AdamantiteEnigma

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  1. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, I was thinking about the same. My clinical instructor really brought out my thick

  2. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    On a completely unrelated note, has anyone else noticed how terrified the director of the CDC looks in his press conferences? I don't find that to be confidence educing. Perhaps I'm nitpicking......

  3. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    To be fair, I'm far more concerned with the expected projectile vomiting and diarrhea associated with Ebola. Most of your standard PPE isn't designed to deal with this. 6 feet of droplet worries...

  4. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, I agree. I would really like to see confirmation on

  5. 1st job at a medical staffing service

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to LittleCandles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Since you are a new LPN, I would not recommend this course of action. Working agency requires a strong set of skills as a foundation. Things can be chaotic, and you will be expected to be able to...

  6. med cart change over

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to dgriggs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Still works this way as far as I can tell with any LTC/LTAC I've been sent to in recent history. General rule has been that you own your deliveries. Which can become an inconvenient thing right at...

  7. Are American hospitals ready for Ebola?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to texarkana 551's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Your link leads to a login page for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. It is not able to be read unfortunately due to having to be logged onto their system:...

  8. Patient satisfaction or patient dissatisfaction

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This bears repeating imo. I see myself as a guardian and a healer. Not a

  9. Hired as LVN and doing medical assistant job

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Nina24lvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Medical Assistant = Task oriented. Efficient, but little to- in some cases- no background knowledge regarding disease process/intervention/prevention/critical thinking. Medical assistants from what...

  10. Are American hospitals ready for Ebola?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to texarkana 551's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's possible that he didn't realize he had actually contracted Ebola until he became symptomatic. That wouldn't be the first time in my career I've seen this behavior in regard to less lethal...

  11. BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm curious about the insurance jobs. When you have the time; could you share some more information? Possibly resources? This sounds like something I could get into that's more stable than working...

  12. Nursing shoes that aren't clogs

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you aren't into fashion, New Balance has been my shoe of choice for many years. Add in some Dr. Shoal's and start

  13. Are American hospitals ready for Ebola?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to texarkana 551's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well... The short answer is no. We are not prepared. And I'm of the opinion that the primary reason for this lies in various cost cutting measures administration have found to be popular in years...

  14. BSN Only? Give me a break!!

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yep, it's a mess. I'm in my 40's. I have a BS in Biology/Chemistry, and am an LPN. Total of 23 years working ED within various titles. And completely barred from doing what I do best. Still...

  15. Finally had the inevitable

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wishing you the best for a speedy recovery. It's really unfortunate, but in my years of ED work I've seen it far too much. I've been very fortunate and never received an actual injury. But yes,...

  16. Well, I didn't expect THAT answer...

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to jadelpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the one guy that caught me off guard was when I worked ER still. Perfectly healthy 30 something guy who's official complaint on the board was needs help. So, in my interview with him, he...

  17. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to DatMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Being welcome nearly everywhere I go as an agency nurse. And the little things I can do without effort that make my co-worker's lives easier. Like shutting down perv patients/family members....

  18. med cart change over

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to dgriggs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Typically, I'll take verbal report before doing cart

  19. Falls

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's prudent to follow the directive as closely as you can. However, in what you describe, I'd see to the patient first and call the respective DON in the rotation of calls following ensuring the...

  20. Hired as LVN and doing medical assistant job

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Nina24lvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my humble opinion, you need to find other work. It sounds like the MA's in that location have banded together to force you out. And they are successfully intimidating and creating a hostile...

  21. Celebrities and their "special" care

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Honestly, I couldn't answer that question well. I've had a couple of celebrity patients in the past. A few 'VIP's' and some relatives of famous people. I didn't treat them any differently than I...

  22. Work schedule?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to usmc241632's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where are you relocating to? Most facilities are running 8 hour stints in my area, AZ. However, it's not hard to find 12 hour, or Double Weekend/Baylor shifts either. Most 12 hour shifts I've...

  23. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You make strong points. I'll admit freely that I've been a fan of your posts since I arrived here. I'll also freely admit that I am bothered by the description given to us in the OP of...

  24. Me... Me... Me: A Sense of Entitlement

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    There is always one, isn't there?

  25. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Funny you mention sexual harassment. You know, I've worked my entire career in absolute fear of those two words. Yet the folks who actually do things like this you'd probably have to read back the...