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  1. Ever had a nurse or doc as a patient?

    pannie replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    MamaTheNurse - thank you, I'm very blessed. Twenty years ago the survival rate was abysmal and chemo primative compared to today. Every day is a

  2. Nicotine in pre-employment drug screen?

    pannie replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    THANK YOU because you also serve. It takes a special person to be a military spouse. I wish more people were aware of how much you all serve,

  3. Prayer request

    pannie replied to Sylv's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers from here,

  4. Nicotine in pre-employment drug screen?

    pannie replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Boy, do I wish I could just give you a big hug. I know! I know! The patch gave me terrible nightmares; the gum was awful. I'm NOT taking any credit for stopping. I had an emergency...

  5. Have you noticed an increase in patients with type II diabetes?

    pannie replied to Brian's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I'm noticing it in MY FRIENDS! We're of an "age" and some are overweight. They think a "work out" is a leisurely stroll at the

  6. Nicotine in pre-employment drug screen?

    pannie replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree about the employment. If you don't take extra breaks, you don't reek, you pay your extra insurance, it's no one's business. I think all smokers have an epiphany at some point, though. It...

  7. Nicotine in pre-employment drug screen?

    pannie replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know they do check for nicotine when you apply for insurance for LTC. I have heard of being asked in an employment interview (is that legal?) but not heard of testing. I'm a former smoker (still...

  8. Ever had a nurse or doc as a patient?

    pannie replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I was admitted twice to a hospital in "the city". I worked in a hospital about 50 miles away. Both times I got a fruit basket from the administrator/CEO. I thought they'd been a mistake since I...

  9. Beyond bad credit-struck by lightening twice

    pannie replied to august_snow's topic in General Nursing

    August Snow - there's a website you need to visit www.bendover.com Ben gives wonderful advice when people are in trouble financially. I'm pretty sure you can download letters of cease and decist....

  10. Faith Hill makes fun of nurses!

    pannie replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    RN Rotten Nurse - You made me lol! Me,

  11. How did you find out about allnurses?

    pannie replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    I was doing some volunteer work with a LTC RN and he told me I "needed" to check this out. We'd met on a general discussion board. I've lurked for about 2 years now and finally posted

  12. Please tell me how this is right?!?!

    pannie replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, Tweedy, we're on the same wave length. Defensive, is exactly the word I should use. I never want anyone to feel defensive or uneasy. And I hated "tattling" but the surgeon is a dear friend...

  13. Please tell me how this is right?!?!

    pannie replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    It IS difficult to understand through the written word sometimes. (I always forget to use smilies) My (and my friends') reasoning for not disclosing is as I stated. Your "ashamed" set me back on...

  14. Please tell me how this is right?!?!

    pannie replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Tweedy GOT it. It's exactly what I meant - ATTITUDE. I think there are some "misconceptions" here. I DID have a formal appointment with the CEO because my surgeon suggested it. I sent three huge...

  15. Please tell me how this is right?!?!

    pannie replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't want a "smiling little cookie cutter"! I wanted NOT to be laying in a cold, wet bed feeling like my hair stunk and being told someone was too busy. I hope to God I've never treated a...

  16. Please tell me how this is right?!?!

    pannie replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I've now been in the position of having a long hospitalization. Prior to surgery, I was on the second floor while they tried to get the sepsis under control (walked around with a perforated colon for...

  17. Why are so many of us over weight?

    pannie replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    I was "fluffy" and in no way "over-ate" and was faithful to my exercise routine. HOWEVER, I would go for very long periods of time without eating. My doctor said "I'll have you eating and losing...

  18. Aleve good for fever?

    pannie replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    southernlpn, I hope you get the area in the colon checked. I too, had abdominal pain but just morning and evening. I'd have rigours about 7 pm then fall asleep and wake up with fever. I didn't go to...

  19. Co-worker in need of prayers

    pannie replied to butterflynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers from here,

  20. ALS pt. flying......

    pannie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been out of the nursing field for years but a friend asked me about his father (an ALS pt) flying to Hawaii. He does use oxygen prn but the airline says he may not take his own unit with him in...

  21. GOOD nursing shoe suggestions other than Danskos??

    pannie replied to NCNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to try to find them in the US. Thanks for the information. LydiaGreen. I'll try a google search