aloevera

aloevera

telemetry, med-surg, home health, psych

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  1. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    aloevera replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I must admit that being in control is a big aspect of nursing to me...I know what to do in any given situation and I act on it...as in personal life I don't always have the answers and sometimes "wing...

  2. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

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

    WOW !!!! who would ever imagine that a little cell phone can cause such dispute ???? It all boils down to how one uses one...if used discreetly when on break to retrieve messages, make calls, etc....

  3. Physician's Office

    aloevera replied to Finally2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    maybe it depends on what area you are in....here in the South there are no RN's in doc's offices that I have seen.....highest rank I have seen is

  4. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

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

    I cannot believe that you would have employees question people that call for someone at your facility. To ask them if it is an ill child or emergency???? Unheard of.....Invasion of privacy I would...

  5. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

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

    we did survive before cell phones....BUT....we survived before A/C, TV and many other things.....much more convenient with new inventions!!! I know we worried more when could not keep contact with...

  6. They State Allowed a Kidnapper to REMAIN A NURSE!!

    aloevera replied to Teleflurry's topic in General Nursing

    You would think

  7. The NEW Nurse (Not the ones AOL speak of)

    aloevera replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that you are experiencing this behavior with your co-workers. Please do not let the "bad apples" sour you on the entire bunch.... I actually enjoy having a new nurse with me to...

  8. what do nurses hate about doctors?

    aloevera replied to futureMD's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE IT!!!!!! teach them a little compassion,

  9. They State Allowed a Kidnapper to REMAIN A NURSE!!

    aloevera replied to Teleflurry's topic in General Nursing

    Both...

  10. things friends/neighbors have asked you "because you are a nurse"

    aloevera replied to aloevera's topic in General Nursing

    another neighbor over visiting just asked me "are there more calories in wheat or white bread"?? funny, guess we are to be nutritionists, too...!!!! (I told him to get lite-wheat, less calories and...

  11. They State Allowed a Kidnapper to REMAIN A NURSE!!

    aloevera replied to Teleflurry's topic in General Nursing

    No, we don't condemn for life, as in above post, but we must punish for behavior that is a menace to society, endangerment to others. Too many people are getting away with criminal acts by using the...

  12. They State Allowed a Kidnapper to REMAIN A NURSE!!

    aloevera replied to Teleflurry's topic in General Nursing

    did the victim provoke him?? Are you serious??? He stalked, kidnapped and beat up a woman !!!!! If he does have children, they would be better off without him being their caregiver !! He deserves...

  13. They State Allowed a Kidnapper to REMAIN A NURSE!!

    aloevera replied to Teleflurry's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how we can compare this random "violent" behavior to AIDS or HEP C..... I have so many "frequent flyer" pts. on my psych unit that do not stay on their meds, then must return for more tx....

  14. The NEW Nurse (Not the ones AOL speak of)

    aloevera replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    i agree....when in the world do they have time to shop on computer??? i barely get time to pee and eat a bite

  15. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

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

    my that is wfully harsh...do you search everyone???? We, as adults, are able to use our phone accordingly....we know when to check for messages and when not to.... Those that are on them in pts. room...

  16. what do nurses hate about doctors?

    aloevera replied to futureMD's topic in General Nursing

    doctors think they are God.....surgeons know they

  17. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

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

    I keep my cell phone in my pocket, on vibrate...then when I have a chance I check it for any messages from home.....no one would be able to reach me calling the desk, I am rarely at the desk so this...

  18. Should medication aides exist?

    aloevera replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with this, ,,,,,, but if you have ever walked in and find that you have 45 pts. all with multiple meds and tx. and giving TID, then yes, I can fully understand the desire for help, whether it...

  19. Quick OR question?

    aloevera replied to thegreatone28's topic in Operating Room

    shoot, by the time the pt. sees you they are usually already 1/2 sedated with Versed or something so I don't think that they really care!! With all the garb you have on, I doubt they could tell if...

  20. non nursing side jobs

    aloevera replied to rehab girl's topic in General Nursing

    I co-own a seafood wholesale business with my husband...My son helps out also....it's a family affair.....I enjoy it and it sure gives me a break from the hospital....keeps my sanity dealing with well...

  21. Physician's Office

    aloevera replied to Finally2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very rarely do I see RN's in offices....you see LPN's, CMT's, CMA's, etc. There used to be RN's in offices long ago, but now they can hire cheaper labor.....sad, but true....a friend of mine works...

  22. Happily Addicted to allnurses.com

    aloevera replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    we're going thru so many changes, CNO, administrator, corp buy-out, 14 orientees, lots nurses leaving.....it is nice to come here and hear some (or read some) logic from some sane people !!!!! And, oh...

  23. random drug tests?

    aloevera replied to carrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I did pretty extensive research (but this was back in the 70's) about those that smoked MJ....did not also use the harder drugs.... I don't know how it would be now..... this is off subject of...

  24. Do you wear different scrubs for psych?

    aloevera replied to angelfire280's topic in Psychiatric

    oh, my.......too funny !!!!!!:chuckle

  25. IS it ok to wear scrubs to an interview?

    aloevera replied to WinksRN's topic in General Nursing

    what ???? I never heard of wearing uniforms to an interview....only if you were interviewing during a work day, I guess....this is a new one on