:smackingfit depends on the situation. but most of the time i dont say anything about it. what i hate is when my husband or my kids tell that i am a nurse! i have ask them not too, but they still do.
nursemamma72 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health
I have quadrapelgic patient who has to reuse his foley tubing also. They are not only soaked in half H2O and half vinager. But right before he inserts the tube he cleans his hands with hand sanitizer and wipes the tubing off with a antibacterial wipe...
:angryfiredont let that person get you down. you have made a good choice in a career. being a lpn/lvn is a challenge but is very rewarding. good luck in your schooling and your career. way to go
nursemamma72 replied to RN always's topic in General Nursing
i have had so many things given to me thru my 9 years of nursing for such little things i consider my job. but i think the one thing that has touched my heart the most was i recieved a note on my clip board from 2 little girls ages 7 and 11. i take c...
nursemamma72 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing
It seems to be true more and more these days that the saying that one of my intructors told us in nursing school "nurses eat their young" is very true and it is a shame.
nursemamma72 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing
I believe you should always treat every member of the team with respect no matter their title. I was a CNA for 7 yrs before becoming an LPN. I treat my aides with every bit of respect and help them when ever I can because without them our jobs would ...