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  1. Poll: Have you been assaulted on the job?

    abbnurse replied to nighttech's topic in General Nursing

    Hello nighttech - For years, I worked in one of the first facilities in my city that was devoted to caring for patients with a dx. of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. It was quite...

  2. Tuesday June 3rd 2025

    abbnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    I believe it was " Brother Taylor" stopped by and said he thought he saw a girl that " looked a lot like you" and that she and Billy Joe were throwing something off the bridge. I always wondered...

  3. Tuesday June 3rd 2025

    abbnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Stars, I thought of that song on the 3rd of June, too ! Did you ever wonder, WHAT were they throwing off the bridge ? I saw a movie years ago called " Ode to Billy Joe " with cutie - pie Robby...

  4. Honors Breakfast indigestion

    abbnurse replied to SunDazed's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's such a shame that grown people still do the " mean girl" ( or "mean guy" ) routine. It's so tiresome and so childish. I have had co-workers like that, so I really feel for you. And I'm...

  5. Honors Breakfast indigestion

    abbnurse replied to SunDazed's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That kind of thing never bothers me. Perhaps when I was younger...but I am a member of the COB ( Crusty Old Bat) club at Allnurses ! I am much happier to NOT be part of the clique, and in fact , I...

  6. Will I lose my license?

    abbnurse replied to Anonnurseee's topic in General Nursing

    Agree 100% I worked at a facility many years ago that had that stupid rule, too. I also never complied with it, and was never even talked to about it. Good luck, Princess97. I don't see...

  7. Saturday March 1st 2025

    abbnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Tweety, so sorry to hear about Slobro. You're a good, caring doggie daddy. ❤️ He had a wonderful

  8. RN nurse getting fired from multiple jobs

    abbnurse replied to Cycling101's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to this !!

  9. Nursing jobs for people over 60

    abbnurse replied to Aesopian's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Aesopian - I work in the substance use / recovery field. Absolutely not physically demanding in any way. And it's truly rewarding to see people change their lives for the better 🙂...

  10. I want to retire I'm so tired of the stress

    abbnurse replied to Winter_blue_bird's topic in Retired Nurses

    Just fyi : I was asked to become " the MDS nurse" when I worked in a SNF. I agreed, but the downside was, I was FREQUENTLY pulled to work the floor when staffing was short due to call offs,...

  11. Sunday November 24th 2024

    abbnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    I sure can relate to that, No Stars ! Child of the '70's here 😀 . I believe I made the " I don't feel anything, so let's take another one ! " mistake once.....or

  12. How do I write a statement on this incident?

    abbnurse replied to KENBOS's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it's just too early in the morning, but I'm having a really hard time following this. Did Pt. X put Pt. B's hand in the door? Or did Pt. X put Pt. X's own hand in the door ?...

  13. Nursing home using shaving cream for private area washing?

    abbnurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I was not aware of this practice, until one evening ( many years ago ) , I entered a patient room and saw the STNA using shaving cream on a washcloth for peri care on a female patient. After...

  14. Wednesday November 6th 2024

    abbnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Same here, Ado ! If any of you remember the excellent Stephen King book and movie " The Dead Zone", there are some interesting parallels between the character Greg Stillson, and Donald Trump....

  15. Friday October 11th 2024

    abbnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    So glad to hear you're OK, Tweety ! I was thinking about you, and an old friend of mine who now lives in Lutz, Florida. Hope the power comes back on soon.

  16. What do hospital nurses want/need?

    abbnurse replied to khillbrt's topic in General Nursing

    💯💯💯 Well said, brandy1017

  17. Tuesday October 1st 2024

    abbnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Same here , Ado Annie !

  18. How should I handle CNA

    abbnurse replied to happymama's topic in General Nursing

    I literally laughed out loud at this !! So So So true, don't you just know it ?

  19. How do you feel about being asked to shadow in addition to interview?

    abbnurse replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a major reason why employers invite potential employees to shadow. At my last job, this was really the ONLY reason it was done. The staff was observing the potential employee ....

  20. Help! I need an advice!

    abbnurse replied to dt1607's topic in General Nursing

    So glad things worked out for you, dt1607.

  21. Sunday August 18th 2024

    abbnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Stars, my laptop screen was bathed in iced tea! When I read this I laughed so hard, tea went everywhere 🤣 Thanks for the laugh, I needed it ! Hope Momo is feeling better

  22. Calling all crusty old bats ‘?

    abbnurse replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Crusty Old Bats's Chatter

    Present ! ( side note - does anyone remember the " mean, biter nurse" comment ? )

  23. Monday, July 22

    abbnurse replied to dianah's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Hi Dianah - Sorry for the late reply - this made me think of when I had the exact thing happen - and a man and his son saw me struggling with the loaded cart / locked wheels . They showed me how, if...

  24. Mandatory Overtime

    abbnurse replied to NurseLili625's topic in General Nursing

    💯💯💯 I could have written this post, word for word. You are spot on

  25. Life Changes

    abbnurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Viva, I have been a member since 2010 , and have been wondering how you were. I have always admired your kind and insightful advice to other members, especially those struggling with mental...