aTOMicTom

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  1. "I don't want him as my nurse"

    aTOMicTom replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck and

  2. Brand spankin' new nursing student! Pharmacology advice, please!

    aTOMicTom replied to jarielle22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Esme and especially ♪♫ in my ♥ for those! Very nice! I've reviewed a lot of material for my LPN course (which starts next month), and this is the first information I've seen which made me...

  3. "I don't want him as my nurse"

    aTOMicTom replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You should start a new thread with that question as the

  4. Father going back to school for nursing - Need advice

    aTOMicTom replied to tcast67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you should become a

  5. "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

    aTOMicTom replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please tell me you are either kidding, exaggerating for effect, or not a nurse! You can not "ruin your eyes" by reading too much! More likely, the reading made you aware of the age-related difficulty...

  6. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    aTOMicTom replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I think I figured out who keeps leaving the carafe

  7. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    aTOMicTom replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I know how ya feel, doc; I've never finished a cup of coffee hot,

  8. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    aTOMicTom replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Attention everybody, I'd like to introduce the new intern from India, doctor

  9. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    aTOMicTom replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I don't think that's exactly what your doctor meant when he said to limit your caffeine to one cup of coffee a day... (And yes, I thought this up when I first saw the cartoon, not right after "mjo07"...

  10. "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

    aTOMicTom replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, and the word "affectation" comes to mind for those who wear glasses without need, but it doesn't bother me at all. Like if someone chose to get a cast on their (healthy) arm; completely normal!...

  11. "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

    aTOMicTom replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know why they don't make pressurized saline with a mist nozzle, you could use that easier than drops (not exactly SAFE for use while driving, but better than trying to install DROPS!)....

  12. Class is getting unbearable

    aTOMicTom replied to mbl2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ha, the name "Ghetto Technical School" struck me as funny so I designed a T-shirt for your school. Seriously, though; I am so surprised the selective admissions we all had to go through to get into...

  13. Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    aTOMicTom replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    My Italian famiily takes it to mean "agitation" or anxiety, but especially when interfering with digestion. Pronounced "AHH

  14. Overweight travel nurses!!

    aTOMicTom replied to namroRN's topic in Travel

    Ha, it sounds like you have the problem well under control. I'm jealous. The worst thing about getting old(er) is when you suddenly can't eat like you used to without ballooning up! I hate it! Good...

  15. Class is getting unbearable

    aTOMicTom replied to mbl2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is just insane. Just the fact that you recognize this behavior elevates you above those students in my eyes. Their actions are the very definition of unprofessional. Is it a racial thing? Age?...

  16. didn't start school til age 50

    aTOMicTom replied to Whit'sBetterHalf's topic in General Students

    Mmm hmm, they say repeating oneself is the first sign of dementia:cautious:... Darn you old people, taking up space younger people could be using! I kid of course - I'm fifty (birthday last week), so...

  17. Why Nurses Don't Want to Be Identified in Public?

    aTOMicTom replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey I've got it! For anyone who prefers to not answer strangers' questions: Tell them you work at a veterinary hospital! Stranger: Hey nurse, I been havin' these tarry stools, and my abdomen is firm...

  18. How Many people did your program start out with?

    aTOMicTom replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Starting with 40 and an additional 10 alternates. Don't know if the alternates stay in until they choose to leave, or if there's a time fram. It's not in the info packet I

  19. What happens to nursing students who fail out of the program?

    aTOMicTom replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    I wish him luck with that! I was so surprised at the level of science in the LPN program. I thought LPNs were glorified techs; boy was I wrong! Keep us (me) posted on his progress, Juicy. This is...

  20. Why do hospitals hire travellers?

    aTOMicTom replied to mlbluvr's topic in Travel

    Thanks for asking this - and for all the fascinating answers. I have been hanging back since joining AN recently and wondering what the rationale for travelling nurses is. Now I know! Gotta admit I...

  21. tatoos & piercings, part 2

    aTOMicTom replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    ^^Best tattoo

  22. tatoos & piercings, part 2

    aTOMicTom replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OK, I'll concede that one! But pics or it didn't happen! (seriously, how big is Medic Alert

  23. Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    aTOMicTom replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    I'm always amazed at the size of the wristwatches on my (male) buddies who work in EMS/fire/law enforcement (cops, especially, love the big ones) - I think it's some sort of compensation mechanism!...

  24. tatoos & piercings, part 2

    aTOMicTom replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hey, I found my new sig slogan!! Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. Unless the ones you DID do were

  25. tatoos & piercings, part 2

    aTOMicTom replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This reminded me of what comedian Jay Mohr said; "A neck tattoo is a way to tell the world that you've advanced to the level in society at which you are content. You don't want to go aaaaaany...