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skittlebear

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  1. I FINALLY got a job!

    skittlebear replied to Maudy's topic in General Nursing

    *wine:ancong!::anpom:

  2. Grrr... Report!

    skittlebear replied to JustaGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you had to go through that. That was rude!!! I liked how you stood up to her

  3. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    skittlebear replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

  4. Have you ever reported someone to the BON?

    skittlebear replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it only considered abandonment if the nurse accepts report first and his/her releif leaves? I also have never reported anyone to the

  5. Pointers for an Epi Pen speech

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been asked to give a speech on the proper way to use an Epi Pen. Although I've never used an Epi pen before, I know the basics. I am planning on discussing the s/s of anaphylactic reaction...

  6. Are there any nurses who actually enjoy their jobs?

    skittlebear replied to hollyjolly's topic in General Nursing

    I work with patients who are developmentally disabled in their homes and most of the time, I enjoy what I

  7. Pointers for an Epi Pen speech

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    We have a "fake" epiPen that doesn't have the medication or needle that comes boxed with the real Epipens. I was planning to use that and just just use a volunteer, and also pass it around the room...

  8. Pointers for an Epi Pen speech

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, lot of useful information there.

  9. Calorie Counting

    skittlebear replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.thedailyplate.com is a free website that lets you search for a food item and calculates all calories consumed for the day. You can also enter your weight, and how much weight you want to...

  10. help in leaving nursing

    skittlebear replied to mchrisrn's topic in Nursing Career

    These posts were a little over a year ago but I would love to find out if the OP ever found a job she was happy with or if she still works at the

  11. Who's leaving nursing?

    skittlebear replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I've only been an LPN since 2005 and had every desire to go back to school and get my RN while I was still in LPN school, and even immediately after I graduated. I even had all the pre-requesites...

  12. Just got a JOB in the ER as a NEW GRAD SOOO EXCITED!!!

    skittlebear replied to Italia13 RN's topic in Emergency

    :cheers::ancong!::anpom:

  13. Resident with STD

    skittlebear replied to erika89's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe the RN had any obligation to inform you of this. You should treat everyone as if they have an STD and follow universal precautions. I also believe you violated HIPPA by telling all the...

  14. Med-error & down n the dumps

    skittlebear replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is a nurse out there who hasn't made at least one medication error in some way. I've heard of errors far worse than yours. In fact, the same incident as yours happened just last...

  15. The Doctor said WHAT?

    skittlebear replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the comment was quite funny and applaud you for speaking up. I don't think anything was said "Out of Line" that had already been said by the doctors. If the doctors were talking privately,...

  16. Ready to Call it Quits

    skittlebear replied to whontime's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to admit this but I do agree with your post. I've been an LPN for about 2 years now and really wished I had chosen a different career. I've thought about persuing my RN, but I'm afraid that...

  17. Anyone else get bummed out around the holidays?

    skittlebear replied to jbp0529's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hope everything gets better soon.

  18. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    skittlebear replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm 25 yrs old. I graduated in 2005 and have been working with clients with developmental/physical disabilities ever since. It's a very rewarding and sometimes challanging job. I have no kids, live...

  19. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

    skittlebear replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this post. If the medication is still in the package and kept safely in the med cart, how could that be pre-pouring? As long as your comparing the medication to the orders and MAR...

  20. Nurses and Mental Illness

    skittlebear replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing instructor had bi-polar disorder and openly discussed it. She was a great instructor! I don't think you should let this disorder prevent you from becoming a nurse if thats what you really...

  21. Would you become a nurse today if you could do it over again?

    skittlebear replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    1. Honestly, No, I would not do it all over again (I'm an LPN). As soon as I graduated LPN school, I had every desire in the world to go back and get my RN. Now that I've worked for about 1.5yrs as...

  22. Newbies - Keep an eye on your drunks!!

    skittlebear replied to CraigBSN02's topic in Emergency

    Loved the story! Thanks for

  23. Narcotic info

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    If a patient had Morphine Sulfate, 15mg every 12 hours ordered and had a PRN order for Hydrocodone, 10mg 3 times daily...how far apart would you want to give the Hydrocodone from the Morphine. If the...

  24. Most RN's first borns?

    skittlebear replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I am a first born female of an alcoholic

  25. For all who have or do work in a nursing home....

    skittlebear posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    for all who work in a nursing home, i am just wondering how you can possibly provide the best care to the clients you serve. i work in a home care facility, and at the most, i have 16 pts to care...