lizscott nurse

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1. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

   lizscott nurse replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism

   What a hoot!!! Potsy is a great choice....Richie is too busy directing films.

2. Witholding food from Hospice resident.

   lizscott nurse replied to lizscott nurse's topic in Hospice

   No-I said I "learned" that the hospice nurse had instructed the staff. I did not hear this first hand, but it was charted and reported off to me by the off going nurse. Appparently it had been discussed with family and they were in agreement. My un...

3. Hospice in LTC.................

   lizscott nurse replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice

   We take care of these things in my facility. If a treatment needs started for a bad skin tear etc that would qualify as skilled we call in the Hospice nurse, but still do initial care and prn. We do however inform Hospice of any changes ie falls, e...

4. Witholding food from Hospice resident.

   lizscott nurse posted a topic in Hospice

   Some of my Co-workers and I were confused and upset when we learned Hospice had instructed staff not to feed a resident with end stage COPD so as not to prolong his life. This was his last two days. I wasn't working at the time, but this has haunte...

5. Where is an Lpn School in Ohio?

   lizscott nurse replied to ardent4you's topic in LPN/LVN

   Northwest State Community College,Archbold, Ohio has a good record. I also hear Owen & MUO in Toledo are good. Athens has one too.

6. Took nclex-pn anxious waiting on results!

   lizscott nurse replied to nadiebabe's topic in LPN/LVN

   Oops! Sorry that chuckle wasn't suppose to be in the first line after hear. I'm not real good at using the symbols yet? : )

7. Took nclex-pn anxious waiting on results!

   lizscott nurse replied to nadiebabe's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hang in there! In many ways this is the toughest part of nursing school...... waiting to hear :chuckle if you passed.....and I'm sure you did. I thought the fewer questions you answered, the better you did. Anyone know about that? I took my board...

8. Going Crazy in LPN School/Advice PLEASE

   lizscott nurse replied to anxious's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I think there is often a feeling "I'm not prepared" as graduation draws close. But your situation is cause for much concern. You need to talk to the head of your nusing program pronto. Obviously you will never learn everything you need to in schoo...

9. Yes Its Official

   lizscott nurse replied to DIXONLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wonderful! It is a great feeling! You did it!!!!! Welcome to the world of nursing....with all it's ups and downs it still is a truly great profession.

10. Will I have any life during LPN School Please Advise

    lizscott nurse replied to carrihopefullnurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi! If you really want this it can happen. :) The majority of nursing students in my class were Mom's with young children. Your concern is natural and probably felt by most nursing student Mom's. It is a time factor. But, you can do some things ...

11. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    lizscott nurse replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism

    Love this one! Our how about "Ask me if I've had time to pee today"!!! :chuckle I agree with majority.....very demeaning. The giant hand is outrageous! Seems more appropriate for preschool. Geez!

12. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    lizscott nurse replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    There must be one of these in every class! :) How about students who go over the test afterwards with a fine tooth nail ie "What did you put for question number 52?" As for me, I usually didn't remember much more than my name after a long test and ...

13. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    lizscott nurse replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Pet Peeves regarding nursing school: Students who ask stupid questions about tests such as "How many questions?", "How many multiple choice?" What does it matter if you know the material? Anyhow one day I raised my hand to ask "What kind of paper ...

14. What's the weirdest baby name?

    lizscott nurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My husband works with a fellow who named his son Blade X after a shaving product....this was about 30 years ago. Have a cousin who was in class with a Dick Harry. Teacher always did roll call by stating last name first, then first name.....Harry, Di...

15. You know you've been a nurse for way too long when...

    lizscott nurse replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing