catlynLPN

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1. "Gimme, gimme, gimme!" Does EVERYONE just want a free ride?

   catlynLPN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   I had a painful muscle spasm in my back a month ago and the doc gave me a few samples of a new med. It worked, but I don't have the gall to go back in and ask for more free medication. I would, tho, ask for a script of it if my pain comes back.

2. Help..fellow RN breaking into co-workers E mail

   catlynLPN replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

   Always at least one in every place of employment. Hope things get worked out. Personally, I'd be working them out for him..... I'd let him speak to my attorney...............NOW.

3. NON-Nurses Giving Shots in MD Offices

   catlynLPN replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I'm not in NYC, but in my state if they're working under the supervision of the doctor he can train them to do whatever he wants them to do. As long as it's in his office under his supervision, is what I've been told. I don't like it either, ...

4. 13 things a nurse won't tell you

   catlynLPN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow....I hope I'm not ever your patient. I feel sorry for the ones who are. Keep em sedated and no bedpans, huh?

5. Confessions of a non-graceful nurse, help!

   catlynLPN replied to zacarias's topic in Relations

   Don't feel bad. I make a mess somewhere everyday, at work. It just works that way for me. I'm a klutz. I clean up after myself, tho, alot of nurses don't even do that.

6. Office nurse- charting phone calls with patients

   catlynLPN replied to Stacy in North Texas's topic in General Nursing

   I don't work in a doctor's office, but on my job we are required to document all phone calls with family, concerning our residents, whether they call us or we call them.

7. New here! And WDYD, when a acquaintance asks for you to give admin their med

   catlynLPN replied to lovingit's topic in General Nursing

   I gave one injection for a neighbor once, but I'm not comfortable with it either. On my job, staff people there expect the nurses to check their B/P's all the time. It's just like clinic day for blood pressure checks, all for staff, everyday. Then...

8. LPNs working unsupervised in nursing homes

   catlynLPN replied to mdfrey2010's topic in General Nursing

   It's legal in my state. That's what LTC's are mostly staffed with. We also work on my state job without an RN in the building. But we have RNs on call.....we can reach them at any time for any reason, also have a doctor on call, and my facility is ...

9. Changeover- Worst Night of my life (vent long)!!!!

   catlynLPN replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric

   I hear what you're saying. And some people think night shift nurses don't do anything.

10. Would you rather work for a state-run facility, or a private one?

    catlynLPN replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a state facility. I had rather be there than in a private nursing home. The benefits are better and the pay is better. Plus I get bonuses, and they have a plan to get raises....you show that you do your job and do other things above what i...

11. Bereavement Committee - Help Please!!!

    catlynLPN replied to dootzie_d's topic in PICU

    I was just now searching online for patterns to make crocheted bereavement gowns or wraps, that I intend to make for our children's hospital in my state and in my search, your posting came up. There are always women in every community who love to do...

12. No More Afternoon Med Pass? Say It Ain't So!

    catlynLPN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    Wow! that's going to double your 8pm med pass. Also, some meds can't be given together. You can give them separately when you have two med passes but with one med pass you'll have only one chance to give both meds. I guess you could schedule two m...

13. What do you do with your dogs during 3 7a-7p shifts???

    catlynLPN replied to goofygreyhound's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was only offering info about my own routines with my own dog. I wasn't insinuating that the OP should use a doggy door. Every pet owner has to know their own dog and be aware of what their particular type of dog needs. As I said, my dog and I...

14. What do you do with your dogs during 3 7a-7p shifts???

    catlynLPN replied to goofygreyhound's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I do. My dog stays by himself, I make sure he has food out, plenty of water, he has a fenced in back yard, a doggie door to get inside if he wants in. He has blankets on the floor. He's comfortable. And when I get home we're just snuggl...

15. New Grad...First interview for golden living center

    catlynLPN replied to NuNu27's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a GLC but our facility is being sold to a private party. I would think the pay rate is determined by the area you live in. I make 17.50, and that's with 35 yrs experience. I make more on my other job which is a state job. And I don't k...