Angela Mac

Angela Mac

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  1. "Doctor" Nurse

    Angela Mac replied to mscsrjhm's topic in General Nursing

    I would speak with the Medical Director who oversees the facility, since the Director of Nursing is not concerned. I am sure the MD would not appreciate the

  2. Help!!! How Much Should The Public Know

    Angela Mac replied to gabym25's topic in General Nursing

    With the constant threats of identity theft, & disgruntled people or stalkers- No all that info should not be readily accessible to the

  3. Nursing & Misdemeanors in Florida

    Angela Mac replied to jlp2778's topic in General Nursing

    Because you were 18 years old at the time, you must disclose it to the nursing board. Honesty is the best policy. I don't think they will deny you licensure, but I am sure that they will find it in...

  4. Pregnancy while agency nsg.

    Angela Mac replied to erinnRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I worked with an agency- they were very empathetic to me & found me a home health private duty case when I got too large to perform duties in the LTC facilities & hospitals. I worked 11-7...

  5. Should this have been reported to DSS?

    Angela Mac replied to nursenatalie's topic in General Nursing

    No, since it was her son trying to calm her. If it had of been a staff member- then yes Or if he had slapped her accross the face- then yes For an elderly woman to be that intoxicated- something is...

  6. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

    Angela Mac replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought that nurses were in the same category as police, firefighters & EMTs-it is after all, a 24/7 career as a civil servant. If I was to work OT because I was frozen over & it was...

  7. Scary doctors!!!

    Angela Mac replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    I had spent quite alot of time giving an elderly gentleman a bilateral ear lavage with no results. It is usually common practice to send the person home with an RX for softening ear gtts & to...

  8. Is this induced by stress or possibly hypoglycemia?

    Angela Mac replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did not mean to offend you in any way. I lost 60 lbs and became very ill with cysts & kidney stones. I went the slim-fast plan. Well- when my doctor told me stop the crazy diet- I gained back...

  9. MA's Calling Themselves Nurses?

    Angela Mac replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    this is common practice. I worked in a clinic where I was the only LPN amongst a few MAs. Yes- the Physicians do refer to all as nurses. There was no difference in our job descriptions, other than,...

  10. baked potatoes are good carbs

    Angela Mac posted a topic in General Nursing

    A baked potato (with the skin) a couple of times a week will lower your blood pressure. The magic ingredient, being potassium, may also help prevent stroke, osteoporosis and kidney stones (per The...

  11. Is this induced by stress or possibly hypoglycemia?

    Angela Mac replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in General Nursing

    be very careful of fad dieting & eating junk foods on the go. you need nutritional foods. potato chips and sodas are not providing you with nutrition or needed electrolytes, vitamins &...

  12. Bee Stings and Steroids

    Angela Mac replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Agnus, needs to see a Physician. I am highly allergic to bee stings & take benadryl with me, everywhere I

  13. Do you keep a "med kit" in your car? What's in it?

    Angela Mac replied to np2b's topic in Emergency

    my kids are accident prone. I keep a first aid box in my car & at home. My road trip box contains- asprin & tylenol, benadryl (bee sting allergies), a snake bite kit (we live in the...

  14. Would you recommend Valerian to promote sleep?

    Angela Mac replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Students

    chamomile & melatonin work for me. A friend used Valerian and advised me not to take it, she reported having wild dreams & feeling that her skin was

  15. Cheating In School

    Angela Mac replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

    cheaters are only cheating themselves. Can't cheat the state

  16. Eczema Treatments

    Angela Mac replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like too many different chemicals being used from too many different products. I would go with the cream your dermatologist has prescribed, and use DOVE soap to wash with. Some of my patients...

  17. Signs, signs, everywhere a sign ...

    Angela Mac replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    eat here get gas :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: oh amy- that is the type of sign that would make one

  18. Signs, signs, everywhere a sign ...

    Angela Mac replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: absolutely hysterical :rotfl: :rotfl: i gave this one a five star rating....... yes marla, yours too, & i can picture that... rats negotiating room prices, etc....:chuckle i...

  19. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    Angela Mac replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it is fair to all of those waiting on lists to immigrate to this country. Then there is also the threat of introducing old pathogens to our vulnerable patients, those diseases that have...

  20. a family friend comitted suicide- noone knows why

    Angela Mac posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently, a friend of my parents & family friend, threw himself off an overpass into oncoming traffic. His wife and family, as well as family friends are devastated. Noone can find the...

  21. a family friend comitted suicide- noone knows why

    Angela Mac replied to Angela Mac's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your kind words. I am trying to help my folks cope with the loss of their friend, and know in my heart, that time will make things more

  22. Hiding meds from residents. What do you think?

    Angela Mac replied to Marti Ann's topic in General Nursing

    This is a really tough one- Resident's Rights- He has the right to refuse medical treatment/medications. I have been this route before. On one hand- he is not competent of making decisions for...

  23. my D.O.N. frightens me

    Angela Mac replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think all D.O.Ns portray themselves as being tough skinned, its to keep us all in our place. She/He demands respect and will see that they get it. Don't be discouraged, just think of them as...

  24. Just Bought A House In St. Petersburg....

    Angela Mac replied to paula77720's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello. I now live in SW Virginia, but I lived in Bradenton for 9 years. I was very impressed with Bayfront Medical Center. My youngest child was born

  25. New Girl In Town

    Angela Mac replied to sfgibson's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: hello & welcome. i hope you enjoy allnurses & participate in the threads. there is a student forum here, where many of your questions can be answered. and you may find the...