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  1. Annoyed that public doesn't know what nurses do?

    Haunted replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! I never have seen a CNA take out an IV or place a foley. Since I have to chart on both procedures, especially if it's a central line being removed, I would probably not allow it. I always...

  2. LPN vs RN

    Haunted replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Today I worked with an LVN/LPN and also had student BSN. I am an RN and the BSN will also be an RN. I found that the LVN/LPN had more clinical "hands on " experience in this facility and was able to...

  3. How to help

    Haunted posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in contact with an RN from Kenner Louisana, Sandy Denapolis. Her husband stayed behind as city counselman and to care for their animals. She has MS and is stationed at a hotel in Missippi with a...

  4. How to help

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my local Red Cross chapter had a "We are gone for lunch and will be back on Thursday" sign on the door when I showed up. Sooo, I ate the entire plate of cookies on my own, called my friend Sandy...

  5. How to help

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I am sooo confused by infor I am getting from the red cross website and over the phone. I have the day off so I will pop on in to my local chapter with a nice plate of cookies and see what's doin. I...

  6. How to help

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I had planned to drive from Southern California to his home in Meterie and I was planning on volunteering with the Red Cross while I was there. WELL!!! Just try to get thru to the local...

  7. My Patiet Said He LOVES me...

    Haunted replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    That is a howl! I had a young guy, quadraplegic with multiple health issues so he was in the hospital for a while. On his information board in his room he has a section titled "BOOBS" with hash marks....

  8. How to help

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Go to nola.com and click on Kenner . Locate posting in forums number 7633. You may need to scroll around to locate it. I will also find a way, since I am an internet dummy, to cut and paste it to...

  9. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    Haunted replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    I have posted the information on how to help from Sandy, an RN from Kenner on this titled website. Please respond. The thread is titled "How to help" thanks

  10. Was I justified in writing up Nursing Assistant?

    Haunted replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like this concept of "writing someone up" and "putting them in their place" further seperates the healthcare environment into a regimented military experience instead of promoting a team...

  11. Fear of Nursing and Bedside Care

    Haunted replied to angelica_rn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my nursing school class mates held IV parties about once a month at someones home. They would "liberate" the iv start kits, tubing, etc. and just practice on each other. Some people are just...

  12. If I can only get organized !

    Haunted replied to mzkede's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am almost 10 years into this glamour and truly have days like yours! Every now and then I realize I have an IV piggy back sticking out of my scrub pocket that I was supposed to hang and got diverted...

  13. Grumpy Charge Nurse!!!!

    Haunted posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last week I rotated to a new unit as registry. I have been going to this facility for several months and been treated pretty good, although you know how it goes in registry. The rent-a-scrub pretty...

  14. Grumpy Charge Nurse!!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Goofy huh! I had a teacher in high school who used to tell me the same thing. I adore pouring it out and putting paper to pen but in the looooong run, and let's face it kids, nursing is truly a young...

  15. Grumpy Charge Nurse!!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Really! Good luck to you. I was never told in nursing school about my career options. Good old Santa Ana College Class of 1999. I guess you have to be creative. This facility will call me in to take 2...

  16. UC Riverside Extension!!!

    Haunted posted a topic in Forensic

    Just started my first portion of the CFN (Certified Forensic Nurse) program online with this University and so far am really enjoying it. It is the Sexual Assault Examiner module and it's great, kinda...

  17. UC Riverside Extension!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Forensic

    Still ticking... the course is kinda silly. The written assignments seem to be descretionary, last week we had to label, identify and suggest the method that caused the trauma from some grainy images,...

  18. I can't seem to get hired at all; time is running out and I'm losing hope

    Haunted replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are in your last year, 2 semesters right? Then I would focus on finishing those out. If you rotate to a certain hospital that you enjoy, pop into the staffing office and see what they can do...

  19. Being falsely accused of neglect/abuse

    Haunted replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Elly! I mean "Girl!". I guess you can see by the posts here that you may feel like it, but you are not alone. That's what nurses do for each other, not that poor example administrator who probably...

  20. Bad things happen...

    Haunted replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    The very truth about this discussion board is that it allows for different "points of view" and I think the original poster expresses the frank frustration that nurses today are feeling. When we are...

  21. Are they out to get me or WHAT????

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Agency Nurses

    Good grief! BRAIDING their hair??? Unbelievable. I have had situations where I am treated like visiting royalty as an agency nurse and I hate to say this but there are some cultural diversities that...

  22. Are they out to get me or WHAT????

    Haunted posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm sorry, I need to rant kids. I have been working with a new registry at a facility I am trying to get on board permanently with. I go there maybe 10 times per month on med/surg tele and have had a...

  23. Are they out to get me or WHAT????

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Agency Nurses

    You know what? They are on MY do not return list!!! But, being the martyr that I am, I will most likely return next week smarter and faster and continue to do what I do best. Thanks sweety for letting...

  24. Why do nurese sign up with agencies?

    Haunted replied to browsing's topic in Agency Nurses

    How does it disempower staffers? Are agency nurses considered scabs on the picket line? I guess that would be the term if that's what you meant. This reminds me of a situation wherein the hospital...

  25. primary nursing

    Haunted replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    Hey kid, I got a news flash for ya... as the RN you are responsible for the total patient care, no matter who is assisting you, be it a CNA, RT, PT, OT , SLP. If something happens to that patient your...