EarthAngel

: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 just imagine it: "Ma'am, please stop blow drying y...

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 day, they weren't home, and I waited and they simply...

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 years. And that's exactly what I do. I'm just won...

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 flaunt them, and try to keep them covered and most d...

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 Cleveland, Ohio, but Ive been in Houston for over 7 years...

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 cool!

My comment doesnt quite have anything to do with the opiginal post, but in response to this, I have to say, in my last year of nursing school, I was blessed with the BEST instructors. I could ask the stupidest questions, get a funny look, and yet get...

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

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 Doctors, so we can worship them like they deserve ...

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

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 your find comfort in knowing your mother will have ...

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 who is probably drug dependent (since you mention...

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 swells and tears up in response to light, I cant move...

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 stress over your MIL seeing your bits and pieces and w...

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 (another year of school) while working as an LVN....

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 passes up the nurses for any in-house rewards for ...

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 time.. good luck.

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 report of his initial examination. Chief concern:...

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 area.

There is and always will be a difference in practice between al countries of the world. Every country and every area within any given country has different needs in regards to nursing and therefore nurses are trained to cater (for lack of a better wo...

So then... female nurses would be .. Furses?

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 bit harsh to imply the parents were careless, especi...

a pulse deficit?

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 waitress while in school. I grew up wanting to follo...