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ohioln RN

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About ohioln

I like to surf the web and crochet

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  1. I worked night shift for many years. There was usually a lot of work to do.and also an occasional emergency or an emergency admission. I've worked 12 hr shifts and there are plenty of meds to give...
  2. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    Ribbit Hill, I do remember the 3/4 sleeves and the dress uniforms. I became an LPN in 1978 and an RN, AD in 1982.
  3. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    jvrpurple, I still have my pin but hadn't worn it for yrs. No one seems to wear them much. I value it a lot, as you, I worked hard for it too. We've all worked so hard for our pins, it's something...
  4. Venting about classmates with families...

    I don't know if my reply logged or not, so I'm repeating it. I also agree with both sides. A single person needs emotional support going through school, which they need to get somewhere bec. they're...
  5. Venting about classmates with families...

    I lived alone for many yrs and I really dislike it when people say that I don't have any problems. How to do they know? Ever think of lonliness, people seeing you as vulnerable bec. you're alone, etc....
  6. Should medication aides exist?

    I think it's ok as long as they have had sufficient training. Also, that they get payed more than a CNA, $12./hr or more. I've worked with a med aide in TX (I didn't know they only had 10 hrs...
  7. Night nurses work hard. There are not as many as day or evening shift and they have things to do, and also emergencies arise at times. Occasionally there is a very quiet night, but not every
  8. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    It's ok either way, but looks a lot neater with T shirt, I
  9. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    I had a 14K gold pin that had the school insignia on it and a white cap. We haven't worn our caps and pins for years, but I still have them from RN,AD and BSN, also have the 2 school rings, one pearl...
  10. Help Me! I'm trying to quit smoking!!!!

    One way to quit is to try to have a non smoker's mind set, pretend you don't smoke, even if you still do. Also go to http://www.quitnet.com they have online meetings 24/7 and quit buddits and other...
  11. Thank you Jolie, this is true, next time I will do this. What you said sounds like what I should have done, it makes it very
  12. I was trying to say in the above reply that I documented his refusal of anything and teld him the rammifications of not doing what I suggested/advised, & the clinical nurse in my agency can also...
  13. To anagray and jolie, Whenever I tell the agency's DON in the past, have a new one now, they always contact him and let him know that I told them whatever he wanted me to keep in confidence, and he...
  14. Nursing Home Activities

    Some nursing homes have activities for people with short memory like a social where they have snacks and can socialize as much as they can, or an activity that is simple but fun. Even if an hour...
  15. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    That's sweet! I've worked in nursing homes most of my nursing career.A lot of the residents are so sweet. I wish all of them were. I feel so bad for the ones that don't want to be there & have no...