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  1. You know your pt is a jerk if........

    shelly304 replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    While I am removing the guys shoes(stinky, stinky,stinky guy) so the doc can take a look at the wound he caused himself by shooting an arrow into his big toe, he says,"While you are down there wanna...

  2. Where would you move?

    shelly304 replied to Nurse__Mary's topic in General Nursing

    We lost our home in south Florida to Hurricane Francis, 2004. Our home owners insurance topped $11,000 in 2003 and we were 7 miles from the beach! The constant influx of snowbirds and illegal aliens...

  3. Patient freaking out

    shelly304 replied to alcrab01's topic in General Nursing

    What...you mean everyone doesn't wash out their Doritos Bag after they have finished? Oh

  4. Patient freaking out

    shelly304 replied to alcrab01's topic in General Nursing

    Since it is a psych unit each of your patients should have signed documentation stating that they each hold the confidentiality of other patients. You know- what is seen here, said here you don't take...

  5. A very brief vent....

    shelly304 replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    i would never consider surfing the web at work. when i read posts that say, "well, i'm here at work..yadda yadda yadda.." it always makes me go hmmmm. if you are on a break and choose to surf the...

  6. Bye, Bye, LPN's

    shelly304 replied to gilf7243's topic in LPN to RN

    Yep, here in the southeast LPNs are still being hired tenfold. But RNs and LPNs are the lowest paid in the country here. As an LPN you may earn less in the southeast, but the job market is wide

  7. Ordering medications online?

    shelly304 replied to summerdaze's topic in General Nursing

    FDA shuts these down every day. I saw a piece on tv about these on-line pharmacies. Many of the meds tested bought on-line were sub-standered repros of just plain not-even-close fillers in the...

  8. Berevement gifts for parents

    shelly304 replied to pedsnurse9's topic in General Nursing

    I lost my son at birth. Even though it has been 10 years this month, there are days I have to let myself sit down and have a good cry. I have all the little items mentioned here, but for me, it would...

  9. Scrubs: All solid, or mix and match/prints?

    shelly304 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    How sweet...now off to sweet nurse

  10. Scrubs: All solid, or mix and match/prints?

    shelly304 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Solids rock. Very professional. I think it is the best choice. Let us know about your day. Go to bed....NOW! Get a great nights sleep. Good luck,

  11. Considering a career as a RN

    shelly304 replied to BorisBoris's topic in General Nursing

    1. Many men are in the nursing profession. Browse the male nusring forum. Lots of great male nurses hang out there! 2. Read the entire thread on poo. It will enlighten you on the subject! You...

  12. An issue of Disrepect

    shelly304 replied to tearose2750's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had an NP pat me on the back and say, "Sweetie, you really should think about going to college and get the BSN next to your name, you are really a smart girl." Like she was speaking to a 10...

  13. Scrubs: All solid, or mix and match/prints?

    shelly304 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I say wear what YOU feel comfortable in. I always wear solids because even in real life clothes I don't wear many prints. I'm 5'10 and thin, and when I wear prints I am very uncomfortable. I also...

  14. I yelled at another nurse.

    shelly304 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Had almost the situation happen at my hospital. We had a new nurse in my dept. He had just passed his boards and this was his first position. But EVERY night he had some excuse for why he had to leave...

  15. How did your hospital handle September 11th?

    shelly304 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    I have actually searched this site for the posts from september 11, 2001. Can anyone provide a link for that forum? I would like to read initial responses from that world event.

  16. Euthanasia and effect it has on nursing

    shelly304 replied to sureshooters wife's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do a search here on AN and you will find some great threads with info you are looking for. Also, Google it. Good

  17. OB-GYN surgery center.

    shelly304 replied to jessica456's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals advertise for "new grad" positions every day. If anything, this may limit your future

  18. How do I transfer my license?

    shelly304 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Call the BON in NH. They will give you all the specifics you will

  19. Cafeteria for Night Shift

    shelly304 replied to TylerTXRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is open at 5:00am, with a huge breakfast buffet, which closes at 10:00am. Lunch at 11:30-1:00pm, dinner 5-6:30. Family members do complain about the dinner hour and our vending machines just...

  20. best position for a Patient Care Associate

    shelly304 replied to AngelaChanel24's topic in General Nursing

    I believe any unit you hire into will give you a step up! Just be open and flexible. That's what HR departments look for. It will benefit you in the future! Good

  21. Red Cross

    shelly304 replied to Justin08's topic in General Nursing

    Please look for a free class offered by a local LTC facility. Call around and network and even the sunday classifieds list them. Mine was free and paid for my exam! You can also check your state...

  22. Tired of impaired nurses

    shelly304 replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Did you read my post above? No, treatment alone DOES NOT work. Find a female sponser to take you through the text book pf Alcoholics Anonymous. No, just going to meetings does not work. I hear people...

  23. You know it's a full moon when.....

    shelly304 replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Geez...the only excitement I had was doing laundry and chasing a loose horse! I am soooo glad you are OK. I bet you make the

  24. Well, it finally happened after 2.5 years...

    shelly304 replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    It did hit me-do you know for sure she is a nurse? I get sooooo many family members/friends who come in with a pt. and hit me with the "I am a nurse." I guess it is supposed to intimidate me. I...

  25. "Smart enough to be a doctor" What do you say to that?

    shelly304 replied to CANewRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always say, "And smart enough to know I don't want to pay yearly malpractice premiums that are equal to a small