LegginMF

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1. Problem with an admit and Survey

   LegginMF posted a topic in General Nursing

   Facility is LTC Resident to sent out to E.R. Flu going through the facility like wildfire. Resident readmitted with Dx of dehydration. D.O.N is insinuating that admitting Dx of dehydration should NOT have been in the admit paper work. I did not do ad...

2. nurses not giving meds at correct times

   LegginMF replied to justwannabanurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   What we do is pass all meds as much as possible at dinner. Except for ... ATB's, Narcs, Cardiac meds, etc.... We will usually call md and get med times changed with the explanation that after dinner most residents race for the room to go to bed and a...

3. PLEASE HELP~~~My Job took my license~~~

   LegginMF replied to justwannabanurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   When I apply for a job I put a copy of my license in my resume and list the web site address for BVNPT. This is MY license I paid for it, it was issued to ME! I need it to have the option of working at other jobs. It is my understanding you are suppo...

4. Family members drive me nuts!

   LegginMF posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Last night I had to contact the Dr. for a patient who is not eating or drinking. Pt has been sent out 2x's for dehydration in the last 2 weeks. Dr. asked to me discussion options of G-tube or hospice for pt with family. I called home # of family Ja...

5. How do you put a nurse like this in her place?

   LegginMF replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in General Nursing

   I would talk with her privately. I ask her if she is specifically looking for fault with me, If she felt I was unable to do my job. Basically I would ask her why she is always finding fault with me. Tell her it makes you feel uncomforatble and that y...

6. Explanation of I:E ratio

   LegginMF replied to LegginMF's topic in General Nursing

   Found a vent class given by Rt's going next month. That should clear up a lot of my question!

7. Is This Appropriate?

   LegginMF posted a topic in LPN-RN

   I am an LVN. I am currently taking, chemistry, algebra and a health class (instead of p.e.). The health class is an online course. I just logged on today and was checking out the tools and resources provided for the class. Now, this course covers men...

8. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

   LegginMF replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Let's see NAFTA send this Darn job to Mexico!, Happened to me and I lost everything. The retraining program is a joke. Actual agreement statesthat I am supposed to get training in a job that will give a comparable wage in regards to what I was previo...

9. Explanation of I:E ratio

   LegginMF replied to LegginMF's topic in General Nursing

   MINA, Pt 16, LMV set at 0.1. Pressure control at 20, pressure support at 12. insp time 1.0, volume 500, Hi pressure alarm 40, Low pressure alarm at 6. LMN 0.1 Breat rate 12, increase to 18 when sleeping and SIMV, not AC Still getting inverted I:E in...

10. Any others trying to quit smoking?

    LegginMF replied to AddyRN07's topic in Stress 101

    I am trying to quit right now. I am using the gum. I seem to be o.k during the day. My worst times are in the morning when I am having coffee and right before I go to bed. I am quiting because I am 40 and have been smoking since I was 11. And because...

11. Explanation of I:E ratio

    LegginMF posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, I currently work with ventilator dependent MD patients. The pt is new vent pt. We have been having problems with I:E Ratio and low minimum volume alarms. I:E inverted, ex: 5:1.1, or we are getting 1:1.1. Breathe rate is 32 to 50 during slee...

12. How long does it take in California?

    LegginMF replied to scallywags's topic in LPN/LVN

    Scallywag, I graduated in March of '06 and by the time everything was said and done I didn't get my actual license until July 12th. You posted a while back that on the Board of Nursing site they had lists of schools with a ! next to them to show the...

13. What di I do, getting frustrated

    LegginMF replied to LegginMF's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have been charting everything I find/fix in residents charts, including the fact that I notified the DRS. And yes I am looking for another job. What is the anonymous whistle blower number?

14. What di I do, getting frustrated

    LegginMF replied to LegginMF's topic in LPN/LVN

    California, I would hate to beleive it is like this every where.

15. What di I do, getting frustrated

    LegginMF posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi guys, I work in a alz/dementia assisted living facility. It currently has 52 residents with room for 66. The problem I am having is the other nurses not doing what they are supposed to do, making huge mistakes and it is scaring me to death. The f...