C_K_GrodeckLPN

C_K_GrodeckLPN specializes in LTC, Homecare Peds/Adult, Psych, Detox.

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1. Soboxone interactions related to Opiod Detox medications

   C_K_GrodeckLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

   What interactions does Suboxone 4mg po have with the following medications: Vistaril 50 mg po, Clonidine, 0.1mg po, Dicyclomiine (Bentyl) 20 mg po, Ibuprofen 600 mg po, Methocarbimol(Robaxin) 750 mg po, & Phenobarbital 30 mg po. Also 2 hrs later...

2. No Hablo Español

   C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Private Peds Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Humor/ a good laugh is always an international language factor.:chuckle

3. *Weird* Patient Allergies

   C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

   Go figure this one...A Heroin Detox patient who is allergic to Morhpine. Also to Phenobarbital, which is used to treat withdrawal Sx.

4. No Hablo Español

   C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Private Peds Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Have you ever considered taking a class in basic Spanish? It might be worthwhile. Also I have found basic American Sign Language to be helpfulto those who are hearing impaired &/or trach dependant. Those are a couple of helpful ideas.:idea:

5. *Weird* Patient Allergies

   C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

   I have perfume allergies too, but it usually just makes me sneeze or cough. But natural scents like Vanilla or even Rose are just fine... Weird Huh?

6. *Weird* Patient Allergies

   C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

   i am actually allergic to said substance, aka marijuana. if someone has the scent on their body/clothing, i go into an asthma attack. if a person is within a half block & is actually smoking :smokin:the substance, i can go into a seizure!!!

7. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

   C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

   I've heard of someone "coming in 'packing'..."but that ones rediculous!!!

8. Interesting Christmas Tales

   C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Shawana's topic in General Nursing

   Five years ago, on Christmas Eve, I was working at a local State Mental Hospital on an Adult Ward. We had one pt. who was extremely uncooperative & often could become violent & verbally abusive, swearing constantly. he rarely spoke, unless it...

9. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

   C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

   Not bitter anymore. Got a new hubby of almost 4 yrs & starting a new Union LPN Job at a Detox Ctr. on Dec 2nd Life goes on... Keep on Nursing!!!

10. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    I Never lose perspective.........be in my shoes. The hang-up calls, other community members testifying that my stalker was watching me from afar with a pair of binoculars, etc.... If the texting back doesn't work,THEN take the actions I previously me...

11. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    not kidding

12. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    How about e) All of the above!!!

13. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    OOOOoooooooh, duh, a Resident Dr.!!! Still... talk with your Superiors , Security & the local police Get some ppeper spray to carry with you. Get a restraining order if necessary. Stalking is no fun. I wound up with a peermanant restraining ...

14. Frustrated CNA - for (some) nurses

    C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Flatbelly's topic in General Nursing

    sorry you were treated so badly... YOU CNA's ARE OUR BACKBONE!!! We licensed nurses couldn't get our job done without your assisitance. I have ben a nonlicensed aide, then a CNA,, then Medical Assistant & currenly an LPN of 12 yrs. I t is usu...

15. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    C_K_GrodeckLPN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    you need to talk /c your dns, his pcp (dr.) & the cops asap!!! stakling is a serious issue & needs to be addressed immediately before something happens. this resident obviously has some mental health issues that need attention stat! as a pers...