allantiques4me

allantiques4me

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  1. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    allantiques4me replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you guys that feel the know it all nurse is the worst.Ive always found that the person that thinks they know it all, are the first ones to make a serious mistake!how much ya wanna bet...

  2. LPN Starting Salary

    allantiques4me replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Time to ask for a raise or tell them see ya later.Dont you get an annual evaluation?I would request a raise.Give them an ultimatum.There are many homecare cases and companies out there.Dont settle for...

  3. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    allantiques4me replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Hon,((Do you mean antihypertensives??))And as long as Ive been in the medical field,Ive always found that those who think they know it all,are the first ones to make

  4. do you get used to it?

    allantiques4me replied to JBirdAngel's topic in General Nursing

    Some nurses might get over some aspects and procedures in nursing.I personally love doing wound care.i did it for many years or even trache care,that doesnt bother me,however,it used to gross me...

  5. New job for older nurse?

    allantiques4me replied to Zephyr44's topic in General Nursing

    How about school nurse?I happen to work in a residential center for children with behavoiral issues.Im 44 now but hope to be here when Im older.Most of the time its low stress.Busy in a nice pace.Good...

  6. I made a med error :(

    allantiques4me replied to hollya5334's topic in General Nursing

    i remember back in the day I gave apatient an extra antibiotic.I was very upset.The other nurses told me not to even report it as a med error.,its a great thing you are so consiencious (sp??)Remember...

  7. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    allantiques4me replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    Girlie.God bless you on the expectation of your first baby.Think about this.You went to and graduated nursing school! That, in itself ,is a huge accomplishment!!you need a little self esteem.im sorry...

  8. How many times did you take the NCLEX before you passed?

    allantiques4me replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I took it once.I didnt think it was all that

  9. Eating or Bathroom?

    allantiques4me replied to PBAJS's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess when nature calls,you gotta go.I definely would recommend taking her to the restroom ,or you might end up with more work due to a possible

  10. Generational Gap in nursing?

    allantiques4me replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

  11. Fake Nails on Nurses, Yay or Nay?

    allantiques4me replied to Patience's topic in General Nursing

    I think thats gross.I suppose theres a place and time for them,but working in the medical field is not one of themPlus they just seem to get in the

  12. LPN Starting Salary

    allantiques4me replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    oh my goodness! i made that kind of money when i was a nurses aide back in the day.but it does matter that you love your job and people you work with.i might still try to shop

  13. Kinda Worried!!! Advice Please!

    allantiques4me replied to WanaBaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wanabenurse,honestly,I have been in the medical fIEld since i WAS SIXTEEN YEARS OLD,iVE ALWAYS KNOWN IN MY HEART i WAS MEANT TO BE A NURSE.I took afew years off to raise my kids,it seems like when i...

  14. CDiff Smell?

    allantiques4me replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    How true!And the asparagus pee smell too,Just like the appearance similarities in certain diseases and syndromes such as persons with Downs or kidney diseaseYou can pretty much diagnose what disorder...

  15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    allantiques4me replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    This isnt really isnt a nursing ghost story,its wierd anyways .When I was an aide back in the day,I had a favorite patient.She was a nice,healthy enough ,so I thought ,patient,pleasant,fun,,only...

  16. Stress! How do you releive it?

    allantiques4me replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I dont believe anyone has mentioned gardening!Especially in the spring time.Digging in the dirt,carrying heavy items to your garden,watching the fruits of your labor grow,watering them,ect.Its so...

  17. checking MAR

    allantiques4me replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ive never worked in a hospital,only in nursing school.I have done LTC and yeah, a med pass can be at least three hours long.To me I felt that was the only care I gave sometimes.A Med pass takes so...

  18. checking MAR

    allantiques4me replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would think maybe in the hospitals orders are changed more frequently than in LTC.Personally I work in a residential center for kids,the DR. comes in every week,we transcribe the orders immediately...

  19. checking MAR

    allantiques4me replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you new to this area of

  20. checking MAR

    allantiques4me replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Fancy Face.You would never get done with your med pass if you checked each and every physicians orders before each med pass.It should have been transcribed onto the MAR by you or another nurse when...

  21. I Was Accepted Into Nursing school and now I'm so scared. I have more people telling

    allantiques4me replied to SCgirl07's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Take a deep breath!Dont worry about other peoples negativity.Do the best you can.You have a very big advantage from all your years as a nurses assistant.You probably know how to do vitals,which...

  22. Difficulty with a CNA

    allantiques4me replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    what is upward mobility

  23. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    allantiques4me replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Thats really

  24. Difficulty with a CNA

    allantiques4me replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I say set very clear specific guidelines and time frames.In report with all your aids,state ,for example All b/ps are due by9am.They certainly cannot go on break until its done.I hate the way things...

  25. Merry Christmas Everyone !

    allantiques4me replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Happy holidays to all you nurses and your families:smiley_aa