Scarlette Wings

Scarlette Wings

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  1. The Mockery of Nursing

    Scarlette Wings replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  2. The Mockery of Nursing

    Scarlette Wings replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1. how many dui's are you working towards? just give me and my family a heads up when you are driving so we don't end up in a trauma ed or morgue because of some nurse-to-be with a dui. 2. if you...

  3. Do you tell patients you might be related?

    Scarlette Wings replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    Would I tell a patient if I was related? Only if they were filthy rich and looking for someone to leave it to.

  4. Who are you at work?

    Scarlette Wings replied to pinksunflower's topic in General Nursing

    people are just people. if someone is immature or shy or acts like bully in school that personality tends to carry into adulthood and sadly into work. on the other hand, we each have our own emotional...

  5. hypertensive emergency?

    Scarlette Wings replied to conscientiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    for me there are a great many variables in the situation. these are my thoughts. one is that hypertension often has no symptoms and that is why it is called the silent killer. (that needs to be...

  6. The False Advertising of For-Profit Institutions

    Scarlette Wings replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Students

    lol. i so enjoyed your venting. i needed that today. i watch those commercials too and just wish people understood how far television advertising is from reality. i have also had the pleasure (??) of...

  7. Help, 2nd interview for Infection Controld position

    Scarlette Wings replied to witc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I will keep crossing my fingers (and toes).

  8. Why don't I care?

    Scarlette Wings replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    It does sound like depression or burn out to me. Depression is not always sadness. Do have a physical and make sure it isn't anemia or an endocrine/hormone thing though because medical issues hit...

  9. Apologizing for my prima donna ICU coworkers.

    Scarlette Wings replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    where i have worked ed nurses and icu nurses floated between the two departments and it provided the best education for pt care and "walking a mile in my shoes" that you could imagine. the only...

  10. Following Dr.s Orders

    Scarlette Wings replied to zelkonurse's topic in General Nursing

    i think my signature line says it all for me. i learned it in my stress redcution classes. good luck. cheyfire there are three ways to cope in times of crisis: leave the environment, change the...

  11. What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    Scarlette Wings replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    First off, that instructor has just an opinion like everyone else and it doesn't amount to a hill of beans. Opinions are like belly buttons, every bodys got one. I could probably buy a car with the...

  12. Help, 2nd interview for Infection Controld position

    Scarlette Wings replied to witc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Welcome to the world of microbes. You will love it, or at least I do. Just be yourself. It allows you to affect change for patient care and nurses in a whole new way. It really is challenging, ever...

  13. First Screw-upp

    Scarlette Wings replied to Janellius's topic in General Nursing

    First off, ouch what a way to gain experience and learn a hard and fast rule. It is a lesson you will never forget now. Always know beyond all doubt the 5 rights on med administration. 1.Right...

  14. What are good things to know by heart?

    Scarlette Wings replied to glenlorie's topic in General Students

    Better words were never spoken... Air goes in and out and blood goes round and round......amen and amen! LMAO. Loved

  15. One More Strike and I'm Out. (Venting)

    Scarlette Wings replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#002060]i think that there may be an actual medical problem going on affecting your blood sugar levels or blood pressure. i would want you checked by a medical doctor. it seems like it is...

  16. What's Wrong With 21st Century Nursing

    Scarlette Wings replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    HIP HIP

  17. Area of hospital with minimal vomit...

    Scarlette Wings replied to alxndria.mrqtt's topic in General Nursing

    oh wow, i wanted to make a joke too and suggest working at the morgue but then i thought of how many post mortems i have done and those body orifices leak, spew, and dribble....not to mention turn...

  18. Medical Research Sites

    Scarlette Wings replied to DCIG's topic in General Nursing

    if you have a particular field that you specialize in or enjoy then there are usually medical journals that will keep you up to date in that field. or nurses have aorn and ic nurses have the cdc and...

  19. Work ethic, what's your take on it all

    Scarlette Wings replied to cardiacrocks's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    sort of funny how everyone posting thus far are not the ones who do the calling off. lol. i would like those guilty once in awhile to own up to their actions. (just saying if the shoe fits wear it...

  20. New year resolution cartoon

    Scarlette Wings replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I would just leave that last one off the list. Thats not a real biggy, most can walk on top of puddles and water and leap tall buildings in a single bound anyway. Why do they need a car.

  21. So irritated!

    Scarlette Wings replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    ((((wholesome vibes and strong caring hugs your way)))). oh wow been there done

  22. Unusual physician order

    Scarlette Wings replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    i am having a surley day and that part of me would like to tell the "doctor" if he is so concerned he/she/it can clean the room and bathe the patient himself since it is their nose that is offended....

  23. anyone do a PICO paper about Reiki?

    Scarlette Wings replied to amboyacres's topic in General Students

    Sounds like your hospital is proactive and willing to use alternative treatments to help the patients. You are indeed blessed to work in a place like that. To answer your question I do not have...

  24. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Scarlette Wings replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    :hpygrp::hpygrp: i'm sorry but i have seen some doctors, specially surgeons, chew up a fresh intern and spit out the bones and dare the other students interns to blink.

  25. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Scarlette Wings replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    child, you for sure don't want to make this group of experienced older nurses angry and expect to gain any respect out in the real world or advice on lessons to make life easier down the road... ruby...