littleplaynurse

littleplaynurse

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About littleplaynurse

Married with 3 children. Waited until my youngest was in high school before I went to nursing school. Graduated in 2000. Worked for one LTC facility for over 4 years. Looking for a change..

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  1. Giving meds in a timely manner

    You are right on target with your post. It is not possible to medicate that many pts. SAFELY, and do all the other things we are supposed to take care of. This is the very reason I left LTC; I wasn't willing to sacrifice my license over a med error...
  2. Giving meds in a timely manner

    P.S. I must have left you scratching your head with the "Wal mart" line. I read your other posts and took a peek at your profile......just thought I'd clear that up....
  3. Giving meds in a timely manner

    Hello rebel_red! Even though it's been awhile since I last posted on this subject - the positive feedback still amazes me! Your response to my post made me laugh out loud. What a great sense of humor! You are absolutely right, though: we certain...
  4. need help for severe depression

    Just read your reply to "Needs Help" and I admire your ability to live your life despite the adversities. We can all learn a valuable lesson from what you wrote. It's not that I'm insensitive to the pain of depression. I too battle depression, but...
  5. New to DD Nursing

    Thanks so much for the well wishes. I met with 3 of the nurses today for intros and brainstorming, etc. and I am really looking forward to learning all I can. Now I'm going to pick everyone's brains: If you had the ability to start a new MH daycar...
  6. New to DD Nursing

    Hi. You replied to one of my posts about a month ago when I decided to leave LTC and was so discouraged (and I appreciated your support). I checked out this forum today because I have just accepted a position as a site nurse for a local mental heal...
  7. Lexapro

    Thanks so much for the input on Lexapro. The side effects seem do-able. I believe this is another SSRI(?) such as Prozac.....Have to wonder if I may still be able to take another antidepressant in this category. I guess I'm wondering if the Prozac...
  8. Lexapro

    Do any of you have anything to share about coming off Prozac???? What were the side effects, etc???
  9. how to avoid " throwing in the towel"?at work ....

    You just described my last two jobs. You should read all the posts on this subject, because if you don't, you'll end up feeling "maybe it's just me". That's how I almost ended up until I realized from this wonderful website that so many of us have ...
  10. Lexapro

    I'm afraid I agree with you Pete. I trust my neurologist more than the psychiatrist........ It seems that all antidepressants carry some side effects (to include lowering the seizure threshhold) - that was also an issue with the Prozac, but I mana...
  11. Lexapro

    I feel compelled to jump in here after reading all these posts. Like many of you, I too struggle with depression/anxiety. I've tried to "go it alone" and not take anything, but I always end up in a really dark place. Since I'm a Type AAA personal...
  12. Who is tired of the abuse from lg Corp politics?

    Reading all these posts once again validates the "we aren't alone" theory. It's widespread, it's criminal, it's legalized abuse. The almighty dollar wins out once again. It's discouraging and heartbreaking to those of us who thought we could make a...
  13. Interviewing for Corrections

    Thanks - as you can see I haven't mastered this site yet - I realize I probably should have posted a "new thread" instead of replying to someone else's.......I am anxious to see if anyone replies before the weekend is over.......thanks again.
  14. Any Mass. Correctional nurses out there??

    Hi everyone - I'm leaving LTC after 4+ years and I have an interview with a corrections facility on Monday. I have never done this type of nursing before and I would appreciate any feedback on this subject......(i.e. what questions should I be askin...
  15. Interviewing for Corrections

    I'm fairly new to this site and probably should have started a "new" thread - but I might as well as jump in right here. I am leaving LTC after 4+ years and have applied for a position in a correctional facility. They will be calling me on Monday...