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abbnurse

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  1. Racist surgeon?

    abbnurse replied to tech22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So am

  2. Annual License renewal

    abbnurse replied to Newnurse65's topic in General Nursing

    My employer reimburses the nurses and social workers for license

  3. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    abbnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I love " All y'all ! " I have several co-workers who say it, and sometimes it is accompanied by a neck roll and an index finger wave. " Look, I told y'all I was going to be late today, so don't...

  4. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    abbnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I once knew someone who used the word "essentially" in the same way. "Well, essentially, what happened was, we went to the store and they were essentially out of apples. So, essentially, what we...

  5. So you're just a nurse?

    abbnurse replied to l1234567's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly

  6. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    abbnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, the dreaded upspeak !! I have a coworker who ALWAYS speaks this way......"So, my name is Kelly? And I'll be doing your ultrasound today? And then you will meet with Dr. Smith?"....on and on...

  7. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    abbnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

  8. 7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    abbnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry about the loss of your dad. How wonderful that he got to see you receive your DNP ! He must have been so very proud of you.

  9. Newly Licensed LVN , Victorville CA Trouble Finding Work .!

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

    Congratulations on passing your exam! Good luck in your job

  10. Starting school at older age! :(

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

  11. 7/3 WILTW: Brain Development, Standardized Patients and Female Condom

    abbnurse replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    We were told a year or so ago that the preferred term is "internal condom", because males can use them with male partners . We don't get many requests for them; most people I speak with have never...

  12. EpiPens....who knew?

    abbnurse replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    roser13 - While searching for assistance for a family member who needed a very high-cost medication, I finally found a company called Rxoutreach. They provide many medications at a very reasonable...

  13. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    abbnurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you, Pixie

  14. What do you love about your job?

    abbnurse replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jen! I love the wonderful physicians and fellow nurses I work with. I spend a lot of time educating young (and not so young) people about STI prevention and birth control methods , which is...

  15. Why we can't administer insulin near umbilicus?

    abbnurse replied to Pink68's topic in Patient Medications

    KatieMI's post above (post #2).....that was the rationale I learned in nursing

  16. Pocket Snacks for 12 Hour Shift?

    abbnurse replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I always keep some of those 100-calorie packs of almonds in my tote bag; they are a great, portable snack. ( Emerald is the brand I buy .) Also, as vintage mother mentioned, Baby Bel cheese is a...

  17. Where did you go get your background check for nursing school?

    abbnurse replied to Oceanblu's topic in General Students

    I live in a large Midwestern city, and went to the city police department "headquarters" building. It was very simple; they had a large sign posted which announced hours, fees, etc., for those who...

  18. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    abbnurse replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for clarifying ! I was obsessing, wondering....why, why, why a cup of corn? I haven't heard of this before. Imagine the conversation : Q. " Hey, what shall we do for Nurse's Week this...

  19. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    abbnurse replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Corn? Actual kernels of corn? What the what

  20. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    abbnurse replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  21. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    abbnurse replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We received emails from two upper-management people. The emails said, essentially, "Hey! You nurses are great! We are so glad you're here!" Usually we receive things like travel mugs and

  22. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    abbnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update! (((((hugs))))

  23. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

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

    I agree...... I was at a work holiday party, the liquor was freely flowing (but none for me; I was driving), and about 300 people watched while two co-workers did a bump-and-grind grind grind to...

  24. Tips for Ultrasounds

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

    I think so, too. They also trained medical assistants to complete the ultrasounds, saving the organization even more

  25. Tips for Ultrasounds

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

    Yes, hopefully the person training OP will have some answers. Honestly, the nurses performing ultrasounds ended up consulting with the MD so often, and the training was so lengthy, I wondered why...