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  1. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    abbnurse replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, but the dog....and that serial killer freak who she saw in the room (or maybe she just imagined him?).....definitely one of my least favorite of

  2. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    abbnurse replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So did I, and, apparently, so do I !! I kept noticing that I would randomly start singing that old Neil Diamond song "Cracklin' Rosie" to myself....and finally realized it was because I'd been on...

  3. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    abbnurse replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, Apt Pupil is in Different Seasons. That is one of my favorites! I saw the movie based on that story, but no one else I know saw it ! And OMG, Gerald's Game!! Horrifying. Did you read...

  4. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    abbnurse replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just remembered, he also shows up near the end of The Stand when Stu Redman & Tom Cullen finally make it back from Las Vegas. He's the one that says "IT'S THEM!!" when he recognizes them (it's...

  5. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    abbnurse replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Stephen King is in a scene with Nadine, he is driving a truck she is riding in. If I remember correctly, they are driving to Boulder after she leaves Larry Underwood. I have seen it 1000 times, I...

  6. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    abbnurse replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    O.K., but still, I promise I will never bump into your little penguin figurine so that it faces the wrong direction,

  7. AllNurses Abbreviations

    abbnurse replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

    I only knew the term "DH" to mean "designated hitter" , so it took me a while to figure out what it meant on AN ! (I'm a baseball fan, too

  8. Brian Short News

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

    This is tragic.....sometimes there just aren't any words. Thanks to JoeV, tnbutterfly, Esme, Commuter, and the other administration/moderator staff members for your strength during this heartbreaking...

  9. 9/5 What I learned this week.....

    abbnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes ! River Phoenix is so good in this.......It's still so heartbreaking about his

  10. Should I pursue nursing or PTA?

    abbnurse replied to Decisions7's topic in General Nursing

    I think OP means Physical Therapy Assistant. Edited to add: I've also never " shoved pills down a patients (sic) mouth

  11. Getting back into nursing.

    abbnurse replied to amandakayern's topic in Retired Nurses

    I second this! I hope your baby is doing well . Best

  12. Crying with a patient

    abbnurse replied to jlm0523's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to this! I had been talking with a patient who'd just had a positive pregnancy test; she'd been gang-raped at a party. She said the worst part was that one of the men who assaulted her was...

  13. This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    abbnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Oh..... FYI, someone once told me to try a product called "Bar Keeper's Friend" (the regular cleanser, not the soft cleanser) on a pot which I thought was beyond saving. It worked

  14. When celebs stop by to say hi

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

    Sorry. Still thinking about

  15. When celebs stop by to say hi

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

    Yes!! And Joe Manganiello, please! He could come to visit anytime

  16. Anyone else want to burn their statistics book?

    abbnurse replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Students

    I loved statistics, too. I was lucky enough to have a young, enthusiastic instructor....he loved statistics so much, he wanted everyone else to love it as well. Made all the difference in the world,...

  17. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    abbnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    No, but I would totally marry Detective Stabler from Law and Order: SVU. (Except that he doesn't know me & he isn't a real

  18. My First Day: Orientation

    abbnurse replied to SAMc0515's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations on your new job ! When I worked in LTC, it usually took me at least one solid month to learn a group of patients: who they were, how they took their medications, ambulatory and...

  19. Colorado's wounds might start to heal

    abbnurse replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this, Klone. I am sending you good wishes for peace, and sending hope that the healing may

  20. days off- a rant

    abbnurse replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    lol, Miss Rayanne! Best. Post. Ever.

  21. Working on Expired License for 5 Weeks

    abbnurse replied to sainttchristopher's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Great news! Now, get some

  22. Working on Expired License for 5 Weeks

    abbnurse replied to sainttchristopher's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This happened to a nurse I work with, a few years ago. Her license had expired about four weeks before she discovered she hadn't renewed it. I seem to remember that it took about two weeks to...

  23. Sexy male scrubs

    abbnurse replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not a bizarre question at all. It's a great question; this is new to you, and you've come here for advice. Congratulations on your success and good luck in your nursing career. BTW, in my humble...

  24. Please don't call me Dude

    abbnurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread! But I don't think it's anything new.....I was first called "dude" by my friend's teenage daughter about 15 years ago. My adult nephew calls me "dude" everyday. Most of the younger...

  25. Spanish speaking LVN in Texas pay

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

    Same here. Where I work, English/Spanish speaking staff (RN's, LPN's, MA's, and call center staff) are in great demand and receive a higher hourly wage. Best wishes in the future, carefulcare