Agnus

Agnus

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  1. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

    Agnus replied to flashpoint's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have run into this situation. I (RN) explain that I supervise the LPN and CNA. They assist me. I have many very ill patients who have needs that only and RN can meet. If you insist that only an RN...

  2. Do You Like Agency Nurses?

    Agnus replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    That's like asking do you like white people. For every horror story you tell me about agency nurses I can tell you one about staff nurses. I had a staff nurse regularly nod off when she was giving...

  3. Tips to keep shoes white?

    Agnus replied to ameriarmybrattLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I keep my white shoes looking new by cleaning EVERY day that I wear them. It takes only a few seconds when you do this. First get some white Kiwi wax polish or get some white shoe cream and polish...

  4. stumped on strength/weakness questions

    Agnus posted a topic in General Nursing

    It is annual review time. I have a form I need to fill out before my review. List 3 strengths List 3 things needed to increase effectiveness I must admit I am stumped. I have to be careful how...

  5. stumped on strength/weakness questions

    Agnus replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    things related to "essential" nursing functions such as competencies and basic standsards of job performance like attendence, appearance general things like that. dddd sounds like some helpful tips....

  6. Quick Wound Care Question

    Agnus replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes this is the case. It has to do with reimbursement. However, it is not always the case and even then nursing is often very involved as well. I guess it just depends on where you...

  7. Injecting good humor in the work place...getting thru the grind.

    Agnus replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Patient asking for pain med. Depending on the patient and situation, I reply, "Pain!? You want pain?! I'll give you pain." Natually that is NOT appropriate in all situations with all patients. When...

  8. Rude and crude RN

    Agnus replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    So you will waite until he molest someone? (if he has not already) This guy absolutely fits the profile of a sexual criminal. Err on the side of safty. Having a talk is not what this guy needs....

  9. Quick Wound Care Question

    Agnus replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    You do not have to be certified as a wound care /ostomy nurse to treat wounds. You can do so with your basic education. But there is indeed a lot of information and education about wounds...

  10. Bad drug choice by DR.-scary! long rant

    Agnus replied to okie2's topic in General Nursing

    The "nurse" may just as easily have been a medical assistant. As for the doctor this reeks of neglect. He failed to see her for something that he should have examined her for. He failed to...

  11. Resigned from my job yesterday.....

    Agnus replied to jpoetic3's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I would have not written the letter that you did. I would simply state that I was resigning give the date and leave it at that. I also do not do exit interviews. Exit interviews are...

  12. Rude and crude RN

    Agnus replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    This has NOTHING to do with his age. Do not tollerate it. If you report it and nothing gets done go to HR. By law they are required to address this. This guy worrys me. and Should worry you....

  13. How does your hospital handle staff who want to vote?

    Agnus replied to directcare4me's topic in General Nursing

    Every state makes provisions for this. One is as you said early voting. The other is absentee ballot. As long as you send in your ballot early enough to arrive by election day it will be counted....

  14. Patients and voting

    Agnus replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Many states has laws on the books that clearly state that anyone determined to be mentally incopetent can not vote. It is probably too late to stop the vote from being counted but in the future voter...

  15. Is your place of employment offering you the flu vaccine?

    Agnus replied to RN~in~CT's topic in General Nursing

    I see you you go by chemo queen. This suggest that you work with immuno compromised patients. Health care workers are encouraged to get the vaccine because if we get flu we are at risk of passing...

  16. I can't stop crying~ why can't I be B Positive?

    Agnus replied to ERRN1028's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hug)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

  17. Depression,Military Discharge..Career in nursing??

    Agnus replied to WannaBmaleRN's topic in General Nursing

    A submarine enviorment is a set up for depression. Many people choose other services because they understand the possibility of being assigned to a sub if they go Navy. They know themselves well...

  18. Lunch Everyone? Am I paranoid or what?

    Agnus replied to NancyJo's topic in General Nursing

    I don not know what type or size of facility you work in. I do not know if the entire facility does this or just one floor on a large hospital. IT DOES NOT MATTER. What does matter is that it is...

  19. Help!

    Agnus replied to rose28164's topic in General Nursing

    When you get report review orders with the nurse who is reporting off. This will cut down on missed orders. If your hospital has some stupid policy of not doing face to face report then review...

  20. very rude fellow student

    Agnus replied to CVnurse08's topic in General Nursing

    The best revenge is to simply do and say nothing and let her discover for herself. Maybe (if you can with a straight face) say something like gee tell me more. I really want to make more money...

  21. I think I got fired

    Agnus replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Even perdiem you can collect unemployment insurance if they let you go. I have. However, if you quit you must waite several months before you will qualify for unemployment. Don't let them force...

  22. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    Agnus replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the OP's comments suggest that he/she assumes the GA BON of nursing is aware of this. Making such an assumption is a mistake. Just because this "institute" is well known does not mean the...

  23. I never want overtime period

    Agnus replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Ah the old Scarlet Syndrome. I"ll think about that

  24. starting a buisness

    Agnus replied to M J W's topic in General Nursing

    And a pat on the head to

  25. starting a buisness

    Agnus replied to M J W's topic in General Nursing

    I got up on the correct side and I am sorry you think a business in which many thrive is a bad one to do into because your precieved yours as having failed. I am in as risky or riskier business and...