Liddle Noodnik

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    Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi Agnus, boy didn't take you long to get "here". This thread is such a lift for me
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    Don't know about you guys

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea - there is a lot of negative posted on this board and it's good to know where to find the positive! Here are two other threads that focus on the positive, I haven't read the 2nd thread...
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    After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Liddle Noodnik replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, maybe that's partly why I am struggling a bit right now w/ depression and anxiety, and getting "sick" lately. My physical sx were not so bad (flu - twice) but combined w/ the emotional, I have...
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    After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Liddle Noodnik replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure it is too! Wow, can't smoke - never heard of that one before but it makes all kinds of sense. (I have been able to quit since I stopped nursing btw!) So what did you tell her when...
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    I caught a manipulative family member in the act!

    Liddle Noodnik replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    HOLY ... (Mouth wide open!) I had that thought too!!!
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    I caught a manipulative family member in the act!

    Liddle Noodnik replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is her way of saying "I'm scared and I think you might not be telling me everything" - manipulative yes - but what if she said that directly? You might spend 5 minutes w/ her letting her voice...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Good for you As long as you know how to spot early warning signs and how to take care of them right away, you should be fine! For example, if you start sleep depriving yourself, you know you are...
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    Brother busted again DUI..help with anxiety

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Armygirl7's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My bro almost died this past summer from wet-brain (alcohol poisoning essentially), he has some permanent brain damage. We didn't think he was going to make it this time. But he did - and when he...
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    After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Liddle Noodnik replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I said be careful just for the reason that you noted later - a headhunter trying to recruit a friend and promising the moon and stars, getting her all excited, then, letdown ... I am sorry that...
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    in shock my daughters life on the line need your help!!!

    Liddle Noodnik replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing

    anyway - guilt on the part of the mom was not mentioned - but i'm sure she has had to deal w/ that aspect of the situation. i know i would feel that way myself... that i should have known, and 'if...
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    in shock my daughters life on the line need your help!!!

    Liddle Noodnik replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing

    Did you see post 9 and I think it was 14? What else do you want to add, keeping in mind we aren't allowed to give medical advice.
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    After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Liddle Noodnik replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    YOU are a miracle, it is cool seeing you get strong thru this!! Be careful of the headhunter - do your homework - k? It seems to me we used to allow a max of 2 drip pts to one nurse (and no...
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    Disturbance During Lunch/Break

    Liddle Noodnik replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Just tell them, "I am not allowed to treat patients unless they are at the hospital/clinic." If they ask why just repeat your statement. What if you DID "treat" them and something wrong happened?...
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    in shock my daughters life on the line need your help!!!

    Liddle Noodnik replied to cathleenrmermaid7's topic in General Nursing

    Hi hon, when it is your kid there is no such thing as overreacting. Anyway - sorry you are going thru this - and glad that she will be going to the hosp. With the new dressing supplies they have...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I did that last year but it was towards the end of the season last year Now it is a clothes rack in my spare room. I live on the 2nd floor so it's kind of a pain to take it out but it's nice when...
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    Sleep Hygiene

    Liddle Noodnik posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Many of us have trouble sleeping, especially given the odd hours some of us work, the stress, our multiple roles, etc. Obviously some of these suggestions will be hard to follow but - even a few...
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    My conundrum

    Liddle Noodnik replied to zumalong's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I dunno but I wish you the best of
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    Family calls to the unit.

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((((((((((( Motorcycle Mama )))))))) Wow, didn't know he had to go to ICU! Are you ok? It seems to me it would be ok for you to call anytime - and for him to visit (and ask) anytime. I know...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    THAT's what I need is a huge batch of pea soup to just clean me out and start over again Boy that just does not sound appetizing when I put it that way lol Had tacos tonite w/ friends, loads of veg's...
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    After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Liddle Noodnik replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    NOT acceptable. Report this. This is like having a fire in the hallway and not being able to call the fire department. AND YOURS! This is their prerogative - they don't want the "bad" nurses...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well, you had a good time, and you did yoga, that's a good thing! I just weighed myself, I am 3 pounds shy of my pre-wt loss weight again. Meaning that I regained 7 of the 10 I had lost. I have...
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    Ever have a "V8" moment?

    Liddle Noodnik replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    ha ha YEAH! No
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    Wish me luck!

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Tweety's topic in Nurses Recovery

    People used to tell me, if I was nervous, it was just God shakin' the truth outta me, LOL! If you see anyone down there from MAINE - well, smile at
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    Ethical ? about AIDS....

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Nacki's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you. So it's a REQUIREMENT that it's reported to public health authorities? So - I wonder if this has been done. Personally, I'd rather hear it from a husband/wife (or his dr w/ permission)...
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    Ever have a "V8" moment?

    Liddle Noodnik replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Musta had some good