Liddle Noodnik

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    You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Liddle Noodnik replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    YES! and they would kind of "jerk" as they locked into place, wouldn't
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    You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Liddle Noodnik replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen it probably 3 times, perhaps more, and my gosh, every time I see it I cry!!! Of course Beau Bridges was not too shabby back then lol Yep I sure do remember the iron lung! Yikes! There is...
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    You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Liddle Noodnik replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    It was used to actually "flip" patients over who had back injuries etc. That way there was (supposedly) less risk of injury, better healing. You can compare it to flipping a pancake. Did anyone see...
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    Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    PET boas, got ya now! LOLOL! Funny girl... enjoy your New
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    Husband Doesn't Get It...

    Liddle Noodnik replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Man, not a great situation at all... is he also confused at all, dementia or anything? I assumed denial but perhaps there is more. Yes it is awesome that the daughter is there, for a number of...
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    Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

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

    Have you got a story too? I have REALLY enjoyed this thread, it is amazing all the great things people have
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    Very Angry, About to go POSTAL!! (long vent)

    Liddle Noodnik replied to hptogram's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is a GREAT
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    Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    Peg boas? Keep coming back to let us know how it goes! By the way, I guess I am glad I don't care for pecan pie too much! 450 cal?? ho
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    Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    They were just jealous - HA HA HA! (Wasn't it the Duchess of Windsor who used to say that one can never be too rich or too thin?) I'm glad your knee's better now! It must have been hard working with...
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    Stressed out & Fuming

    Liddle Noodnik replied to BubbleRN's topic in Home Health

    YOWSA!
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    Stressed out & Fuming

    Liddle Noodnik replied to BubbleRN's topic in Home Health

    This seems true of wherever you work - as long as we keep doing what we're asked, we keep getting more work, because "obviously" we can do it. And it seems like the word "dangerous" doesn't bother...
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    Very Angry, About to go POSTAL!! (long vent)

    Liddle Noodnik replied to hptogram's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's ONE way to start a rumor! for admin to go around asking if you are doing
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    checking MAR

    Liddle Noodnik replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On nights in many places I've worked, we are supposed to, at some point in the shift, check the NEWest doctors' orders against the MAR, and sign the chart that it had been done. I think also eves had...
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    You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Liddle Noodnik replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, the prism glasses ... wouldn't those people be blown away by digital cable
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    Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    TWEETY I don't blame you! That's too bad about your knee, is it ok as long as you don't
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    Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    Where is the "rolling on the floor laughing" smiley? LOL I walk now and then - that's about it! Definitely need to get on track (so to speak)
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    You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Liddle Noodnik replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like much NEEDED vaca time... good for you! You know what? We have had only 3 snowfalls - 2 of them were less than 1/2 hr of very light snow, one culminated in about 3 inches of real snow...
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    You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Liddle Noodnik replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha, Holly, I wonder how many younger (and older) nurses are snarling as they read about your "warm and snug" LOL! I have "retired" for a time but I do miss all that - the good and the bad. The...
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    Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    Ditto on my excuse that I can't afford to eat healthy food! Junk and fast food are pretty expensive! I have always watched people flying by as they run past and I feel SO ENVIOUS! Have you ever...
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    You Know You're a Young(er) Nurse when...

    Liddle Noodnik replied to cristina26houston's topic in General Nursing

    (as I sit here eating my tuna salad)
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    You Know You're a Young(er) Nurse when...

    Liddle Noodnik replied to cristina26houston's topic in General Nursing

    Karen, that is TOO FUNNY and yes, I can relate to that too! ha ha ha! You have to laugh ... but sometimes you want to cry. Keep your sense of humor and remember that Grace and you'll be
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    You Know You're a Young(er) Nurse when...

    Liddle Noodnik replied to cristina26houston's topic in General Nursing

    I can identify with all of the above, to some degree, as an "old" nurse LOL - I love the "this hand is sterile, this one is clean ..." You should try working in the OR - this table is clean, that...
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    You Know You're a Young(er) Nurse when...

    Liddle Noodnik replied to cristina26houston's topic in General Nursing

    You must be cheating - did you already have a list written out?? ha ha ha! I especially like your quote
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    You Know You're a Young(er) Nurse when...

    Liddle Noodnik replied to cristina26houston's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, Cristina, and please don't think I am harping - I wanted to say one more thing about what you said above. If you use the expression "those people", ten to one you are stereotyping and...
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    You Know You're a Young(er) Nurse when...

    Liddle Noodnik replied to cristina26houston's topic in General Nursing

    The "Older Nurses" thread was started as a reminiscing thread, from what I have gathered, not as a way to put down younger nurses. "Older Nurses" also feel that if you learn and share new things, the...