KarmaWiseRaven

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  1. Some people should just stay quiet!!!

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm Well this is where i lack Tact Yes Folks Tact. I would of said the day they make other badges for the different types of cancers i will glad to wear one until that time i think i will sick with...

  2. Religion, culture and nursing

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to raebabelvn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Well i seem to be the topic of the day. Let introduce myself shall i. My Name is Anthony. KarmaWiseRaven is a part of my middle name. I'm 1/2 Sicilian and 1/2 Cherokee. I read all these post you have...

  3. Three Moles in a tunnel

    KarmaWiseRaven posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Once upon a time there were 3 moles. A Papa Mole, A Mama Mole, and a Baby Mole, As they were heading out of their hole to get something to eat. Papa Mole is crawling along takes a whiff and says i...

  4. which is better, ADC or littmann stethoscope

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to lsvalliant's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Is this post for real ? It's whatever you prefer really. Personally Littmann is for me. I like the weight and how it feels in my ears and sound quality. But this post is like asking what do you like...

  5. New RN in LTC, feeling overwhelmed.

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to kohlbesc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Aww don't worry and this to shall pass .Your new maybe what we should do for you is chug on over to mambi pambi land and get you some Self Confidence you new RN. Tissue? ( I had to sorry) No really...

  6. Religion, culture and nursing

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to raebabelvn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm Pagan I'm all about holistic healing herbs oils and so on. I try to keep away from western medicine as much as i can. When I'm sick i see my holistic practitioner ( Dr Bombay) kidding but funny....

  7. 20 + years left until retirement......

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Otessa I'm in the same boat as you I'm in my late 40's i have about 19 to 20 yrs to go before i retire. I have decided to leave nursing for a while keeping my lic current and go back to school and go...

  8. VENT- vacation requests

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok i'm going to tell you what i would do. I would march my orifice in to the DON's office or who ever's office and i would demand time off. It's your time off. Stand up and say something and show them...

  9. ALWAYS called to work on days off?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Know when just to say NOOOOOOOO. I have learned the hard way. Let me tell you my story and I'll let you decide. I worked for a LTC and i was sitting at home and my phone rang it was work. Ok no big...

  10. need advice fellow nurses:(

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow cheer up being hard on yourself is one one thing. Being hard on yourself and going over board is another. I have said this before and I'll say it again. Everyone makes mistakes You, Me,...

  11. Long hair male nurses

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Nursee13's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me lady's its not Hercules. It was Sampson if he got his hair cut he would lose his power ( History Lesson Time with teacher KarmaWiseRaven) In Greek Myth Hercules was the son of Zeus who had a...

  12. Long hair male nurses

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Nursee13's topic in General Nursing

    I have long hair pony tails work great. As long as its not falling in your eyes and staff or patients are not complaining i don't see a problem. I use Gel ( Yes lady's i do) to comb my hair back then...

  13. Does being called a male nurse annoy you?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to freefalle's topic in Men in Nursing

    Being called a male nurse doesn't annoy me. I am male and a nurse that being said. What annoys me is being a male nurse and the rest of the nursing staff ( women) think your a freaking forklift to...

  14. No Raise In Years in LTC Facility

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to adampricecna's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the world of LTC's. That.s why they have such a high turn a round. And they can pay as low as they want or not give raises. Basically when you go in to a LTC's you know your not going to...

  15. No wonder we are getting nursing students who are only in it for $

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think in Callif they make that much. I remember when i left an LVN was making 21 something an hour. And the sign on bonus's were unreal like 10,000 that was in 01-02.Here in Missouri RN's are lucky...

  16. promotion?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with ebear. I was a some what new LPN and they basically turned me in to a ADON overnight it seemed. I was a CNA / Med Tech that went LPN. At the time they didn't have an opening for me so...

  17. Would you ever be a scab?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to klone's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I myself would cross the picket line. I'm a nurse not to much in to politics. Right or wrong there are people who depend on us who have nothing to do with the politics of the hospital they are there...

  18. new member to site

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to sammi57's topic in General Nursing

    :grpwlcm: This is a great site to be on all kinds of stuff. The people are great on here. Feel free jump in anytime but i have to warn you there's so many topics once you start posting you might not...

  19. What's your favorite lip product for work?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Being a guy and my lips get dry as well ( I'm human ) i use Burt's Bees i think it works great. These are my thoughts use them as you

  20. Just laid off!

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    Wow so sorry to hear i hope you find something soon. Everything happens for a reason i know this doesn't help but where a door closes one opens. Good Luck.. These are my thoughts use them as you

  21. inappropriate work attire

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I have an idea ( i get those some times ) How about minding your own business and do your job like your suppose to do. Are you like the fashion and relationship police? Are you jealous someone is...

  22. CNA issue

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People like that you need to grab them by their scrubs and tell them I'M THE FREAKING NURSE MIND IF I'M IN CHARGE FOR A WHILE. And kindly explain to her the next time she steps out of her scope of...

  23. One night shift nurse and one day shift husband...

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    Working 2 different shifts can be stressful on a marriage and a relationship. On both sides of the coin it's most important to keep open communications. This goes for guys as well. When i and my...

  24. this just popped into my head

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the posting above The BON may forgive but they don't forget. I would check your LIC with luck it might not even be on there. Good

  25. DNR does not mean do not treat, people!

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hold a DNR Its posted at my Dr's office and my local hospital with my advance directives. I have a medical alert necklace that says my allergy's and my DNR.That does not mean to starve me or keep...