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  1. School Nurse/Vaccines

    abbnurse replied to moomin's topic in School

    ??well said, Tocino

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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 -...

  5. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    abbnurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Wuzzie

  6. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    abbnurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Wuzzie, could you explaing what you mean by this? " ...been her for a while "

  7. Hip Comics

    abbnurse replied to Davey Do's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    Back in the late 1970's when I was a teenager, you could purchase those type of "underground" comics , High Times magazine, smoking accessories, rock band t-shirts, etc. , in stores that were called...

  8. Hip Comics

    abbnurse replied to Davey Do's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    Great song, No Stars ! I love the cover versions by The Beatles and The Georgia Satellites . Davey, would love to see " The Parkinsonian Polka "

  9. Hip Comics

    abbnurse replied to Davey Do's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    Thank you , No Stars ! I am a long time lurker in the Daily Diary thread, and I very much enjoy your posts - especially the Nannie stories

  10. Hip Comics

    abbnurse replied to Davey Do's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    Thank you Davey ! I have long admired your talent, and your insightful

  11. Hip Comics

    abbnurse replied to Davey Do's topic in Ars Gratia Artis's Artis

    Ah, yes , I remember R Crumb ! Does anyone remember The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers comics ? ( Hilarious, but not R Crumb's creation

  12. Why Hospitals Don't Value Nurses: A Nurse's Perspective

    abbnurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't remove myself until years later, either. I work in a substance abuse treatment center now, and things are much better ! It took me a long time to get used to feeling appreciated - by...

  13. Why Hospitals Don't Value Nurses: A Nurse's Perspective

    abbnurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Yes ! And I know that " golden child " too .

  14. Why Hospitals Don't Value Nurses: A Nurse's Perspective

    abbnurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    ??? I love this so much

  15. Is This Common in LTC?

    abbnurse replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this exact sliding scale order - if the BS was 400 or greater, I called the MD. I did not give 8 units and then wait and call the MD. I am so happy to be out of LTC

  16. LPN Supervisor Would Not Let Me Call Doctor

    abbnurse replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN ! Well said

  17. Does being addressed as "Nurse" annoy anyone?

    abbnurse replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Same here ! I've been a nurse for 30 years , and it has never bothered me. And I've been called much, much worse

  18. I Left hospital nursing. What are you doing now?

    abbnurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is the best. thing. ever.

  19. Tuesday July 19th 2022

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

    Yes it is ! I lost some friends along the way; I'm sure we all did ? It was a fun, crazy (and sometimes scary), time to be young and free

  20. Tuesday July 19th 2022

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

    Yes ma'am, I remember Placidyls ! Definitely made ya PLACID ! Hope the tension has decreased somewhat today . I completely understand about wanting to feel conscious , but thought free and...

  21. Tuesday July 19th 2022

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

    I read this thread everyday, but don't often post....but I had to respond to this! Tweety, I never did the disco thing, it was straight up rock and roll for me, but I absolutely LOVED " ludes". And...

  22. Farewell Esme - In Loving Memory

    abbnurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear about dear Esme's death. I reached out to her privately years ago for advice, and she was, as always, kind, supportive, and brilliant. She was a treasure. Hugs and sincere...

  23. 12-Hour Shift | Life of a Nurse

    abbnurse replied to Susan E.'s topic in Nurses Rock

    It made my pulse race, too! I do not currently work in a hospital setting, but still have dreams that I've forgotten a patient until the end of my shift, or that I can't begin passing meds because I...

  24. Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    abbnurse replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That’s my philosophy. I've said it before, and I'll say it again.....this is my all-time favorite bumper sticker ! If you're against abortion , DON'T HAVE ONE

  25. Pro Life Beliefs and Nursing

    abbnurse replied to Tuzla99's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. Hern!! He is one of my heroes . We occasionally use Hern forceps in our clinic, btw. One of my work friends had the pleasure of meeting him at a conference. And , you're absolutely correct;...