redwinggirlie replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric
Two things: There is no such word as orientate. It's orient, or oriented... Sorry, big pet peeve I hear allllllll the time. Sometimes just saying ok and moving on to something else helps. In many Alzheimer's patients, once an idea gets in their head,...
Hi Renee. I am an RN and depending on what you want to do in nursing will sway whether you will become an LPN or an RN. Unfortunately for LPN's, most hospitals have few places for them to work. It might depend on the state, etc.... If you become an R...
redwinggirlie replied to Caligirlrn2b's topic in Safety
Maybe with the nurses who work more than three shifts per week. Then, I think it is too much. Pleaes, when I'm down..... don't work for me on your fourth shift.... thanks in advance
redwinggirlie replied to cvwshadow's topic in Activism
I grew up with Unions. They helped a lot of people and still do, in the circle of friends I have in unions. But, you have to have a mind to belong. I did when I lived in the Midwest, even jobs not as a nurse. Out west here, no way... you are on your...
You couldn't have put it better. I work in an area where everyone on the floor is in much pain. We know that, and everyone is medicated safely for their pain. When floats work the floor, that is the only time I hear the "pain seeker" phrase. I alway...
redwinggirlie replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing
No, I did not ask YOU a question, I posted a reply here. That is what a fourm is made for..... replies to posts. Still, you need to lighten up, I am done with this post..... gone haywire! Be well all!
redwinggirlie replied to Pattiecake's topic in General Nursing
It happens everywhere. I could not sit and watch someone use contaminated things like you did, however. That's where control begins... with those of us in the know. We need to speak up in those situations you described If you work with me and we have...
This message is not to garner sympathy, but to inspire others to make contact with old friends. I lost one. No not today, two months ago. A woman I cared for while a home care nurse. We lost touch... work, life, that whole thing. I called her house t...
redwinggirlie replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing
But anyhow, back to the implants. The original post if one needs reminding.... For those who have them, do you run? My friend has implants and says she runs less because of them, not that she minds,, mind you... lol
redwinggirlie replied to Turd.Ferguson's topic in General Nursing
Imagine putting this on your resume: I did a study injecting fat butts. Is this really where study money is going? There ARE other places for IM injections you know.