Thank heavens. I didn't even think it was something you did or didn't but I know the questions that always go through my head anytime something unforseen happens. Take care.
The assisted living facility I work in is only staffed 8-4 by one LPN (1:21). It is attached to a LTC facility which offers only emergency care/medication delivery/Treatments after hours. It is the families responsibility other wise to see they are c...
That's awful I would be freaked out too. I've never seen the police at work for anything except the odd time an alzhiemers pt's called and filed a complaint. ?? if it's because that type of break is uncommon and they need to follow up. Or ? Would...
I agree with babynurse some people just don't respect others. It happens in all fields not just nursing and it is very frustrating. My personal pet peeve is "it's not my job" I hear more RN's, LPN's and CNA's say this at my work to each other and I...
I tend not to go if I'm sick. They are short staffed and I'm a good nurse, they are not going to fire me. Besides if I go in I know I wont be able to leave b/c they wont let me with out a replacement.
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You need a buisness plan and insurance to protect yourself. Also you'll need to be extra cautious to stay within the bounds of your job description (which may be hard if your learning new skills and competencies in school) and if you do nothing else ...
My grandmother was taking Sinemet QID for her Parkinsons and she too had a lot of hallucinations. Currently they have her on a very low dose of the Sinemet and she seems to have a lot less hallucinations but still gets disoriented to TPP. Our lates...
I don't see any difference in the nursing care provided by male vs. female nurses and I'm not afraid to tell a co-worker the same if they hold that bias. A good nurse is a good nurse male or female.
My mother took nursing and never finished b/c she didn't like it. Anyways she still had nursing books in the home when I was growing up. In grade 5 we had to do public speaking and my mother still teases me today that my topic was "bursitis"....I'...
I don't hide it but I don't tell everyone either. I think I lose my nursing perspective when it's my child, my husband,my mother ect.. I find I'm not so calm and professional when it comes to them or myself. I think this is normal but can be embarr...