Farkinott

Farkinott RN

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  1. Taking Kids to the Job is it OK?

    Farkinott replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked with many many colleagues who have had to bring their kids to work at some stage for any amount of reasons. Usually they are solo parents struggling to keep a roof over their heads and...

  2. A healthy diet with God's help

    Farkinott replied to Nuru99's topic in Nursing Humor

    Good

  3. Looking for a Burle bowl.....

    Farkinott replied to seanymph's topic in International Nursing

    Probably not as good as the Aussie one's

  4. You Know It's July in Texas When ...

    Farkinott replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think I've got a wee touch of dejevu with the above

  5. Procedural Question regarding Phys. orders

    Farkinott replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    You could have been guided through the process a little more effectively but good on you for advocating for your patient and getting a more appropriate medication order. Never be afraid to stand up...

  6. inmates in the hospital

    Farkinott replied to nursebaby22's topic in General Nursing

    As per the above posters.................don't do

  7. An Italian, a Scotsman and a Chinese man

    Farkinott posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    An Italian, a Scotsman and a Chinese man, are hired at a Construction site. The foreman points out a huge pile of sand. He says to the Italian guy, "You're in charge of sweeping." To the Scotsman...

  8. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    Farkinott replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    from experience................. You only ever chuck petrol on the fire once! :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire :angryfire

  9. severe skin flaking...anyone seen this?

    Farkinott replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with Audreyfay! The last time I saw someone with anything similar to waht was described it was a humungous dose of scabies. I got it on my arm after assisiting with one transfer and I literally...

  10. cna while going to school???advice please !

    Farkinott replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Nursing Career

    i worked part time as an enrolled nurse (lpn is close equivalent) whilst attending uni full time to become an RN. You can amaze yourself with what you can do when you need to support yourself and...

  11. Nursing on own terms

    Farkinott replied to lgreen's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with all of the above posts. If you only do one shift a week straight after graduating you will be distrusted and the object of jealous envy because it sounds like you don't really need the...

  12. Nurse Salary Survey

    Farkinott replied to nightingale's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it just means subscribing to nursing

  13. Help me, I hate Nursing!!!

    Farkinott replied to HJBeans's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are so miserable then maybe you should see your GP as you may well be suffering depression. If you have tried all types of nursing and you can't find anything you like it may well be that you...

  14. Looking for a Burle bowl.....

    Farkinott replied to seanymph's topic in International Nursing

    I would love to help but what in hell's name is a burle

  15. Flushing PICC & Central lines with Heparin?

    Farkinott replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    We don't flush with heparin but use heparin locks which are withdrawn and discarded before flushing with n/saline when the catheter is accessed. When therapy is done the catheter lumen is again...

  16. screwed up at work... feeling crappy...

    Farkinott replied to Kudra's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the system let you down! How can you expect to do something like a discharge perfectly if you haven't been shown! Lighten up on yourself! The charge seems cool about it maybe he/she can...

  17. Dealing with combative patients

    Farkinott replied to nursesarah's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i did one on one (specialing) of a speed addled young female once. She was on a general ward but in a single room (with a large window). This girl was the psycho ***** from hell. She even accused...

  18. Camp and post renal transplant

    Farkinott replied to Loribabble's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You should be provided with all the info you need. Number one is medication. I am guessing that the little person you wil be looking after will ber very independent and will require little...

  19. shift change is killing us, Help!

    Farkinott replied to kelluvanurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I must be blessed. I work Mon-Sat. Shifts are 0730-1600 or 1300-2130. Usually 11, sometimes 12 chairs. At times we have to squeeze a few in between outpatient times (this is an acute facility). All...

  20. A thank you, and question about shifts at hospitals

    Farkinott replied to SugarMagnoliaMom's topic in General Nursing

    If you are prapared to work those kinds of hours and to work so hard towards your goals you won't have any problems. More power to

  21. Ideal work-life

    Farkinott replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Win Lotto! Work 2 days a week for the social aspect. One day a week for charity or community organisation for free. Two weeks holiday 4 X a year. Learn to wipe the smug look off your

  22. What is the longest shift you have ever worked

    Farkinott replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    Any shift with a hangover and lack of sleep. :imbar :imbar :uhoh21:

  23. allergies??

    Farkinott replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a smoker you may have killed the cilia which help bring phlegm and other crap up. I used to smoke but the cilia do come back. Just a

  24. Do nurses make bad patients?

    Farkinott replied to zacsmimi's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like most people have missed the point. She feels like crap and prbably needs a bit of moral support, more so than "It wass the right thing to do". This lady is going through an...

  25. Study techniques, tips and tricks

    Farkinott replied to Nurse Jeni's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70433&highlight=study There is some great advice in this thread from not too long