Lynx25

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  1. Got hired from a phone call. Now what???

    Lynx25 replied to rvalmonte214's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why... why didn't you call the next

  2. Oh crap...I can't believe I forgot...

    Lynx25 replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sh*t happens, no bigge. I just call and let the next nurse know what's going on. (Or text, we text like maniacs

  3. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Lynx25 replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am losing my

  4. Let's See Some Positivity! :)

    Lynx25 replied to Sarah96's topic in General Nursing

    People like to vent. As it is inappropriate to do it at work, many do it here. We do apologize for the lack of glitter and heart filled

  5. Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

    Lynx25 replied to RN_Marie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't see anything wrong in the Vet's resume... except that you posted it. They probably DID do all of that- have you ever been in the back room of an emergency vet? It's

  6. GUILTY

    Lynx25 replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha, I've been pulled over once in Army Fatigues (tail light) and let go- Once during nursing school for speeding, and let go with a lecture and a finger shake. Once in civilian clothes... "Where...

  7. Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

    Lynx25 replied to RN_Marie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, please. Our RN charge nurse is FRESH out of college, and while she's very sweet, she's a bit of a dingus, and not much

  8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Lynx25 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lady, you left your mom at a nursing home for five years, and proceeded to go on with your life. Don't come charging in like a wild boar when she begins her decline, and start screeching at me every...

  9. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    Lynx25 replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    WAIT! If I'm not allowed to go out after work in my scrubs, because I have fomites crawling out my ears, am I allowed to go grab a bite for lunch? What about the drive-thru? Do you think the...

  10. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    Lynx25 replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    hahahahaha- yes! there's the solution... go out nude! no fomites to worry

  11. The Mockery of Nursing

    Lynx25 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bring a bug zapper. They get a little out of control some

  12. The Mockery of Nursing

    Lynx25 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a beautiful heart, however I heard some batty old nurses say MEAN THINGS about their patients out of earshot! When I get to be a nurse, I'll NEVER become frustrated by ANYTHING! I'm going to...

  13. Shouldn't Nurses Have the Power to Isolate Patients?

    Lynx25 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We SHOULD, but at least here, the IC nurse has to initiate it. They wouldn't isolate one gentleman with scabies until I told them I'd call out if I got it... and since I'm the only one who will work...

  14. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    Lynx25 replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know, right? Who knew? I've gone out in scrubs before, sue me- the bar is between home and work. I try not to make a habit of rolling around on the floor at work, so I doubt my scrubs are dirtier...

  15. Frustrated with SN

    Lynx25 replied to DookieMeisterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In before "LOL I'M SUCH A BETTER SN OH MY GAWD!" Yeah, new or not, after two years in school you should be about ready to start getting your stuff

  16. when you are accused of abuse

    Lynx25 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Lord. Sorry to hear about this- hope it turns out

  17. How do you deal with explosive customers?

    Lynx25 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Explosive? Immodium. Lots of

  18. The Mockery of Nursing

    Lynx25 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i shall take note of this bullied individual, and from now on i will endeavor to spray butterflies and roses out of my neither regions whenever anyone walks by

  19. My co-worker stinks like gin every morning!

    Lynx25 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    Awe... mine drinks RedBull ALL DAY LONG and sprints around like a manic bunny. On topic, that's a very awkward situation, and I suppose the only real way to prove anything would be a

  20. The Mockery of Nursing

    Lynx25 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since when did "My co-workers disapprove of my terrible work ethic and my martyr spirit, and now do not want to bother with me" become, "OMG I AM BULLIED AND I SHALL CRY ABOUT IT?!"

  21. Pill falls on pt gown...is it safe to give?

    Lynx25 replied to sle1191's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's silly. I work in LTC and between my Parkinson's people and my blind-as-a-bats, and my dementia people who like to party with their meds before they take them, pills are dropped ALL the time. If...

  22. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    Lynx25 replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Me: "Ohh look! Your daughter just called! She'll be in tomorrow, how nice!" LOL: "Well you and her can just go **** your ***** with a broke beer bottle for all I care." Me: "Well

  23. Am I wrong for calling off? Please help!

    Lynx25 replied to np2b4me's topic in General Nursing

    That LPN is going to have a stroke,

  24. Need help making a decision

    Lynx25 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Nursing

    "This job sucks!" "This job does not!" Which should I

  25. My Pity Party, Please RSVP

    Lynx25 replied to ChristinP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    *Confetti Toss* Lay-offs suck. However, with your experience, I'm sure you'll get something in no time.