unknown99

unknown99 BSN, RN

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  1. What did someone do that you knew to get fired or kicked out of school?

    unknown99 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    1. Drug abuse/drug theft 2. Patient abuse 3. Call ins (excessive) 4. poor attitude 5. Pre-pouring of meds 6.

  2. Atlanta questions

    unknown99 replied to nursingFJ's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I now live in Ohio, but recently moved here from Metro Atlanta. I lived in Acworth, which is about 25 miles north of Atlanta. It is a great place to live and raise a family. I lived in a small...

  3. Which bank is best for alternative loans?

    unknown99 replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do NOT go with Ocwen Federal Bank! They are crooks and theives!! We had a home loan with them and were 2 weeks late on ONE payment. They started foreclosure proceedings, even though I told them I...

  4. Medical Errors

    unknown99 replied to ninas's topic in General Nursing

    If the doctor writes it, the nurse will usually catch the error. If the nurse gives it anyway, then she/he is just as liable for the

  5. LPN's in CCU, a vent

    unknown99 replied to NYERNURSE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Not so true. I work ICU and CCU from time to time, and our LPNs are very valuable members to both areas. An LPN can give meds--PO, IM, SQ, rectal, via tubes, and IV ATBs if IV cert.. An LPN can do...

  6. No She/he Did Not!!!

    unknown99 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    No she did not bring the instructors ex-husband to the class Christmas party!!!! (No, it was not me, but a fellow

  7. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    unknown99 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    We had a lady come in to be seen for...... get this..... chapped lips!!!! Go to the store and buy some chap stick lady!!!!!!!!

  8. But I'm Pregnant . . . . .

    unknown99 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I agree that you should take care of yourself because you ARE having complications. The O.P., and other posters are speaking of pregnant nurses who are NOT having complications. I admire your grit and...

  9. Medicins sans frontieres - Doctors without borders

    unknown99 replied to NorthER,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Randy! You are so right! I am going to look at your website as soon as I finish this board. My husband is from Mexico. We go every year or so to visit his family. I see so much in the way of...

  10. But I'm Pregnant . . . . .

    unknown99 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    AWESOME answer Dave!!! I love it!!! I worked with all my kids until I was 9 months pregnant. I did everything then I do now. I worked weekends and holidays-- the money is better too. And, if you have...

  11. Medicins sans frontieres - Doctors without borders

    unknown99 replied to NorthER,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not have any experience, but I too am interested in joining Doctors Without Borders. I would love to go to some of the small villages in Mexico several weeks every year. I am glad to see someone...

  12. Pre-pouring meds

    unknown99 replied to momrn50's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been a nurse for a total of 20 years--19 yr as an LPN and 1 yr as an RN. I have never pre-poured. It may save time, but is very unsafe. Case in point--- One of the LPNs where I used to work...

  13. Do you clean B/P cuffs between pts???

    unknown99 replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    We have disposable

  14. Why are doctors so rude?

    unknown99 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is true!! I asked one of the docs why he was so rude sometimes and he said "Because I can!!!" I had one doc ranting and raving because someone else had a chart he wanted. I had had it with him...

  15. My friend thinks she failed the NCLEX and is devastated!

    unknown99 replied to Roland's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tell her to relax. It is a test. If she fails, she can take it over again. Does she think she got the last question right? Chances are if she did, then she passed. Even if not, there is always another...

  16. Venting in progess, unjust termination

    unknown99 replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Bob. Employment is a double effort that requires an effort on the employer and the employee. Sounds like, to me, that there was no effort on your part to assist the new supervisor adapt...

  17. double-checking insulin with cokworker

    unknown99 replied to bth44's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We only double check insulin if it is IV

  18. No She/he Did Not!!!

    unknown99 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Yes, the patient made it. D50 was given IV. patient went home the next day and is

  19. No She/he Did Not!!!

    unknown99 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    No she did not give 60 units of regular insulin when it was suppose to be 6 units, even after her instructor told her to recheck. This happened to a classmate of

  20. I love nursing but I'm too busy to:

    unknown99 replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I love nursing but I am too busy to watch that TV show with them when they ask me

  21. Overwhelmed by preceptorship patient ratio!

    unknown99 replied to earthflower's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have had up to 50 in long term care. That is why I do not work in LTC

  22. Turning your patients

    unknown99 replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    I make sure they are turned. If I am in the room and I can do it, I do it. The nurse aide is there to help me, so I in turn help

  23. Unofficial results

    unknown99 replied to husty's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for you. I failed the first ime also. After failing, I did 3 things.. 1. I took a week for myself.. no studying at all. 2. I purchased a study program from the NCSBN website-- you can...

  24. You know you're a rehab nurse when:

    unknown99 replied to mom and nurse's topic in Rehabilitation

    You know you are a rehab nurse when, even at home you remind your family how to properly go from a sitting to a standing

  25. Kind of gross...but fever blisters

    unknown99 replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, yes. stress is the #1 reason mine pop out! When I feel the fist little tingle, I start using Abreva. It stops them from becoming huge painful blisters, and they usually only last a few days....