NanikRN

NanikRN

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  1. Mr. Harry the Excessive Hair Patient

    NanikRN replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    There was a thread on here in past about hospital reported violations. One was a CRNA that evidently "popped" pimples on sedated patient and was penalized. I think medically unnecessary hair trimming...

  2. 5/21 WILTW: The journey sucks and the end isn't pretty either

    NanikRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the above info! Good info to think about. I like the ask 3 idea. Sometimes all the numerous little questions get in the way of the really important ones And sign me upfor a solid 15...

  3. Failed Nursing 4 by .8 of a point

    NanikRN replied to Cherway95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Actually, you are judging. You are taking the words OP said and putting your own slant on it. requiring accomadations doesn't mean her ADD and anxiety is making her make mistakes. It means it is...

  4. Male graduate and pinning

    NanikRN replied to Rn 1979's topic in Men in Nursing

    This type of thinking is alien to me. Going through a difficult program together doesn't make us family, seem like it or not. I choose my family- some from nursing school , some from work, etc....

  5. Male graduate and pinning

    NanikRN replied to Rn 1979's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nurse here for over 35 years. Pinned as LVN, skipped it as RN Assuming you do all right things like making sure no ones expecting you and then you no-show, I Cannot imagine scenerio where...

  6. Who's at fault here?

    NanikRN replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

  7. Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    NanikRN replied to jasy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think they deserve the salary they can

  8. The Fading Light of a Time of Heroes

    NanikRN replied to Dusty Trail's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once had a British lady that threw a fit over the fact that we had margarine not real butter in the hospital i thought she had the entitlement thing going on until I actually asked questions and...

  9. Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    NanikRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    1) it's never really about the cold oatmeal (or med late, bed not made right, etc) 2) never take it personally-- this is their life issue 3) good coworkers/ teamwork save the day ( or night) 4)...

  10. bullying? racism? or overreacting?

    NanikRN replied to beachbum2000's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK, I know it's a slip and I know what you mean... But this is funny conscientious vs conscious.

  11. Strait to med-surg or can I specialize strait out of school?

    NanikRN replied to rhernandez748's topic in Nursing Career

    I appreciate your response . The questions were't the problem- it was more the 'really?' That made it disrespectful. See, here's the thing. The person responding to your question took the time to...

  12. Strait to med-surg or can I specialize strait out of school?

    NanikRN replied to rhernandez748's topic in Nursing Career

    Wherever you work, I hope you learn to receive input

  13. "Your job is to make me happy"

    NanikRN replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually, they have a skilled professional that recently graduated with the very newest EBP information as well as the skills to put yhose practices into use.

  14. Fun hobbies or interests?

    NanikRN replied to happy_life's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Volunteer at therapeutic riding program? Like this

  15. Angry..

    NanikRN replied to JellyDonut's topic in Critical Care

    Wringer. Idiom makes much more sense if spelled

  16. Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX

    NanikRN replied to HPnurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I'm rather proud that Parkland is in my city and i'm glad that my taxes help support it. I'm proud that my city deems healthcare for "the poor or illegal aliens" a priority. I'm glad that we take a...

  17. Type B in a Type A world

    NanikRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, the like on this was meant to be a quote. And since I'm mobile, I can't change it Far is a kind soul; she was trying to encourage as well as

  18. About those new grads----!!!!!

    NanikRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i worked with a awsome one today. It was really enjoyable to work with her. And she taught me something new👍😃 We have another one in Versant training that I think will be every bit as

  19. Prednisone

    NanikRN replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Onc. Nurs here -- dexamethasone 10 mg and up can cause the genital burning if not diluted/ given slowly. We call it the ants-in-your-pants syndrome, fire ants that is!! I always give mine slowly out...

  20. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

    NanikRN replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    Is she autistic or artitisic? Who cares?? She's herself, and she's

  21. It is a true calling or isn't it?

    NanikRN replied to Fireflynurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This again? -- sigh-- I can be equipped to interact with patients and families in that" delicate and intimate time " without having what some consider a calling. I work oncology-am an OCN- work...

  22. LTC's are a joke

    NanikRN replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't work LTC now but did about a million years ago, lol. These packets sound like they'd be the ideal solution Thanks for answering I like to hear how other specialties do

  23. Nurse or Biologist?

    NanikRN replied to pineapplepie's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you thought any about microbiology in lab services? Pathology? Sounds like maybe areas you might be interested in Pressure or not, take the time to find out what you're really interested in....

  24. Boldness to Speak

    NanikRN replied to Parakeet's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    OP judging classmates as not quite Christian enough -as per her initial post- seems intolerant to me And, of course not all Christians are intolerant. No one ever said that. We are talking about...

  25. About those new grads----!!!!!

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Above has not been my experience. The new nurses I am referencing (and the many I worked with before) are strong enough in themselves that others don't " make" them feel anything. And I would...