EarthAngel

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1. Overbearing pt family

   EarthAngel replied to nursestacy73's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: SPLIT ENDS!! omg I was reading this at work at a quiet time.. (10 pts and 3 nurses.) I clapped my hand over my mouth before the squeal could escape. I can...

2. Judgements about big families

   EarthAngel replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I recently had my 6th child. My first five children were taken from me by an abusive ex-husband from another country after I told him I wanted a divorce. Long story short: I came home from work one...

3. Tattoo's on Nurses

   EarthAngel replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

   If it were a new piercing, I suppose, then yes, it could be a source of infection. But, for instance, my eyebrow piercing I can take out for days at a time like an ear piercing because I've had it for...

4. Tattoo's on Nurses

   EarthAngel replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

5. Tattoo's on Nurses

   EarthAngel replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

   I know many nurses that have highly visible tats that have no problem at work. Some work for the world famous cancer center here in Houston, and are nurse managers!! Just be smart about them, dont...

6. Any Colorado Springs Nurses out there

   EarthAngel replied to J. B.'s topic in Colorado Nursing

   Hi, Im worried about how I might or might not fit in with the general public in Colorado! Im thinking of relocating in Colorado, either Denver, Boulder, or Colorado Springs. Im originally from...

7. can an LPN survive in Houston TX

   EarthAngel replied to szccdw's topic in Texas Nursing

   As an LVN (that's Texan for "LPN" :) ) I have made it, and even went on to get my RN. Most hospitals dont pay enough, so look for LTC, especially SNF units, or agencies. Good luck, and keep

8. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

   EarthAngel replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

   A thought came to mind.. I wonder if this show is directed/produced by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Similar mind

9. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

   EarthAngel replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

   I wonder if we could catch the names of the doctors and look them up.. you know.. send some fan mail... give them a call...let them know how great we think they are since they are the Beings known as...

10. This is sick

    EarthAngel replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC with Alzheimers patients. Ive heard of it. Its called

11. Life is futile, dead is dead, the other side

    EarthAngel replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Traumamamma, I cant even begin to imagine the pain you are going through. You have got to be one of the strongest selfless people I have "met".. YOu and your family will be in my thoughts and I hope...

12. I was punched

    EarthAngel replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I totally Agree!!!! If you work in a psych ward or a dementia/alzheimers etc, type of facility, then you are made aware of the dangers. But when it is a case of an irate but mentally competent patient...

13. migraine faker at the ED!

    EarthAngel replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    Ive had migraines for over 7 years due to an injury (X stomped on my head in a fit of rage) When I have a flare-up, there is NO faking it. Complete strangers tell me I look like crap. My right eye...

14. Labor, birth and spectators

    EarthAngel replied to KRVRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    But legally, when it comes down to it, YOU are the patient and therefore have the right to say who stays and who doesnt. You will have enough to worry about during your delivery without having to...

15. PROS and CONS LVN vocational school

    EarthAngel replied to xxpnoisnxx's topic in Nursing Career

    Here in HOuston, my tuition is MUCH less than that. I completed the LVN program which I chose to do so I could get out of my $8 an hour job in a year and am now comlpeting the LVN to RN bridge program...