allantiques4me

allantiques4me

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

    allantiques4me replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly what my point was on my response.This truly made me cry.I have a 16y/o daughter.For sure some of the responders might have a different veiwpoint

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

    allantiques4me replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    Ya

  3. Please come discourage me...

    allantiques4me replied to albedo's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your BA!Ya dont always have to deal with the dirty stuff.I really dont.Its all about what area you go into.I dont know if being congenial is a requirement,but it helps to be...

  4. What's your favorite type of patient?

    allantiques4me replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I love my kids I work with,especially the teenagers.they come up with some really interesting

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

    allantiques4me replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    why would anyone do that anyways?one stupid mistake like that could take someones life!I used to work on a brain injury unit.A lot of those poor souls(most stuck in a vegetave state)and thier families...

  6. How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    allantiques4me replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    You cant work closer to home?I live 5 minutes from my job.It makes life so much

  7. Questions From A Newcomer

    allantiques4me replied to me-too's topic in General Nursing

    WElcome to alnurses!It is a cool thing.As far as you going back to school,I personally was amazed when I read the thread How old were you when you went to nursing school?(something like that)A lot of...

  8. sexual harrassment

    allantiques4me replied to ChristinaV's topic in General Nursing

    Right??

  9. My First Delivery, Not A Good Experience

    allantiques4me replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    I live in the inner city.THIS IS why I HATE DRUG DEALERS!!It ruins so many good peoples

  10. I had to be a patient :(

    allantiques4me replied to Julie_Bean's topic in General Nursing

    Hope yore feeling better.I know I Feel bad just going out of the house without a shower.Let alone at my worst moments. Im sure they wont judge you,they are supposed to be professionals.Wow, you were...

  11. The GOOD things about nursing - why are we still doing it

    allantiques4me replied to Tiwi's topic in General Nursing

    Possibly the impact Ive made .A patient Ive taken care of 25 years ago, still contacts me and remembers my birthdayevery year.Thats a long ,long

  12. New grad just got fired

    allantiques4me replied to rn2day's topic in General Nursing

    If you are really agood nurse you will continue to learn.There is no way you could retain in your head all the diseases,disorders, medications about your patients I think youve been treated...

  13. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    allantiques4me replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Its really weird.I really dont know the exact reason.I very vividly remember when I was in kindergarden class, helping a fellow classmate who had a knee injury.the teacher stated I would be a good...

  14. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    allantiques4me replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Youre

  15. still overwhelmed

    allantiques4me replied to sunneeRN's topic in General Nursing

    You might need to find another speciality. I have been in the same situation.Everyone told me I m a great nurse.But I started having panic attacks,calling the place at 3 in the morning,thinking I...

  16. sexual harrassment

    allantiques4me replied to ChristinaV's topic in General Nursing

    Wheres the chain of command end??Im sure there is a supervisor above the DON.Doesnt she have a supervisor?Anyways, has anyone confronted the DON?Maybe she is unaware of her friends behavior.Or maybe...

  17. Would you prepour meds for nursing assistant to admin later??

    allantiques4me replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    How does the facility know its legal ???Do they have a copy of the board of nursing laws pertaining to your license??Anyone can tell you anything.Its up to you to protect your patients and...

  18. Can Anyone Help Me Think This Through?

    allantiques4me replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you feel guilty?? Think about it. Youve cared for people for a long time.Does this have anything to do with the supervisor you were C/o about?Dont let that person get ya

  19. So Very Sad

    allantiques4me replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    TRudyRn,sorry you have to deal with an unfair,cruel supervisor.Im sure youre a valuable nurse.If youre feeling burned out,find another area of nursing.There are so many options.Every once in a while...

  20. Do you trust automatic "vitals" machines??

    allantiques4me replied to Fairlythere's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I personally prefer to do vitals manually,the "old fashioned way"you do use some of your assessment skills in this manner, You.can hear an irregular Pulse or heart rate Especially if the patient...

  21. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    allantiques4me replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would recommend being a CNA and working as one for a while.You gain many skills ,believe it or not Also nursing school will be much easier and more comprehensible.I was a NA as a kid,it...

  22. When is a situation considered an Emergency?

    allantiques4me replied to I want to be a nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry,People.I admit I was wrong to imply that you have difficulty breathing in order to be seen by a DR.Was kind of a dumb thing to say,but you dont have to be mean about it.I happen to own a...

  23. How do you handle innappropriate patients?

    allantiques4me replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    Amy.Im sure youre a caring wonderful nurse.But in my opinion you might have crossed the line of professionalism.I dont think you should be that much in his personal

  24. How do You Know?

    allantiques4me replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think when you find no more satisfaction in your job,it might be time to explore new

  25. When is a situation considered an Emergency?

    allantiques4me replied to I want to be a nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Very well