Not_A_Hat_Person

Not_A_Hat_Person RN

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  1. Nursing makes me hate fat people

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Every generation thinks the previous one is spoiled. "The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of...

  2. Would you accept this call out excuse?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked with a woman who would call out for church events. Not religious holidays or funerals, but regular church services and events. I was raised in the chiurch, and my chruch always scheduled...

  3. What is the worst hardship/story you have ever seen/heard in your nursing career?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    My peds rotation was in LTC for children with brain injuries. One girl's birth story was heartbreaking. Her mother was in her 20s, and comatose in LTC for some reason. One day, an assessment revealed...

  4. if you could do it over again....

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to abiggie's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing homes in my area offer free LNA training. It's very hard work for not much money, but it will give you a taste of nursing. Some facilities will even pay for LNAs to become nurses, usually...

  5. Would you accept this call out excuse?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On one hand, I agree that it's not really the facility's business why you call out. On the other hand, I've worked in places where half the staff would call out for sporting

  6. Nursing makes me hate fat people

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This month's American Journal of Nursing has an article on caring for patients with a BMI of 40 or higher. Most of the difficulties caring for that patient population are caused by lack of policy and...

  7. The States with the Most (and Least) Affordable Colleges

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in School, College Programs

    In-state tuition and mandatory fees at UVM are just under $600 per credit, without room and board. Apparently, The Powers That Be are trying to attract wealthy out-of-state students who don't need...

  8. Let go from my first patient - Please help me understand!

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to cazach0122's topic in Private Duty

    My agency had a case like this. Client was in his late 20s, very into pop culture, didn't like older nurses. He tried to dismiss a nurse in her 50s solely because of her age (and said so), and the...

  9. Let go from my first patient - Please help me understand!

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to cazach0122's topic in Private Duty

    I was asked not to come back to one peds case for political reasons. The child was a baby, the youngest of 6 kids. The family was very religious and very conservative, with Bible verses posted around...

  10. things said wrong that drive you crazy

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Shortly after the post 9/11 Anthrax panic, I fell down a set of stairs and sprained my left foot. I spent 2 hours in the ER waiting room with a woman who went on and on (barely drawing breath the...

  11. things said wrong that drive you crazy

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    My husband pronounces genre as "JOHN-ray." When I lived in the ghetto, a local hair salon was called "Girlfriend Hooked Me Up!" I always wanted to walk in and ask what Girlfriend hooked her up to. I...

  12. If you like your health insurance, you can keep it your insurance. Period

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My current family deductable is $5000. With a silver plan, it will be $3500. I'd rather see Medicare for All. Obamacare isn't perfect, but it's better than nothing. Right now, nothing is the...

  13. If you like your health insurance, you can keep it your insurance. Period

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I currently pay $800 per month for my employer's second-cheapest plan, which is $25 per week more than the catastrophic plan. I don't make much, and Hubby hasn't had a job that provided health...

  14. Less full time jobs out there

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals in my area were refusing to hire full-time staff long before Obamacare. They would rather hire travelers on 13-week contracts, with no benefits and no

  15. What is the largest dose of insulin you have given a patient?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to AlphaPig's topic in Patient Medications

    One of my assisted living residents, a longtime diabetic, got 55 units of insulin in the morning and 65 units at

  16. am I a nurse or home maker???

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to jack1339's topic in Private Duty

    I worked very briefly on a case where the nurse washed, dried, and folded the laundry for the entire family, which included 4 children under 12. I have no problem doing client laundry or preparing...

  17. Vent- Client's Mom Stabbed Me in the Back (not literally)

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Private Duty

    I had an unrelated meeting with my boss today. It's official; Mom likes me, but Girlfriend hates me. Unfortunately, since Mom found a job and Girlfriend is now unemployed, Girlfriend is home most of...

  18. Vent- Client's Mom Stabbed Me in the Back (not literally)

    Not_A_Hat_Person posted a topic in Private Duty

    I've been an RN for 5 years, and I've worked Private Duty through an agency for 3. The agency pays badly, but otherwise treats the nurses very well. Lately, things have been getting strained. My...

  19. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was in school, during my second med-surg rotation, my nurse literally screamed at my patient. I was pretty

  20. Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    The Girlfriend on my Peds case is working my last nerve. She recently lost her job, and Mom recently found one, so Girlfriend is home most of the time. She doesn't talk to me unless it's to criticize....

  21. BEST STATES/CITIES for RN Jobs

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to byrone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I grew up in Gardner, and never dreamed that anyone would call it "the

  22. BEST STATES/CITIES for RN Jobs

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to byrone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    North Dakota has a severe housing shortage. You may find a nursing job, but you may also end up living in your

  23. You want us to do what?!?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to SilenceintheLibrary's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have to

  24. Story of New Job Teaching at Unaccredited LPN School

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to dirtroadbsn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would worry about the legal implications of staying in this job, especially if the students end up ineligible to take the

  25. Patients who ask if you got a flu shot

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to RxOnly's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Are you aware that the linked website has sections about "9/11 truth" and "the elders of