Jo Anne -OLD

Jo Anne -OLD

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  1. Are the elderly taking too many drugs?

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to payday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are 100% correct. The public needs to be educated about their Rx's. The majority of drugs have side effects. Stomach aches, diarrhea, etc...are typical symptoms...most will go away during tx....

  2. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    F-R-A-U-D!!!

  3. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    That is like some RN's who refuse to give baths, wash hair, brush teeth simply because they think that those nursing activities are now beneath them. I work with a few of them

  4. I get so stressed during check-offs!!

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to kcrn2b's topic in General Students

  5. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't agree with you

  6. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I just went in to get my teeth cleaned and to talk to the dentist re: my tmj problem. She just had an attitude from the beginning. No people skills whatsoever. At first I just thought that...

  7. I get so stressed during check-offs!!

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to kcrn2b's topic in General Students

  8. I get so stressed during check-offs!!

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to kcrn2b's topic in General Students

    You are not alone. Most everyone feels this way. When I was in my first semester of nursing school, one of the professors decided to be part of the basic skills check-offs. Normally, the lab skills...

  9. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    I had the puzzled look on my face because the dental asst emphasis on "only a ...." Maybe you did not see this. I am not here to argue with anyone. But, I had to defend myself. You understand. I am a...

  10. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

  11. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmmm. NO I am not. Did I write that two-year RN's are less than anyone else.????? Where are you and smilingblueyes getting this from? You guys are misinterpreting what I wrote. I could care less...

  12. Cultural issues in nursing

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to ollikristiina's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. It is difficult to remember all the beliefs,practices etc. I just do my best and treat others the way I want to be treated.

  13. Shift work and night sweats

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    or alcohol

  14. Doesn't anyone want free labor anymore?

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean. My child's school asks for parent volunteers at the beginning of the school year. I volunteered a few hours in the a.m. as a "health room volunteer" ( yes, this is what they call...

  15. Shift work and night sweats

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    Meds that the pt is taking? Paxil?. I have seen many pts who take this SSRI and c/o night sweats. Just a

  16. job interview question

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to cat04's topic in Nursing Career

    Practice,practice,practice With a friend. Monster.com has practice interview questions quiz...there is even a section for nurses/healthcare. Check it

  17. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    I want to say to all the dental professionals out there that I have the utmost respect for what you do. I don't want anyone to think for one second that I am taking what this one person said as a...

  18. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    Not my kids. Not until they are of legal age. 18. If they want to take the risk, after age 18, be my guest. A trauma doc I once knew called motorcyclists "kidney donors". He was probably tired of...

  19. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I stated that I usually don't take stupid comments from people like her personally. If that were the case, I wouldn't be able to function in this crazy world of ours. Sometimes people say...

  20. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

  21. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I will do that. But, what makes me scratch my head is that we are living in the 21st century and society still has this mentality that people of color are uneducated, or are simply not smart...

  22. Why on earth does no one make eye contact?

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to z's playa's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know... there exists such a fine line between staring and making eye-contact.....friendly and innocent or just plain psycho.....:rotfl: Some American Indians will not make eye contact in...

  23. Why on earth does no one make eye contact?

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to z's playa's topic in General Nursing

    I am Hispanic. You didn't offend. You didn't say anything racist. No apology

  24. Why on earth does no one make eye contact?

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to z's playa's topic in General Nursing

    I am hispanic and yes, I consider starring as rude. Also, pointing to someone is also rude. {But, this is generally considered rude in any culture.} I no longer like to stand close to someone when I...

  25. What does "up ad lib" mean?

    Jo Anne -OLD replied to Kiwi's topic in General Students

    Up ad lib= free to make you crazy for the rest of your shift. No, I am just