Antikigirl

Antikigirl ASN, RN

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  1. Scrubs to tight? How do you tell someone?

    Antikigirl replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    Oh...not with staff but patients...funny story that makes many giggle still! You always have those male patients that don't seem to know, or rather like having their privates showing. Well one day I...

  2. I'm so mad I could SCREAM! (LONG)

    Antikigirl replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    You got it going on!!!!!! Awesome! Way to nurse!!!!! Yeah, I learned the hard way about the old dyanmaps, and don't use them anymore...LOL! And yes, although a patient may be up in the danger zone...

  3. Scrubs to tight? How do you tell someone?

    Antikigirl replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this too, but frankly I feel it is NONE of my business, but ALL of my administrations if they care to do anything about it! At times I have done what I have done with patients when their...

  4. what are these people thinking???

    Antikigirl replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    We had an instance at my work where someone took a yogurt from the fridge and ate it...and it wasn't theirs (personally...I CAN'T eat someone elses food, how rude...and knowing our fridge, ummmmm how...

  5. Needing a Tubex!

    Antikigirl replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    We are no longer allowed to have a personal one because of contamination risk! We have to get a cleaned one, and leave it in the rooms. We have chosen to put it on top of our sharps or gloves...

  6. Unfulfilled

    Antikigirl replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Think HARD and truthfully to yourself on WHY your chosen profession now is the way it is for you emotionally! This will be key in choosing another!!!! Heck, the first thing I though of, especially...

  7. I'm so mad I could SCREAM! (LONG)

    Antikigirl replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah...just a learning thing here, when it comes to odd VS...always ask two things right off after getting a manual. 1. Are they symptomatic? 2. Is this out of their norm? Chances are the first...

  8. I'm so mad I could SCREAM! (LONG)

    Antikigirl replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is such good advice and support here...I will try to be the devils advocate (although hard).... Okay...hmm...my only advice is to always remember, TREAT the patient not the machine...and along...

  9. Do nurses do...

    Antikigirl replied to twinkerrs's topic in General Nursing

    I am with many of these fine nurses in saying I do a quick head to toe at the start of shift, and also hit the focus areas dependant on Dx. I have twelve hours to do the rest! The thing is, and I...

  10. For Trauma / ER nurses.. difficult topic..

    Antikigirl replied to ICor9:24's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the advice from others and talk to the ED MD or supervisor of the ED for that kind of information. It will all depend on condition at time of being found, emergency transport and their...

  11. Such a 'tool'

    Antikigirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I had this patient that just got back from angioplasty and she was doing excellent! She was talking and just her normal self. I left the room after all those checks on her every 15 minutes in...

  12. Noticing a trend here

    Antikigirl replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a very proud and frequent poster here, for those that remember me...and I have seen the change since the 'times of old' (LOL). and I must say....the rules have gotten much tighter (and I surely...

  13. "And it's all going to be your fault"

    Antikigirl replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, but wait!!!!!! Positive spin... Be waterproof not just because of what you have to have roll off your back...but the tears given to your front as you hold and comfort. Get those extra sets of...

  14. "Nurses eating their young" Can anyone give specific examples of this?

    Antikigirl replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    One day as a new hire at a hospital I was walking down the hall and heard a strange sound. It was a man in a room choking and sputtering blood out his mouth and nose! I ran to the RN desk to get help,...

  15. "And it's all going to be your fault"

    Antikigirl replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...another notation....to become a nurse, you must grow two more sets of arms/hands, run faster than a marathon runner but are allowed only your speed walk...get that crystal ball in top...

  16. Such a 'tool'

    Antikigirl replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...had that one too Jessie! Had some peaked T-waves that were signaling a pulse....and I pointed this out several times...I found out the next shift they called a rapid responce (call under a code...

  17. "And it's all going to be your fault"

    Antikigirl replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    THIS is sooooooooo true!!!!!!! I would also add... 1. Patient B wet the bed because you were to busy with other patients or urgent needs(or in patients terms...eating bon bons at the desk), and it is...

  18. Continuing Education Insight

    Antikigirl replied to Manassah Bradley's topic in General Nursing

    I do my CME for myself! If I was doing it for financial gain...I don't think I would break even at all..LOL! I look up things that are helpful to improving myself and accent my patient and even...

  19. When nurses visit loved ones who are hospitalized...

    Antikigirl replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    Absolute agreement here! I work with many people in my many minutes as a nurse...and in order to get the lastest and most accurate information I am going to that chart! I would really be horrible if...

  20. Second opinion, how to ask doctor for?

    Antikigirl replied to dcampbell's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the MD's I work with would have NO probelm with someone asking for a second oppinion! They can refer you to one, or dependant on your insurance...you can seek one. Now, I have NO fear of...

  21. I'm just trying to help you!

    Antikigirl replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, have two of those that I work with now...they need to do ALL their tasks or they get severely discombobulated! One is very sweet and kind with a gentle aire and professional of speech, the...

  22. When nurses visit loved ones who are hospitalized...

    Antikigirl replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    My gut instinct is: "you may be an RN, but you are not one here!". Of course I have never said that to one, but it is how I feel! Sadly most of my experiences have not been pleasant ones. I go into...

  23. Live and learn...my med error!

    Antikigirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 7 years and only one med error done within my first week of being a nurse. Well after two days ago..that has changed, and let me tell you...it hurts! However, since I am a...

  24. Going back to get RN from LPN, scared to death

    Antikigirl replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Okayyyyyy...simple question...why are you going on to be a nurse? What is it that you will take away from nursing that will help yourself mind/body/spirit and your family (and honey you can say...

  25. Tacoma Washington

    Antikigirl replied to bnjmom's topic in General Nursing

    If you like a city with housing outside of it in a picture perfect mountian/bay type setting you will LOVE it! Lots to do and see within an hours distance! Ferries to just about all the areas of the...