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  1. What can be done??

    dragonfly954 replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    well,it was just a thought.we are getting ready for this hurricane.we are expecting a direct hit or at least a lot of wind damage.pray i will still have a house standing after the hurricane.wish you...

  2. What can be done??

    dragonfly954 replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    perhaps she would be a good candidate for some type of pet therapy,if her facility has that available.you might be

  3. I'm giving my notice tomorrow

    dragonfly954 replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    I went in to work after several phone calls from my employer regarding me refusing to take report and that entire mess.yes,i got blasted when i came to work for about an hour.They attempted to try to...

  4. My shift sucked last night.

    dragonfly954 replied to 91WhiskeyM6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had one of those shifts last night(because of management,not patients) :angryfire .All I can tell you is today is another day and hope you have a better shift next

  5. Any underweight nurses?

    dragonfly954 replied to December716's topic in General Nursing

    I wil never be accused of being underweight-lol,but have known many skinny minny nurses (young and older alike)that were more than capable of all the requirements to be a spectacular nurse.

  6. I'm giving my notice tomorrow

    dragonfly954 replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    I understand 100%.Last night for the first time I stood up for myself at the beginning of the shift(for an unsafe staffing ratio).One nurse was never scheduled(this seems to be the new norm the last 2...

  7. Questions for Nurses who are married to Nurses!

    dragonfly954 replied to Jen2's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN and my husband is in the medical field,but not a nurse.He is a firefighter/emt going thru paramedic training.He was never interested in the medical field until i went to nursing school.he...

  8. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    dragonfly954 replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the same county where this lady died.i was shocked to see this story from our area,as it is a hole in the wall little town.i work for the county jail,so this was closer to home than just...

  9. Sutures

    dragonfly954 replied to Salus's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a busy county jail.we have an old retired md that comes in 2 days a week for clinic and we rely on our np to come in for sutures,relocations,i&d's for staph cases,etc.most of her...

  10. Do the state inspectors ever show up on noc shift?

    dragonfly954 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a county jail and we are subject to the "state"inspections as well.it is always a lot of fun.it has been known to happen on any shift one night they came in at mn and stayed til 4 am,then...

  11. What Freaks You Out?

    dragonfly954 replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    finding an eyeball that had rolled away under a cell door.this is what happens when prisoners push eachother off of the second tier onto the cold hard cement below....face first.that was a little...

  12. HIPPA violation.....question

    dragonfly954 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I can't get into any detail,but MAJOR HIPPA violation will have to dealt with at my facility.I didn't do it ,but we were the ones that found out about the violation and reported it.We were afraid if...

  13. Who's wearing white?

    dragonfly954 replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Nursing

    The only sin about all white is seeing your panty lines and bra outline.stopped wearing all white real fast after working in jail and prison-all

  14. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

    dragonfly954 replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

    There was an article at work tonite about 2 nuses in a jail who didn't call the md about a juvenile having abdominal pain.they wre afraid to call at nite because of past explosions from the md.kid...

  15. whats the weather like????

    dragonfly954 replied to jeanna's topic in General Nursing

    78 degrees here on the beach in Fla all day,turning cold as icecubes right now.Went in to do a home care admission,very warm.came out to freezing my orifice off 1 1/2 hours

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

    dragonfly954 replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    We have 2 small hospitals in my county;not much chance for privacy.After the renal insufficiency/failure started last July/Aug ,I was a frequent flier for about 3 months.I would put my hair up,not...

  17. Ghostly experiences??

    dragonfly954 replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    you asked about near death experience.I' don't know what to call it,but it was an experience.I had a lot of bleeding after my son was born.i went back to the or the next day to see what was going on.i...

  18. Ultram cost me my new dream job

    dragonfly954 replied to KELLYGIRL's topic in General Nursing

    Another agency nurse( where we both have been contracted for a long period of time in the same facility) had some family problems and ended up being drug tested.drugs were an issue for a family...

  19. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    dragonfly954 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Do not think it is ok to put just a few drops of Visene in your friend's iced tea to see what will happen.She will not appreciate the severe unexplained abdominal pain that lasts for hours.nor will...

  20. do i/you want to be anurse

    dragonfly954 replied to GAstudent's topic in General Nursing

    There is more to nursing than 12 hour shifts and more families that care for the nurses than are a pain in the rear,regardless of what you may hear or read on this board.mabye this lady is just trying...

  21. Ghostly experiences??

    dragonfly954 replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    I will tell you about some of the ghostly experiences on death row and prison after this weekend.I am not meaning to ruin the day,but I have to attend a funeral on Sat.I need to get myself together...

  22. anyone's husband also a nurse?

    dragonfly954 replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I have a similar situation. I am an RN.He is a firefighter/emt,soon to be in paramedic school because of his job requirement.He was not in the medical field before this,so all of this was new to...

  23. free cigs for psych patients

    dragonfly954 replied to eak16's topic in General Nursing

    Worked on a dual diagnosis and regular psych floor.The AA and NA people would always bring in donations of cigs as"patient cigs" or ones leaving would

  24. Ghostly experiences??

    dragonfly954 replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a state prison for 2 years.I could tell you some really scary stories about night shift and empty death row

  25. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    dragonfly954 replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am still surprised how many feelings and opinions this thread had provoked.It's just amazing how some people can be so judgemental.I'm not saying I approve or disapprove,but if this person can pass...