SakredStrega

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  1. Working with angry unstable incompetent RN

    SakredStrega replied to pedsRN121's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'd leave if it were me. I feel really bad for the kids, but it sounds to me like you've done what you could. And nothing is changing. That's my opinion, anyway. Maybe some other people...

  2. Nurse-Patient Ratios

    SakredStrega replied to pattin13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's about what my hospital has, too. I'm so glad our Charge Nurse doesn't take pts. because I always ask her so many questions. heheh However, if we get slammed, our charges will take pts.

  3. Do I have a right to be upset?

    SakredStrega replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a very nice person. Nice people shouldn't be treated badly. I do hope you say something about your horrible

  4. ANother one bites the dust

    SakredStrega replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy reading her posts,

  5. Lost Nurse

    SakredStrega replied to Acey's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if the OP has had enough time/experience to really know if it's nursing in general or the current job. Especially if that whole year was spent in peds. I think I'd have to agree with some...

  6. What to do about schedule

    SakredStrega replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's great

  7. Confused and could really use some advice from current nurses!

    SakredStrega replied to raynbabe07's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others.... do the

  8. IV Piggybacks

    SakredStrega replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    and hopefully you'll be able to attend to the beeping pump in a timely manner... personally, I try to plan for the worst. I'd hate to leave a pump beeping because I'm tied up with a frest post op, a...

  9. application of organic and biochemistry in nursing

    SakredStrega replied to chisie_29's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe you can try doing some

  10. I got a job!At an abortion clinic?

    SakredStrega replied to rrandle02's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say go for it. I'd love to have an opportunity like the one you

  11. Walkie Talkies on Your Unit?

    SakredStrega replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    We use the Spec Phones at the hospital I work at. I work nights and they annoy the hell out of me. Here I am trying to peek in on a patient who's FINALLY fallen asleep and my phone starts chirping....

  12. OMG.Do Nursing students really practice on eachother??

    SakredStrega replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    We, too, practiced IV insertion in our LPN program. We first practiced on oranges, then each other. Our instructors even let us try on them. Of course, we didn't have to, but everyone in my class...

  13. Was I overreacting?(long)

    SakredStrega replied to newlywedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't really answer your questions, but I did want to say that you seem to be an excellent nurse. If I had a sick baby, I'd want someone like you taking care of

  14. nurse lost baby to SIDS

    SakredStrega replied to ANG_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your

  15. Did becoming a nurse change you????

    SakredStrega replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've gained lots of weight!

  16. Allergic Dermatitis

    SakredStrega replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    My mom and I both work in a hospital setting and we are both allergic to latex. My mom is also allergic to the soap that our facility uses. Each of our nurse managers orders us our very own latex...

  17. Quick Question About Weekend and Night Shift Differentials! :)

    SakredStrega replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital that I work at, yes, we do get both

  18. abbreviation question

    SakredStrega posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been reading a number of threads lately that use the abbreviation "noc". I'm just wondering what that stands for. I tried doing a search for it but no results came up. I've kinda gathered that...

  19. abbreviation question

    SakredStrega replied to SakredStrega's topic in General Nursing

    I see, I see. I think I'm thinking more of an acronym. Now I feel like an idiot.

  20. abbreviation question

    SakredStrega replied to SakredStrega's topic in General Nursing

    Well, of course I know that nocturnal means "night". I just figured that the 'n' would stand for something, the 'o' would stand for something else and then the 'c' for something as well. Or maybe I...

  21. abbreviation question

    SakredStrega replied to SakredStrega's topic in General Nursing

    :smackingf thank

  22. So Very Sad

    SakredStrega replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    haha. I was wondering the same

  23. Nurse tracking devices

    SakredStrega replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I consider myself neither old nor crotchety, and I still agree with you, Dixielee. 100%. "nurse tracking device"

  24. Made a med error and am Furious!!

    SakredStrega replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I believe I have to agree with

  25. Calculators.

    SakredStrega replied to Lachrymologist's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We weren't allowed to use calculators,