Annie Wilkes RN

Annie Wilkes RN

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  1. Sliding scale insulin...give or hold?

    Annie Wilkes RN posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I am still orienting in LTACH (Long Term Acute Care Hospital.) I disagreed with both my preceptor AND my charge nurse today, but I did not argue with them. I did what they recommended because I am...

  2. Would YOU have reported it?

    Annie Wilkes RN posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    My patient had 1/2 normal saline running at 100 ml/hour when I assessed him after shift report. The physician came in and ordered to discontinue the normal saline and start D5W at 50 ml/hour....

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  6. Incidental sexism

    Annie Wilkes RN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

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

  7. Least Favorite Things Patients Say

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

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

  8. 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....

  9. 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

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

    Annie Wilkes RN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, I never would assault anybody! Especially not a co-worker! I am not that type of person. A little about me: I am very laid-back and easy going. I get along with everybody! I jump to help...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. Disability: genuinely curious

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

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

  15. 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

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

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

    I LOVE

  17. 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

  18. 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...

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

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

    (Or at least google the

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

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

    Hasn't anyone ever read the book or seen the movie "MISERY" by Stephen King? I suggest you all watch it! The main character is a nurse by the name of Annie Wilkes... and she is crazy. Please, at...

  21. Favorite Nurse Quote?

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

    I do not think any of my personal favorite quotes would be appropriate for a t-shirt! But good

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

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

    Probably. But I will admit, she seems to be escalating. Her treatment of me, that is. I just hope I do not SNAP. That would be

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

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

    Thank you. It will

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

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

    Thank you for your reply. That sounds like good

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

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

    OH GOD! After re-reading this, it appears that I am the damn brat! If that is the case, then why does this woman make me feel uncomfortable in the workplace? Why do I let