EarthAngel

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...

  16. Rude Families-How do you deal with them?

    EarthAngel replied to sassynurse78's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I dont have much to add that hasnt already been said here. I too work in LTC and the CNA's are given large cash and check gifts (that I *dont* know about yea, right) and even the facility I work at...

  17. how can i pass pharmacology

    EarthAngel replied to lrcordoba's topic in General Nursing

    What helped a lot of people in my group was to get a nurses drug guide and find the information provided in it for the drugs being covered. It was more helpful than the text book we were using at the...

  18. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    EarthAngel replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Working in LTC doesnt offer too many interesting slip-ups, but recently we had a woman admitted with "extreme psychosis". Reading through her chart to learn more about her, I came across the physician...

  19. need some advice on getting family member medical attention against their will

    EarthAngel replied to rhonda L's topic in General Nursing

    If he says he just wants to die, then most would consider that suicidal ideation and he could be admitted involunatrily, depending on the laws of your

  20. Murses

    EarthAngel replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    So then... female nurses would be ..

  21. Babies uneccessary death!!

    EarthAngel replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    As the mom of 5, I can say first hand that things can get hectic. NO matter how careful you are, someone will always be sticking a butter knife in the electric socket (so to speak-dont flame) Its a...

  22. What is the term for this condition?

    EarthAngel replied to Palpitations's topic in General Nursing

    a pulse

  23. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    EarthAngel replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother was an OR nurse and I grew up with her. She was my role model for life and I always admired her for being a nurse. She went back to school after having her 5 children and worked as a...

  24. Personnal lives or reckless?

    EarthAngel replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    As far as dangerous hobbies go, I guess I could say I'm guilty of tattoos, piercings and mosh pits. To each his/her own. As long as you're not endangering others, then nobody should be allowed to...

  25. Personnal lives or reckless?

    EarthAngel replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing