Antikigirl

Antikigirl ASN, RN

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  1. CNA or EMT Training??

    Antikigirl replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    You know what...if I had gone EMT/Paramedic like I truely wanted to...I would have stayed there! No way would I have gone onto nursing...it is just the way I am! I like the autonomy and quick...

  2. How can I improve my med/tele unit?

    Antikigirl replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in General Nursing

    A few ideas that we use on our floor (med/surge tele, and med/surge tele overflow...which means tele..LOL!). 1. A dry erase board in the staff bathroom for just US! No official info on that!!! It...

  3. I am the RN here, you are not! -long

    Antikigirl replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I deal with this way to often, and typically from families that haven't even seen the patient in years, let alone care for them as we do! Many times I take a step back and talk with folks saying that...

  4. IV PB meds-- silly question, but need to know!

    Antikigirl replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    The IV machines that I work for have the secondary or 'piggy back' port in a certain spot that if any air goes in the machine sounds and stops...even a small bubble. SO that is very helpful if you...

  5. nursing homes for the cognitively intact?

    Antikigirl replied to birdgardner's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, paramedics and EMT's have to report unsafe living conditions to the Adult and Family Services of the state and let them know why you feel it unsafe for a patient to return to the...

  6. Do anyone in healthcare in the US wear these?

    Antikigirl replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    I have been wearing one for a long time (Oregon), I can't wear watches because they hurt my skin...had tried all types of bands and it just wouldn't work (and that was before nursing). So I found some...

  7. Researching pressure ulcers

    Antikigirl replied to ashe131's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, as a side to those wonderful references...check your local hospital and talk to any wound/ostomy nurses! They are AWESOME, and will give you all sorts of material to help! The ones at my...

  8. I am a male RN, now bow down.

    Antikigirl replied to Trauma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree totally! I would bow but I had 6 over 300lb patients this weekend and NO CNA to help (we were short a nurse, so no help at all!) and my back and shoulders are killing me today...LOL! So I...

  9. Family members that work your nerves!!!

    Antikigirl replied to BluntForceTrauma's topic in General Nursing

    OH goodness yes there is still many many companies that believe that 'customer and their families (for some odd reason) are always right!" Yeah, if they were right, why are they here asking for our...

  10. I am a male RN, now bow down.

    Antikigirl replied to Trauma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay yeah...sorry but there is no special treatment at the boards...so anyone that passes should be offered the respect no matter what sex or color they are, and of course respected on their personal...

  11. Family members that work your nerves!!!

    Antikigirl replied to BluntForceTrauma's topic in General Nursing

    OMGosh! I would have flipped! I would have immediately asked the family to leave for just a moment and asked the patient if this is how they want to be treated? If they said yes, then fine...put it...

  12. I'm so sick of MRSA!!!!!

    Antikigirl replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man...this can be a whole topic in itself, but I was asked about infection rates in healthcare facilities by my employer doing a survey...boy did they get an earfull..but not what they expected! I...

  13. Pregnancy & Radiation Exposure

    Antikigirl replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is how I see it...what are you willing to risk? It is actually up to you! I know that the radiation potential is very low even if you wear a protective screen, but if something were to fail, or...

  14. Been a long time!

    Antikigirl replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man...can't figure out how to put a pic back up...grrrrrrr! LOL! No, I didn't die...but did have some time to try to find a new job, the sudden and still unexplained death of my best friend, a few...

  15. Been a long time!

    Antikigirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Greetings all! Yes yes yes...long time I know! But glad to be back, even if it will be infrequently. Okay for those who know me, I got a job in Med/surge tele and code teams and have been doing the...

  16. Been a long time!

    Antikigirl replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!!!!! Hi hon!!!!!!! OH that pic was actually of me you silly! Unless you mean the altoids one I used for a few weeks! LOL! I totally forgot to put a pic in...will when I figure out the newer...

  17. I'm so sick of MRSA!!!!!

    Antikigirl replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lordie...even if a patient had a wound years ago that had MRSA they are put on precautions and you bunny suit up! Oh believe me I hear you loud and clear! The thing is I CHOOSE what PPE I use, and...

  18. How do Nurses handle the DEMANDING Work Hours?!?

    Antikigirl replied to gbarrera2's topic in General Nursing

    Hello there, and congrats!!!!! Well...she is right, and not beating around the bush...but sadly I guess she has not seen a patient in forever and forgot she was still dealing with human beings! My...

  19. Abandonment???

    Antikigirl replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

    It really differs in each hospital (I did work agency for a while..talk about trying to figure out not only EVERYTHING..but who your actual pts are!). I found that being a very proactive person for...

  20. Oprah talked about nurses today

    Antikigirl replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I look at things this way...thanks to her for showing what good nurses do, but at the same time...well, we think we complain about the stereotypes of nurses from Joe Shmoe public at large that ruin...

  21. Funny fake names for meds

    Antikigirl replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby (paramedic) once calmed a psych pt in the back of the ambulance after establishing an IV, and when the pt asked what drug he was giving him answered 'norm-os-aline'...which is a fancy way of...

  22. Just my hospital??

    Antikigirl replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, not really being proactive on the old pain management are they! I think that is horrible, and abusive in my book! What if a pt is taking two (or even more) at home every 4 hours...that one isn't...

  23. Will Nursing's Reputation Suffer?

    Antikigirl replied to TraumaICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Lordie...yeah, there is a magial filter on careers that need to have ethic and trust that stops all wrongful people from getting in...yeah right, like you have never heard of an MD doing something...

  24. Had my first doctor scream at me today

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

    This will not be the last you will encounter sadly, and typically I get this glazed over look on my face now when the MD starts getting uppity at me. Sure they are stressed, but so am I....get over...

  25. was this really cause of death?

    Antikigirl replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    In Oregon we can NOT pronounce death, we can only give physical data to describe death...of course you can always get away with things in certain facilities like nursing homes or assisted living...