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  1. Sending resident to ER without a providers order.

    abbnurse replied to guest415311's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I worked LTC for years, and never had to request permission to send a patient to the ER in an emergency situation. You used your good nursing judgement. Hope your patient was

  2. Documenting a medication given by a physician

    abbnurse replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I just love this so much . This is exactly what I do ! And I completely love the fact that you described it as a " painful conversation". It make me laugh , thank you !

  3. No longer a NOvid

    abbnurse replied to Tenebrae's topic in General Nursing

    I was a NO vid until October 2023 ! I didn't feel bad, other than a nagging cough the day I tested positive. I had to be away from work for five days and it was really

  4. EKG order

    abbnurse replied to cepr4's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly what I was thinking

  5. Monday January 29th 2024

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

    And the same number of letters in the name of the country !

  6. Monday January 29th 2024

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

    I think Tweety is in India, Stars

  7. taking extra patients

    abbnurse replied to HARLEYDNS's topic in General Nursing

    Happy holidays to you as well ! And, this is exactly why I left long term care. It wasn't the patients, it wasn't the families, it was this BS that went on every single day.....Thirty minutes...

  8. Medication Error

    abbnurse replied to Baby_nurse_88's topic in Patient Medications

    Baby_nurse_88 , It is absolutely NOT OK for you to have been assigned a trainee along with two students. It 's a recipe for disaster. So sorry this happened to you . Hugs to you ! Could...

  9. Monday December 4th 2023

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

    ?I couldn't agree more

  10. Anti Vaxxer I Knew Became A Nurse

    abbnurse replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    I work with several nurses who are anti - vax. When a newer nurse stated she decided to get her first Covid vaccine , I overheard one of the anti - vax nurses saying to her " They GOT to you, didn't...

  11. Sunday November 12th 2023

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

    It was fantastic, so much fun ! Of course, " Will It Go 'Round in Circles" was another of Mr. Preston's crowd - pleasers

  12. Sunday November 12th 2023

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

    I saw Billy Preston perform with Ringo Starr's All Star Band years and years ago. " Nothing From Nothing" was a huge crowd - pleaser, got everyone on their feet !

  13. Wednesday November 8th 2023

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

    Tweety, I thought you meant your patient was intoxicated ! ( I wonder if people still use that expression to describe being very drunk ? )

  14. Do you regret becoming a nurse?

    abbnurse replied to jengood's topic in General Nursing

    This ^^^^ ???

  15. Sunday October 15 2023

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

    (((((STARS)))) sending you a big huge hug. And I hope it comforts you to know that his passing was peaceful . The last thing he heard was your voice, that voice he loved for many years. Hugs and...

  16. Wednesday October 4th 2023

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

    (((Stars)))... Momo came at just the right time. Hugs to you, No Stars

  17. Two Snaps Up!

    abbnurse replied to vintagegal's topic in General Nursing

    If I remember correctly, " Two snaps up ! " is a line from a recurring skit in the 1990's comedy sketch show " In Living Color". But I am totally confused by the OP......maybe the poster...

  18. What to do if I like someone at work?

    abbnurse replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    ???

  19. Wednesday June 21st 2023

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

    I am so sorry, j22. What a sweet little face ! And what a happy life he enjoyed

  20. Did I do something wrong as a sitter?

    abbnurse replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    ? Absolutely

  21. Leaving Nursing For Good

    abbnurse replied to guest1206613's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to this ! And to guest1206613, I really feel for you and agree with others that it sounds like your workplace is just awful. For what it's worth - and as I've posted a few times -...

  22. School Nurse/Vaccines

    abbnurse replied to moomin's topic in School

    ??well said, Tocino

  23. Hello, My Name Is... And I'm An Alcoholic.

    abbnurse replied to Michelle D-J's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, MAT is Medication Assisted Treatment. Clients who are seeking help for alcohol use disorder may receive oral Naltrexone, though the vast majority choose to receive Vivitrol ( monthly...

  24. I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    abbnurse replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Ashleynure101, I work in the world of addiction treatment, and we have Psych NP 's on staff here. They are a wonderful addition to the MD's , RN's, LPN's, and counselors. I know you are...

  25. Greetings, Younglings, from a Crusty Old Bat

    abbnurse replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Hail to you as well ! I graduated in 1992 , and we had mercury thermometers ( blue tips for oral / axillary , red tips for rectal, if memory serves me correctly, ? ) . And I loved those wall -...