Angela Mac

Angela Mac

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  1. The Art of Nursing

    Angela Mac replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    I like to think of nursing as an artform- there is not compassion, sympathy, empathy, or love in science. Science is techinical. Nursing is like

  2. A poem for all of you nightingales

    Angela Mac posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    "More To Life" by Angela Mac She awakens at daybreak does not take the time to apply makeup and hairspray vanity is superficial more to life- there is at stake She awakens the kids for school...

  3. A poem for all of you nightingales

    Angela Mac replied to Angela Mac's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  4. Dual careers anyone?

    Angela Mac replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

    I work PRN per diem for an agency & PRN as a PPN at the state hospital. I spread myself too thin & needed a change. I am glad, now I have more time to spend with my family. I am also my...

  5. Difficult patients and testy staff

    Angela Mac replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    Restraints are bad, but necessary with agitated psych patients, their behavior is unpredictable. As a PPN- I have had to 4 point restrain pts. wanting to physically injure others. A nurse friend...

  6. A poem for all of you nightingales

    Angela Mac replied to Angela Mac's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I love you guys and wanted to re-run this thread for

  7. good and bad news

    Angela Mac replied to Farkinott's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: super:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: where do you get this

  8. revenge is sweet............

    Angela Mac replied to karenG's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: ha ha ha....this brought back memories. my husband was angry at his boss and left shrimp around his house. i know how badly they smell, he left them sitting in my car...

  9. fancy dress party

    Angela Mac replied to Farkinott's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: i remember Lyle's treacle..... good show......:rotfl:

  10. Rules, Shmules!!!

    Angela Mac replied to jaenshaesmom's topic in Nursing Humor

    they even had to make their own pens?

  11. Kid's books you won't find!

    Angela Mac replied to harryz's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: awe, wishing i could have expanded my literary

  12. Supplements for memory and fatigue?

    Angela Mac replied to SpudID's topic in General Students

    Celestial Teas- makes a good sleepy time tea that works for me. I believe that if you have a good nights sleep, you will be less fatigued throughout the day. I hear that SAM-E helps moods &...

  13. 46 Things Women Can't Do

    Angela Mac replied to Farkinott's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: you know women all too well :rotfl: you forgot my favorite- forgot where we parked and where we put our

  14. Funnies!

    Angela Mac replied to missmercy's topic in Nursing Humor

    :balloons: :rotfl: awesome:rotfl:

  15. Disgusting! Stealing from a nursing home resident...

    Angela Mac replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a nursing home where the patients clothing kept disappearing. I saw several items being worn by a laundry worker. Management laughed it off. I am hoping the same laundry worker is seen...

  16. 46 things men can't do

    Angela Mac replied to smk1's topic in Nursing Humor

    20 1/2. Turn off the buzzer when dinner is ready. The alarm will keep buzzing until I arrive, regardless to where I am or what I might be doing. :imbar

  17. 46 things men can't do

    Angela Mac replied to smk1's topic in Nursing Humor

    1 1/2. Replace the empty roll of toilet paper. so true........all of

  18. Isn't pain whatever the patient says it is???

    Angela Mac replied to momcats3's topic in Pain Management

    I have posted this remark in regards to drug seekers. Luckily- some medical centers and emrgency rooms have a system to fall back on when they are suspicious of "drug seeking personalities"- I worked...

  19. Ha Ha...I had to share this with you!

    Angela Mac replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    A novel concept, wish it were so. After all, we have earned it havent

  20. Anybody else work with a "super nurse?"

    Angela Mac replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be a "super nurse", back in my youthful, "save the world" days. But that high energy, having good instincts, making super assessments and being dead-on, does not last forever. Now I have...

  21. What is the longest shift you have ever worked

    Angela Mac replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    19 hours. I was scheduled to work 7-3, 3-11 called off, and the 11-7 agency nurse did not show up. I had to threaten management that I would report the situation to the corporate office if I was not...

  22. Husband won't see Dr...Should he?

    Angela Mac replied to Chevelle's topic in General Nursing

    He needs to see a Physician ASAP working outdoors can cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalances & heat stroke- needing medical intervention severe headaches, nausea, dizziness, chest discomfort,...

  23. Males in Nursing: Improvement or Hindrance?

    Angela Mac replied to Firedawg03's topic in General Nursing

    wow- a firefighter/emt as a nurse.....you have much to offer......and we would love to have someone like you on our unit when we have to call a code, or have a fire drill.....but seriously, I have...

  24. Combative patient and supervisor took his side!

    Angela Mac replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you. Nothing irritates me more, than supervisors not backing their nurses. Your supervisor would not have given the pain med any sooner, I am sure. I have had patients demand...

  25. Over 40 dress code

    Angela Mac replied to jemb's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: lol....awesome....and of course i can appreciate it, being both chunky & over forty. :rotfl: crop tops & low rise jeans don't look good with a stretch mark belly either. and this...