KarmaWiseRaven

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  1. Did i do the right thing?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to CNA Dinky's topic in General Nursing

    I think you know the answer by now. But yes always tell your floor nurse even if you tell your supervisors first always tell your nurse so she or he is not left out in the dark. Another reason what...

  2. Resume thoughts

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Nebrgirl this is for you... enjoy.. Anthony Hey i would go down to your Career Center they will help you write one and word it. Mostly be honest on them. Be direct on it for the job you want. Enjoy...

  3. Are nurses "above" menial pt tasks?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    Moms are great at times . But don't be so quick to judge her she just wants to make sure you will be happy in your career choice. Mom's have a way to try to put themselves in to your shoes and they...

  4. Dr Oz and Aspirin

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught give aspirin and if they cant take or chew it crush it for them. Never heard 80% of people are allergic to it. I think you misunderstood some thing. But then again in this line of work...

  5. A Nurse CAN be both sexy & smart

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry not polite to

  6. A Nurse CAN be both sexy & smart

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    A Nurse CAN be both sexy & smart I seen this thread and i just have to post. They sure can. How do i know you ask. Well I look darn good in scrubs and my brains. I'm like freaking MacGyver when it...

  7. Nurse suicide follows infant tragedy

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    Wow sad sad day. I remember this and commenting on this story on AN. There's tears on earth as in heaven for both family's for sure RIP Kim and little Kaia. May you both find peace now in your gods...

  8. charge nurse after less than a year of experience??!

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    LOL Charge Nurse... Try I just grad as a LPN and the LTC i worked at as a CNA and Med Tech didn't have a position for me as a LPN so they gave me the ADON job that no one wanted. Yes you guessed it 2...

  9. GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I love chewing gum. There's proper gum chewing at work. Don't stick no more then one piece in your mouth. Don't blow bubbles or pop your gum that's rude. Chew your gum on the back teeth not the front....

  10. med passer a good job for student nurse?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CMT ( Certified Medication Technician) that's a big word for a med passer. In my state you have to be a CNA for a yr before you can be a CMT. I was a CMT before i became a LPN. You will find...

  11. What da heck is a Nurse Career Battery test?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to myownboss's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Career Battery Test. Yes i have heard of these. They want to make sure your charged up for the crap that's going to come down the pipe in your nursing career. See most nurses run off of The...

  12. How far do you force meds?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to andrewRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Andrew, You have no right to force anyone to take Meds. If your force a person you can and will be turned in. If your having problems giving Meds find another nurse to help you. Someone who knows the...

  13. what does this mean?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to NurseNikkiC's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Nikki, I personally would call your BON and speak with a live person. They don't bite and they can help you and explain what it all means. These are my thoughts use them as you

  14. got fired/got hired, but confidence shaken

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to VivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been fired and i look at it where a door closes another one will open. Take what you learned from it and build on it and make it a strength I have also been arrested a few times. And its funny...

  15. I don't like dead people

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to dawn.b-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well you and i are in the same boat You don't like Dead People and they are a way of life something we need to deal with. And i on the other hand see Dead People and they don't seem to leave me alone....

  16. New DON help with survey

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to meljam's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would post your question in Nursing Specialties. There's a section just for DON / ADON'S. They might be better to help. Or get you a quicker response. These are my thoughts use them as you

  17. Occupational Therapy or Psych Nurse Practitoner

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to jbritt's topic in General Nursing

    Well what do you like better? What do you think you can excel at best? I myself would go for the OT. Why you can make just as much as a OT compared to a NP. Less headaches less stress. Also do...

  18. Hateful, mean nurses

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to CupCakeRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is to the OP Whisper's ( I know a guy who knows a guy who is this guys cousin and he makes things go away for a fee) But you didn't hear that from me. Really I'm sorry this is happening to you...

  19. Pet Nurse?!

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    Let me just say this. Pet Nurse = Vet Tech Pet Nurse Aid = Kennel Attendant ( They do all the nasty jobs you know like CNA's) I think the girl who seen you first was a Tech but it wasn't her room...

  20. Never driving to work in snow again

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I think what is really funny is that you think a 4 wheel drive will save you lol. I know what you mean about driving in the snow. I do it every yr and it doesn't get any easier. Speed is the main...

  21. Other thread that got me thinking..

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    That's why before a Drug Test they ask you are you on anything. At that time list what you are taking. It's non of their biz why your taking it just list it as one of the Meds you are taking they...

  22. Annoyed by what I saw in the dining room...vent

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to mom2cka's topic in General Nursing

    Or maybe she's sleeping with him i mean come on letting a DR take cuts she has to be doing something with him other then being polite. I mean who's polite these days and look how mad she got you for...

  23. Ear Candling

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Dave, Have you thought or tried peroxide and a warm ear flush? I have allergy's really bad so i know what ear wax build up can do i also suffer from Tinnitus. Peroxide Flush sounds a lot better and...

  24. need ideas for nights off

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to abg.icu.rn's topic in General Nursing

    Walmart, A 24 hour gym is great as well. Pogo or any online game site is good. Writing emails to friends, Nursing sites or maybe even online school. When it's warm i go on Motorcycle rides. Painting...

  25. Night Shift

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    Well as a Night Shifter i can bite you on the neck to turn you. I do have fangs and i'm not afraid to use them. Or you can do one simpler and stay among the living. You can go on the many postings we...