Noney

Noney

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  1. Does Inadequacy equal Incompetancy?

    Noney replied to CashewLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in the same situation that you're in now Barbara. It is soooo irratating. You sound like are a great nnurse keep up the great work. I always wonder about people like your supervisor......

  2. What's Realistic?

    Noney replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    There should be no rule of thumb. Evreyone learns different. I personally spent considerably less time studing then want was reccommended one of my friends spent considerably more time. I would...

  3. I'd Like to Introduce Myself

    Noney replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Susan, Welcome to the boards.

  4. Would you want to be a patient in your hospital?

    Noney replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I would. My son broke his arm a couple of years ago. Our ER trearted him like a little king. Not because he I worked there, but because he was so young and in so much pain. They had to...

  5. +My first patient on a ballooon pump...

    Noney replied to Noney's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks. Let me know when you get your first.

  6. Lockers at work

    Noney replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    Purplemania I also carry a wallet sometimes it's so much easier then dragging a purse everywhere. But a couple of weeks ago I was paying for gas and pulled a credit card with my husband name on it...

  7. no time to eat/use bathroom?

    Noney replied to prunepie's topic in General Nursing

    You make time for want you need to do.

  8. Patient's Suicide

    Noney replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    You never know anything for sure. This man did what he wanted to do. I'm sure he wouldn't want you to spend the rest of your life feeling guilty so don't. When you think of him always remember...

  9. How to call a code?

    Noney replied to EyesForward's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone finds a pt not breathing they need to initiate a code. If I found a pt not breathing and I was the only around I would pick up the phone and call the code. I would the start cpr. If...

  10. How to call a code?

    Noney replied to EyesForward's topic in General Nursing

    We have a special number we dial the operator picks it asap and pages overhead. He also yell down the hall for immediate help. Icu, cath lab..... have code switches to pull. Hope that helps

  11. IDDM,i have question.

    Noney replied to nurseluv9's topic in General Nursing

    You would have just as much chance of getting an infant with healthcare problems by adopting. Were you planning to adopt an infant? If so (don't take this as a flame I'm only being honest) I...

  12. Frustrated!!N/M probs

    Noney replied to NurseStyles's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm not sure about this, but I think that in Ohio an Rn techincally cann't be trained by an Rn. I remember something about this in school.. I could be wrong. That said when I was an lpn in ltc...

  13. feeling guilty

    Noney replied to nursy_ann's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it would be natural for you to not affected the way you are. Is there anyway you trade assignments around a little bit. I know most of us are perfectly willing to make changes to...

  14. Forced Csection??

    Noney replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Something doesn't sound right. Did she have prenatal care? It seems like if she did her Ob gyn would have known about the increased size and her history. Makes you wonder doesn't it? Got to admit...

  15. Please help me, I am at the end of my rope

    Noney replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Why do some nurses feel compelled to call others at home and tell them everything they felt the other nurse did wrong? Sorry that is a pet peeve of mine. Calling you didn't change the outcome...

  16. Ama-

    Noney replied to verock's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't know the legalities, but if the young woman harms herself or someone else shortly after the AMA my guess is that there is going to be trouble.

  17. Believe it or not no lawsuit

    Noney replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Angelbear. What about the other side of it, preventing another woman to suffer the same way you've suffered. I wonder if your doc would have neglected you the way he/she did if there had been a...

  18. diploma and ADN nursing be out?

    Noney replied to Lovlya's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Walk into any hospital and look around. There are alot of unfilled positions. There are a lot of adn nurese everywhere you look. Now tell me, what do you think the answer to your question is?...

  19. do i/you want to be anurse

    Noney replied to GAstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Hey a nurse can work 4, 8, 12, or 16 hour shifts. It sounds like you've only seen one side of nursing. There are so many sides of nursing. Just look at all the different forums on this site...

  20. Floor to ICU

    Noney replied to jessjoy's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just transferred to ICU after a little over 2 years of tele. I'm still in training, but I have a few suggestions. Know your drips, abg's, be prepared to take care of alot of vented pt's. I'm...

  21. anyone's husband also a nurse?

    Noney replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Alot of units have self sceduling. It can be a very good thing. Most places nurses are expected to work every other weekend, so if you can get assigned to the same weekend it would be nice. When...

  22. Meridia Huron Graduates

    Noney replied to bmw804's topic in Ohio Nursing

    No info. But good luck.

  23. Ohio LTC

    Noney replied to Megan-Cho's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi Megs, Welcome to the site. I'm no longer in LTC, however I worked LTC for 9 years as an LPN. I've been out of it for 2 1/2 years. I don't think I could go back. It's so hard. You guys that...

  24. Any baylors here?

    Noney replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

    Vermonster A baylor is a program in which you work every sat and sun 12 hour shifts and get paid for working 36 hours. Otherwise known as weekend option. Different places do things differently,...

  25. MRSA and many questions

    Noney replied to minicus's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I avoid shaking hands and doorknobs like the plague. You never know what's there.