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  1. Charting Bloopers

    xmaxiex replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    We had two pts with almost exactly the same name (one letter off) .However one was male Leslie . And the other was female Michael. Poor Leslie varied between BPH and lady partsl irritation . And...

  2. Quit or be fired?

    xmaxiex replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I admire you wendy ! Family is always first

  3. Resignation the right way

    xmaxiex posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I would like to resign from my current full time position but remain at the same place doing just per diem work . How do I write a resignation letter ? Any advice would be helpful

  4. Resignation the right way

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in Nursing Career

    The wacky place I work does not really have a HR dept. They also do not have a change of status form . When I switched from per diem to full time before my pregnancy it was just an "I told so and so...

  5. Resignation the right way

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in Nursing Career

    The wacky place I work does not really have a HR dept. They also do not have a change of status form . When I switched from per diem to full time before my pregnancy it was just an "I told so and so...

  6. A Man of Mischief

    xmaxiex replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think I shall sue for pulling muscles due to overlaughing! Oh wait I am a nurse I can't afford a lawyer! LOL

  7. A Man of Mischief

    xmaxiex replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think I shall sue for pulling muscles due to overlaughing! Oh wait I am a nurse I can't afford a lawyer! LOL

  8. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    xmaxiex replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    cazza , pain is an issue that I have been learning more about and have come across many articles that state that many of those who are/were chemically dependant require more pain meds to relieve their...

  9. Overuse of opiates?? Opinions?

    xmaxiex replied to NiteShiftNut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    cazza , pain is an issue that I have been learning more about and have come across many articles that state that many of those who are/were chemically dependant require more pain meds to relieve their...

  10. Resignation the right way

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in Nursing Career

    I would like to resign from my current full time position but remain at the same place doing just per diem work . How do I write a resignation letter ? Any advice would be helpful

  11. Do You Have LPN's in your PICU?

    xmaxiex replied to Chevelle's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Oh definately no dispute here . I was curious because as an LPN who is persuing her RN I would eventually like to go into NICU and was wondering what skills were required that were different

  12. Do You Have LPN's in your PICU?

    xmaxiex replied to Chevelle's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Where do RN's attain their skill sets for PICU? In school ? I didn't realize that you aquired these specific skills in school

  13. Curious about no rinse bathing products

    xmaxiex replied to sn2rn04's topic in General Nursing

    I Love the warm it in the microwave packs we have ! We rarely use them but for a dying pt they are especially nice . Warm and not as drying as some of the soaps we use . More comfortable since I find...

  14. Okay OB nurses All about a cesearean?

    xmaxiex posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was just told at my last check up that I will have to have a c-section . I have had three lady partsl births , with no drugs . I am terrrified of getting spinal anesthesia and the whole c-section ....

  15. Is "Nursing" A true profession?

    xmaxiex replied to Silverhawk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Amen ! I feel most days like I work hard labor ! I would like to see staffing ratios and a total overhaul of the LTC facilities ! I am quickly fading from wide eyed newbie to disgusted bomb dodger

  16. Okay OB nurses All about a cesearean?

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Her reasoning for c-section the last baby we did have an ultrasound and it was determined the baby was going to be 9lbs. When she arrived 2 days later she was actually 11lbs. So we are all in...

  17. Okay OB nurses All about a cesearean?

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Awww you guys and gals are the BEST ! I feel so much better already ! Kevin you are great ! I guess now all I want to know is how long before you get sensation back ? You know reading all of your...

  18. Working with a racist

    xmaxiex posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What to do when working with a racist? I have told this woman I do not wish to hear her inappropriate comments anymore , yet she persists. She has said some very horrible things and when I brought...

  19. Okay OB nurses All about a cesearean?

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ohh gee thanks steph , fecal incontinence ? Just when I thought I had all my worries together and labeled leave it to another nurse to casually mention something like fecal incintinence !!!! :rotfl:...

  20. Okay OB nurses All about a cesearean?

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks Marie ! And yes it did hurt . When I walked in for my first OB appt the midwife took one look at me and said , "I cannot believe you had the bravery to get pregnant again !" lol . Bravery or...

  21. Okay OB nurses All about a cesearean?

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in Ob/Gyn

    have to have a c-section because I have monsters that pose as babies ! LOL My last child was delivered natural 11lbs4ozs and she suffered erbs palsy . I also hemmorahged and needed blood...

  22. Are you nursing where you thought you'd be?

    xmaxiex replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Yes here in good old connecticut you cannot work as a tech when you hold an LPN licence. This is what we were taught . It is very frustrating though to not have many options , as this was not...

  23. Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have found out that as a lowly LPN there are no jobs outside of LTC . I have quite a way to go to get my RN and I am disgusted . The LTC enviornment is not for me , maybe nursing is not for me at...

  24. Working with a racist

    xmaxiex replied to xmaxiex's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can you believe ....... Now I am being floated off my own floor ! I honestly get the feeling they are trying to make me quit . Also the DON , ADON and quite a few of the seasoned nurses pass me in the...

  25. Are you nursing where you thought you'd be?

    xmaxiex replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I thought an LPN in connecticut had more choices than what is actually available . So no I am LTC while working on my RN . The scariest part of this though is that other jobs I have interviewed for...