AdamantiteEnigma

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  1. Family members recording nurses doing pt teaching

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

    Doesn't seem like there is going to be too much action on policy writing until some of us in fact do see our mugs up on YouTube (or something similar). I used to love working ED because one could...

  2. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

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

    I've come to believe that it's ingrained in us to harbor more animosity or negativity toward the member of the same sex as us when casting judgments. I'd say it's natural, but it really doesn't seem...

  3. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

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

    I have to admit I've wondered about that for years. When I was unfortunate enough to experience being cheated on in a relationship, I went directly to her with my concerns. Even though the 'other...

  4. Me... Me... Me: A Sense of Entitlement

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Omg, yes! This a thousand times! The cute little old constipated lady, I'll never forget her. She pulled that stunt on us thinking she'd be seen before the two Acute MI's and the idiot who shot...

  5. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

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

    FWIW this is my policy on these types of things. Because even being a bystander can land you in a heap of hot

  6. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

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

    Seen this type of thing way too much in my career so far. I used to feel bad for the intern docs at one hospital I used to work at. It really did look on the surface that every 20 something to 30...

  7. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

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

    Yet experience is what's needed to handle critical care issues in their relative environments. Overall, when I look back at my career I feel frustrated personally. Granted, I'm taking steps to...

  8. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

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

    Given my observations over the last few years, LTC (specifically LTACS) see nearly identical challenges when compared to hospital settings. Barring established critical care areas of course. Many...

  9. My Very Special Snowflake

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've got a few better than fiction ones; but really I'm enjoying reading everyone else's responses too much right

  10. More Examples of posting on Facebook and getting fired

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they can. Frankly, I don't like it one bit. Yet it's been proven time after time. I did volunteer work for many years with an agency that researched the activities and gleaned identities of...

  11. Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

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

    Out of curiosity, they don't have nurse intern positions? In my neck of the woods those positions are for recent grads awaiting license in hand, as it's

  12. Nurses save lives on and off the job

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    I hope she comes forward. I wouldn't normally recommend that course of action. But I really think that she's safe to do so. Kudos to her for having the courage to do what must be done. And kudos...

  13. Why can't we tell pts/families we're understaffed?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to delphine22's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Understaffed is a four-letter

  14. KINDRED HOSPITAL

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to lvn4me2011's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can speak briefly in regard to my experience working agency there. I won't ever go back there. Let's see: 1. No orientation to the floor for an agency staff (not a big deal but really set in...

  15. Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

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

    In a situation where I'm part of regular staff, no problem. It's all part of nursing care. However, when I am working agency I shy away from this big time. The concept of working as an aide when...

  16. NEWS: The College Network Class Action Lawsuit Filed

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to monkeyhq's topic in Excelsior College

    As and LPN looking for affordable ways to transition into the RN role, I offer my thanks. A lot of what I've been reading regarding online programs sets off alarm bells for me. Yet trying to do it...

  17. All Men Shift

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't believe this thread will end well. And that's all I have to say about

  18. blackballed

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to jwright343's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't had the opportunity yet to read the entire thread. I had to stop here. I promise, I'll look at the rest here in a bit. I feel compelled to post it seems... I don't believe you are...

  19. any advice for new LPN work for nursing home?!

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to ann1670's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let's start with some questions: 1. What are your CNA'S complaining about that's distracting you? 2. What kind of things are you referring to when you say you have a lot of CNA

  20. any advice for new LPN work for nursing home?!

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to ann1670's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Organization is key to getting through your medpass. There will be any manner of things that will distract away from this. It can range from the telephones, to visitors. Get to know your patients....

  21. LPN'S are not going anywhere!

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to lucrecole2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    From where I stand currently. The most viable option is to go back to school and finish the RN studies. As for Associates Degree vs. BSN, BSN wins. It may be possible still to get in on the ground...

  22. Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    Jui-Jitsu is in fact much more aggressive. I'd recommend it for street defense. But in a work situation one is much more likely to end up jobless and the subject of a civil suit using it. Aikido,...

  23. LPN'S are not going anywhere!

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to lucrecole2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Speaking as an LPN with 10 years in emergency services in that title (and a previous 9 years as an EMT/Tech), I disagree. The worst moment of my career was when I showed up to work as usual and was...

  24. Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    I've worked in ED's for the majority of my career. There has literally only been one time that I've had to do anything past either raising my voice volume, or assist in restraining a patient. I...

  25. Tired of the Media's Portrayal of Nurses?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Admittedly, Scrubs has been a guilty pleasure of mine for a long time. I can never find it though these