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  1. Written up for refusing to work on days off

    abbnurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I saw your other post, congratulations on getting back into the hospital environment! But I just had to say, it sounds like you were in a very poorly run facility. Certainly those exist, but so do...

  2. New Grad Success Story

    abbnurse replied to vintagemother's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations, vintagemother ! I know they're happy to have you on board full

  3. Wearing scrubs to a funeral?

    abbnurse replied to Beanyamean's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100%. And can certainly relate to not having any dress clothing! His loved ones will only remember that you cared, and hopefully you'll get the opportunity to let them know how he touched...

  4. The dumbest things you've heard from a provider

    abbnurse replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Back in the old, old days, we were taught recapping techniques. One of them was to hold the cap in one hand, the syringe with needle in the other hand. Place the heels of the hands together and......

  5. Word crimes! (No txtng)

    abbnurse replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I saw both too! I recently saw an interview with Weird Al and he said he really, really wanted to remake Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die" as "Chicken Pot Pie". Sir Paul respectfully declined to...

  6. olde nurse uniforms

    abbnurse replied to sarahsut's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    ^^This, for sure! My sister worked in a resale shop, and she said the scrubs were usually snapped up the day they went on the

  7. Destroyed by previous experience. Should I try nursing again?

    abbnurse replied to albedo's topic in Nursing Career

    Me too! It would actually be an awesome tattoo, also ! I absolutely love this

  8. 2 rn's both bsn, ond nearly NP fin leave bp high

    abbnurse replied to the nites's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Definitely! You know, after I read it for the fourth or fifth time, I actually (kind of) got it....but for a minute there I felt like I was attempting Sudoku (and I am absolutely terrible at...

  9. 2 rn's both bsn, ond nearly NP fin leave bp high

    abbnurse replied to the nites's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for saying this....I cannot understand at all what is being said here, especially the title of the post. Is the OP asking for something, or telling us something? Everyone else who has...

  10. What to do: ED physician brought dog to work

    abbnurse replied to skinzvictory's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you, I have said (well, actually, THOUGHT, not said) this for years! Always about children; never about pets

  11. LPN Office Job Interview In Two Days.

    abbnurse replied to Pandora6212's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! This is great news, indeed ! Good luck in your new position

  12. If you could just pick up and leave, where would you go?

    abbnurse replied to JNursee's topic in General Nursing

    London! And everyday I could kiss the hallowed ground..... where the Beatles and the Rolling Stones once walked....

  13. I feel like giving up

    abbnurse replied to sven's topic in General Nursing

    Hello sven, Have you thought about working in outpatient (or "same day") surgical clinics, doctor's offices, or home health? I know these environments are very different than what you've done...

  14. What's up with this?

    abbnurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, that brings back memories.....the 8:00pm calls on a Sunday night, with someone saying " Y'all hirin' ? " or " I put in an application on Friday and NO ONE HAS CALLED ME YET

  15. My mom doesn't believe in me.

    abbnurse replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Nursing

    You are welcome, StudentOfHealing! I have to confess, while reading your posts, I was reminded of a young RN I know whose father always discounted her decisions and told her she "wasn't smart...

  16. My mom doesn't believe in me.

    abbnurse replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Nursing

    StudentOfHealing, I will say one thing.....your mama raised an amazing child. Best of luck to you (((GIANT HUG)))

  17. The honor of basic nursing care

    abbnurse replied to ilikesharpthings's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your post! It brought tears to my eyes,too! Thanks for reminding me how fortunate we are to be part of this profession. You'll never forget him.....and he will NEVER :) forget...

  18. Open up....Spoonfed report

    abbnurse replied to ICURN3020's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, my, MBARNBSN......I don't think anyone thinks Ms. Brown has anything "to do with" the phrase....except that she used the phrase, and lots of people found her to be charming. She was a huge...

  19. Open up....Spoonfed report

    abbnurse replied to ICURN3020's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love Sweet Brown! This phrase is said at least once every day by me or one of my co-workers. Remember what she said ? "Now I got bronchitis......Ain't nobody got time for

  20. Did you work while in LPN school?

    abbnurse replied to ajerm9's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My LPN program was 7:30am - 3:30pm, M-F. When we started clinicals, some days started at 6:30am, and other clinicals were afternoon/ evenings. During your clinicals you probably won't have as much...

  21. Management of Personalities Question

    abbnurse replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You know what would be great? You & Cape Cod Mermaid could run a facility......I'd be first in line to come work for you ! So glad to hear that you enjoy your new position.....but I know you were...

  22. RN working as CNA under an LPN?

    abbnurse replied to RNlove17's topic in General Nursing

    I actually Googled it, thinking maybe it was a job title we don't use in my area of the U.S. (or the world)....no luck. Thanks for your reply,

  23. Need a seasoned nurse's advice

    abbnurse replied to marvelmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think this sums it up, perfectly. So sorry you have to go through this. But hold your head up and be proud of yourself ! You worked hard to earn your nursing license Good luck in your new...

  24. How did you change?

    abbnurse replied to openyourmind's topic in General Nursing

  25. Desk job

    abbnurse replied to kward6's topic in General Nursing

    Love