts, BTW)....

  8. evidence re: subcut injection angle

    Simba&NalasMom replied to studentatthemoment's topic in General Nursing

    Does the Lovenox literature say to go straight in?? I guess I've always gone in at 45 out of habit. OP, not sure if there is any "research" per se that rationalizes the 45 degree angle for SQ, I guess...

  9. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    I hear ya on the mac & cheese comment! I've only been an LPN for 5 years but when I quit a job last August I felt the same way. Found another job and was fired, unjustly from my perspective. It's...

  10. I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you do not have to unsubscribe. I never said you HAVE to, I said that you are WELCOME to as obviously something is upsetting you very much here. Maybe if you would "use your words," as we...

  11. is this shady or not?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    Even in this economy it is possible for one to maintain one's personal ethics while still doing what is best for

  12. is this shady or not?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    You DID do the right thing. One of the few things that cannot be taken from you, not only in the nursing field but in this life, is your personal integrity. NEVER change that; it's what will make you...

  13. is this shady or not?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah that sounds pretty nasty; he told you one thing but didn't apparently mean it. Probably not illegal in most states, though. Be happy you found out how icky this company is before you actually...

  14. Least Liability?Most Liability?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I'm having a very opinionated day: I feel that it is foolish to choose a specialty based on the liability. It is true that OB docs have a pretty high...

  15. Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Purple. And yes, what I'm about to say is inflammatory. So be it: If people wish to put their own egos before their own common sense and safety, so be it. But please don't expect others...

  16. feeling guilty not going in due to snow

    Simba&NalasMom replied to heavenlystar87's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. :) And if they do, it's because they are already miserable about their lives in general and it has nothing to do with you. IMHO, nurses indeed DO have "snow days." How are you going to be able...

  17. Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    it's obvious from some of the cavalier responses you have received that there are those who have not seen the latest news about the record-breaking blizzards that have been pounding your area. i'm...

  18. Abortion in nursing school rotations?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    Forgive my ignorance...why

  19. I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Enough what? If something about this thread is frustrating you that much, you are always welcome to

  20. Best practice for sacral ulcers?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to amyann's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, wound vacs are amazing. However, it's imperative that nurses get the proper training from the woundvac reps; if they're done wrong, it could do more harm than good. My best experience has been...

  21. Best practice for sacral ulcers?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to amyann's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. I'm not a wound expert by any means, but I found a really good article that addresses the maceration issue:...

  22. Need a vent -- disabled parking

    Simba&NalasMom replied to DolceVita's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I hope there have not been any more insults.

  23. Need a vent -- disabled parking

    Simba&NalasMom replied to DolceVita's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sadly, there are those out there who either outright fake disabilities or have very slight disabilities and milk them for all they're worth. About 10 years ago, I was at Disneyland with my family on...

  24. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Simba&NalasMom replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've also pondered the federalization of licensing...it occurred to me that 90% or so of the states use the NCLEX anyway...and yet each individual state has a different scope and different licensing...

  25. Resume Question - Include previous career employment?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely!! Teaching is a HUGE part of nursing. Plus, it shows you have patience with people which is also an important skill to have as a nurse. If you have the space to put down the cashier job, I...