Simba&NalasMom

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  1. ER Pet Peeves

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    Typically, these patients need to be restrained at the hospital because they're so loopy with infection and illness that they're always pulling the IVs out. And as you're aware, NHs are...

  2. Please help me with interview Q's. I want this Correctional job soo badly

    Simba&NalasMom replied to raindrop's topic in Correctional

    I think what the OP meant by "Putting current employer down" was "Should I list my current employer as experience" rather than putting down as in badmouthing them. :) As far as putting your current...

  3. Calling all ADON's and DON's in LTC

    Simba&NalasMom replied to 2real's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've only been an LPN a few months, but based on what I've seen working in LTC, Harleygirl paints a pretty accurate picture. Most DON's I have seen do have to be on call a lot of the time; as a matter...

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

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

    Yup, sounds like the same crap that went on in my program, although thankfully all but one of my instructors were competent; still, the cattiness, organization, last minute schedule changes, etc. were...

  5. How do you give cough syrup?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    With tube feeders, definitely flush with water as cough syrup is so sticky it can affect the patency of the

  6. Patient Death - Have you ever....???

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

    At my first job there was a guy on hospice and he started declining...the hospice people told the daughter he probably wouldn't make it through the weekend. I was off that weekend, but that Saturday I...

  7. Needle Stick on myself, Oops

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gilda, So sorry hun. That must be scary indeed. I can't tell you what your chances are that you contracted anything, but the question in my mind is did you report it and follow your facility's...

  8. Treatment for Hysteria...

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

    Just think how many treatments we use today will be laughed at 100 years from

  9. Information on Lavender

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I know!!!! Not to mention what St. John's Wort can do to people already taking antidepressants...and do you remember the scare a couple of years ago about Kava Kava? I think it caused liver...

  10. Information on Lavender

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Awwwwe, Marie, that must have been so frustrating for you. It really steams me that just because something is labeled an "Herb" that the FDA stays away from it. Some of these so-called "Natural...

  11. Information on Lavender

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    "there are no known side effects or contraindications to lavender tea or oil. in rare cases, however, lavender oil can cause an allergic skin reaction. [color=#cc6600]cautions given lavender's...

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

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

    Makes me think of when I got my CNA license. In CO you have to pass both a written and practical exam (thank GOD we don't have to do that as nurses!!!). During the practical, you have to pass four...

  13. lvn or straight through??? help please.

    Simba&NalasMom replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're just looking to work part-time to make some money while you finish your second year, I say go ahead and sit for the LVN boards. If you're not that picky about the type of nursing, I'm sure...

  14. Interviews...do u have to accept that day???

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Soon-to-be-NurseJess's topic in Nursing Career

    I absolutely recommend taking as much time as you need to make sure your first job is going to be a good fit for you. I, too, am a new grad with a few months' experience and have had to learn that...

  15. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

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

    I'm a new grad and thought it was hilarious; it seemed to poke a pretty even amount of fun at both veterans and new grads alike.

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

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

    Way to go, pine!!! Keep hanging in there, Big

  17. IV precipitation

    Simba&NalasMom replied to jacjon's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I don't know anything about IVs, but did you ask the IV therapist about

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

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

    Ya know, I got tons of cultural/religious questions as well!!! :angryfire Was so weird. I went through exactly what you did...mine shut off right at 85 but I was so nerve-wracked that I didn't even...

  19. Good Houston hospice?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to katie'sangel's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know if Odyssey exists in Houston, but my dealings with them while working LTC in Colorado were very positive and I was very impressed with

  20. Tell me about your first job!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OK I apologize in advance for the "book" I'm about to present: My first job was pretty much a nightmare (I'm sure other nurses have had it much, much worse than I did lol). I took a position in a LTC...

  21. I made a mistake with my home meds and it affected me at work, will I lose my job?

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

    So sorry about what you're going through. Being in nursing can be such a scary business sometimes...for me, personally, it's scary enough knowing that lives are in my hands every day; even worse when...

  22. new to site looking for activity info

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

    Nope, of course I didn't mean for it to sound condescending. I am always extremely polite when dealing with residents and I feel them out before I presume to use terms of endearment such as...

  23. new to site looking for activity info

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

    Hey, Tab...I'm in PDX too! I'll ask around. Shoot me an e-mail and I'll respond with any leads.

  24. ok i just need to vent somewhere..

    Simba&NalasMom replied to futurenurse85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I became close with our class validictorian and OHMYGOD you sound just like her after a test! Sorry, sweetie, I'm not really laughing at you but you're just bringing back memories. I remember after a...

  25. Diabetic in the public

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

    Too funny. My BLS was done by the AHA and my instructor was hysterical! When I had to practice on the defib, the other students were practicing touching the victim and I started to yell at them to...