Nitengale326

Nitengale326

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  1. What do you bring home with you?

    Nitengale326 replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital this klepto thing has taken a new turn. One nurse was having puppies... (you know what I mean...lol) so she took a BOX of gloves, and sheets and towels. Another nurse has ruts in her...

  2. Info on Loudoun Healthcare in Leesburg, VA

    Nitengale326 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    hello, I am new to the northern Va. area and have an interview at Loudoun Healthcare Hospital. I was wondering if anyone had any info that would help in my decision . Thanks in advance....

  3. do you call this harassing someone?

    Nitengale326 replied to grandma rn38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like this little duck needs to work at the BANK rather than a place of significant responsibility. Document EVERYTHING, write her hiney up and get her the "H" out of there. If administration...

  4. Can License Vocational Nurses Hang K-riders?

    Nitengale326 replied to mssrf's topic in General Nursing

    LPNs here in Virginia hang K and Mag riders...... Not sure about

  5. Continued Education Units

    Nitengale326 posted a topic in General Nursing

    does anybody know of a site (s) or links to information on free continued ed units. i know they exist... i am just having a difficult time finding them. also looking for ceu's that do not require a...

  6. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Nitengale326 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    ONE of my pet peeves comes from Supervisor's or team leaders. When a staff member is legitimately (?sp... it's 4 am give me a break...lol)) ill and has to take 2-3 days off. You call in and all you...

  7. From bad to worse in my facility

    Nitengale326 replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    SURPRISE... You don't have to know how to read to take the state exam. They give oral exams if you have difficulty. I was also an examiner in Virginia and the stuff I saw made me shudder....

  8. University of Virginia?

    Nitengale326 replied to JFlaniganJ's topic in Virginia Nursing

    HI I am from Charlottesville, and UVA Nursing Program is one of the better I know of. The only downside is clinicals are not so long. Lots and Lots of theory and it makes for an excellent nurse. I...

  9. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    Nitengale326 replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think the actions were appropriate. The best thing for you is just to lay low and not get involved in the politics of this debate. Trust me, there will be another debate next week. I too...

  10. From bad to worse in my facility

    Nitengale326 replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    HI... 20 year veteran of long term care here. Most are not like that but I think they all have a thread or two of what you are seeing. You are stuck in a spot. You can a patient advocate and just do...

  11. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Nitengale326 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    oh and supervisors and mds coordinators and DON and ADON come out and help pass trays ... can't let them get cold! Give me a

  12. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Nitengale326 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    spoken like a true long term care nurse... been there done that burned the friggin' T shirt!!! God love ya... but you left out a biggie.... The day the inspectors roll in the door you have total...

  13. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Nitengale326 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    i am so so sick of these smokers. i worked in long term care for nearly 20 years and it is much worse there than in the hospital (from what i have seen so far) but i still see it some. the nurse i...

  14. Love Poem

    Nitengale326 replied to gerry79's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh how I miss West

  15. Help!

    Nitengale326 replied to chellevrn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi... I am new to acute care after spending forever in long term care and it is different. I was also to be night shift and then after one week of gen'l orientation put on the floor with a preceptor...

  16. Pt's C/O in the ER (funny)

    Nitengale326 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Worked in an OB/GYN office. Had this girl come in with "foul lady partsl odor" Found a GREEN tampon! Asked her when was her last period..."I think 2 weeks ago" Doc was so p.o.'d... he ordered "PCN IM...

  17. Eating Boogers??? Is this for real?

    Nitengale326 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    i have worked with a nurse for nearly 20 years and she has this "habit" of "munching". she doesn't care who is around, what setting she is in... pt's room, elevator with a physician or staff meeting...

  18. IV site dressing

    Nitengale326 replied to mtnmom's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I work post surgical and our policy is cover with tegaderm. HOWEVER, we are forever getting patients up from OR or ER that have a 1/2 pound of tape and no tegaderm. The surgeons will rant and fuss if...