jennifer_gail replied to ayejay09's topic in Relations
I had a doc take mine from my neck during clinicals in nursing school. It is a pink Littman with my name engraved and you would think he would remember it wasn't his, but nope I still had to chase him around to get it back. I never let anyone use it ...
I went to Jersey College for my LPN, graduated as Salutatorian, and hated every second I was there. That being said, I learned enough that I passed my NCLEX on the first try and was working my dream job within 2 years. Also, as much as I detested the...
jennifer_gail replied to happyspn's topic in LPN/LVN
I think you may be in a toxic and hostile environment. I have worked SNF, HH, and Hospice as an LPN and the only time I got comments about being "just an LPN" were at LTC. I currently work HH, and with the exception of OASIS/RC/DC I do the same as my...
I get the same thing and I always think I'm going crazy! 🤔 And no, my cell phone is not in my pocket on that side, but it definitely is a vibration.
The CNA/HHAs that work with my patients really get to know the patient well and will alert me if anything changes or they are worried about something. The one thing I would like to stress (because it is my pet peeve) please do not give any medical or...
jennifer_gail replied to LifeIsBeachy's topic in Medications
I can't have Fentynl or Dilaudid due to allergic reactions to both. I break out in hives from my nose to mid-chest...ugh. Give me morphine any day of the week!
jennifer_gail replied to twss2323's topic in Relations
A water bottle full of chocolates í ½í¸ a card, a pen I actually like, and a gift card to Panera or Starbucks. I love it! Actually the best gift I have ever received for nurses week.
jennifer_gail replied to nursehunnie's topic in Professionalism
I work HH so the majority of my patients think that anyone who enters their home is a nurse (CNA, Therapy, MSW). However, the issue I have a problem with is the CNA/HHA giving medical advice. For example, I have a pt who has an aide 2x weekly for per...
jennifer_gail replied to RNby24's topic in New Nurse
FYI: A lot of patients with c diff get reactive arthritis which presents like gout. I only know this because it happened to me. Contracted c diff from a patient in HH who didn't think it was important that any clinician know about the dx so no contac...
jennifer_gail replied to newlpn13's topic in LPN/LVN
Signature of Orange Park (on Kingsly) and Signature of Hyde Park (Hyde Park) both hire new nurses. Also, Integrity Healthcare hires new nurses but they are PD peds
jennifer_gail replied to cyannes84's topic in LPN/LVN
Continuing Education Credits for Healthcare Professionals - Home has quite a few courses that can improve your wound care knowledge, and they are free.