Annie Wilkes RN

Annie Wilkes RN has 19 years experience.

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1. Words You Hate

   Annie Wilkes RN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

   I hate the word "sludge." Makes me want to vomit. And I hate when co-workers or patients pronounce PHENERGAN as "PHENERGREN." Annoys the hell out of me for some

2. Confesson--from a stalker

   Annie Wilkes RN replied to CJforme01's topic in School

   I have to agree 100% There are so many smart, witty, funny, helpful nurses on this site! I cannot even begin to name them all! Nurses are

3. Shifts too long

   Annie Wilkes RN replied to ksparks's topic in Health, Stress Management

   My job offers online courses that are accessible from home! The courses are mandatory and we can do them at home in our underwear...and get paid! The most I've had to stay over was approximately 1...

4. Incidental sexism

   Annie Wilkes RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

   Off topic, but...Do you and I have the same

5. Least Favorite Things Patients Say

   Annie Wilkes RN replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   "nuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrse...........!"

6. Diabetes Mellitus

   Annie Wilkes RN replied to DaveAlmendarez's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I have had type 1 since age 10. I have never been hospitalized with DKA, but I know when my blood sugar is so high that I should go to the hospital (but I don't go.) I get an unquenchable thirst....

7. PICC Line: Flushes, But No Blood Return

   Annie Wilkes RN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm glad you posted this. I HATE WHEN THIS

8. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

   Annie Wilkes RN replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Yes, I guess the title of this thread may be a little misleading. I could never physically assault someone. But sometimes I enjoy the

9. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

   Annie Wilkes RN replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   OH! And another thing: I am NOT "contantly offended." In fact, I am rarely offended. I do not want to be labeled an easy target who will not fight back, therefore giving certain people a tendency...

10. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    Annie Wilkes RN replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Alright, I gather some of you think that I am the cockadoodee dirty bird in the workplace. Well we will see what happens this weekend when she and I work together again. I will update weather or not...

11. Disability: genuinely curious

    Annie Wilkes RN replied to anh06005's topic in General Nursing

    You gotta know how to work the system...like my

12. Nursing documentation help

    Annie Wilkes RN replied to tsm007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Discharge instructions reviewed with patient and spouse; both verbalize understanding. Discharged at 1800 with spouse via private car, belongings sent, scripts sent, condition

13. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    Annie Wilkes RN replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I LOVE

14. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    Annie Wilkes RN replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Watch the movie trailer! It's like, two minutes long! And then you will want to watch the whole

15. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    Annie Wilkes RN replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please google Stephen King's movie MISERY trailer. Great movie! The main character is played by Kathy Bates. The main character is a crazy nurse named Annie Wilkes. Better yet, watch the whole...