santhony44 MSN, RN, NP

FNP, Peds, Epilepsy, Mgt., Occ. Ed

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    Funny things that pts say

    santhony44 replied to jRN4now's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have an old "Close to Home" cartoon on my bulletin board. It depicts this guy sitting in his hospital bed with his wife sitting in a chair beside him. He's got a big pizza on his lap, a bag of fried...
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    Patients can sue all the nurses?

    santhony44 replied to autumn_sky's topic in General Nursing

    Some patients/lawyers go on a fishing expedition and name everyone in the
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    Crazy Tampon Commercial

    santhony44 replied to nightfall2099's topic in Nursing Humor

    Considering the number of vulgar, tasteless, and/or obscene things I've seen on tee-shirts, I would not be the least surprised to run into that one. The ads struck me as a little bizarre. And I do...
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    Calling yourself a "nurse"

    santhony44 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely about deliberately misrepresenting oneself. However, don't assume that because a patient refers to "that doctor" or "that nurse" that the patient was lied to or misled. I'm a FNP....
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    Talk about nosey...sheesh!!

    santhony44 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    It's been more than ten years, so I don't recall now if they gave a rationale or not. At the time, I was more interested in getting all my paperwork
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    Talk about nosey...sheesh!!

    santhony44 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    The school where I got my BSN and MN required female students to have had a pap smear done in the last year. If I remember correctly, the provider filling out the form only had to indicate that it was...
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    Time Management Strategies

    santhony44 replied to cousx2's topic in Emergency

    When you have the opportunity, try paying attention to how your preceptor and other experienced nurses get things done. Also, if there are other experienced staff members you trust, ask for specific...
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    inside the mind of a nurse.....

    santhony44 replied to ERRN92's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. I've recently read (can't cite the source right now) that our obsession with cleanliness, particularly with our kids, may be one reason there are more allergies and asthma now. The...
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    inside the mind of a nurse.....

    santhony44 replied to ERRN92's topic in General Nursing

    I probably wash my hands more and more carefully than most people. I carry hand sanitizer but I'm not compulsive about using it. I try not to think about germs too much! On the other hand, I assess...
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    Literacy in the Health Care Field

    santhony44 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I think both the facilities and the unions should be helping these people get into literacy programs. I've seen ESL and GED classes offered or subsidized by employers. Most hospitals have classrooms;...
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    What have patients told you that they shouldn't?

    santhony44 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    LOL in a nursing home, bulemic. "Boy, you don't miss any meals, do you? You sure are BIG!" She had to have a roommate change after she told her roomate, a larger (but by no means morbidly obese)...
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    should i just give up?

    santhony44 replied to MK6babies's topic in General Nursing

    There is not a whole lot you should give up on at 17 years old! You've been getting some excellent advice here. Take it! Get yourself together and figure out why you're doing so poorly in school right...
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    how to decline a job offer

    santhony44 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Even if you haven't been offered the position, you can withdraw your application. You want to give a reason why, but be careful not to make it sound as if you're critical of the unit. You...
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    how to decline a job offer

    santhony44 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    That's the professional way to handle the situation. It certainly did you no harm with the managers. If you ever apply for another position outside the ICU in that institution, don't be surprised to...
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    Unexcusable

    santhony44 replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Personally, I wouldn't care what staff member walked in and saw that happening, I'd have wanted it stopped- nurse, aide, housekeeper, maintenance man,
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    Non nursing managers

    santhony44 replied to valair55's topic in General Nursing

    I had a non-nursing manager in one situation who really didn't have a clue. In industry, my direct manager in the plant was a non-nurse, but we also had a corporate nurse. My manager, to her credit,...
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    What injuries or illnesses of yours has been the result of being a nurse?

    santhony44 replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of upper respiratory and GI stuff over the years. My immune system is pretty good now though. No back injuries; I did fall and have some SI pain for a while, and it was at work, but in a...
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    Nursing School Professional Ref, Essay

    santhony44 replied to Beezlee2000's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If the school doesn't insist on someone in the medical field and you don't know anyone, then a past teacher or even a boss might do. If, for example, you worked the same job for some time, the boss...
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    a nurse's medicine cabinet

    santhony44 replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, diphenhydramine, guiafenesin with dextrmethorphan cough syrup, antibiotic ointment, band-aids, hydrocortisone cream, saline nasal
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    Should I Apply for this Job?

    santhony44 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue: I don't see what it would hurt for you to apply, especially with programming experience. Maybe talk to the person in the department first? You'd probably get farther going to the department...
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    Personality question for the guys (and any gals who might have an opinion)

    santhony44 replied to phoenixfire's topic in Male Nursing Students

    :yeahthat: I agree with flyer here. Straightforward but respectful. I'm a born and bred Southern lady. Belle? I don't know. You'd have to ask my friends. I am known for being pretty straightforward...
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    What are your thoughts on Disney or AIDET "customer service" training?

    santhony44 replied to marie-francoise's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think if I had to go through Disney customer service training, then I want to go to work in a Cinderella costume! Or better yet, in the fairy godmother costume, complete with functioning magic wand....
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    Am I crazy? Need advice

    santhony44 replied to robynv's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are definitely not too old! As someone else has said, having a little bit more age and experience can be a very good thing. If you keep coming back to this idea, then you need to at least give it...
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    8 Weeks of training does NOT make you a nurse!!

    santhony44 replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I recently found where an old classmate of mine stated that she was a "nurse." What made me curious was that she had attended the "so-and-so school of nursing." I'd never heard of that school so...
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    PBDS Questions

    santhony44 replied to Narine's topic in General Nursing

    What's