Antikigirl

Antikigirl ASN, RN

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  1. How do you all feel about volunteers???

    Antikigirl replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I adore our volunteers, and value them very much! I have never thought of them as a nuisance at all...never never! They work very hard, and care so very much that they donate their own time to do...

  2. I don't know if I made a mistake

    Antikigirl replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I appolgize...I thought she was a nurse. Well take that response I gave and give it to the nurse there..LOL!!!! I fully agree with Mjlrn97 with the role of CNA in this! And I too thank you very very...

  3. road side assistance??????

    Antikigirl replied to msmellnhead's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I would

  4. Ever have one of your patients threaten to sue? Scared!

    Antikigirl replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    Over the past four years working mostly Assisted Living and elder care, the trend of certain suits (not sure which ones) have been extended in our state to 7 years, use to be 5 (my facility management...

  5. Update- job from h*!!

    Antikigirl replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    YEAH!!!!!!! Congrats! I too just left a job because of that whole disrespect and constant cloud of "you will loose your license" micromanagment style crud! I am working agency and loving it! Found...

  6. Co Worker Abandoned Patients Last Night

    Antikigirl replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Typically an investigation by the BON is done, and the situation looked at. Many other charges can be filed as well....like the patient or patients family can get that nurse for harrassment, neglect,...

  7. I don't know if I made a mistake

    Antikigirl replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Worked in an ALF for 4 years, hear ya! LONG post, but hopefully helpful to you! First...since this is an ALF, it doesn't fall under many of the rules as LTC or SNF! Assisted Living...not nursing...

  8. Daughter's Meth reaction???

    Antikigirl replied to Midwest4me's topic in General Nursing

    okay, well I worked for a long time in elderly care, so I am very new to meth pts, but now that I am working agency for a local hospital I just recently got my first meth addict patient...so here is...

  9. Just quit my first nursing job.

    Antikigirl replied to rsmn17's topic in General Nursing

    Reading you post reminded me so much of my first job at a huge hospital med surge unit. I too wished in the back of my mind that going to work my car would break down or a fender bender would hinder...

  10. How in the world..and why?!?!?

    Antikigirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    So as I was leaving shift on day...a patient was about to arrive. We had this patient planned for one room and got a quick call from our admin that they must be placed in a room close to the RN desk!...

  11. How in the world..and why?!?!?

    Antikigirl replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    well it is a wierd line..you don't want to continue the cycle by aiding in their need for pitty or attention..but at the same time..you don't want to ingnore....it is difficult to say the

  12. How much to the RN's on this site make after Taxes?

    Antikigirl replied to Flower2005's topic in General Nursing

    I am agency so it differs considerably! And my wages differ from what area I work, hours worked, shifts worked, facility I go to....so many factors...heck, only my tax preparer knows what I make in a...

  13. "From doctors to beautiful ladies..."

    Antikigirl replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    Although I was born in 1970, I felt the same as you described by his words! Not just physical beauty...but much much more...that was cool..I automatically smiled and understood it as that (if that...

  14. Brand new LVN, Two Jobs!!! Eeek!!!

    Antikigirl replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    ohhhhhhh toughie..but hey...I will tell you occupational health will give you lots of experience too...which do you like..acute or chronic!? Occupational will certainly hone in your acute skills..in...

  15. How in the world..and why?!?!?

    Antikigirl replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    OH it sooooooo is hard to fathom! But...of course that doesn't sway my job or tx of this patient...it is just...different! I am use to having some insite at least..this one...holly cow!!!!! Ummmmmm...

  16. Ever have one of your patients threaten to sue? Scared!

    Antikigirl replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    It is very scary...but sadly very common, and I will agree that most do not sue, just fly at the mouth! Just do your best at all times...then you are safe! Oh and this little gem..in fact, my charge...

  17. "From doctors to beautiful ladies..."

    Antikigirl replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know...I get offended only slightly when I hear "thank you to all the Doctors and Nurses"...feel like Doc get the forefront again (not that they shouldn't be thanked or respected) and we are...

  18. Wearing white

    Antikigirl replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Lesson for ya for the future! Many patients...especially ones with narcs on board or elderly won't know a nurse dress whites or not from a CNA or RT or Dietary or anything! They simply don't know,...

  19. How many meds errors is too many?

    Antikigirl replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    I too worked in ALF/LTC arena where unlicensed and CNA staff passed meds..and this was typical as far as vitamins or other meds that tend to be called "laxed" ones... The thing is you have to nip that...

  20. "Abandonment"

    Antikigirl replied to erkantarik's topic in General Nursing

    OR a large anthropodic symbiote located rectally with no hope of surgical or medicinal cure???? (large spider up the keester!)..... LOL, I am in a funny mood today! I have a million of these medical...

  21. Bullies In The Work Place ! Pt 2

    Antikigirl replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    well...this sounds meanish...but my business is my business...so that person is on their own as far as standing up for themselves! BUT...and I mean BUT...I would have no probelm listening to them if...

  22. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

    Antikigirl replied to lmz's topic in Patient Medications

    I give in the abdomen....that is about

  23. Chewing gum after colectomies

    Antikigirl replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    oops it copied twice..sorry

  24. Chewing gum after colectomies

    Antikigirl replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    LOL sorry but can't resist here...we know that peristalsis begins at the mouth...but I have lots of patients that can run off at the mouth and still be full of immobile and chronic **ap...an no amount...

  25. Figuring out how to contact the physician

    Antikigirl replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man! We have a listing that is updated bi monthy that gives all the numbers and preference in calling of all MD's! Docs can choose what number they wish first, second and so on, and an after...