z's playa

z's playa

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  1. Quit or be fired?

    z's playa replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Did the power cut out yet? Good luck with everything

  2. fingerprinting for NC BON? (long)

    z's playa replied to hikahi's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That doesn't make sense. She hit you first. Why wasn't she charged too by the police? I'm gald to hear that they didn't pursue it any further. Good luck.

  3. Your Ideal Patient

    z's playa replied to Smilyn45's topic in General Nursing

    just saw your new post....edit

  4. codeine to morphine: what's the enzyme?

    z's playa replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Pain Management

    For years my mother and I have been saying to doctors that codeine does no better than tylenol for pain relief. Now I know why. Thanks! Or at least it comes close enough to an explanation for

  5. Quit or be fired?

    z's playa replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    (((hugz))))))))))...and a valium. :chuckle I know how easy it is to lose it over weather. Ice is a menace to society!!

  6. Quit or be fired?

    z's playa replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Well you put in your notice fer sure!!!! These people must have no concept of the insincts that go with being a mother. I do know...even though I am not a mom(per say).....that the fear of the...

  7. Quit or be fired?

    z's playa replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Backup plans..... for back up plans..... for back up plans...etc. Nothing unfortunately, is ever good enough for one's

  8. Quit or be fired?

    z's playa replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking that maybe the hospital is too short staffed to allow shift switches. Probably why she may be fired. Too bad though. That could solve a lot of

  9. Quit or be fired?

    z's playa replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    All I know is up here children are often left alone with clear instructions on what to do in case of power outages. I was one of them. We had neighbours who would look in on me and my sister and we...

  10. Ancient nursing symbols

    z's playa replied to DrZaphod's topic in General Nursing

    Define ancient. This is all I could find.

  11. Quit or be fired?

    z's playa replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Really? 16 is too young? We have 16 year olds here in nursing school away from home and everything. Even with emergency numbers...neighbours looking in on them...a pre set plan of stuff to do in case...

  12. Your Ideal Patient

    z's playa replied to Smilyn45's topic in General Nursing

    A patient who actually "follows up" with regular doctor when they say they

  13. Quit or be fired?

    z's playa replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on the fence with this one. A 16 year old and a 12 year old are definatly old enought to be by themselves unless they are disabled in some way. I'm sure the DON thinks the same thing. M'aybe go...

  14. Implanted Chip Approved for Human Use

    z's playa replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you on the sign of the times theory. Three days of darkness too. I will never let it happen to

  15. How about this for an order?

    z's playa replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean say "Here's your pain meds" and not give it to them? Or you do notice as soon as you approach a pt and say "Here's your pain meds" they quiet down because they know relief is in

  16. What not to say / do while you are in the ER...

    z's playa replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Ohmigod! And that happened here? Ick. :chuckle I'll PM you on Tuesday to catch you up!

  17. How about this for an order?

    z's playa replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I third

  18. How about this for an order?

    z's playa replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe its too early in the morning but I am still puzzled as to why being a "breast man" is relevent to the fact that Ativan was ordered for pain? I take it he was the

  19. I have tinnitus

    z's playa replied to brigaily2000's topic in General Nursing

    No...I HAD tinnitus at one point when I was put on a K+ drip for extreme dehydration. All they did for it was discontinue the drip. I hope you and everyone else can get that annoying tinnitus under...

  20. Aids

    z's playa replied to Anniekins's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I know..same debate but hey..tomato

  21. Aids

    z's playa replied to Anniekins's topic in General Nursing

    We're being taught that AIDS itself is not a terminal illness. The fact that is allows opportunistic infections to set in is what really ends up killing

  22. Can I still be a nurse with a misdemeanor conviction

    z's playa replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    Well then you're fine! Did you have to get a "vulnerable sectors" police background search prior to entry into school? If not..ask to see if you'll need one to get a job. If you do..then talk to the...

  23. Can I still be a nurse with a misdemeanor conviction

    z's playa replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly? Here in Canada you cannot be turned away for a misdemeaner. Its the narcotics/sexual / felonies that count. Call your school. Ask them. I do know there was a whole thread on this so I'll try...

  24. It's four degrees outside!

    z's playa replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Oooooooooooooo.........a whole TEN below zero????? Here's a little tune for you..... :Melody:

  25. It's four degrees outside!

    z's playa replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...... 5 cm of snow ice Black ice to boot minus freaking 40 with the wind chill I'm thinking 4 degrees sounds awesome right about...oh.... 3 months ago!?? Now CHAD KY SRNA...... quit 'yer whinin"...