allantiques4me

allantiques4me

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  1. How many hours would you work?

    allantiques4me replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I work 20 hours aweek,dont really have to.But I love it.dont really want to go back to full time

  2. So....when would you just say enough is enough and leave?????

    allantiques4me replied to mom2michael's topic in General Nursing

    You are obviously too stessed with this place.Im usually about not burning bridges,but under the circumstances...You can not be the best nurse under these conditions and you worked hard for your...

  3. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    allantiques4me replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was a nurses aide when I was 16y/o I worked at a LTC.They had children there and young people with disabilities.There was one young patient who was about my age.Occasionally I would bring him to...

  4. Crazy Thing Pts Say or Do

    allantiques4me replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    oh yeah!I forgot about this one.I was working in an assisted living center for alzheimer clients.One of the ederly gentlemen was sitting next to an elderly woman.He looks up at me all serious and...

  5. How is a pharmacist unique in the care of patients?

    allantiques4me replied to Matt000's topic in General Nursing

    I find their knowledge invaluable.I use the pharmacists at any time i feel I dont know what I need to know as a nurse.I feel much more confident administering a medication Im not familiar with, after...

  6. pros and cons of being a weekender?

    allantiques4me replied to Bibagirl's topic in General Nursing

    I work every weekend.Ilove the autonomy and independance I have.I am also the only nurse on duty.Some of you other nurses are really lucky with the working 16 and get paid for 40 hours!I only work 20...

  7. I Don't Have a Math Brain, But Want To Be a Nurse!

    allantiques4me replied to Trixie-Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Ive alway hated math.I thought that I couldnt do the nursing thing cause of the math .I do excell in language ,and medical terminology is and was very easy for meI actually did fine with the math...

  8. What is the point of a uniform?

    allantiques4me replied to ben123's topic in General Nursing

    I dont have to wear scrubs or a uniform to work.We dress in regular,professional clothes ,dresses in the summer.Pants and a nice shirt.I do wear comfortable walking shoes,cause of course ,we walk a...

  9. Chat room open

    allantiques4me replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Whoops I accidentally misspelled "How"on the above

  10. Chat room open

    allantiques4me replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Hoe do you know if someone is checking? Ive clicked that on a few times and dont see anyone on

  11. Showing up to work SICK

    allantiques4me replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I think it makes our job harder in the long run.Next our patients will catch our disease,and well end up having to care for them,more intensely.Also they are already compromised,what might be a minor...

  12. Post-traumatic nurse disorder ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

    allantiques4me replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I have frequent dreams that I cant find my MAR,am very late and extremely behind on my med pass.The medications are all jumbled in the drawers.And I cant find the patients Im looking for.I hate this.I...

  13. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    allantiques4me replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thats totally not fair to you or your patients.Im sure youre a conscienscious nurse,do you really want to be part of that substandard care environment?? You really should try to find another area of...

  14. When the State comes in for Survey....

    allantiques4me replied to dcoffee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As long as you are doing your nursing care correctly,why are you worried?I was never afraid when the state came in.I was doing the best nursing care I knew how.I suppose if you were doing it below...

  15. How far do you live from work?

    allantiques4me replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I work about a five minute drive from work.Makes life so much easier.Especially sinceI hate to drive.It comes in handy on days like

  16. Winter Storm

    allantiques4me replied to nurturing_angel's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Its snowing hard as we speak.Im in Ohio.The news says not to go out unless you absolutely mustIm so glad Im at home.Dont have to be to work till Saturday.You guys that have to be out in this ,be

  17. What do you do when CNAs dont work and just take breaks and watch TV?

    allantiques4me replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should take him aside,in a nice but firm, way,give him a verbal warning.Also tell him what is expected of him while on duty.There should be break times written at the allotted...

  18. Sometimes I Miss Being a CNA

    allantiques4me replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Theres been times Ive missed being an aide.Especially when an emergent or difficult situation arises.I was a very confident N/a.If a serious situation arose,I would get the"nurse"Now I AM the...

  19. Crazy Thing Pts Say or Do

    allantiques4me replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I was working on a foot wound on one of my little patients,just as I finished dressing his wound,he pulled out a POCKETFUL of crickets!!He proceeded to put them in the water we just soaked his foot...

  20. LPN'S are NURSES TOO

    allantiques4me replied to imnrs2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I absolutely agree with

  21. My 4 year old daughter fixing to have heart surgery

    allantiques4me replied to gfoster6993's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for the situation you are enduring.You must be really scared.Ill say a prayer for you and your child.I dont really have any other suggestions,but felt I should send my support.God

  22. Looking after Brother in Law

    allantiques4me replied to Sabby_NC's topic in General Nursing

    What a wonderful gift you are giving to your husband.being a true friend.Im sorry about your situation.God

  23. It is done!

    allantiques4me replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    TRiageRNIm so sorry for your loss.Have faith and know well see her again in a perfect

  24. How hard is nursing school?

    allantiques4me replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Students

    I really thought nursing school was a breeze.I had alot of experience prior as a patient care tech.N/A treatment aid as we were called back in the day. Ive always found medical issues...

  25. If you are drunk, don't drive!

    allantiques4me replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    Its not our place to judge.Sometimes its so hard not