fawnmarie

fawnmarie ASN

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  1. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    fawnmarie replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A PEZ dispenser? That's funny, but it's not.

  2. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    fawnmarie replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first nursing job was in an LTC facility. It was challenging, and it seemed there was never enough time to pass meds and do any treatments that might be ordered, deal with demanding families, and...

  3. Brian Short News

    fawnmarie replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I am deeply sorry to hear this news. I pray that Brian's family may have peace during this difficult time. Allnurses has changed my life, and how I practice as a

  4. What do you guys do to de-stress?

    fawnmarie replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Get a pedicure, shop for kids' clothes at Carter's or Gymboree (I have 3 children and I'm obsessed with cute kids' clothes,) take a hot bubble bath, browse the cosmetics and fragrances at Sephora, get...

  5. Are you Facebook friends with your coworkers?

    fawnmarie replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am facebook friends with some co-workers, but not with any of my supervisors, and I am careful to share only things that cast my profession and employer in a favorable light. I cringe when I see...

  6. Our birth control initiative was written up in the NYTimes!

    fawnmarie replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Great job, klone, and keep up the good work! The article is interesting and thought-

  7. The Wisdom of Lurking

    fawnmarie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Defying gravity, thanks for making my

  8. The Wisdom of Lurking

    fawnmarie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    No, Cani, I don't want to be "important" on an anonymous site. I am a professional registered nurse with 13 years of experience under my belt. I am not new to the nursing profession. Personally, I...

  9. The Wisdom of Lurking

    fawnmarie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    This thread, and many of the comments, are puzzling to me. I have always felt that this forum is clique-ish and there are certain posters that always rally around each other. So what if someone is not...

  10. The Wisdom of Lurking

    fawnmarie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Scottaprn...very well said. I don't care what people on an online forum think of me. Now, I am concerned about how I am perceived by my co workers and supervisors. That is important to me, not how I'm...

  11. Have you ever fainted 😕

    fawnmarie replied to KMarieD's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I fainted while observing a sinus surgery during nursing school. I had eaten breakfast about 3-4 hours earlier but hadn't had anything to drink since. Hydration is very important! My instructors...

  12. How to deal with stereotypes and vicious people

    fawnmarie replied to rnhopeful2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    At my facility, we have more male nurses than female nurses! Maybe it is this geographical region, but I might venture to say that I personally know more male than female nurses! We currently have a...

  13. Supreme Court upholds nationwide health care law subsidies

    fawnmarie replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have been watching the news all morning and was hoping someone would share this on allnurses! What great

  14. If you want to work in psych you must be crazy yourself...

    fawnmarie replied to Msmedic68w's topic in Psychiatric

    I love psych nursing! My facility has served this region for many, many years and is well-known throughout the community. I enjoy the reaction I get when people learn what I do. I have often heard,...

  15. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    fawnmarie replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been called "Clownface," "Pumpkin Head," and "White-trash tramp-a** ho." At least they were

  16. Engagement Ring help!

    fawnmarie replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    Red Krypt, you are all over this forum, sharing your thoughts and opinions every day. Today I am sharing mine. Not every nurse works where you work, and not every nurse chooses to leave their wedding...

  17. Engagement Ring help!

    fawnmarie replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    Well said, Emilija. I will celebrate my 16th wedding anniversary this fall. My engagement and wedding rings were special gifts bought for me by my husband. They symbolize the sacrament of marriage and...

  18. Engagement Ring help!

    fawnmarie replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear my wedding ring! I have a modest 1/3 carat oval-cut diamond set in a band of small sapphires. My daily duties, however, consist of interviewing and assessing new psychiatric patients and...

  19. Nurses: What Helps You The Most?

    fawnmarie replied to 1life2love's topic in General Nursing

    Treat the patient as if he or she were your loved one. Be kind and respectful. Please refrain from using profanity or having inappropriate conversations when your patient can hear you. Please do not...

  20. Are LPN's not treated as well as they should be?: Law student who wants to LPN

    fawnmarie replied to bnursebutJD_ugh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LPN for 11 years and I never earned more than $35,000/ year. As far as treatment, when I worked in LTC, I was usually always treated well, because the facility was staffed with mostly LPNs....

  21. Liking members at AN

    fawnmarie replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Meanmaryjean, what is NTI? I would love to meet some allnurses members in

  22. Liking members at AN

    fawnmarie replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, my last post was in response to

  23. Liking members at AN

    fawnmarie replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this. There are a few members who seem to always be angry and sarcastic..."Negative Nellies," so to speak. When I see certain usernames, I know they won't have anything positive to say,...

  24. Eliminating the LPN position

    fawnmarie replied to WCSU1987's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I cannot imagine any state deciding not to allow LPNs to practice anymore. LPNs are the backbone of long-term care facilities. Who would work in nursing homes if LPNs were no longer allowed to...

  25. Liking members at AN

    fawnmarie replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    LadyFree 28 is great; I always enjoy her thoughtful posts. I also really like Elkpark, macawake, Mr. Chicago, The Commuter, and