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  1. "Well... it's not in the job description"

    antidote replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I'm talking about. I'm not saying that by saying I'm Sorry you're doing something wrong, but my point of this post is you don't only want to make an impact on your patients (and in some...

  2. LPN as ADON in LTC

    antidote replied to BearyPrivate's topic in General Nursing

    With all do respect, and although I am not an LPN, I took this post a bit offensive to LPN's in the community. I am confident that ANYONE, no matter what their title may be is capable of holding any...

  3. i got a needle stick today need prayer

    antidote replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I just said a quick prayer for you. I understand how you feel, but we're all here for you. I'm confident that everything will work out and be just

  4. Psych/Phobia Medications

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was hoping one of you fine nurses here could tell me a bit about (or find a website for me) about phobia medications. For example, a public speaking phobia, flying phobia, etc. - what type of...

  5. Stubborn Mother

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have done just about everything to try to get my mother to see a physician. She has not been for a check up, blood work, or anything in over 15 years. She is showing several symptoms of possibly...

  6. Upset about being yelled at by MD (long)

    antidote replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Well, all I can say is whatever man. lol. That MD obviously has a little somethin somethin she doesn't like about you and certainly isn't able to take the stand for something she is equally...

  7. Med Surg NIGHTMARE

    antidote replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    Well, despite what we did learn in Nursing school about your brain and it's functions, this is how it REALLY works: if you don't practice something for a while, it's hard to recall and you WILL...

  8. Weight - Blog (somewhat)

    antidote posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    All of us here that took General Health & Nutrition know that the easiest way to maintain or lose weight is by keeping a reasonable diet doing your best to obey the food pyramid (latest version)...

  9. Hypnotic Induction

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine has been seeing a hypnotist here recently for a few "phobias" that she's working on getting rid of. Now, I understand that hypnosis is very psychological but, what is with all of this...

  10. What does it mean to be a professional nurse?

    antidote replied to meme75's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. I agree with all that was said. The cartoon characters... well, I'm a male nurse so I don't wear many bunnies or what have you. But I know a lot of female nurses that can work wonders with a...

  11. Rapid Sequence Induction

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    Working in the ICU, I've seen this done many times... only on my floor however. Normally a nurse or whoever will call the code, prepare for intubation, explain to the patient if he/she is still aware...

  12. a nurse's medicine cabinet

    antidote replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. All of that of course plus a few more gizmo's and gadgets. In addition, I also have a fully stocked trauma bag with all kinds of dressings mainly. Next to that, I have my ambu neck collar, my...

  13. AED Question

    antidote replied to PhilGN's topic in General Nursing

    This reminded me of when Mythbusters did this. MYTH! If you place the pads correctly (as instructed) you should have no problem at all. The piercing most likely is not THAT big that it will get the...

  14. Physician Abbreviation - Can't Read This One

    antidote replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, definetly ask the doctor himself before you act on that -- NEVER assume if you can't read as it could be dangerous to you, the patient and/or the patients family. Keep in mind that some...

  15. What's behind your name?

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity: when you guys sign off on something or just put your name on a piece of paper, do you include all of the titles you have? Personally, I find it annoying when someone with an...

  16. What's behind your name?

    antidote replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, same here. I only put it behind my name when it's something related to my title (a note, paper at work, report, etc.). If I'm writing a letter to BestBuy I won't put it behind my name (I'd be to...

  17. Layout of your hospital's units

    antidote replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has a BIG circular, flat "stair case" going through the middle and there is a landing to get off onto each floor. All of the floors with the exception of the ICU and med-surg are boxed;...

  18. PA Prescription Pads

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do PA's get their own prescription pads with their name on it? I'm sure NP's do since they practice at their own level and under their own license, but a PA works under a doctors license so... would...

  19. Do you know of any nurses that left nursing?

    antidote replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I don't know any "nurses" (RN's/LPN's) that left the field. However, I do know aids and techs that have left and honestly don't blame them. Some of the working conditions they were in aren't......

  20. Is this considered exposure?

    antidote replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    You should: ask your nursing supervisor I would: file this as exposure. As a poster said above, we can't be too safe about micro-openings in the skin or something she wasn't aware of. Perhaps she just...

  21. Intubations/Codes

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here recently (within the past 2 months) it seems like it takes forever for an MD intubation. It seems like even though respiratory is primarily located on the other side of the building, they can get...

  22. Intubations/Codes

    antidote replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses so far. LOL! Doclings!

  23. Taking patient's blood pressure

    antidote replied to Linj's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You have NO idea how hard is was for me to hear the sounds. I would always be like, huh? Did I hear the who make the what noise? Trust me, you'll get it. Here are a few personal tips: The stethoscope...

  24. NP - No, not Nurse Practioners

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    NP's... does anyone have experience working with them? (Naturopathic Doctors)? We just hired 2 in our hospital and both are doing rounds in each department for a month and are seeing patients in the...

  25. My secret revealed (look out!)

    antidote posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've been asking some questions around here and there about related things and haven't changed my profile. But... I'm now officially a BSN! I've been taking an accelerated BSN course behind the...