Antikigirl

Antikigirl ASN, RN

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  1. Terminology

    Antikigirl replied to Quailfeathers's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, LOL...I use the term projectile vomiting because not to many people will NOT understand that! LOL! Or large emesis under extreme pressure and force! I tend to document with words people do tend...

  2. I freaked out

    Antikigirl replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    We have had this probelm before..and some other things that have come up that hindered med pass as well...like working on the water lines and not having water during med passes! GRRRRRR! We nurses...

  3. How smart are you?

    Antikigirl replied to psycteach's topic in General Nursing

    Oh heck no! I am far from a genius! The thing is, well...at least I think...is I was so excited and eager to go back to school and really learn something I wanted to know that I was able to appreciate...

  4. what else can an rn do that does not want to work as a nurse anymore

    Antikigirl replied to jodidax's topic in General Nursing

    What interests you? That would be a good starting point! And heck no you aren't too

  5. Halloween and Nursing

    Antikigirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay it is that time of year again! So here is the question! (I love halloween big time! My favorite!!!!) 1. Are you allowed to wear a costume at work if you are working that night? 2. Do you feel...

  6. How do you deal with a unhelpful colleague?

    Antikigirl replied to aka_selina's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...I am so lucky that I don't have that probelm...when there is an issue of importance or emergency we all pitch in and help that nurse! We have good teamwork because we truely care about one...

  7. Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

    Antikigirl replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I don't think paramedics care if you have clean underwear on. Since they typically don't go there unless they have to. LOL! But a nice bra may be nice since the shirt is typically the first to...

  8. Are you my waitress today?

    Antikigirl replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it would be a funny opening line for me! I would tell the person this... "Funny you say that! When I was younger I worked at a restraurant and took on all the jobs there EXCEPT for...

  9. Should I look for another job - advice needed

    Antikigirl replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I would be gone! TEN basic infractions that show very bad management all around. 1. Poor communication in management! 2. Lack of orientation! 3. Harrassment! (you are being harrassed...

  10. putting the squeeze on the nursing staff

    Antikigirl replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    uhggggg been there had this probelm before! please read..this really works! what we wound up doing is to have a check off list of items that seem to be out of control...like how many times a day the...

  11. Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

    Antikigirl replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my. LOL! Well. Umm. I typically don't wear underwear except for bras, and once a month, I wear some Hanes women's kind that covers the entire bum. They are comfy, don't tend to shift, and certainly...

  12. Take my survey, its for class!!!

    Antikigirl replied to luvmyguys's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) what is your highest level of education? ADN 2.) What type of facility do you work in? (Hospital, homehealth, office, etc) Community hospital, Med surge/ortho 3.) Is your current facility...

  13. new nursing student needs help

    Antikigirl replied to sunnysky's topic in General Nursing

    I go in early to get the feel for the floor and get a cup of coffee. Then I wait in the report room getting my papers in order for the day. Then all the RN's for the shift come in and get their...

  14. Customer Service?

    Antikigirl replied to ragtoprn's topic in General Nursing

    "My only problem with this is that management does not go far enough in explaining that nurses are NOT personal servants" BINGO! And this tends to be the biggest misconception and probelm in nursing!...

  15. Falls (kinda long, sorry!)

    Antikigirl replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Man have I seen this scenero a few times...sheesh! I have had pts actually put themselves on the ground to illicit a responce of many people to tend to a need instead of waiting...because they feel...

  16. Job interview question

    Antikigirl replied to needrn's topic in General Nursing

    I try to put a spin on my reasons for leaving a facility as a proactive move for myself and positive thing. Instead of me saying that I distrusted my co-workers and management, I said "I felt I was in...

  17. Customer Service?

    Antikigirl replied to ragtoprn's topic in General Nursing

    Patient care comes first in my book, I do customer service as much as possible just because I am a very helpful friendly person as is and it isn't much of a stretch for me to do things to help make a...

  18. Harrowing experiences as a patient???

    Antikigirl replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I would certainly advise to look for other MD's to go to! The trust factor is gone, the bedside manner certainly gone, proof that the MD doesn't care is alive and well, and obviously his choice in...

  19. imposter, incompetent or ?

    Antikigirl replied to pegbord's topic in General Nursing

    WHen I was feeling like that in school, I looked hard at myself and asked if I was being taught the way I learn! Come to find out no...I was not learning in the way I was accustomed...so I had to...

  20. patient total care dr.s vs. nurses

    Antikigirl replied to umkcstudent's topic in General Nursing

    MD and RN are two totally separate professions in the same arena of healthcare. To make it simple...an MD treats conditions and illnesses within their scope and provides resources or referals to...

  21. Have you ever taken care of a famous pt?

    Antikigirl replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked as a volunteer medic at outdoor events and concerts so I have met many famous people in the music and entertainment arena since I have all access for medical aide. I have worked on a...

  22. General questions from a student

    Antikigirl replied to gemini901d's topic in General Nursing

    1. Have you ever met the ideal nurse? What characteristics do they have? I have met many ideal nurses, just as I have met many ideal Doctors, Patients, Lawyers, Teachers, Paramedics and the list goes...

  23. working night shift, gaining weitght .....HELP!!!!!!

    Antikigirl replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    I do not snack at work...not even if it is something brought in by others to share! Man..if I did I would be in trouble...it is always high calorie sweets! LOL! I also don't drink anything but...

  24. Think I could get fired for this.....

    Antikigirl replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    jojoto, you are sooooooo right about that tiny clause at the bottom of your duty list that says 'and other tasks'. It is a companies way of making you flexible to whatever they want you to do! The...

  25. Think I could get fired for this.....

    Antikigirl replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Okay...here is the trick. Did you have these injuries and limitations when you signed on with this facility? If you did...did you list these limitations upon employement? Hopefully you did, but...