Antikigirl

Antikigirl ASN, RN

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  1. Hey, CNAs.......got a question for all of you!

    Antikigirl replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Heck, I would get her a nice one anyway just as a nice gift of encouragement. I got a few steths for presents when I got into RN school from family and I used one mainly...but it was the fact that...

  2. Interview question

    Antikigirl replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    Oh the What are your strengths and weaknesses is one I ALWAYS get asked! The trick to this is to put a positive spin on everything truthfully! Like for me, my communication skills and technical skills...

  3. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    Antikigirl replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man this is all sad and ewwwwwwwww! Okay..I would be hitting up my co-workers for some bucks, and going to the dollar tree for a basket of products to help with odor and what not! Make it a nice...

  4. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

    Antikigirl replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

    Like I tell my students when I have them, I don't go from forward to back on my Nanda's but backwards to forwards. I think...okay what is the problem as I see it (and remember, just ONE problem at a...

  5. Paired with horrible nurse today

    Antikigirl replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in General Students

    So sorry you all have had bad experiences! Oh man that really bites! For me, I love taking students in with me to do things! I explain what is going on and why I do things the way I do them (if I do...

  6. Medical orders for lidocaine for IV starts

    Antikigirl replied to bosswheadache's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have a standard order for it, so one day when I wished to use it I actually had to call down to the MD to order it, and have and ER or OR nurse do the IV start with it! Ummmmmm hello, I know...

  7. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    Antikigirl replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    In my fantasy life: Gardener Bird enthusist Small town vet (if I had all the money and school under my belt...LOL!) arts/crafts lady and super mom!

  8. Neurotic or Not?

    Antikigirl replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I see this practice done often..and as long as the finger is clean with approved cleanser...it is an okay practice vs not wearing gloves. I can't feel through my gloves..and I am the type of wierdo...

  9. Disney Culture in Hospitals

    Antikigirl replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...hey, at least I will be remembered for something..but I hope they don't put that quote on my tombstone!

  10. Is stress a diagnosis?

    Antikigirl replied to nur2007sing's topic in General Nursing

    Heck I say look under NURSING! LOL! That is a Dx right? LOL~! NO I agree with the above...stress is a very broad term, and not something that nurses can focus on very specifically. That is why...

  11. Is it too late? Any advise?

    Antikigirl replied to Fionasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to sister, good show on nursing school with kids! It is tough all around big time...and I think back and say that I may have waited till my kids were in school before I went...but hey, past...

  12. Neurotic or Not?

    Antikigirl replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey...I hear ya! But I would have you on my team anyday...even if you are a bit hard on yourself...LOL, I would knock that out of you in a few days..LOL! (remember..been there myself, not fun!). YOu...

  13. Online Applications.

    Antikigirl replied to ShannaRN's topic in General Nursing

    What I did was to send the online app in, but then mailed my resume with a nice cover sheet. That worked for me! We had a spot for comments if we wanted and I said to please see my resume for a...

  14. Anxiety

    Antikigirl replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you...I will tell ya, being a nurse...well, you have to know and be true to yourself in so many aspects...so starting out thinking the whys and hows about YOURSELF and YOUR CHILD is the best...

  15. Neurotic or Not?

    Antikigirl replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Okay...Triage is going to go mother nursie on you now! LOL! One...ALWAYS be worried about yourself! Not only do you need to keep away from unsafe practices for your own well being, your family...but...

  16. Anxiety

    Antikigirl replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    Don't wait for things to get so bad that you can't take it...get that resume up to date and get moving on it! I know, I am bad at that too...but I make myself do it, and so far so WONDERFUL! I am...

  17. Is it too late? Any advise?

    Antikigirl replied to Fionasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Okay...it is never too late...don't even think of that! However...you need to really prioritize here. If you were to go to Nursing school...honey, you can't be there physically or emotionally for...

  18. Disney Culture in Hospitals

    Antikigirl replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I heard plans to open a hospital at Disney land...the following attractions are in the works for 2020! *Mr Toads Wild Enema Ride *Tarzans ER Treehouse *Its A Small Ward Afterall *Pace mountain...

  19. LPN or RN?

    Antikigirl replied to new_mom2005's topic in General Nursing

    I would certainly check with your local hospitals. Most of the departments in our hospital will take LPN's but mainly for Med/Surge and not first choice for specialties. If you like L/D it is a...

  20. Neurotic or Not?

    Antikigirl replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Okay if any it is a slight...very slight risk. Did you puncture YOUR skin (that increases the risk). Since you used alcohol on the area of stick, and your finger...I don't think it is very riskly...

  21. Disney Culture in Hospitals

    Antikigirl replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am a very cheery nurse, but I know when it is too much and I become all sweetness and light to the point of emisis! LOL! The deal is that a professional relationship between pts and staff must be...

  22. Would this bother you?

    Antikigirl replied to Ann RN's topic in General Nursing

    Naaaaaa...wouldn't bother me. I would think that the hospital has to do something about the increase in UTI's so re-teaching this is one way. I would also encourage everyone (MD's, RN's, CNA's, and...

  23. RN Med / Surg refresher course

    Antikigirl replied to Nurseterr7's topic in General Nursing

    I went agency working in a nearby hospital and got in the door! I too was working in another area (geriatrics ALF) for four years and they didn't feel I was a good canidate when I applied before....

  24. upset about title

    Antikigirl replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, this doesn't seem to be a good identifier for patients to be able to know what your title/job is. Now for me, I have my name and RN...but since I am new with this company I have a sticker on...

  25. Where were u 9/11/01?

    Antikigirl replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    Ivanna...I do that too! It was a gorgeous day weather wise...and I think I still look at pretty days as a deception some