Nursewendy2000 replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN/LVN
FaithGurl, your post really touched me. Reading between the lines it sounds like there's some fear involved...Afraid of disappointing people, afraid of RN responsibility. C'mon girl... Your "FaithGurl" not "Feargurl"!!! Don't be afraid of trying to ...
Nursewendy2000 replied to Melpomene's topic in LTC Directors
I agree. Not sure why this thread is titled RN vs LPN... Being bullied in the workplace sounds more appropriate. Personally, I admire the nurses I work with that are not only dedicated to their patients, but have a sense of loyalty to their coworker...
Nursewendy2000 replied to wintersetmom's topic in Geriatric
When I was in nursing school, I wasn't exactly sure what field I wanted to get into... I did say that I was sure I didn't want to work in a "nursing home" (though most are now called health centers or rehabs). Joke was on me. As it turned out, that's...
Nursewendy2000 replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in LTC Directors
Had my patient's med sent to another facility...yep, it happens. I try to get the meds reordered the first day it's permitted. That said, if the cupboard is bare I'll do what I have to... Borrowing isn't stealing if the med is replaced. Let me add th...
Nursewendy2000 replied to martymoose's topic in Medications
My doctor came in for rounds and I looked him in the eyes and said, "you need to write an Ativan script for mrs. Dementia patient OR me... I'll accept either" ... He wrote it (for her, not me lol)