Angelica

Angelica

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  1. Wearing scrubs in public...

    Angelica replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Changing into hospital provided scrubs when you get to work does not magically make you germ-free. Unless you autoclave yourself in the

  2. Who is your Favorite TV or Movie nurse?

    Angelica replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse

  3. Medication for Migraines

    Angelica replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    I love fiorinal. Two capsules will eliminate my migraine every time. Doesn't make me the least bit

  4. Education

    Angelica replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    http://www.eperc.mcw.edu/

  5. BSE - Not taught??

    Angelica replied to goodknight's topic in General Nursing

    What is

  6. Gas prices are killing me, how much does your agency reimburse?

    Angelica replied to RN relief needed's topic in Home Health

    40.5

  7. Protecting your PDA from theft

    Angelica replied to FuturenurseCA&O's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty certain a hard reset would allow it to be used. However, any personal or confidential data would be eliminated (along with any other info that wasn't on the unit when it was delivered from...

  8. For those who have already taken NCLEX

    Angelica replied to HaleyH2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was a staight A student. After graduation I practiced 100-200 questions every day for three weeks and would routinely get 70-80 on the review tests. That really concerned me, but I passed with 75...

  9. Downloaded Taber's for PDA....question...

    Angelica replied to LorraineCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I found the PDA version of Taber's to be disappointing. Too bare bones to be of much

  10. How Often Will I Be On My Feet As A Nurse?

    Angelica replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Hospice. The pace is not nearly as hectic as a hospital. I certainly keep busy, but I'm not on my feet all

  11. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    Angelica replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I love kimchi soup. They're sold in most supermarkets. They are packaged in plastic bowls. Just add boiling water. I eat three or four a week. Very spicy! It'll put hair on your

  12. How does an atheist deal with death?

    Angelica replied to jen42's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I find it's safer not to mention my beliefs. I haven't been asked to pray. If asked, I would probably encourage the pt or family member to do the honors while I hold the pt's

  13. How does an atheist deal with death?

    Angelica replied to jen42's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a Hospice nurse and an atheist. I am comfortable not believing in god or heaven. I am not disturbed by the idea that death is the end. But those are my beliefs and they don't enter into my...

  14. Intractible Hiccups

    Angelica replied to chartleypj's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to hear that. I hope he's getting better. Here's another link

  15. Intractible Hiccups

    Angelica replied to chartleypj's topic in General Nursing

    I do this for my hiccups, as well, and it works every

  16. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Angelica replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I can certainly understand that position if you have never been a smoker. I used to be a heavy tobacco user, so I can tell you that I would have had to be practically comatose to keep from smoking....

  17. Intractible Hiccups

    Angelica replied to chartleypj's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad your husband's over it. The hiccups can be miserable for

  18. Intractible Hiccups

    Angelica replied to chartleypj's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't mean to offend

  19. Intractible Hiccups

    Angelica replied to chartleypj's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, thorazine is not the first thing you're going to reach for when someone gets the hiccups. This thread is about intractable hiccups. Hiccups that have not responded to other

  20. Intractible Hiccups

    Angelica replied to chartleypj's topic in General Nursing

    I just got a call a call while I was sleeping last night from a woman whose husbund was having an extended bout of hiccups (4 hours). I'm a Hospice nurse. Fortunately, he already had thorazine in...

  21. PDA's for nurses... Anyone use them?

    Angelica replied to MereSanity's topic in General Nursing

    I use mine every day. They're so versatile. At work I mostly use the drug guide I have loaded on it. I also use it for contacts, appointments, surfing the internet, games, books, family photos,...

  22. Offended by Prayer

    Angelica replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, maybe it's the intolerant atheist in me, but i am really getting annoyed by the fact that this thread keeps coming back---not to address the original post---but to dish about food. Again--- I...

  23. Addict in Recovery w/ MS Pain

    Angelica replied to CarVsTree's topic in Pain Management

    Your friend needs a careful assessment by a doctor, preferably someone who specializes in pain

  24. Addict in Recovery w/ MS Pain

    Angelica replied to CarVsTree's topic in Pain Management

    Your friend needs a careful assessment by a doctor, preferably someone who specializes in pain

  25. Offended by Prayer

    Angelica replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I think MichaelSSSS is referring to prayer that involves a deity. That's not the same thing as me saying "Holy S###!! I hope that trooper doesn't pull out and cite me for speeding." After which I...