angel4gramma

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  1. Physical

    angel4gramma posted a topic in Correctional

    What type of physical test do you have to take and pass. Years ago my mom just had to run a guerney down the hill and back up. She did it but she hurt for

  2. Physical

    angel4gramma replied to angel4gramma's topic in Correctional

    So you watch them during the tour and what would make you not hire them. I am asking because Years ago I interviewed for a home health position and I had to ride a bike for 25 min and keep my pulse...

  3. Physical

    angel4gramma replied to angel4gramma's topic in Correctional

    Oh I can only hope for that. I no longer have the energy that I had when I was a new nurse.

  4. Have you ever missed a pressure ulcer during assessment?

    angel4gramma replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so hard on yourself. Just use this as a lesson learned and make sure you do a full assess on everyone. I have learned to not believe everything in report and do my own assessment. I learned...

  5. Curious about the lab coats & high heels on my M-S floor

    angel4gramma replied to vintagestudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would guess case managers also. The last hospital I worked at they all were not RN's. out of 8 only one was a nurse. First time for me. They all wore heels except for one who was male.

  6. Need Advice with uncomfortable situation...

    angel4gramma replied to travelgirl416's topic in Travel

    I would do exactly what the other posters said. If you seach for this on here You will get lots of info because it is done. But just like a regular job it will affect you in some ways for sure money...

  7. Is Anyone having trouble finding an assignment?

    angel4gramma replied to kenesha212002's topic in Travel

    In California and took me 2 months and many submits to hospitals to get 2 interviews and one offer. I hope it gets

  8. Do you recommend becoming a nurse?

    angel4gramma replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!!! If you want to be a nurse. I was a volunteer for 2 yrs, CNA for 17 yrs and RN for 12 and I am very happy. Now there are some jobs, some pt's and family members I wish I could send to...

  9. Demands from inmates

    angel4gramma replied to GrannyLpn2005's topic in Correctional

    I have never worked corrections but get inmates on our floor if that floor is full. A new hire just told me she got out of corrections because there is a law now that states you have to see everyone...

  10. Patient with maggots in head

    angel4gramma replied to RD_Congo's topic in General Nursing

    about 6 months ago I had a pt that had a large wound on his leg. He was w/c bound and the student that was working with me came out after her assesment and said "he has maggots". I looked and saw...

  11. Medicine Crusher's

    angel4gramma replied to CrazyMommy's topic in General Nursing

    If I have time I use water and really clean it. most times I just use alcohol wipe and let it dry before and

  12. How does your own PCP treat you?

    angel4gramma replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    My PCP treates me like a patient who is an RN. While I might have some ideas that I would like to suggest I respect his opinion. I have changed PCP when I felt they were not taking care of my needs....

  13. Suspended

    angel4gramma replied to pinkflamingoes01's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers are with you. The sad thing is when they have decided to get rid of a nurse they do everything including lying about

  14. How Do You Manage Graveyard Shift & Family?

    angel4gramma replied to Dottie78's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago I tried nights and even though I was much younger I had problems. One day I decided to take a nap on the living room floor. I woke up to see my daughter(then 4 yo) painted my toes(and the...

  15. in need of MANY prayers....

    angel4gramma replied to angelwingsamy's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. My prayers are with you. Waiting to hear is agony. I had to wait until they mailed me my results. I was afraid to open

  16. 2 weeks notice next year because I want to move out?

    angel4gramma replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I didnt see you mention this..but do you have a large amount of money to support yourself? If money is not a problem you can do what you want. I have never been able to not work. I needed the...

  17. PICC Lines: Syringe Size For Medications

    angel4gramma replied to 2many?s's topic in General Nursing

    The reason they say 10 cc syringe is the amt of pressure pushing the medications in. A 10cc syringe or larger is less pressure than a 5cc or smaller. There is more of a chance to blow the picc line...

  18. OMG! why does everyone HATE NURSING!

    angel4gramma replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse. sometimes I don't enjoy a certain job but I have encouraged many people including my daughter to go into nursing. I feel the times are changing and nowdays people do not respect...

  19. Another stupid question..Do you know the answer?

    angel4gramma replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not give anything until I clarified the

  20. Why is this so HARD?

    angel4gramma replied to NurseDianne's topic in Travel

    Tomorrow is my last day and I just talked to the 3rd agency. The first two I have been calling for a month asking for my next assignment. I hate taking time off and spending the money I saved to pay...

  21. Breach Of Travel Contract By Company

    angel4gramma replied to redsnapper3333's topic in General Nursing

    The money depends on the company. I get my hours one week and the stipen plus my hours the next week. Another company gave me both every week. What does your contract

  22. Milking chest tubes

    angel4gramma replied to CleioRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The only reason I have been told my the MD is they think it will clog without milking it. with that said many are not milked and never

  23. what kind of watch do you wear?

    angel4gramma replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have always had a timex with the date and leather black band. I also break out if I wear anything but gold. the leather does not make me breakout. For a few years I had a mudd charm watch but the...

  24. Milking chest tubes

    angel4gramma replied to CleioRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am a traveler now and places I have been it is usually the MDs that make that choice. Fewer want it and will write an order to milk them I have had 2 who called me into the room and showed me how...

  25. Question about Seroquel

    angel4gramma replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

    I take 600 mg of seroquel at bedtime. MD started it when I told them I hadnt slept in 3 days. I am bipolar and have depression. The dose started low and increased until I could fall asleep shortly...