Simba&NalasMom

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  1. Smelly Co-Worker

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'll be perfectly honest, and this is coming from somebody who's ex BF told her she had breath issues (he told me in a very caring, loving way): Yes, her feelings will be hurt initially, simply...

  2. Smelly Co-Worker

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Bipley, Just wanted to say that you are a wonderful example of what every nurse should be...compassionate and caring.

  3. Smelly Co-Worker

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    When I had to sell my house after my husband passed away a few years ago, I tried really hard to keep the litter box clean; my real estate agent was very honest with me and told me it would sell much...

  4. Smelly Co-Worker

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Has it occurred to anybody here that the nurse in question may read these forums? Just a

  5. Whats the best way to give insulin to a very thin patient?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to caholbr's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the individual...even very thin people have different distributions of fatty tissue. I don't agree with the generalization of your "other nurses" to necessarily avoid the abdomen;...

  6. medication aides

    Simba&NalasMom replied to micco's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Actually, I checked out OR's BON site and OR is not as strict. The training is actually 40 hours; must be a CNA for 6 months. They don't have to have any pharm or A&P and the routes they can do...

  7. Your Worst Mistake

    Simba&NalasMom replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    So was she reinstated? Kudos to the

  8. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    Simba&NalasMom replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most of the tests at my school contained very similar questions to those found on the board; i.e. all the choices were right, but we had to choose the BEST best answer. Boy, did we grumble at the...

  9. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    My biggest reason, turns out, is that it's a very therapeutic way to deal with my co-dependency issues.

  10. medication aides

    Simba&NalasMom replied to micco's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I got my LPN this past March in CO and my first job darn near killed me because of the med pass; unfortunately, CO does not legislate staffing ratios to my knowledge. I have recently moved to...

  11. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I wonder how frequent this combo is...my ex BF has both and I have seen other examples. This is just me, personally (I'm 99% certain I have ADD but have never been formally diagnosed)...but it seems...

  12. I am SO excited and proud!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Sapphy's topic in General Nursing

    WTG!!!!!!!!!! I can so totally relate. For a whole month (lol) I had a treatment nurse position. There is something SO SATISFYING in seeing your measurements go down week after week and knowing that...

  13. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    :roll Oh dear Lord...Pray tell that person left with everything

  14. Was I too pushy?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to new_mom26's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would definitely complain to the administrator of the facility, and depending on his/her reaction, even go as far as corporate. I can't believe the nerve of the DON; how incredibly rude....

  15. Endless Medication Administration....

    Simba&NalasMom replied to MrsMinor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Boy, do I hear where you're coming from! My first job in LTC was day shift with 35 residents. 90% of my time was spent pushing pills. Too much to say the least. Lord knows I'm going to be flamed for...

  16. Anyone else had this experience... is the BSN program better

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Dawdett's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Daw, I'm so sorry that you both have to go through this; you would think that after the trouble you went to to make things a bit easier that the school would make efforts to meet you halfway. All I...

  17. Can anyone help with a nursing diagnosis?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Atlanta Kellie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Way to go, Kellie!!!! Knew you could do

  18. If you could change NURSING what would you change?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent post. Thank you!!!

  19. If you could change NURSING what would you change?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. As a new grad, it's been pretty dang brutal to see the way some nurses are so catty and out to get each other, not to mention the fact that new grad LPNs in LTC are expected to perform as...

  20. Can anyone help with a nursing diagnosis?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Atlanta Kellie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agree with Katie...you totally have it. I would skip the tissue perfusion as there doesn't seem to be much evidence of it. The only additional advice I can give you is if it ain't broke, don't fix it;...

  21. Can anyone help with a nursing diagnosis?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Atlanta Kellie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Kellie, it sounds like you have come up with some great ones all on your own. Don't give in to the panic! Has she shown signs or verbalized any anxiety r/t her COC? Anxiety is always a good one, i.e...

  22. Are you too old, tired and unable to do your job?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 35 and honestly don't consider myself one of those "older nurses" considering the ages of some of my counterparts :roll , but I don't think I could have handled 12s even at a younger age. Last...

  23. College Network to get RN? Anyone done this or going through it?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to lovesmarissa's topic in Nursing Career

    :yeahthat: There are states that will not accept Excelsior; the ones I know of for sure are Illinois and Kansas...and Colorado just passed new legislation that says you have to have between 350 and...

  24. College Network to get RN? Anyone done this or going through it?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to lovesmarissa's topic in Nursing Career

    Not sure about this, but I think I remember reading somewhere that they are associated with RUE which is one of those outfits that sells you the books and then goes through Excelsior, which ultimately...

  25. ER Pet Peeves

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    Thank you, Angie!!! :) I'm in my first year, and the last facility I worked for had me scheduled to "orient" on the LTC side but they had nobody to orient me so I hit the ground running on an...