Trekfan

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  1. A vet tech as a nurse ?

    Trekfan posted a topic in General Nursing

    I went to a doctors apt and I was told to give my info to the nurse . My "nurse" walks in I found out she was not a nurse but a former ?? The hole thing was just odd

  2. What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    Trekfan posted a topic in Emergency

    One big hospital here has been packed many times this is the one I waited 23 hours in the er for a room once . I was told at that time they had a 20 hour wait that day ! I was sick last week and went...

  3. Very high BGL .... thoughts?

    Trekfan replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    You might want to call an endo doc .10 units is nothing! I just used 26 units for bs of

  4. These two idiots need to have their nursing licenses revoked

    Trekfan replied to guest416560's topic in General Nursing

    That's just sick ! That poor woman! And the kicker it they can still work in a hospital !!!!!!!! I dread the time when I get old

  5. Compression Hose...Please HELP!!!

    Trekfan replied to Futuresos's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    20-30 would be the place to start .You can also buy them on eBay for cheep . They make a toeless type ( I use this kind ) if they pinch your toes . If you have a store near you that can fit you that...

  6. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    Trekfan replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    "Dude, don't take this the wrong way, but I don't think Obama is the reason that you don't have a job. Why not apply for disability and get some better medical care"It just not that easy I already get...

  7. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    Trekfan replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I,m just prying me and my friends all have jobs by then

  8. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    Trekfan replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Romney because I do not see any of changes that Obama said would happen. I am still out of work, I about $550 per month in cobra blue cross and pay between $350-$600.00 per month in meds (and that's...

  9. Physically Asssulted at work

    Trekfan replied to theview's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so sorry ! It nice to know your co-workers have your back

  10. Craziest thing at work...

    Trekfan replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I used to worked for a place that made light sticks . On my first howloween there the guys handed me a lightstick and told me to (drink it ) ! I declined but was told every howloween the guys will...

  11. Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    Trekfan replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Buses also do not give change

  12. At scene of fatal accident yesterday...

    Trekfan replied to jamieslovingmom's topic in General Nursing

    ((((hugs)))))

  13. Fungal Meningitis

    Trekfan replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    They now have recalled two other drugs from that same pharmacy that where also used in spinel injections . I got a letter in the mail that I had gotten one of the recalled drugs ! Talk about freking...

  14. Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    Trekfan replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am so sorry ! Thats just wrong ! they did the same thing to my dad , Do not give up I would want an old nurse over a new one anyday .My friend who is 55 just got a new home health job last week,...

  15. Am I not covered under FMLA?

    Trekfan replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would call your new job and find out before you switch jobs . Also i could be wrong but flma will not garenty your same job when you return .I lost my job in janurary after I returned from flma and...

  16. If air travel worked like healthcare...

    Trekfan replied to K+MgSO4's topic in General Nursing

    Love it ! This red tape nightmare happen to me yesterday . I called a big hospital clinic here to have catheter changed when I asked if they had ordered the catheter I needed I was told "we are in the...

  17. Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    Trekfan replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Rx pot is a joke (in most cases) a Blind classmate of mine from ca had an rx to ,one night the guy got so high he yelled" watch this thay have to stop in ca for us blind toke"and jump into the street...

  18. Anyone else have a problem with this ad?

    Trekfan replied to rawlinz's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like a Media

  19. Immediate bedding

    Trekfan replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    In the hall? That's a bit much . All ers down here have tvs but I do not see the point I have never been in tv watching mode when in the er myself

  20. Monster CNA Charged With Murder By Windshield

    Trekfan replied to Cascadians's topic in General Nursing

    Just watched this story on (a 1000 ways to die ) I googled it to see if it was real

  21. Diabetes and abdominal pain

    Trekfan replied to *4!#6's topic in General Nursing

    Ok so here what I know about it from my own experience it is nerve damage that can be caused by high sugars or byetta (in my case) and the pain from it can not be seen on any test and that's why...

  22. Arrrgghhh, get the smell off!!

    Trekfan replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My mom had one and I can remember having to be her helper when I little ,I never could get over that smell . Once when my mom was in the hospital she called my dad crying because no one on the floor...

  23. Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    Trekfan replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    Well at lest you get an e-mail . It's worse just to hear nothing back

  24. I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

    Trekfan replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "I'm 33 and will be 34 by the time I start the program, 36 when I'm done. It's all good. I'm gonna be that age regardless of what I do in life, I'd rather be that age and BE in the career I want! Good...

  25. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    Trekfan replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    Wow no one saw the iud on an x ray in 30