angel p

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1. Nursing and tattoos

   angel p replied to MelRN13's topic in General Nursing

   I personally have one tattoo on my shoulder area. I say it's up to the person if they won't to have it or not. Of course I do agree with placing them in discreet areas so that it doesn't offend, but can be shown if you want to. I think we forget that...

2. How fast does it take for a patient to aspirate?

   angel p replied to angel p's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for the feed back everyone. I just was surprised when the nurse told me this. To update requards to this matter. The pt does have a possible aspiration pneumonia and is being treated with ABT's and Atropine SL. I am sure that maybe the hospice...

3. How fast does it take for a patient to aspirate?

   angel p posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I recently took care of a pt that was given thin liquids by a family member when the pt should have been given thickened liquids. Pt became congested and noted with rhales. Called hospice in and was informed by hospice nurse that aspiration could not...

4. Trouble Finding a job in houston!

   angel p replied to TexasPediRN's topic in Texas

   I don't know if you would be interested, but nursing homes are usually always hiring and usually will hire an RN quickly. I don't know if you like this area of nursing, but it my be something to start off with until you can get more aquainted with th...

5. The "bully" nurse

   angel p replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Relations

   THE BULLY NURSE: B is for the belittling you do to others. U is for the unprofessional attitude you have to you peers and co-workers. L is for the lack of appreciation you have for others. L is for the loss of motivation to be a team player. Y is for...

6. The "bully" nurse

   angel p replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Relations

   To me what describes a "bully" nurse is one that loves to correct you or go over your head to supervisors. I have a good example of a bully nurse. I currently work in a nursing home and there is this one particular nurse that really thinks she knows ...