ak2190

ak2190

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  1. Tips for a dementia pt who worries all night long?

    ak2190 replied to Sundance327's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Xanax or Ativan? *Whisper that into a nurse's

  2. Homework interview needed!!!!!

    ak2190 replied to Libby1987's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Honestly, if I had known of allnurses when I was in nursing school, I'd probably have dug out old threads/posts by some ahem *crusty* members and molded them into an

  3. When you just don't want to go to work....

    ak2190 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    I think about the paycheck, and the fact that I'm glad to be employed as a useful member of society and that I'll be able to pay the bills and help out my elderly parents with their bills this month....

  4. How long is your commute?

    ak2190 replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    10 minutes (and it would be less without traffic lights), I live a couple streets away from the hospital I work in. In the past, I've driven over an hour each way to get to work. I have to say, this...

  5. Help Me Get Excited About My Shift to Night Shift!

    ak2190 replied to seasidesoul's topic in General Nursing

    I also started my current job on day shift and then went to nights. I like night shift and declined to go back to days when asked. I go to work, do my assessments and the major med pass of the night...

  6. The Nurse on the Other Side

    ak2190 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like you're upset that your nurse was busy and didn't spend extra time with you giving you individualized/immersive treatment to the degree you'd like. Unfortunately for all of us, that's a...

  7. Nurses and their pens

    ak2190 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I generally like to leave my pen inside my cubby when I empty my pockets before leaving each shift. Lately, I've come back 3 times and found my pens gone. Someone must think I'm leaving them an...

  8. My First Vent

    ak2190 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is my first vent on allnurses, I just had an awful shift where I only got to sit for about 30 minutes out of 14 hours, didn't get to pee, and my feet feel like death and my mind is numb from all...

  9. My First Vent

    ak2190 replied to ak2190's topic in General Nursing

    Wanted to come back and post an update even though I haven't logged on in a while (thanks for your supportive comments everyone!): so, er things aren't any better at work but I'm handling it by not...

  10. Nurses, how do you view your job?

    ak2190 replied to 8*P23J's topic in General Nursing

    Please come back to this thread again in a year or two and update us.

  11. IS THIS TRUE???

    ak2190 replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    What? This never happened in my nursing program. Whatever clinical skills we needed to practice we did so on actual patients, with their

  12. Nursing School Vs Med School, no comparison

    ak2190 replied to MedStudentNotRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    -____-

  13. Flushing JP Drain

    ak2190 replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    We flush JP (and other) drains on my unit, most recent example being a JP draining a pancreatic abscess. Orders were to flush with 10 cc NS q8 hours. We simple unhook the bulb, wipe the line and flush...

  14. How far do you drive to work?

    ak2190 replied to pittnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    10 minutes. :) It was a big factor in why I took this

  15. Rejecting an offer after accepting it?

    ak2190 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have been on a job hunt for a month or so now. I made the mistake of accepting the first offer I received because I wasn't expecting anything better to come along. Well, now I have received a much...

  16. Displaying credentials

    ak2190 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my humble opinion, the alphabet soup is ridiculous. At the most, it should be Highest degree and license after your name (e.g. Princess Peach DNP, RN). The only person who knows about or cares for...

  17. Pain Seekers

    ak2190 replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, everyday. If it is ordered and they are able to handle the dose, I give it. I'm not going to cure them during their 3 day stay in the hospital and frankly, it's not my job to fix their addiction...

  18. Are you encouraging other XYs to pursue nursing?

    ak2190 replied to Zyrv's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Why would anyone give one gender a priority in any profession? That would be illegal. And yes, I have several male family members who are in nursing

  19. Family member in the hospital

    ak2190 replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I watch my family members like a hawk when they're inpatient. I make sure to be polite to everyone, but I let them know if something is a concern and make sure it gets addressed. SPEAK UP! Be an...

  20. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    ak2190 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't understand why it is an expectation that African American professionals must modify their hair texture in order to create a hair style that fits caucasian standards of beauty in order to...

  21. In VA, what can a RN do that an LPN can't

    ak2190 replied to Wannabeeinscrubs's topic in Virginia Nursing

    In my facility, they cannot push meds, hang blood, or tpn, or do initial

  22. Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    ak2190 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school I used to roll my eyes at all my classmates who wanted to do OB, it seemed so cliche to me. I wanted ICU - the adrenaline, the drama! Been there, tried it. I don't hate it, but I've...

  23. Need Some Help/Need to Rant

    ak2190 replied to bboy45's topic in General Nursing

    I have direct experience with job searching at NOVA hospitals. They will not call you with an ADN nowadays. Unless you have an extraordinary resume with tons of connections or something. Their minimum...

  24. Anyone know about Apheresis Nursing?

    ak2190 replied to ak2190's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks everyone, your replies were very helpful. It sounds like an interesting job and I'm glad I know what it is now.

  25. Anyone know about Apheresis Nursing?

    ak2190 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm currently on the job hunt, and have an interview coming up next week with a major hospital in my area for an Apheresis position. Only problem is, I never applied for this job and have no idea how...