nursemelly

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  1. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Many of my pts have their own way of saying thank you I love when I have a pt who doesnt speak any english and you finish caring for them and you hear them say thank you. It touches me each time. The other day I had a pt who has been in and out of t...
  2. LPNs/LVNs: What's Your Specialty?

    I work on a medical unit. I also do pediatric home care. I work with 2 children one with a trach and one who requires peritoneal dialysis. I have been trained at BCCH.I love it, its a perfect variety for me
  3. One of your best moments in Med Surg is...

    I had a pt who spoke very little english, but we still had a great relationship. Suddenly he took a turn for the worst he wasnt responsive and not eating.We were in the middle of turning him and I was talking to the other nurse. He all of a sudden op...
  4. One of your best moments in Med Surg is...

    Today was a typical hectic day and the unit coordinator tells me that she thinks I am a good nurse. She told me that i am nice to my pts and that it was good to see. It not only made my day but put a smile on my face .
  5. back pain

    Thanks for all your suggestions I do exercise regularly im finding that helpful. I was even thinking of starting yoga
  6. back pain

    I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on holistic therapies for back pain. I get back pain from turning pts. I dont like to took too much advil but sometimes its necessairy. If there is any effective tx out there I will gladly try them out.
  7. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    I work in acute care and get paid 21.14 to start in Vancouver BC,Canada
  8. Oh do I i know what you are going through. I also work in med surg. I am a new grad LPN and my old ward overworked me to the max. I would go home stressed, sore, tired and some times in tears. It got so bad that another LPN complained to our CNL and ...
  9. One time when my nephew was 2 years old, he was crying uncontrolably.My sister being a new mom freaked out , she assumed the worst and called the ambulance. I tried to consule her the best i could but it was no use. After he was examined he was dx wi...
  10. What is it about Med-Surg?

    Im a new grad and i work in a med surg ward and I love it. Sure it can be stressful and overwhelming but you can learn so much. Ive been able to utilize a lot of the skills that are learned in school. You just always have to expect the unexpected. :)
  11. Med-surg vs. LTC (new LPN needs advice!)

    I just started working on a med/surg ward. I love it so far. Ive been able to utilize alot of skills that I have learned. I graduated in Sept. Theres so much to learn and its so fast paced the only down fall for me is I cant give out meds on this war...