Antikigirl

Antikigirl ASN, RN

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  1. failing two days b/f eligible for nclex

    Antikigirl replied to lobeth's topic in General Nursing

    I am not really certain, but can you appeal to your state board of

  2. Paitent Coded; All Went Poorly

    Antikigirl replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    One of the reasons I left my ALF is because they started hiring non-certified caregivers, and they didn't even need a cpr class..and they were to pass meds! EKKKKKKKKK! And they didn't require CNA's...

  3. Paitent Coded; All Went Poorly

    Antikigirl replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my! That always happened to me at the ALF I worked in...if it was lunch when employees were busy downstairs with residents, and management was out for thier always 'extended" lunch breaks...there...

  4. Lets play with titles!

    Antikigirl replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! I love it...Licensed fecal transport

  5. Did you lose weight?

    Antikigirl replied to H2O Sprite's topic in General Nursing

    Me too...up and down. I do know for a fact that my diet is less than desired. I have stomach probelms big time if I eat at work...all that running around...gives me horrible stomach pains and...

  6. Never post replies or start new threads at your hospital's computer

    Antikigirl replied to Captain America's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been in a facility where nurses used the computers...all paper charting and such, and the unit secretary used the computer. However, if I had access I would only do what I needed to, and...

  7. I HATE NURSING!! Now what do I do?

    Antikigirl replied to csiln's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...who does like the politics of it all..LOL! Somedays I feel like I went back to high school! LOL!!!!!!! I find that most or my probelms stemmed from me not being treated or even looked at like...

  8. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    Antikigirl replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    I hadn't heard the phrase before when I was fresh out of nursing school...but people were calling the bottom a 'tookus'...I thought that was funny! (and I call it that now! LOL!). Had a few gents...

  9. Lets play with titles!

    Antikigirl replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I was told it was Real Nurse...LOL. A home health nurse came to check on a pt of ours in ALF, and an LPN was doing a treatment for a decube for that pt. The nurse loudly and rudely said "you...

  10. I HATE NURSING!! Now what do I do?

    Antikigirl replied to csiln's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps an agency job? I switched to agency after working in LTC for 4 years, and when I first started out as a nurse...I too had about 3 jobs in a few months with little out there jobwise! I hated...

  11. Lets play with titles!

    Antikigirl replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    *Licensed sharps provider and disposer. *Licensed human fluid assessor *Textile dispursement technition (bedmaking, linen service) *Registered Acrobatic Professional (ducking, jumping, runing, and...

  12. Do you work with creepy-weird co-workers?

    Antikigirl replied to Captain America's topic in General Nursing

    Hey...paxil does wonders baby! LOL!!!!!!!!! I took that pic when I found out I passed the NCLEX! It was a look like "okay..hmmmmmm...I have power!"...LOL!!!!!! No people do find me odd because I do...

  13. Why is AACN developing new role " Clinical Nurse Leader"????

    Antikigirl replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    They are trying to adapt a position like this at one of the hospitals I am working for, and basically it is falling down on the charge nurses (that have Masters)!!!! Like they don't have enough to...

  14. Do you work with creepy-weird co-workers?

    Antikigirl replied to Captain America's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...well I fit the wierd catagory, but not creepy! LOL! I don't think I have worked with creepy, but I have worked with people that don't seem to get when action is needed, or didn't seem to...

  15. Respecting pt's wishes vs doing what's best

    Antikigirl replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Geri psych consult for depression sweety! Lets get in a pro to find out the foundational probelm with her emotions and personal view of the situation. It has done wonders for my pts and the people...

  16. Already Burned out.....heading to LTC

    Antikigirl replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Some things to look out for before taking on the job! I worked in an ALF that was more LTC than anything...the CNA's did med pass and simple treatments and all ADL. The RN's and LPN's did injections,...

  17. Question about transporting patients + equipment

    Antikigirl replied to sbaggett's topic in General Nursing

    OH boy...ummmm we have those in our hospital already...sorry. It is under the head area near the base of the bed and we have them on gurneys too. It comes out and can swivel and telescope to a length...

  18. Ethical Question and Concern

    Antikigirl replied to oncnursern's topic in General Nursing

    I think the pts MD should be talking with the family about the progression! I also feel the MD should ask the pt how they feel if they are able to respond, even if it is a hand grasp or what not! I...

  19. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    Antikigirl replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I have my first name, last initial and RN...that is ALL I will allow on my badge for this reason! One time my ALF was going to put our last names on the badges...(most of our names were so long that...

  20. random and bizarre question..when listening to your own heartbeat

    Antikigirl replied to LilPeanut's topic in General Nursing

    I listened to my own heart one stressful day and found my heart was skipping beats and was irregular. I did this several times before I told my physician. Turned out I had PAC's (pre-atrial...

  21. Isn't there anyone out there.....?

    Antikigirl replied to bladensburg,OHrn's topic in General Nursing

    I posted to one post about hs students taking courses and coming out with their ADN in nursing...but I didn't see this one...sorry. I think it is beyond an excellent idea!!!! I sure wish with all my...

  22. What do you do when you see this??

    Antikigirl replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    We have those great smelling pre-lotioned wipes and the patients love them! We also have them in a warmer so they are nice and warm! PRRRRRRR. I will typically offer one after tolieting if they by...

  23. Was I doing my job, or was I too attached?

    Antikigirl replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to mention...during my 4 years in ALF, I lost many patients due to their conditions and age. Par for the course and yes...I grieved! After a while...they weighed on me heavily, and the...

  24. Does this bother you?

    Antikigirl replied to Gods child's topic in General Nursing

    I do think there is a level of maturity needed in Nursing that you definately don't have being a high schooler. Sure there are some very mature high schoolers, but still...there is something to be...

  25. Losing Confidence

    Antikigirl replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I typically find myself loosing confidence in two situations...a new place, or closing in on a burn out! What I try to do is make myself go back to the basics! Really thinking before I do anything,...