Antikigirl

Antikigirl ASN, RN

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  1. Delivering lab specimens...what do you think?

    Antikigirl replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I would refuse too big time! My time your dime as they say, as well as their need to pay for gas, and perhaps some of my insurance...and nope, no infectious things in my car (except me and my kids!...

  2. "Nurses Rights"???

    Antikigirl replied to Nieuport's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, you can't pick and choose pts. But if there is a situation that is very uncomfortable, hopefully you can talk with your charge nurse and see if a change can be done. A pt change is a pain, so...

  3. Anyone find that taking an EMT course was helpful?

    Antikigirl replied to dano's topic in General Nursing

    I find that EMT classes are extremely helpful for several reasons! They help with learning technical skills, help back up anatomy/physiology info, teaches you what is and may be required in an...

  4. Can they really be serious???

    Antikigirl replied to SEOBowhntr's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN fgoff, and yes..we may have grown up in the same neighborhood...did you get a spank if you even EVEN asked for some candy from that sneeky candy section between the check out line! Oh man...I...

  5. q for the pros: what's my story?

    Antikigirl replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I loved that stuffed animal thing! If that were the case, I would not only be a great nurse...but sadly a surgeon with how many times I fixed my stuffed animals after my brother tortured them!

  6. Can they really be serious???

    Antikigirl replied to SEOBowhntr's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah..and I was listening to a radio show that was discussing this...and get this, another group is complaining that homeless people that are allowed to have these may be harming their backs and...

  7. Nails question

    Antikigirl replied to Yannie021's topic in General Nursing

    I have no nails to speak of

  8. Can they really be serious???

    Antikigirl replied to SEOBowhntr's topic in General Nursing

    I heard this on the news and just cracked up! I was like OH MY GOD you are serious???? It reminds me of when I was young threads! LOL, all the run we have had on this forum discussing how things...

  9. RN vs Ancillary Staff

    Antikigirl replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Also, as a little thing I learned...I try to get parameters for O2 on high risk pts or dependant on condition/medictions/circumstances while I have a doc nearby! :) And I put that on the kardex....

  10. RN vs Ancillary Staff

    Antikigirl replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility if someone is oxygen starved or needs supplemental O2 I am allowed to give 2L/min start and watch pt carefully and call the MD. It is a clinical judgement that RN's are typically...

  11. Lower back pain

    Antikigirl replied to scizzerin's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have back pain thank GOODNESS! However, I make sure that I am using my lifting techniques, rest my back at home, and really FULLY take advantage of help and equipment during transfers!!! I see...

  12. Importance of being a CNA before RN

    Antikigirl replied to sail81's topic in General Nursing

    Well...I didn't become a CNA before nursing school and did just fine! HR is a good tool to have too, in fact...people and personal skills have MUCH to do about nursing, and really help with work...

  13. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    Antikigirl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I had a CNA in an ALF that wouldn't work with any hospice pt or one that had a 'death' aura around them for cultural reasons!!!!!!!!!! OH PLEASE!!!!!!!! And you chose healthcare why????? It does...

  14. You know you work nights when.......

    Antikigirl replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    When you hiss at the sunlight and dorn sunglasses for driving home! You have a system of complex wires for your phone/computer/answering machine so it doesn't ring or sound during the day! You use...

  15. Scared of nursing school...please help!

    Antikigirl replied to Finallyy's topic in General Nursing

    Although Nursing school was tough, I expected anything with a professional degree, especially one dealing with lives, would be for the good of Nursing! I made it, and actually was second in my class!...

  16. Being Judgemental Doesn't It Give Nurses A Bad Rap?

    Antikigirl replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    hey..lets change directions to a proactive stance? i know this op, and actually the wonderment is from the fact that we are professionals and why don't we act like it in kind to others....something we...

  17. LPNs who are jealous or resentful of RNs??

    Antikigirl replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    The only probelm I ever had with an LPN was the fact that the RN's before me treated her poorly....she was bold, in my face, and was unreasonable at some points. But ya know what? I felt this was no...

  18. Nursing in Bend

    Antikigirl replied to passing thru's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I just went to Bend to visit my grandparents...lets say that even though I live in Oregon (Near Forest Grove), I hadn't been there since I was a teen (36 now..LOL!). WOW is it different! Seems like a...

  19. Yay or Nay..SNF RN Reality, Need More Info

    Antikigirl replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the Geriatric and LTC section in nursing specialties! That will give you an insite to both sides of LTC nursing and quite a bit of situations you may find yourself in one

  20. Being Judgemental Doesn't It Give Nurses A Bad Rap?

    Antikigirl replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    There are stereotypes in all professions. Politicians and Car salesmen are supose to be cunning and tricky, Lawyers are selfish and out for themselves, Doctor's are supose to be compassionate yet...

  21. Do we HAVE to address docs by "Dr.--"

    Antikigirl replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    I think I address them as Dr _______ out of habit and out of professional respect. I once called a doc I worked with all the time by his first name on the phone while I was busy multitasking...and...

  22. Do I tape foley to leg?

    Antikigirl replied to jd494's topic in General Nursing

    I try very hard to use other products like the velcro strap vs tape because I have worked with so many elderly that have fragile skin or very sensitive skin that is very irritated or harmed by tape...

  23. q for the pros: what's my story?

    Antikigirl replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I think my story can be written into a book, part comedy of course...LOL! When I was 14 I volunteered as a candy striper for a local hospital. I was told that is a good thing to do with your summer,...

  24. Lets play with titles!

    Antikigirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I was reading the thread on the new Clinical Nurse leader role, and thought...LOL, new name for something already done at my hospital...and I got to thinking...lets have some fun and make new...

  25. Help What Is A Nurse To Do?

    Antikigirl replied to jstbg1s's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters, and I know that is absolutely heart breaking! I too have worked for a facility that was only in it for the profit, treated their employees like servants that have no...