Nola009

Nola009

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  1. Just an LPN...

    Nola009 replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MMMM. ... SO, you're not even an Lpn?! Idk. Who cares what they

  2. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    Nola009 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "Because an extra gym class doesn't deserve.it." --- Omy gosh. While that might not be exactly true, it was funny as hell and I really needed a good laugh. Thanks, fellow

  3. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you... I had a bad night. A few things went wrong, but the squeaky wheel was the son of the pt yelling that one measly pain pill was half hour over due (sheesh), it's getting to be a PROBLEM...

  4. What did you get for nurses week?

    Nola009 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Nada.

  5. Is the anti-bully trend going to far?

    Nola009 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe she was pulling an all-nighter If she was MIA, then she should get into trouble via her boss mgr, not suffer passive aggressive attacks by her own peers. I think your place understands that...

  6. when you're patients a slob...

    Nola009 replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    A pt like that? I'd say 'hey, this isn't the Ritz Hotel. Clean up your

  7. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    ...and again, I'm talking post op pain. That shouldn't become a chronic

  8. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Ok, glad you two agree. And I agree with you in that I should have another job. The SNF with the haught, demanding patient families who threaten to sue just bc their mom's pain med was a little late?!...

  9. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Esme, I'm so sorry about what you've been dealing with. I would NEVER make fun of you and noone else SHOULD either!!! Sorry if my post offended you. I thought I was speaking in a general nonassuming...

  10. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    ^ Well, Esme, I'm not "thankful" for people's health problems even if it means job securityfor me. I would actually rather there be more healthy, happy people --for their own sakes and society as a...

  11. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Seems like the long hours on your feet, constant stress, patient families, and inhumane shifts can make people fat and tempermental. If that what this job does, they can take it and shove

  12. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ruby, are you saying that it's more acceptable to "make fun of a patient" with behavior issues(which could be related to mental illness, anxiety, or decline in cognitive

  13. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    How important is your 'look' as a

  14. difficult family members refusing meds for patient

    Nola009 replied to ivplease's topic in Patient Medications

    I would tell that lady to eff off and take it up with the dr, that is if she's even the POA. And if not, then go take a

  15. Question about METOPROLOL!

    Nola009 replied to xiongmao's topic in Patient Medications

    I think it's bc the pt has IICP. They wanna keep the pressure lower in that

  16. How many of you new grads have actually been told that LTC experience counts for -0-?

    Nola009 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wondering,because I've heard both as in: 'LTC is better than nothing' and 'LTC will be a like a black cloud hanging over your new career.' I am something of a new grad RN working in LTC.and a...

  17. How many of you new grads have actually been told that LTC experience counts for -0-?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can I just say that if all nursing is/was like SNF/LTC work, then I don't wanna be a nurse anymore. I had a night from hell. Thought I'd be nice and pick up a shift at my 2nd job... and had to deal w...

  18. No luck finding a job; just want some advice

    Nola009 replied to Katja508's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Excuse me, but how would having a child with your husband look "terrible" at any point? I'd say you could start ttc today. Or any other day! Whatever. And btw, employers will only take you seriously...

  19. Nursing: Awesome and Horrible

    Nola009 replied to AmaruAgent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck. I feel your

  20. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    ^LOL, heey!! It must be hard at times, though. Most people don't understand the pain of being really, really, really, really;)good-

  21. Is it okay that I hate LTC?

    Nola009 replied to fresitachulita's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Beautifully put. I can't stand LTC

  22. first job: clinic, home health, or LTC facility?

    Nola009 replied to firefly101's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was told that ANY nursing experience is valuable. It's incredibly likely you won't get your #1 dream job right out of school. If you're looking to work in ICU which is very skills-based, I would...

  23. 3 potential new jobs I can't decide

    Nola009 replied to nwatson83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First I need to know what state you are in. Only then can I give you a meaningful

  24. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You're right. That's possible, but not

  25. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sorry but, being "fat" IS unhealthy. Now, ppl can be overweight r/t stress and environmental toxins (like BPA)and yet the fact remains that it's not good for our bodies. And no, I'm not thin but I'm...