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  1. Psychotic Psychic?

    abbnurse replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    I was assisting an MD with a GYN procedure once, and the patient (who was psychotic) was kind of thrashing around on the table even though she was sedated. While assisting the doctor, I was also...

  2. Transgender Nurses - experiences/opinions

    abbnurse replied to Kaley1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hope with all my heart that you find that! You are amazing. ( I think the word "amazing" is frequently overused nowadays, but YOU ARE!) A true inspiration. Good luck to you, Kaley1

  3. Transgender Nurses - experiences/opinions

    abbnurse replied to Kaley1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think anyone is trying to "paint a rosey picture"....The truth is, people in the world do exist who simply respect your right as a human being to live as you wish to..... without judging you...

  4. Dear Nurses, I desperately need your help

    abbnurse replied to juniper1968's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck, Jennifer Juniper (great song, btw)! When I was in nursing school our class president was 50, and she finished her MSN at 60. She's still working, and has been such an inspiration to many...

  5. Things I hated about my nursing school

    abbnurse replied to Endebted_Forever's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Sorry about the things you didn't like about your nursing school......I loved my school, I was lucky. It was in the days before online classes existed,...

  6. What do you say if you don't pray?

    abbnurse replied to BusyBee91's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Love this

  7. Shocked by facial piercings at work

    abbnurse replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, it is common where I work as well. Our medical director has a nose piercing, and we have several nurses with lip and eyebrow piercings. I've never heard any negative comments from patients. And...

  8. an oldie but goodie

    abbnurse replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    As I said earlier.... Randolph Mantooth....oh......swoon.... I loved him when I was

  9. an oldie but goodie

    abbnurse replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

  10. an oldie but goodie

    abbnurse replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    I had Chrissy & my sister had Velvet. Remember how cute their little dresses were? (None of those 'Bratz" dolls for us, right?) Those were the

  11. an oldie but goodie

    abbnurse replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! I loved my spyro-graph! Does anyone remember Chrissy and Velvet, the dolls that had a button on the navel which, when pressed, released a fabulous long ponytail of hair? (The hair came out of...

  12. Very discouraged. Thinking about quitting.

    abbnurse replied to 2bdr. indecisive's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    First, I want to wish you good luck in whatever you decide. Second, I want to respectfully tell you that you apparently have some fairly large misconceptions about LPN programs. What you call...

  13. an oldie but goodie

    abbnurse replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    I loved "Emergency" ! (still do, I watch the oldies channel too) Gage and DeSoto were the characters on that show. I had a HUGE crush on Gage when I was in 7th grade. Thanks for making me smile...

  14. How much orientation did you get as a new grad Lvn?

    abbnurse replied to mandaq4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a new grad, I received two days of orientation on a 25-27 bed unit & was on my own the third day. It absolutely was NOT enough time to learn everything, however, I was very lucky to have a few...

  15. new nurse starting first job at a recovery/long term care facility

    abbnurse replied to amberm830's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Glad to hear you had a good day yesterday! And yes, it does continue to get better as you gain more confidence. Every "challenging" day you get through will help you feel more confident in knowing...

  16. Transgender Nurses - experiences/opinions

    abbnurse replied to Kaley1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No need apologize. Your response was beautiful, and brought me to tears! About 15 years ago, I worked inpatient hospice with a nurse who transitioned (male to female). Of course there was some...

  17. Annoying female coworker conversations

    abbnurse replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    :) Hilarious! I had to look it up, too....I thought maybe it was some sort of cute animal (along the lines of a meerkat)....wow, was I

  18. RN's In Nursing Homes ?

    abbnurse replied to The Anderson Nursing's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Lots of good points being made here....... I worked in LTC years ago and here is my two cents: 1) One of the biggest concerns of the RN's I worked with was the fact that they were often working in a...

  19. What ridiculous things have you seen happen in the workplace?

    abbnurse replied to pink_shoes99's topic in General Nursing

    I promise, this is a TRUE STORY. I was once standing at the nurse's station speaking with a woman whose mother was being discharged to a long-term care facility. She (the daughter) was very sad...

  20. scrubs for a younger person?

    abbnurse replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Some of the younger nurses and medical assistants where I work wear Baby Phat scrubs, they are functional and fashionable! May be a bit pricey, I'm not sure about this though. Good

  21. Climbing the career ladder in LTC... is it worth it?

    abbnurse replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry to get off topic for a minute...but, CapeCodMermaid, I have read your posts before and always admired your attitude..you just seem like such an awesome nursing administrator....any chance...

  22. Can OH LPNs Note Orders?

    abbnurse replied to hapyman's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Do you mean processing new MD orders, what we used to call "taking off" new orders? I think this is what you mean but just want to be sure.......and like the previous poster, I have always processed...

  23. lost my LVN job today

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

    Hi Prado, I am so sorry to hear this. I know sometimes in the past I've seen treatment nurses be let go because the position isn't in the budget of the facility anymore......I am just so sorry...

  24. How did your employer recognize Nurse's Day?

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

    Maybe I heard something once about teacher's day (?) but I'm not sure. Anyway, we SHOULD be honored, because we're all fantastic . (Sort of kidding, but really, my fellow nurses are wonderful....

  25. Study groups... To be or not to be?

    abbnurse replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Students

    I could've written this post 18 years ago! Our study group was great. Of course, we got "off topic" at times, but that's o.k once in a while. Can I just say, also, that we were a study AND support...