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  1. As a parent I did not always do things the right way-especially when refering to body parts. We referred to our sons penis as his 'boo boo' (I have no idea why we thought that was a good idea ?) One day we were at the lake and a small child went cryi...
  2. Smoking while on O2-bad idea

    Yeah, you would think anyone would know that this is a BAD practice. However, my mother who was an LPN for over 40 years smoked while she was on O2. She did not blow up-though we were all concerned she would-just died in her recliner, with the O2 on ...
  3. When does it all start to come together?

    Oh, I'd say about 20 years:rotfl: Nah-before you know it you will have a grasp on most things. Good luck
  4. Allowed to die

    We deal with this problem frequently. We call it "Comfort Care Measures Only" the family decides-'enough is enough' and we allow the resident to die with a tad bit more dignity than trying to 'beat death' with various IVAB, PEG tubes etc. I find that...
  5. Sorry To Upset You, But....

    I HAVE HAD MORE THAN MY SHARE OF BEING AN ACUTE CARE NURSE-BUT I PREFER LTC. I LIKE KNOWING THE IDIOSYNCRACIES OF WHO I AM TAKING CARE OF. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY IS IT THAT I CAN SEND A 90+ YEAR OLD TO THE ER (99.9% OF THE TIME IT IS A FAMILIES...
  6. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

    We had so much trouble with this. HIPPA and all! The way that works best for my unit is on the daily assignment sheets there is a list of all the residents names. If they are a DNR their name is in BOLD type, if they are a full code their name is lis...
  7. RN's w/chronic pain, using narcotics

    I am in the same boat. I am on Duragesic 50mcg and Neurotin and Zanaflex for post back surgery pain. I had the surgery in January, but the pain persists. I have been told by my DON that if I have to take the medication I cannot work. No one out there...
  8. NCLEX Pass Rates in OK

    God forbid you should learn something from a LTC facility. Everyone knows that LTC nurses don't know a thing :angryfire :angryfire
  9. For about two years after I got out of school I was petrified about IVs-I looked for jobs where there would be the least amount of starting and maintaing IVs. Finally my dear husband said to me one day-"Junkies can start IVs" I got over my apprehensi...
  10. Puerto Rico anyone?

    My husband and I are thinking of moving to Puerto Rico late next year. We are just now beginning to investigate our newest hairbrained idea, so if anyone has any info we would appreciate it. Housing costs, jobs (only want to work a couple of days a w...
  11. Real 911 calls.....

    Sounds like we have a bit too much chlorine!!! :chuckle
  12. THE DYING SWAN

    Your first example sounded like my behavior prior to getting "SOBER" I know there are a lot of chemically dependant nurses-maybe that is the source of some of these problems!??
  13. Recovering RN seeking to re-enter practice

    I know-first hand how hard beating an addiction is. Now that you have started on the right path, the right decisions will be easier to make. I am so proud of anyone who can beat something like this. I have clean and sober for 4 years now, and I know ...
  14. Classmates that leech

    No one will be able to take their Boards for them! They get to do that one all on their own. Then you will find out. Cut 'em loose
  15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    It was the middle of the Month of April 1995. I was working at a LTC facility, and had gone outside to smoke a cigarette with a coworker. Being the middle of April in Oklahoma you tend to see some strange cloud formations. My friend and I saw these c...