Antikigirl

Antikigirl ASN, RN

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  1. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    Antikigirl replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    Things that may get you arrested or generally hit! 1. Sorry to have to do this, but it is just a little prick! 2. Take off all your clothes and sit on this bed. 3. Your SOB! 4. Just Follow the...

  2. I need some answers please!

    Antikigirl replied to snowflake58's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! Okay, sounds like she did her best, using her clinical judgement and skills to help the patient within her knowledge base. Considering she was the highest trained person in charge at the scene...

  3. Red Cross or Heart Association?

    Antikigirl replied to smoke over fire's topic in General Nursing

    Personally if it goes to CPR classes...I go American Heart Association personally and when I plan on getting my instruction authorization...I will teach the AHA. (which is something my hubby and I...

  4. Screening your phone calls?

    Antikigirl replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    Because my hubby and I use to get calls all through the day and night for overtime or mandatory overtime if they caught you at home...well it became a habit! Now we don't have that probelm...but I...

  5. Undervalued

    Antikigirl replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this too...starting out at a base rate with no account for experience! "nope, everyone starts out at the same rate"....uhggggg! That is why I went with an agency that does account for...

  6. female dr. male pt.

    Antikigirl replied to gth's topic in General Nursing

    Most of my docs have a nurse present no matter the sex of the patient. It is good protection all around for any jane/joe that wants to sue for whatever reason they find fit! It is also excellent...

  7. Charting by exception...

    Antikigirl replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I really like this system and frankly have used it for years. Our sheets have a small list of checks on the side, and room for charting the entire rest of the page. It also has an area above that...

  8. I'm going to refuse to draw his blood.

    Antikigirl replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Is there an infusion RN specilist home health department or services you can contact to have the line fixed or redone? I know that when I was working ALF we had that service if needed. Also, I would...

  9. how old is too old?

    Antikigirl replied to saltwaterstat's topic in General Nursing

    Okay now...Tudugger...I need to work for you then! LOL! Great job! I have worked in ALF, what I call the GREY area of nursing for 4 years and just left recently! Not easy at all...everything in...

  10. To All The Nurses !

    Antikigirl replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Oh sweety thanks! I know you are going through tough times and I so appreciate your compliment! It is a grand thing to be able to suffer as you are and yet thank others...shows your true and...

  11. is this correct? input please:)

    Antikigirl replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, check IV site and slow rate...if no s/sx of probelms at site call MD and tell them what is occuring. If the probelm is very bad and beyond just a small complaint...turn it off (yes you may get...

  12. how old is too old?

    Antikigirl replied to saltwaterstat's topic in General Nursing

    "The pain of regret weighs tons; whereas, the pain of pursuing your ambition weighs an ounce" I love that...thank you, I may use that phrase a ton in my work if you don't mind....it is very very very...

  13. piece of advice...anyone?

    Antikigirl replied to jhenbl's topic in General Nursing

    The more proactive you are the better your chances....now notice I said proactive not bugging them! Even after sending in e-mail applications I send a MAILED resume and cover letter and perhaps a note...

  14. Need Help!!!

    Antikigirl replied to Indiana_Rn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think many nurses would ever say they haven't gone through this in their career! Multiple times too! But alas...the first thing I turn to is myself! I have gotten pretty use to me, my...

  15. suggest a name for postpartum depression program

    Antikigirl replied to sarahjos's topic in General Nursing

    Down NOT out Sunset to Dawn Mommy time Paving Stones (help through the path to mommyhood) Joyful beginings Hand in mine I am loved (IOL) Worthy wonders Silver linings Handling miracles Lows to Loving...

  16. how old is too old?

    Antikigirl replied to saltwaterstat's topic in General Nursing

    Old is a chronicalogical time measurement, not a fact on how you feel or how you function! If you are up for the job, go for it! I started when I was 28, which I thought was late...oh heck no, people...

  17. Jcaho Medication Reconciliation

    Antikigirl replied to SEOBowhntr's topic in Patient Medications

    I wish the ER would do these, but in our facility this isn't done unless the patient goes to a floor and we have to do it ALL! I get a small list from ER if able (the old blue pill white pill you get...

  18. Checking HR before Giving Digoxin

    Antikigirl replied to cat2007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! In the am things can be very odd as they wake up...so I take in consideration what they are doing..like sleeping or just walked to the BR and what not. That is an important part of the...

  19. 06/06/06: Freaky...

    Antikigirl replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I am as nuts as the day is long baby...have to be or I would be too much of an advocate for chlorinating the gene pool! LOL!!!!! I don't freak out at friday 13, or 666...but I do fully believe in...

  20. Mechanical lift question

    Antikigirl replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL, well we got some sheep skin car seat covers and makeshifted them to fit in areas of the slings that were uncomfortable. We had quite a few seamstresses in the group and they were happy to spend...

  21. Put on your fantasy hat!

    Antikigirl replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ohhhhhhhh yes, less or no charting, no falls allowed, smiling happy faces everywhere, a management that is employee and pt friendly, and everyone shows up on time and for their shifts no matter what...

  22. How Often Do You Get Cancelled?

    Antikigirl replied to MackNJacks mom's topic in General Nursing

    I am agency so I do get cancled if census is low, but typically I keep my 3-4 days a week that I choose. Lately however, I had one full week of cancel and staff nurses were also cancled due to low...

  23. Checking HR before Giving Digoxin

    Antikigirl replied to cat2007's topic in General Nursing

    When we have a dig level to be done, it is typically done at 0600. If it is delayed, then I will adapt and still do an apical before giving dig. I like heart sounds and I have been known to pick up...

  24. I didn't get all this education to wipe behinds!

    Antikigirl replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    Its kinda funny...I responded to this yesterday and went into work for swing shift. I am an agency nurse that has worked for this one hospital for some time now. I checked the assignment sheet and...

  25. Wellness for the Nurse

    Antikigirl replied to Guest717236's topic in General Nursing

    I play with my many birds at home, go to this forum, garden (that is my favorite...nice to help something and not hear a bunch of complaints...LOL!), and joke around with hubby! We also sing kareoke...