Lynx25

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  1. Nurses with dreadlocks

    Lynx25 replied to DarkLotus's topic in General Nursing

    Our old PT had dreads and visible tattoos, and she always kept them neat and clean, and as far as I know, all of her patients adored her. I just hate the ratty, frizzy dreads that appear to house...

  2. no longer can work long hours

    Lynx25 replied to MauraRN's topic in General Nursing

    Answer the phone. Ask if they work for free. When they say no, agree that that sounds like a nice idea, and then hang up. Don't let people take advantage of

  3. 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

    You peed all over the wall.... ALL DAY If your psychotic screaming wife comes and tells me ONE MORE TIME that it smells like urine, I will give her a bleach wipe and toss her out the

  4. Does an obese nurse set a bad example?

    Lynx25 replied to sheyoung's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think I've ever had this problem... O.o Our facility is currently in the middle of a "Biggest Loser" contest where everyone pitches money in, and the winner gets the pot. Not bad, and the...

  5. Harassment at work, patient to staff

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

    The best thing to do, is to document well, and use direct quotes- IE, "Resident stated 'B--ch give me a B--- J-- while you're down there" Write the words out... I'm just not sure if AllNurses wants me...

  6. Whoever invented the lunch and learn

    Lynx25 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    What?! WHAT?!! If this is true, this is amazing. Our 'breakroom' in this LTC is right off the floor. Corporate decided that we were screwing around too much, and TOOK AWAY OUR BREAKROOM DOOR! The...

  7. The Mockery of Nursing

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

    Nurses who suck their young?

  8. Swedish Hospital Places Ad Seeking 'Hot' Nurses

    Lynx25 replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Haha, pretty

  9. Nursing Dress Code

    Lynx25 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I already have patients that try to trip staff on a regular basis- I couldn't imagine the carnage if we were to slip on some skates!

  10. I exploded at work. Haha miserable. Here's what happened? Should I feel bad, I kinda

    Lynx25 replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not nearly as nice as you, OP. My method is more of a "HEY! HEY! Nope, don't bother putting your jacket down, here's your report, let's count. Show up on time next time please." I work 16s as...

  11. for those in LTC..what songs do your residents like?

    Lynx25 replied to AshleyinSTL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have several residents who are HUGE fans of Elvis, including one who is quite sure she is Elvis' Widow. Try some of his stuff and see what reaction you get. No gospel, really. If your facility is...

  12. would you prefer monday-friday 3-11pm or the weekend shift??

    Lynx25 replied to ChrissybRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you can, get weekends- much less administration to bother you about silly petty things. Weekdays here make me want to gouge my eyes out with a rusty

  13. Is it something in the water? Inappropriate/rude patients.

    Lynx25 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Who knows. I suppose a-holes have to get sick too. I try to nip it in the butt as soon, and as hard as permitted, but sometimes nothing will work for these

  14. Visitor Etiquette

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

    Hahahahaha, YES! Also, kudos to the OP for not being a dingus, and helping out appropriately where needed. I see no issue

  15. Nurse on vacation

    Lynx25 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Bahaha, I absolutely got a call from my DON while I was at the beach last year... I just snapped a pic of the lovely waves and sent it to her, and turned the phone

  16. Nurse handing you a coke?

    Lynx25 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I had a patient demand a Coke "Right NOW, I hate water!" today. I told him to let me know when he found one so I could get one too, and continued on with my

  17. So very tired!

    Lynx25 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 8-16-16-8, and I veg out the first day off. All the other days I'm at the gym, and it really helps a lot with the fatigue and

  18. dealing with racism on dementia unit?

    Lynx25 replied to prob22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Poor little dude. I hate that there are no consequences for residents- ESPECIALLY those that are in their right mind. We have residents here that verbally and physically abuse staff and residents,...

  19. "Age Crisis"

    Lynx25 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Nursing Career

    We have young CNAs here. One I know for sure is 17. If you can't get anything in a large hospital, try more rural nursing

  20. Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    Lynx25 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I take it off and wash it... it even tolerates Lysol

  21. Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    Lynx25 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Mine shows the seconds, the date, and the day of the month... AND it's waterproof up to so many feet, so I just wash it when I wash my hands. It's a Baby-G watch- a gift from my sister-in-law. I...

  22. Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    Lynx25 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I feel naked if I don't have my watch

  23. 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

    If you toss yourself out of your bed ONE MORE TIME because you aren't getting your way, I will let your 500 pound butt sit there on the floor, call EMS to help me, tell them to take their sweet, sweet...

  24. C-Diff, and isolation precautions

    Lynx25 replied to katrinabreck's topic in General Nursing

    Our LTC has stopped using precautions for C-diff. They are sketch about even TELLING the staff- like CNA's, that the person HAS C-diff. We are also in the midst of a Noro-virus outbreak, and the...

  25. Do you think that a "high school dropout" mentality exists in the field of nursing?

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

    Lol, what?! Do you seriously think people are "in awe" of a college hoodie? I'd bet you money they just think you are