nurseangel47

nurseangel47

geriatric, hospice, med/surg

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  1. I know you

    nurseangel47 replied to LargoLPN's topic in Correctional

    I would feel uncomfortable at first also for the same reasons you've already stated. I use to work in a correctional facility. Not anymore. The staff were more of a problem for me than the inmates!...

  2. .. First Night Floating... First Med Error

    nurseangel47 replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would never work a shift on an unfamiliar circadian rhythm against my inner body clock (IF I could avoid that, I know sometimes we 're oncall and don't have a choice, unfortunately!)...but the dose...

  3. nursing assistants

    nurseangel47 replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Boy, have I had identical problems with CNAs! Especially in LTC settings. It seems that they have an attitude just because they a) have to work, and b) don't make enough per hour. Is that OUR...

  4. Why do nurses eat their young?

    nurseangel47 replied to frizzle's topic in General Nursing

    The concept of "eating our young" has been discussed in a recent thread and received lots of hits and thoughts on the subject...perhaps you could investigate previous thread regarding this subject....

  5. Nurse Rounding

    nurseangel47 replied to Margeincharge's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, I thought that was the bare minimum required by any hospital's policies, anyway....am confused why your facility has thought it up on it's own when it should've been in place all

  6. Students who fail

    nurseangel47 replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Nurse Educate: LOVE your moniker visuals, " ' corrupting the minds of future nurses!' "

  7. Question About Standing Orders for Constipation...

    nurseangel47 replied to skittlebear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Use good nursing judgement is a good answer. I remember writing the PRN orders or standing orders of PRNS, rather, as an order to go on chart, with the order, then written " ' per standing prn...

  8. Blessing of Christmas,,,,what are you thankful for

    nurseangel47 replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    Calgon, what an appropriate thread to start at this thankful time of year. I'm grateful, first and foremost, for God sending the beautifous soul of Jesus brought forth as a mortal on earth to die...

  9. What have they done for you lately?

    nurseangel47 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Lucky you, Tweety! I wish I could experience the joys of working in a unit like the one you've described. How fortunate you have it to be close and crazy/silly with your coworkers while dealing with...

  10. Delaying Children until after nursing school.

    nurseangel47 replied to mydee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would strongly advise that you indeed wait until after you're finished with school, both of you, until you start a precious family. Even though it is an extremely joyous time in your life to start a...

  11. What is your job?

    nurseangel47 replied to mgalloLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If stress is a factor in your decision making process, try a doc's office, pay is NOT everything! LTC can be overwhelming and could prevent you from even wanting to pursue a higher degree in nursing!...

  12. stethoscopes

    nurseangel47 replied to RNshark's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Looks like Littman has the house vote! I say

  13. What is working with Alzheimers pts like?

    nurseangel47 replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Get use to blocking things from the route of auditory/cranial to protect YOUR sanity! They are precious "big babies" (don't mean to sound disrespectful here, but don't know of any other way to...

  14. STUPID PARENTS!! (vent here)

    nurseangel47 replied to tgb3rn's topic in General Nursing

    Can we say civil suit action? What keeps you from filing a claim against them in regards to the medical bills at least? If folks can go before "judge Judy" wannabes on tv show to collect miserably...

  15. anyone else struggle with Anxiety?

    nurseangel47 replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, am one of those who tend to be a nervous nelly over things like job performance, what others think of me, etc. that add up and overwhelm me sometimes. I am on lamictal(bipolar), plus...

  16. Need good ideas on how to write labs down

    nurseangel47 replied to kayjo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You may want to customize your own report sheet incorporating a column for important lab values, then just jot them inside the space w/abbrev such as H/H for hemoglobin/hematocrit, etc. While getting...

  17. New grad fired, need much encouragement!

    nurseangel47 replied to jennykaye's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Like the others said, get back in the saddle again, know that it wasn't you. None of those things in and of themselves were the reason you were let go. Sounds rather like nitpicking to find a reason...

  18. Hi all, any CST to RN here?

    nurseangel47 replied to walkingon's topic in Operating Room

    Hi, Walkingon, and

  19. Drug classifications

    nurseangel47 replied to MysticalFelicity's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Make flash cards. Basics on the flash cards, brand name, generic name, classification, action of drug, poss. interaction/side effects(the main ones), common dosages, routes, I bought a packet of...

  20. Freaking out!!

    nurseangel47 replied to hopenfaith12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, hang on to your name....hope & faith! Have both in the time it takes to wait on results. Sounds like you did fine to me. Hang in there! Try to enjoy the holidays! Make lasting memories...

  21. I made it!!

    nurseangel47 replied to kiki2's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you, Kiki! Relax and enjoy the holidays

  22. Add to the story....

    nurseangel47 replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    While pulling out my wallet to place a bet on a horse, I dropped it, then bending down, I pulled a mucle in my back, causing me to lock in a stooped

  23. Done with School

    nurseangel47 replied to Happeetxn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good for you and

  24. Stress Fracture

    nurseangel47 replied to ER-RN2's topic in General Nursing

    even stress fractures should be casted for healing purposes...yes, it can happen spontaneously or so I've heard since I don't give medical advice on here due to rules of terms of service, etc. So...

  25. co-worker stealing narcotics

    nurseangel47 replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    I would very rapidly document everything you've just typed in your post to us. Detailed accuracy with dates, times, witnesses, everything. And then make copies for your own records. Then call the...