redwinggirlie

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  1. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    I make sure sharp shells are taken off all the beaches all over the world.
  2. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    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,...
  3. Burn units in Michigan

    Where are they and does anyone work at them? Any information is welcome. Thanks
  4. What's the weirdest baby name?

    Poor newborn little girl in Arizona oh, about 21 years ago... Champane Belcher. What were they thinking?
  5. Artificial nails?

    just say no
  6. Feeling Guilty (calling in sick)

    We all work.... But, we all have lives outside of work And when it comes to family.... no guilt when it comes to missing work. Family first.
  7. Would like some experienced RN/LPN career advice

    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...
  8. 12 hour shifts

    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
  9. What is a union????

    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...
  10. Drug seeking patients?

    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...
  11. Breast Implants

    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!
  12. Standard precautions ignored

    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...
  13. Don't forget those who matter

    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...
  14. Don't forget those who matter

    Had phonitis since my post... a wonderful thing to have. Thanks again all.
  15. Breast Implants

    Here here!
  16. Breast Implants

    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
  17. Breast Implants

    edited reference post for TOS compliance
  18. Don't forget those who matter

    Thank you all for reading and responding. Make that call.
  19. Breast Implants

    Re: Breast Implants reference post removed for TOS compliance
  20. Breast Implants

    Thank you for saying this.
  21. Vet tech calling herself RN

    I would call the veterinarian and ask him/her what that person's qualifications were. Please do... keep us posted.
  22. Internship in the ER

    Not the original poster, but one who is considering ER work. Thanks for the input.
  23. skin grafts?

    try googling the genzyme company. That company uses the person's own skin to grow new skin. Works, too.
  24. Assessing for Pain on a M/S Floor: How Often?

    Nicely put.
  25. Fat Butts

    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.