Liann

Liann

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  1. Adults Who Can't Swallow Pills

    Liann replied to Medic946RN's topic in Emergency

    I never had trouble with pills until I had to take those huge prenatal vitamin tablets. Someone suggested dipping it in water first so it slides down the throat. It works! I never had a problem...

  2. Nurses with children.....

    Liann replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my first baby in 1987, I worked 3-11 and my husband worked 2-10. No evening care was offered at the hospital (or anywhere else) so I stayed home for the first year. I went back part time...

  3. fish philosophy

    Liann replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    When I started my job 3 years ago, we had to watch the fish video at orientation. I thought it was great and had high hopes for this job. Sadly , it only takes one grouchy, slug of a co worker to...

  4. Drowning Nurses Given Cement Overshoes

    Liann replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    New computer systems are no picnic for the rest of the hospital departments either. We have various forms called Protouch, Invision, and now LCR (Lifetime Clinical Record) which are somehow...

  5. schools for my child

    Liann replied to szccdw's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Each state has a Dept of Education. You can check their website to find out what the standardized test scores are for the school district that interests you. Generally, the schools with high test...

  6. Tiny cracks/cuts on my fingers! Dry Hands! Too much handwashing ! OOooww! Help !

    Liann replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I have tried Zims Crack Cream. It works OK, but it is actually a liquid that is very messy and smells bad. I like to use the Udderly Smooth udder cream from Wal Mart at night, and keep a bottle of...

  7. What's your craziest story of the ER

    Liann replied to debo_lpnER's topic in Emergency

    Most bizarre story from our ER is the guy who came in with a vacuum cleaner hose stuck on his you know what. Story was that he had been vacuuming while in the

  8. Tired of "ER's" Portrayal of Nurses???

    Liann replied to CarVsTree's topic in General Nursing

    Now that I think about it, when I was in Medical Technology school (in the early 80s) I would define my career by saying it was like the character of "Sam" on the Quincy

  9. Tired of "ER's" Portrayal of Nurses???

    Liann replied to CarVsTree's topic in General Nursing

    Well said OBnurse shelly. TV shows are fantasy. Remember Ben Casey? Marcus Welby? That Chad Everett character on Medical Center? Julia? Quincy? Those paramedics on Emergency? I could go on...

  10. Tired of "ER's" Portrayal of Nurses???

    Liann replied to CarVsTree's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, ER is real enough to be interesting, and fictional enough to be entertaining. I enjoy yelling at the TV every week. I think that the portrayal of docs as failures in their personal...

  11. How do you stay warm in your scrubs??

    Liann replied to mdwRN's topic in General Nursing

    I waited for a bus while in school, and had to wear paper thin white uniforms. To keep the mud and slush off (and also to keep warm), I wore jeans and a sweatshirt to school, carried my uniform in a...

  12. The happiest healthcare workers

    Liann replied to Bambi's topic in General Nursing

    Speech therapy, PT, OT...hmm. I bet they are seen as pleasant because they dont work eves, nites or weekends...or holidays either. When I was in college I never thought that working a 24/7 job was...

  13. The happiest healthcare workers

    Liann replied to Bambi's topic in General Nursing

    I am a medical technologist, and I love my job. However, it does get pretty aggravating to bear the brunt of everyones frustration when an analyzer is down or a blood sample is unacceptable for...

  14. How many of you married doctors?

    Liann replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Funny story of getting your just dues... I used to work in a family docs office where his wife was the office manager and loved telling everyone that SHE was the docs WIFE. He had a God complex and...

  15. Does anyone else ever get tired of "stupid" nurses?

    Liann replied to twinmom2k's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actual conversation with cardiovascular intensive care nurse: Nurse: Heres a specimen for a type and cross. (pink top tube) BB Technologist: OK, thanks Nurse: Is it supposed to do that? BBT: do...

  16. How many of you married doctors?

    Liann replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I love this thread...reminds me of my Moms stories from when she worked for an answering service in the days before pagers. She spent much of her time juggling what to tell the docs wives,...

  17. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    Liann replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    On Founders Day at our hospital, we used to get a small gift from the local handicapped folks workshop. Useful, yet odd gifts included a broom (picture us all standing at the bus stop carrying...

  18. 3 - 11 shift

    Liann replied to Jolly's topic in General Nursing

    3-11 is great if you have no kids and dont participate in groups thst meet in the evenings. My husband worked 2-10 and I worked 3-11 for the first 4 years we were married. Once I got pregnant, I...

  19. LPNs co-signing blood

    Liann replied to John Cusano's topic in General Nursing

    As a Blood Bank Medical Technologist, I can tell you that the worst thing to happen to a patient during a transfusion is to have a hemolytic transfusion reaction. This is almost, but not always , due...

  20. irritable bowel syndrome?

    Liann posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone have experience with IBS patients? My sis has had stomach pain for ages and had the endoscopy, is H pylori negative, and has tried all the acid reducing drugs with no relief, so the doc says...

  21. irritable bowel syndrome?

    Liann replied to Liann's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting responses. I can see that this is a most complex condition and will require lots more research. Thanks for the

  22. Medical Mysteries in History ?

    Liann replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to Gettysburg in June. Cant wait to dig into all that history! I have not seen the PCNC bit, but I will look for it!! I have toured Clayton which is the Frick family home in Pittsburghs...

  23. Medical Mysteries in History ?

    Liann replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    I am fascinated by medical history stories, especially Victorian England and American Civil War eras. There is a museum of Civil War Medicine in Maryland, I think its in or near Frederick that I want...

  24. irritable bowel syndrome?

    Liann replied to Liann's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all for your info. I certainly have a lot of food for thought. Allnurses.com members are

  25. irritable bowel syndrome?

    Liann replied to Liann's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the carafate is some kind of plastic. It coats the stomach lining and relieves the irritation, but perhaps after a long time of use, it builds up in an indigestible lump? I am just