Antikigirl

Antikigirl ASN, RN

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  1. Ok I need somehelp here with coworkers

    Antikigirl replied to nighteyes719's topic in General Nursing

    IN addition to the MAR deal, is it possible to talk to her before shift and say "would you like me to pass the meds for the patients, or would you prefer to do it?" That way it is established right...

  2. Dysfunctional patients, families, and visitors

    Antikigirl replied to mshultz's topic in General Nursing

    Boy have I had my share in ALF and Hospital! Mostly in the ALF! I had this pt, who fainted on her bed that had significant CHF history and HTN! The daughter was visiting and saw her faint...she is...

  3. The right place at the right time?

    Antikigirl replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD JOB! Always remember...in most cases just remember your ABC's...airway, breathing and Circulation. That will help a great deal for stabilizing a pt for the paramedics. It looks like you...

  4. sexually harassment by Doctor, help!!

    Antikigirl replied to pywon8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You must be a strong presence, and do not allow for that type of behavior. If that occurs, you tell them that that was unprofessional and that it will not be tolerated further. I have never run into...

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

    Antikigirl replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    You were up and beyond your typical call of duty, and you and your patient grew, learned, and enjoyed the part of human interaction that many times we miss in fear of heartbreak. I think that is a...

  6. Need Help With Blank Report Sheet!

    Antikigirl replied to MD1542's topic in General Nursing

    That sheet is AWESOME! I added some things to circle at the bottom for my ortho and med surge pts like: foley, NG, HV (hemovac), JP, FD (flip/drip), CT and O2 orders. I also changed the IV space to...

  7. Work environment makes a difference?

    Antikigirl replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    It is VITAL! If I am not in a position where I am myself and comfortable there is no way I can work to my full potential! The environment directly effects that, so if it is faultered...on some level...

  8. ER didnt treat our resident......

    Antikigirl replied to tatgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good one ER doc..now nurses are supose to dx seizures from Parkingsons? Ummmmmm...not that I am aware of or we would have MD's by our names and paid much more! LOL!!!!!!! You saw a pt in trouble and...

  9. sprchpmnk LPN

    Antikigirl replied to sprchpmnk's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT??? Not take a script you had for 6 months? WRONG in my book. Heck, the facility I worked for was dinged by the BON for D/C'ing narcotics that were over 6 months old without being taken because...

  10. sprchpmnk LPN

    Antikigirl replied to sprchpmnk's topic in General Nursing

    That is horrid and I feel very sad for you! I taught med pass to CNA's at an ALF, and I taught the importance of doing it properly by what the BON says. I would even sneek up and find things wrong...

  11. Are You Happy ?

    Antikigirl replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Before going agency NO! After agency YES!!!!! I was able to have control over my shifts, facilities, time, money, etc...and this was exactly what I wanted in a professional career! I felt that I...

  12. sprchpmnk LPN

    Antikigirl replied to sprchpmnk's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow whew...I only pull out medications for ONE patient at a time!!! With how many meds my pts typically have, and the fact I do assessements and some general ADL's while passing meds...one at a...

  13. ER didnt treat our resident......

    Antikigirl replied to tatgirl's topic in General Nursing

    As well as the aboved mentioned reasons...there is something I well knew working for ALF/LTC since I was one of the nurses that believed in actually sending pts out emergency (many of the nurses there...

  14. Memory & Nursing Stufff

    Antikigirl replied to cynt77's topic in General Nursing

    Well...I looked deeply into HOW I learn, and basically I had to take extra time to translate things into easy small bits. Once I did that...wow connections to things came much easier and pretty soon...

  15. Hippa

    Antikigirl replied to Kidrn911's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    No personal information has been given, no

  16. ER didnt treat our resident......

    Antikigirl replied to tatgirl's topic in General Nursing

    How old is this patient? Could he have refused tx at the ER just like he did with

  17. In Conclusion (a bit of a vent)

    Antikigirl replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will too...I have been there multiple times sadly...and it all seems to be making itself up by this recent change of events with the bidding war..LOL! That is what was so cool with...

  18. Need help with care plan

    Antikigirl replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    Looking at this..think, what needs to be done right away! I think pain is a biggie, and constipation because that can quickly lead to other more serious consequences if not treated. Those would be my...

  19. In Conclusion (a bit of a vent)

    Antikigirl replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is why I changed RN positions to a agency job where I could see facilities and find ones I would be willing to work in. It was the best choice I had made! I swore up and down I would never work...

  20. Putting RN on license plate???

    Antikigirl replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    OH heck no would I even get a license plate with RN on it! NO NO NO! One thing is that some people seek out RN's to harm them for bad experiences they have had in the past (or recently), and some...

  21. A unit with one RN alone with patients?

    Antikigirl replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been to clinics where minor proceedures are done and where pts go to a smaller ward for recovery then home where only one nurse was there. This doesn't seem to be too uncommon. Most has to do...

  22. sprchpmnk LPN

    Antikigirl replied to sprchpmnk's topic in General Nursing

    Okay..at my facility it is in our house protocols that the narcotic scheduled meds can be passed with other routine meds. What I do is put them in a separate cup from the other routines...I learned...

  23. Traumatized by first patient passing

    Antikigirl replied to rds007's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I typically will suggest highly for student nurses and CNA's is that they really must strive to find their own personal beliefs and thoughts about death. If you are strong within and have a...

  24. I'm Upset...

    Antikigirl replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear...been there too! I was working for 4 years at an ALF/LTC and got very use to my job, the people...and basically it was like tending my community with 150 residents and staff...the people...

  25. Nurses vs. Paramedics

    Antikigirl replied to mingez's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby and I had fun with this last night...we did a bantering match and I had him laughing a few times (and me too!). All light hearted fun, and many a funny story.... Some of the jokes I came up...