Audreyfay

Audreyfay

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  1. Prison Or Work

    Audreyfay replied to nursebedlam's topic in Nursing Humor

    Your post got a chuckle out of me! The best solution is to be born with a silver spoon in the mouth, or marry a rich

  2. Agency Nursing?

    Audreyfay replied to MurrR's topic in General Nursing

    If a person is on a travel assignment, they have accepted a temporary assignment in one position. Generally speaking, the assignments are 6 weeks, 3 months, even 6 months. One I considered was 1...

  3. Agency Nursing?

    Audreyfay replied to MurrR's topic in General Nursing

    A Nursing Agency is a business that employs nurses, who work temporary contracts at various hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, etc. An "agency nurse" is an employee of that business that accepts...

  4. teaching hospitals

    Audreyfay replied to dazzle256's topic in General Nursing

    Pros of a teaching hospital: 1. Doctors are there because they like to teach (?) There are opportunities for nurses to learn too. 2. Since there are residents, there is almost always a doctor...

  5. Infection from Hell/Pain Scale Epilogue

    Audreyfay replied to FZ1Tom's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear you're feeling better Tom! Take

  6. 2 weeks notice

    Audreyfay replied to rhonda L's topic in Rural

    If I am unhappy with the worksite, I rarely even give a reason. If I am leaving with reservations, I always give my reason. Something like...."Please accept my resignation from the position of...

  7. Outhouse Needs Fixin

    Audreyfay replied to Farkinott's topic in Nursing Humor

    Think of the poor Amish. Both sets of my grandparents were farmers and I am well acquinted with the outhouse. Yuck. And for those who have enjoyed the rustic rest areas of Upper Michigan, we get a...

  8. A child scent

    Audreyfay replied to MQ Edna's topic in Nursing Humor

    BWAAA HAAAA HAAAA! I LOVE IT!

  9. Who should sit in front of a 2 persons bike?

    Audreyfay replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    The people in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th seat have to be very relaxed and be able to balance well. The driver out-steers the wiggles of those behind. The driver definitely can tell if the one in the back...

  10. Who should sit in front of a 2 persons bike?

    Audreyfay replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    My first question is: have you ever ridden/driven a tandem? I have. Both in the front and in the back. When I was with some, they were unable to balance in the back well enough for the steer-er to...

  11. What is a watch with a second hand?

    Audreyfay replied to Wanna_be_a_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I got a digital watch once. It had the neat function where it could be set to count down to get a pulse. I never pushed the button to start it. Found it easier to just use the digital display. It...

  12. Should I switch to OR nursing?????HELP!!!!!

    Audreyfay replied to weetziebat's topic in Operating Room

    I worked in the OR in my 20's. I really loved it. I suspect I would still be there if I hadn't ended up moving. I did go back to the OR for a short period of time, but found temporary happiness in...

  13. Is this induced by stress or possibly hypoglycemia?

    Audreyfay replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes a person develops insulin resistance and subsequent hypoglycemia if they glucose load their system. (i.e. regular soda.) People who develop hypoglycemia usually eventually go on to develop...

  14. What's the hardest shift to work in?

    Audreyfay replied to 91WhiskeyM6's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the unit. Day shift is hardest on the feet and legs. Night shift is hardest on the body. P.M. shift is a combination of the two. In summary, they all add up to

  15. Question on majoring in child physcology

    Audreyfay replied to WhisperingEchos's topic in Psychiatric

    Regarding going into Child Psychology, IMHO I can only say one word..... R U N

  16. Medic-Alert Bracelet

    Audreyfay replied to C4quad.inc's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. Ask anyone who is an EMT. When they pick up anyone, one of the things they do is called a "swoop." They look at the neck and down the arms to see if there is any special identification....

  17. This was so funny..you had to be there

    Audreyfay replied to bemory's topic in Nursing Humor

    Owie Owie

  18. Took a VDRL but don't understand result

    Audreyfay replied to Godswill's topic in General Nursing

    Non-reactive means negative. It means that you are normal and do not have

  19. Work experience before Nurse Education?

    Audreyfay replied to danu3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    VickyRN....thorough explanation. I agree. Nothing more need be

  20. Murses

    Audreyfay replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    When I read the poll title, I wondered why the author didn't correct the typo! If we adopt murse, than there also should be a furse. Utterly crazy! Why not use, Nurse Dan, Nurse Audrey, Nurse...

  21. Pumped about my future career but am scared..help!

    Audreyfay replied to SoulShine75's topic in Nursing Career

    Bad news always travels faster and further than good news. Don't believe anything you hear, and only half of what you see. I firmly believe that education is never lost. If along the line you...

  22. Does anyone remember this?

    Audreyfay replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    I looked for the other thread. No can find. Maybe someone else can. I remember the thread. It was quite interesting reading the other posts as well. Sorry I couldn't help

  23. Does anyone remember this?

    Audreyfay replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the threads:

  24. Ha Ha...I had to share this with you!

    Audreyfay replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    Aye Carumba! What side of the road did they grow up on? Obviously the one with silver spoon in

  25. Weird question about taking my pulse in the middle of conversations

    Audreyfay replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    I do that occasionally too. I've noticed that the pulse in some of my fingers is stonger than others. Try pressing your thumb and forefinger together. You might be able to detect the pulse there....