Poi Dog

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

    Poi Dog replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the nice little old lady in Room 411: I wish all of my patients were like
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    The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    Poi Dog replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Conversation I heard last night. CN: "Hey that's MY pen. Where did you find it? Pen thief: "It was in the pyxis. CN: "Well I know that's MY pen because I am the ONLY one who has that type of pen."...
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    Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    Poi Dog replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    You ought to ask your instructor what part of the words "force" and "no" are difficult to
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    The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    Poi Dog replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Those small black holes also gobble up my dinero I confess that I am a pen addict. It is out of
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    Co-workers don't want to help me change residents!!!

    Poi Dog replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Whenever I need help, I will help someone out and then say, "Hey can you help me clean up so and so?" So far that approach has worked for me. This only works with my evening and noc coworkers. Day...
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    How do you manage hospitalized dementia patients at night?

    Poi Dog replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Roflmao.
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    How do you know when you are burnt out on a floor?

    Poi Dog replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    When I feel like the homeless have it better than I do. When a panic attack visits me. When I have absolutely nothing left to
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    What is the better shift? Would you rather work night shift or day shift? Curious :)

    Poi Dog replied to tikilpn2's topic in General Nursing

    The only plus to working days is getting out of there early. With that said, I prefer evening shift. My coworkers are savvy to teamwork and we have fun...yes, I said the F
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Poi Dog replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here's $1, go catch a
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    1st job, need advice working with CNAs and/or dementia patients

    Poi Dog replied to Abby4031's topic in General Nursing

    I read our post as saying that CNAs are the same as dementia patients... Yes, I have a warped sense of humor.
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    Going to work with a broken heart...

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    the past few days have been rough but i have been proactive by keeping busy. i have hit the gym because in the past the gym has been a sanctuary of sorts. i refuse to be a victim. i found this quote...
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    Awesomeness at work

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    apparently there is a rumor going around that i am a lesbian. a coworker mentioned this to me last night. it stems from the *fact* that i whenever i am asked about my personal life that i say, "i...
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    Going to work with a broken heart...

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone. Your kindness is appreciated and the floodgates have opened. I really dislike this feeling and am trying to keep it together but it hurts too
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    Awesomeness at work

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can't win for
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    I just have to say this....

    Poi Dog replied to tokmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where do I sign
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    Awesomeness at work

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Shoot me a
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    As a Nursing student, would you prefer to have a room mate or to live by yourself?

    Poi Dog replied to RN_student23's topic in General Students

    Alone, for
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    Awesomeness at work

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am sorry that you had to deal with
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    What do you guys do to wake up in the morning?

    Poi Dog replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Students

    Luckily this little guy is not a
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    one sided weakness

    Poi Dog replied to lstdq05's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    if the person has a weak or paralyzed side, remove the clothing from the strong or unaffected side first. if the person has a weak or paralyzed side. dress the affected side first. here's how i...
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    What do you guys do to wake up in the morning?

    Poi Dog replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Students

    I have a 5lb Chihuahua that licks my ears **ewww** and then proceeds to lick my face without fail at 0530. I have no choice but to get
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    Butter, ice cream, and baseball

    Poi Dog replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    That is too cute! Thanks for sharing
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    Just a 'butt-wiper'

    Poi Dog replied to Piquarius's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    She is allowing her daughter to be disrespectful. Her karma will be the day that her daughter tells her to go pluck her
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    Calling a Patient 'Sugar': Abuse?

    Poi Dog replied to Trancelation's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well handcuff me and throw the keys into the Pacific Ocean because I call my patients "endearing" names all the time.
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    TMI

    Poi Dog posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night a couple of my coworkers were hanging out at the nurses station discussing their sex lives loudly and in detail. It was just too much information for me. (edited: for less detail) I mean...