nola1202

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  1. Issues with Mgmt (Long Rant)

    nola1202 replied to pandapixie's topic in General Nursing

    u know she might like u and be trying to make a good nurse a great nurse. It's a pain in the bottom to deal with this kind of stuff but u will grow and learn. If no one says anything to me about my...

  2. Hit rock bottom... ruined nursing career... life is a mess right now...

    nola1202 replied to NurseCard's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm so sorry things are so crappy for you right now. I've done the job hopping thing too. I also have never been crazy happy to be a nurse. I'm glad you vented here, we all deserve a safe place to...

  3. Charting Bloopers

    nola1202 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    oh no! seriously? ya gotta watch out for those bad

  4. insignificant complaint...lol

    nola1202 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

  5. insignificant complaint...lol

    nola1202 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    This kinda fits into the vent on whining pt's. I always feel like a cow is mooing when I hear NUUUUUUUUrSe! I always want to yell back like a fishwife Whaaaat?!!!!!! Seriously I'd fall down laughing...

  6. Nurses eat their Young

    nola1202 replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, I went through a phase where I was very critical of the new grads, and the "old farts" I pretty much was helll on wheels. Funny thing, I wasn't well liked and I didn't feel my knowledge...

  7. Nurses eat their Young

    nola1202 replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

  8. Someone has to stay!!!!!

    nola1202 replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    I too have been told they "called everyone" and wasn't called. However, looking back, I never would call back or come in if called. Now I have to deal with cruddy staffing, not because someone's...

  9. Air in IV flush syringe??

    nola1202 replied to samiam4's topic in General Nursing

    tiny bubbles in my veins are as much trouble as the ones in my intestines...who

  10. Nurses eat their Young

    nola1202 replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    Nom, nom, nom, burrrrrrrrrp. MMMMMM me think new grads taste

  11. Need some advice, or is this just normal?

    nola1202 replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh boy, I am so sorry this is what Nursing is like for you. Someone is doing something, I'm just not sure what. I can tell you that your boss has horrible judgement and boundries telling you that...

  12. What is it like to work at Patient First?

    nola1202 replied to christinacub's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS is just advanced CPR. You'll like it, they keep at it until you pass. Not super high stress but the first time you have to study. You'll be qualified to run a code when you complete the course....

  13. I failed my patient

    nola1202 replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    My dad used to come home looking grey and drawn. We all knew it was a case that hadn't gone well. The physician who answered your calls is also having a bad day. Introspection and review with others...

  14. Questions about new management job - overtime/salary

    nola1202 replied to RNRNRNRN's topic in General Nursing

    negotiate to be paid by the hour, administrative or not. Then they'll want you to control your hours and not have a reason to demand

  15. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    nola1202 replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    random caregivers at nursing homes do get it. i hear it all the time and i believe the

  16. Night shift, CNAs and homework

    nola1202 replied to bubblymom373's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you had to work alone, but I bet your patients loved

  17. Top three patient complaints?

    nola1202 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    OP I love u! If I were a pt, those responses would work for me. You are caring, a kind, and matter of fact. I work LTC so the complaints are a little different. 1. This is horrible coffee. (resident...

  18. Night shift, CNAs and homework

    nola1202 replied to bubblymom373's topic in General Nursing

    woops, re a post that questioned why the OP thought she had the right to dictate what CNA's do or do not do in their down time. As the Nurse on the floor, she is responsible for what does and does...

  19. Documentation is your friend.

    nola1202 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, never had a dramatic save lkie you guys have. I too, "overchart." and trust my gut when I have a "lawsuit special of the day." assigned to

  20. Question...

    nola1202 replied to nursiam's topic in General Nursing

    I would if you feel you'd like to. I always appreciate being

  21. Terminated and need advice

    nola1202 replied to wecan11's topic in General Nursing

    Computers make life easier. E-mars rock! That said, I'm not sure quite what the sitch is, from your post but I'm so sorry u had such a bad experience. If you were the night nurse, or the person...

  22. How do I make the best of ICU orientation?

    nola1202 replied to joyphul's topic in General Nursing

    Listen for the message, not the emotions behind the message. write stuff down, memorize it on off hours..treat it like school. There were professors that were not mother of the year material, u did ok...

  23. do you ever get tired of being treated like crap?

    nola1202 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Well when I learned I was a masochist and got my jollies from being treated like crap, I couldn't get my nsg degree fast enough. I have saved so much money on dominatrix

  24. Top 3 worst halloween costume to wear at work.

    nola1202 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    A lot of threads tonight are heavy duty. I need little fluff in my diet! What are your top three worst costume to wear to work by specialty. You know the type that would send a patient running for the...

  25. Top 3 worst halloween costume to wear at work.

    nola1202 replied to nola1202's topic in Nursing Humor

    nice thread happy halloween! lets all meet back here next