HippyGreenPeaceChick

HippyGreenPeaceChick

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  1. Walk the Stairs at Work Challenge Thread

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    On my lunch break I will drink a can of V8, then I will run up and down the stairwell at work for a little exercise. Refreshes me greatly and I am ready to go back to work. My hospital is 9 stories...

  2. US RN's what is your opinion on Foreign trained RN's

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    After being in the military, I agree with you about the meaning of citizenship. And with so many fields in the economy collapsing, you will see more Americans being diverted into health care. And...

  3. ideas?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to ruby_red's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need to decide on and formulate so goals on where you would like to go. Im still going to school, in fact I like going to school. Have my BS in Nursing. Currently working on a BA in...

  4. would you do a home care shift in an unsafe area at night?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Yes we have Gangs and Criminals in SoCal, just like everywhere else in this country. Do I carry a weapon most of the time yes. Maybe I will be able to help an innocent in danger some time. But when it...

  5. Seniority question and WWYD in this situation?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    With all the tax increases in cigarettes, I would by her a box of NicoDerm patches and a box See's chocolates. And be friendly, to help build a work

  6. tatted up and in nursing school

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to mscgirl09's topic in General Nursing

    All good advice given thus far. I had visible tats going into nursing school. That didn't hinder anything in the least. It has not slowed me down in getting a job. But I will say my visible tattoos...

  7. Non emergent ER visits

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    That is the thing. Everyone gets the best care in the ER.It is also done quickly and efficiently and all is done within a few hours. All your labs, ekg, ct, radiology, sono, mri. It all gets done....

  8. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    Here we are. still debating enunciation, and correct verbiage. I am amazed that it garners this much attention. Though some of it has been rather amusing in a dry sort of way. But so much debate...

  9. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    why not, simply put. in today's society the customer/patient has come to expect this kind of service. whether right or wrong does not particularly matter anymore. the customer based approach and...

  10. Why is it nurses put up with such poor conditions?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in General Nursing

    I have not seen a bad hospital environment yet. But I am only with 2 years experience. But if I don't like where I am at, I will just find another hospital to work

  11. Where can we find jobs, warm weather, and a beach?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to Dtower's topic in General Nursing

    SoCal is my first choice. Fla my second and that extends in through the Gulf, Texas not included. And up through the Atlantic through to the Carolinas. I also am a beach

  12. How long until you found your "groove"?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to SecondGenRN's topic in Emergency

    I took about 4 to 6 months also. But I have always adapted to new things quickly. But everyone has their own pace for themselves. Good Luck to

  13. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    Actually, rather than someones grammatical errors, I am more appalled by other ongoing events of more serious nature. But I won't misdirect this

  14. Unions

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to kambra's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am a firm believer in contacting out legislators, and voicing my opinion firmly, soundly, intellectually, and with passion and resolve. I am sure the FBI and other agencies already have a nice...

  15. Burnout Rx

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to ACRN06's topic in General Nursing

    PS also visiting AllNurses.com

  16. Burnout Rx

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to ACRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Anything positive in your life will help, Exercise, time off, sports, vacations, music, self pampering, good food. See's Chocolates, yummy. Good loving relationship with a lot of Romance. Anything...

  17. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why not make it number one priority if it eases the tension and smooths the way for good customer

  18. Do Nurses have to do the following??

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    That is basic Nursing 101 and very satisfying, taking care of

  19. should patients be able to choose to end their life if they are in pain and dying

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    I am young and do not know all the legalities. Do we not have freedom of choice in this country. Where is the ACLU on

  20. "Women Are Catty"

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    No I think I feel a little differently here. I truly do not see women as being "Catty". I really dont feel they are. If anyone was going to be labeled catty O would lean toward a lot of the male...

  21. What Happened To The Nursing Profession?

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    I am young and a fairly new nurse. Just 2 yrs out of school. I do not know what nursing was like. I hear from the older nurses how much better everything was about nursing. How they worry about us...

  22. should patients be able to choose to end their life if they are in pain and dying

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    When it comes to other people or patients I really do not know how to answer. But for myself, when life is all about suffering then I choose to do what is right for me. Meantime I am young, extremely...

  23. Tips for New Interns: How To Get Along With The Nurse

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are going to bring us chocolate, remember that just not any chocolate will do. I am totally addicted to See's Chocolates. Any of the See's chocolates will do. See's is just so totally

  24. Gifts from patients

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to JustMe's topic in General Nursing

    I have recieved a lot of gifts from patients. I never thought that could be a problem. But I never asked about it

  25. Mentally ILL in SNF's: Danger to the Elderly

    HippyGreenPeaceChick replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Elderly deserve far better The Mentally ill deserve far better I know legalize marijuana and prison populations will drop 30 percent. We can then change all those spaces into nice healthy...