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  1. If "life after death" or prayer were proven true how would it affect nursing care?

    NannaNurse replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I don't need 'PROOF' as some may put it. My faith and heart tell me that there IS life after death and prayer DOES work. Regardless of what others may say..........those are MY beliefs. I pray for all...

  2. What is your workplace's policy on jewelry?

    NannaNurse replied to hippienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Your 'not' suppose to wear anything that dangles......gets pulled off or pulled out.......ouch!!! No visable 'body' jewlery. I have had a very small nose stud for quite some time and nobody has ever...

  3. What does your screenname mean?

    NannaNurse replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Mine might suggest that I care for the elderly..........??? Well, some of my patients are elderly, but considering the fact that I'm a really, REALLY proud grandma of 3 and they call me Nanna (lately...

  4. Nurses caps!

    NannaNurse replied to FERTMYRTOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a chain of 'up scale' nursing homes in Illinois that require you to wear these ice age hats........won't stay on unless you wear a bazillion pins......major...

  5. Would you drive 100 miles for a great job?

    NannaNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everybody........some of you know about my 'lovely' job situation....... Anyway, I have a opportunity for a great job working as a Program Manager for a new long-term rehab unit for TBI...

  6. Had a Pt this week who routinely takes 8000mg of Tylenol a day.

    NannaNurse replied to sweetcheekers's topic in General Nursing

    I'm praying for this precious lady......as a fibro victim myself, I know that you will stop at nothing just to get some relief from the horrible pain. I do hope that she gets to see a pain specialist...

  7. Job decission

    NannaNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all......Need some opinions from my nursing friends. As most of you know, I'm having alot of difficulities at my current work. Anyway.........I have an interview Thurs. am.....actually it is...

  8. Job decission

    NannaNurse replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies...........I tossed and turned all night with this.......I called and cancelled the interview for now. This is a WK (work comp) company and it is all office, no patient care....

  9. Thinking of quiting after 2 years

    NannaNurse replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's been awhile for this topic, but I wanted to let you all know what has been going on. I've been put on 'light duty' until the end of the month and I'm working at another...

  10. Can my employer deny me time off for surgery?

    NannaNurse replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    Just what Jolie said........If you have been there for a year, you qualify for the FMLA and if your facility provides 'short-term disability', you may even qualify for that too.......talk with HR,...

  11. White uniform dress common nowadays?

    NannaNurse replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Where I use to work, we had to wear all white........AND......... those stupid hats!!! Talk about the 'dark ages'......and as far as a dress??? NO WAY MARTHA!! Try climbing over/under a bed in a...

  12. LPN duties in the acute care setting

    NannaNurse replied to bloomer's topic in General Nursing

    I was limited to 3 things: 1.initiate blood trans 2.iv push meds (all) 3. initiate a code. I agree with some of the statements here........Each state has different rules and if you have any questions,...

  13. question for LPN to RN's

    NannaNurse replied to MQ Edna's topic in LPN to RN

    I too, am alittle offended and I'll not 'flame' you. I really disagree with the statement regarding LPN's and 'just getting meds passed'. While I was a LPN, I made sure I knew WHAT the med was, WHY...

  14. question for LPN to RN's

    NannaNurse replied to MQ Edna's topic in LPN to RN

    Prof or no Prof, I would not document something just because they said it was so. That is teaching you the wrong thing right there!! Keep us posted and keep your chin up. Don't let the ego's of some...

  15. What is the longest shift you have ever worked

    NannaNurse replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    Last summer, my husband in Kuwait and silly me offered to work whenever they needed me..........I know, I know, I have sinced recovered from the temp 'brain damage'. This was my schedule and I worked...

  16. Job won't quit calling on my days off!!!!!

    NannaNurse replied to jenny_g's topic in General Nursing

    I am called every day I'm off too.........hummmmmmmm-nursing shortage?? staffing problem?? mixture of both?? Anyway, I went don't and bought a really cool phone set. It has 3 mail boxes and when our...

  17. question for LPN to RN's

    NannaNurse replied to MQ Edna's topic in LPN to RN

    We preceptor alot of ADN and BSN students. About half of them are LPN's advancing their careers.........I did too. I noticed that the LPN's were treated differently..........(this is MY opinion and...

  18. Accident Scenes: Do You Always Offer Assistance?

    NannaNurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that I didn't take the extra time to read all of the replies, but there IS a law about this. Not sure of the exact wording, but if you are the first to arrive and you don't stop, if your caught...

  19. Story on Oprah: Cradle Rape

    NannaNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I watched Oprah today and I've never felt more disgusted or ill in my life, hearing about babies that are being raped in South Africa by grown, AIDS infested 'men' who have been told that if they have...

  20. Story on Oprah: Cradle Rape

    NannaNurse replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to those of you who shared and will share your thoughts on this very serious subject. My uncle is a missionary who travels to Africa a couple of times each year. I will update him on this and I...

  21. Just because I'm in uniform does not make me fair game

    NannaNurse replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    I did something like that once...........a uncle, twice removed.......hahahaha kept wanting a 'head to toe'.......so I gave him one........I said, 'OK, lets go into the bedroom and I'll check you...

  22. Docs forced to write legible

    NannaNurse replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I wish.......we are still charting in about 15 different places and they are adding more!! Our 'big brother' is too 'cheep' to do that, but we do have a 'new toy'......we wear these little 'garage...

  23. Docs forced to write legible

    NannaNurse replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    It took me while, but now I can read 'pretty much' most of what all our docs write, but I won't hesitate to call them and tell them that I can't read the orders they wrote. One went as fas as threaten...

  24. The fingernail police!!

    NannaNurse replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    We have some nurses/techs where I work that still have the fake nails, even tho' notices have been posted for over a year now. No 'nail' police as yet. Some of you already know my situation....unit...

  25. LPN Notes--book or PDA software?

    NannaNurse replied to hoppermom3's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend the RN notes to all nurses, even LPN's. It has more information and is more helpful, to all nurses. I would go with the RN, PDA or not. Good