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  1. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello nurses. Recently a patient returned from the OR with black eyes following a procedure no where near the face. Don't want to give too much detail here you understand. Most of the...

  2. tired of the abuse

    nurseaboveboard replied to pedinurse05's topic in General Nursing

    We hear ya!!! Two guys were walking on the beach. One guy asks, "did you see that nurse that washed up on the shore?" The other guy exclaims, "no!, how'd you know it was a nurse?" He replied, "oh,...

  3. Best/ Worst Places to Work Near Punta Gorda.

    nurseaboveboard posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am thinking (dream stage right now) of possibly relocating to FL. What places are the best and the worst and why? Please be specific. Also, what's involved in getting Fl license? Thanks

  4. Prayer @ staff meeting

    nurseaboveboard replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    I once interviewed with a physician who told me he liked to start the day with a prayer, and asked me if I would be offended. My response was, "I won't be offended if you pray, if you won't be...

  5. Best/ Worst Places to Work Near Punta Gorda.

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow, some of the FL posts sound pretty bleak re pay/licensing fees etc. Anybody have any answers to my above post?

  6. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    No to all of the above, and I have no idea what anesthesia thought, but other docs were

  7. My Heart is Broken

    nurseaboveboard replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For me it's really very simple...do the right thing. You tried your very best to do it. She tried not at all. I so hope that the day I need it, I will have someone like you for my nurse. Bless you,...

  8. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    Good grief, I just caught this latest post. Terrible! I guess the mystery of the black eyes in this case will remain a

  9. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    Oh my, thank you so much. I'm probably thinking too much pressure when tape applied and/or came off of thin and/or delicate skin. You know, horse hooves...NOT zebras! When I typed in periorbital...

  10. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    Generally, which kind of tape is applied, who applies it and removes it, and at what point does the ET tube come out? Can someone describe for me? Thanks

  11. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for your replies. PT had immed reconstruction with implant using just skin flaps from own breast. I don't see a need for PT to be prone for this type, but maybe you can enlighten me? I haven't...

  12. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    The procedure was simple mastectomy w/reconstruction, so I can't imagine that positioning had much to do with it? What exactly is done with the eyes in OR? Also, could it be from excessive...

  13. Why Black Eyes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Operating Room

    Hello everyone and thank you for your posts. No, the patient would not have been prone and the surgery was below the neck. Any other ideas? Is it OK to tell the procedure

  14. The roughest week ever

    nurseaboveboard replied to 89**11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do not quit! We have all been there, except maybe the driving up on the porch and almost killing your loved ones part, ha! Glad everyone is ok, and hopefully you're still engaged! You have made it so...

  15. Welcome to the Stress Management Forum!

    nurseaboveboard replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hello and best wishes to all suffering from overdrive. My no cost stress busters are as follows: 1. Exercise! Never once have I finished my exercise and said, "I wish I hadn't done that." I...

  16. Law enforcement to nursing

    nurseaboveboard replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Man, I can think of so many times in nursing I could have used a nurse with a cop's background! Instead, I always got the little security guards with white hair and bilateral hearing aids. I've been...

  17. Teaching @ Brown Mackie

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    One final attempt on trying to get any updated info from anyone familiar with teaching @ Brown Mackie since my original thread last may '08. Are things any better there for instructors? If nobody can...

  18. Teaching @ Brown Mackie

    nurseaboveboard posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi all. I've been reading some negative posts about Brown Mackie. I'm wondering if anyone is teaching or has taught for them? I would be VERY interested in the scoop. They have contacted me re a...

  19. Anyone work for a verterans hospital?

    nurseaboveboard replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    I have a question re this thread, something I've always wondered. If you work for the VA, but you are not, and never have been a VET, do they provide treatment/hospitalization for you if it's...

  20. Teaching @ Brown Mackie

    nurseaboveboard replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello everyone. Recently Brown Mackie Indiana called me again re a full-time position. I am wondering if anyone has update on them, and if things are any better, or worse for new instructors? At...

  21. microwave on psych unit

    nurseaboveboard replied to cowgirl2stepup's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yep, a patient accidently started a fire in the microwave by cooking a packaged vending machine hotdog too long. Smoke alarms went off, and mandatory fire department visit. The microwave was ruined....

  22. Anyone working for WIC?

    nurseaboveboard posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have just started a new position as WIC coordinator. I am interested in any thoughts from others positive and/or negative.

  23. How does a nurse pick HERSELF up when everyone keeps kicking her down?

    nurseaboveboard replied to docpsychrn42's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, and hugs to you and all the posters who offered the same. I hope you figure this all out and are able to get some explanation and satisfaction. If not, try to let this go, and continue...

  24. Anyone wear the Masai Barefoot Technology shoes?

    nurseaboveboard replied to eternalsunshine's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had a good laugh about this thread, so wanted to post. My sis, who has always had trouble with her posture, bought a pair of these things. She WOULD NOT tell me how much she spent for them when I...

  25. Is it just me???

    nurseaboveboard posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Am I crazy to think this should be done differently, or is this happening to others? I am a nurse with 26 years experience, but lately, I have been left wondering what in the world is going on in HR...