tattooednursie

tattooednursie LVN

Mostly LTC, some acute and some ER,

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  1. Routine Tylenol #3 and PRN administration

    tattooednursie replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen orders like this. I would give the routine dose, and tell the patient to "give this one a chance to work, if it doesn't then I will give you another." I would definantly talk to the...

  2. Do people treat you different when they find out you are a nurse?

    tattooednursie replied to beachbutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    I must say that some do. It has already been said that it is not a "gold mine" Job. It is a noble profession, and it is also quite an

  3. I have some questions on LVN-RN . . . and I really would appreciate some help.

    tattooednursie posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here is my situation. I am a new LVN. I have been having a bit of a hard time. I know if I wait too much longer on moving up to RN, I won't want to do it anymore. Anyway, I have my heart set on an RN...

  4. I have some questions on LVN-RN . . . and I really would appreciate some help.

    tattooednursie replied to tattooednursie's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you I will check it out.

  5. Just wondering if anyone else has career related tattoo's

    tattooednursie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got one today, and it came out amazing. Its a butterfly that fades from green to blue to purple with the lettering LVN 2007 under it. Just wondering if anyone else has gotten any tats to...

  6. Newbie lifting question

    tattooednursie replied to RedRobin8's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the facilities that I have worked at are considered "no lift" facilities. If the patient cannot stand and bear weight to the point where you are doing their physical work, you must use a hoyer...

  7. Took NCLEX today..stopped at 85 questions does this mean I failed?

    tattooednursie replied to jcarro's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    mine shut off at 85, and I had a ton of those stupid check all that apply ones. I thought for sure I did not pass, but I did. Best of

  8. "twas The Night Before Christmas ~Senior Style

    tattooednursie replied to RanieRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!!! That was GREAT!!!! So true

  9. A deeper view of long term care and paying it forward

    tattooednursie posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Leave it to me to write something sappy . . . lol. I really hate it when I get frustrated with long term care. If I go home frustrated and dreading the next day, I just feel so cold hearted and sad,...

  10. Tattoos & Nursing

    tattooednursie replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    My tats are generally covered at work, but I am not ashamed if one pops out. I got my tattoos for a reason, and they are all tattoos I am proud of, otherwise I would not have gotten the. I also plan...

  11. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

    tattooednursie replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is not good for being 22! I hurt it really bad when I was 18, and I do have constant pain. I do not medicate every day, but often I have no choice but to pop a pill. Ive gone to chiropractors,...

  12. Do you have a best friend at work?

    tattooednursie replied to sleepyndopey's topic in General Nursing

    I do have a couple of them. I would not work there if there was not some one who I could relate to, and some one to relate to

  13. Patient Beats Up Nursing Staff Member

    tattooednursie replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I would have been SO angry, especially after being asked for coffee in a demeaning manner after all

  14. Patient Beats Up Nursing Staff Member

    tattooednursie replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    That is just scary. It actually sounds like a nightmare I recently had of being beaten at work, and no one came to help. That is very sad. I would have backed my co-worker up all the way . . . Maybe...

  15. A deeper view of long term care and paying it forward

    tattooednursie replied to tattooednursie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! You all seem like amazingly compassionate people yourselves. I really do wish people who knew me know that I do actually have compassion in my heart. I'm NOT a smiley person by any means, but I...

  16. Working as an CNA after finding out you passed????

    tattooednursie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've felt kind of bummed about still working as an aide after graduation. Its not like I have the attitude that it is below me, because it isn't. We are all in this together, but I have gone through...

  17. Working as an CNA after finding out you passed????

    tattooednursie replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much. I sent you a message with more

  18. I Saw that Commerical Again!

    tattooednursie replied to RNSC's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing irritates me more that being whistled at like a dog, called "Hey! Waitress!", or any other demeaning way of summoning help. I just want to scream!!! I am not anyones dog or waitress . . . I do...

  19. Holidays=Sad Residents,What would you say

    tattooednursie replied to lil' girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly what I was going to say. Just being there, and letting them know that you truly care really does make a world of

  20. I Saw that Commerical Again!

    tattooednursie replied to RNSC's topic in General Nursing

    The CNA's and Tech's might not feel like smiling either . . .

  21. Being a nursing student

    tattooednursie replied to rannRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    One of the funniest things I have ever heard about a SN doing was one who was asked to check a pedal pulse . . . It had to be explained that a pedal pulse is not a "penile pulse" You can just use your...

  22. Working as an CNA after finding out you passed????

    tattooednursie replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    The real bummer for me is that in this town . . . there is only one place to work . . . only one LTC which is connected to our only hospital. So I can't quit . . . and I don't think I would if I had...

  23. I got my NCLEX results today . . . I DID IT!!!

    tattooednursie posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am still in disbelief!!!!!!! I've been Jumping up and down all day . . . . literally!!!! I forgot what it was like to be this happy! WOW!!!! I want to thank you all again for all your

  24. I got my NCLEX results today . . . I DID IT!!!

    tattooednursie replied to tattooednursie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG!!! That is so cool that everyone thinks that I got my RN!!!! Actually, I'm Mandi the LVN I passed the NCLEX PN Thank you all for your congrats!!!! I was surprised at how many replies I got. Thanks...

  25. Tested today . . . Wondering if there is any hope.

    tattooednursie posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Today I tested for the first time. It seemed that the test was throwing illnesses and drugs that I have never even heard of at me the whole time, in fact I think they must have just invented these...