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  1. how easy is it to find a nursing job w/ an ADN in so. cali?

    Haunted replied to JEWELZxO6's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all the other posters. I graduated from Santa Ana College with an ADN and have no problems finding jobs, however I am not able to commit to regular part time or full time shifts so am...

  2. Governator kicks nurses butts!!!

    Haunted posted a topic in General Nursing

    In an article in todays Los Angeles Times in the California section Ahnold tells a group of supporters during an annual conference on women to "pay no attention to those voices over there", referring...

  3. Depressed and Torn

    Haunted replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    First off, your therapist is MAD AT YOU!!!! WTF????? You are paying for a service and I don't think hostility and anger are perks kiddo. Find a therapist who doesn't ***** foot around with any "past...

  4. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Haunted posted a topic in Psychiatric

    My hubby and I spent the nite out of town Saturday, my 17 year old was to be picked up by his Dad for the nite. We came home this afternoon to find my entire home had been tossed, we had been robbed....

  5. Bodies Breaking Down?

    Haunted posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am reading all the posts about "night sweats" , "fibromyalgia" and the ever famous "back pain NOS". I too am surviving on antiinflammitories as a snack to help me thru the day. I usually wake up 3...

  6. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    The rationale for the effexor is that he was diagnosed with Major Depression. We discussed his medication rationale and I think he understands that he has a DISEASE, same as someone with diabetes,...

  7. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    He is on Effexor and Risperdol. 75mg and 1 mg respectively. Last nite we had a tough love meeting with written rules and expectations, his Dad was here and suprisingly had a lot of positive things to...

  8. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    Picked him up tonight. He is agitated. He is verbal. He is looking at us when we speak. He took a shower several times. It's kind of like bringing home a new puppy. Most of his room is gone thanks to...

  9. Who's In Charge Anyway???

    Haunted posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am really concerned.... see " My son tried to kill himself tonight" thread. He is not progressing very well, is still placing blame on others, expressing feelings of revenge, stated to me the other...

  10. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    He called me this afternoon to "make sure that I was coming to see him" and I assured him I was, asking if he needed anything. He sounded agitated and when I got there he was on the couch watching...

  11. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    Now the case manager is telling me my son's insurance, thru his Dad's employer will only authorize a very small portion of the treatment!!!! I told he I alsolutely want him to remain, it is one of the...

  12. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    Guys, I finally (sigh) spoke with my son's Dad who picked up my voice mail today, left yesterday " Scott, your son attempted suicide and I am following the paramedics to blank blank med center, please...

  13. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    Hey thanks all. He is at UCI and I am truly comfortable with the facility. He completed 3 goals today!!! We are going to see him in about an hour. Thanks again. They are going to start him on

  14. My Journey Into Forensics Continues....

    Haunted posted a topic in Forensic

    OK, here's my story. Became an RN about 8 years ago, prior offenses include working as a process server and private investigator, all the bells and whistles that you can imagine. I gave this up when I...

  15. Breast Implants

    Haunted replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    I still sleep with a pillow bolster when sleeping on my side. The weight was the biggest shock for me, that first day in the shower when I was leaning over to shave my legs and the rest of my body...

  16. Breast Implants

    Haunted replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    Hey you! I had breast auggie and a rhino on 12/31/97 by Doctor 90210, only he was here in Newport Beach for a time. What a sweetheart, a genius with boobs, not so great on the schnozz. He is a...

  17. Spanked for chewing gum!!!!

    Haunted posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Well, not really spanked, but.... showed up at a new facility on the Psych unit and after getting report I went to meet and greet my patients. I was chewing some aspergum (getting over some bug) when...

  18. Spanked for chewing gum!!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Agency Nurses

    Last week I worked at a sister facility and mentioned this little man to the charge nurse who had heard equally weird stories about him. I think, based on how the rest of the shift went, he is in need...

  19. What would you do?

    Haunted replied to nowplayingEDRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    What proper authorities would you contact about this? I have never had any response when I would report equally awful situations, no feed back whatsoever. I am also seconding the Rabbi's ability to...

  20. I don't know what to do

    Haunted replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    That SUX!!! Sorry. You sound like a compassionate person and your supervisor is playing some hard ball with you to see if you will crack. Just take a deep breath, stand tall and remember that you are...

  21. Sickees

    Haunted posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hey! Our buddy Michael Moore is putting together a new documentary due out next year on the healthcare industry, all the rumors and fabrications of the big business machines. I bet he would LOVE to...

  22. Katrina Cough???

    Haunted posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just returned from 5 days in New Orleans to surpise my DH's Mom, who lives in Meterie and her home was spared, however she thought she would be all by herslef. HA!!! What a wonderful look on her...

  23. Katrina Cough???

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I am just happy to have gone back for the family and friends. Yeah, it's a sad situation but you Nawlins folk are sturdy stock. The flood waters came off the industrial canals and carried raw sewage,...

  24. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Haunted replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I DO!!!! I AM GOING ON STRIKE TOMORROW!!!! UNFORTUNATELY, I AM REGISTRY AND NO ONE BUT YOU GUYS WILL

  25. Katrina Cough???

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that is pretty much what my Doc (graduated top of her class from LSU, GO TIGERS!!!!) called it. Yep, cracked a rib. Nice cough syrup at night, nice antibiotic and feeling better. I wish I could...