Simba&NalasMom

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  1. Do you sometimes feel like an awful nurse?

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

    Does your agency have a social worker? A visit may be in order to help her with these things. Sounds like you did a thorough job as a nurse, although maybe next time you find a similar situation give...

  2. would this be a hipaa violation?

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

    Yikes. That would be a resounding YES. Definitely a chain of command thing; address it with your co-worker, if you can (of course it will not be comfortable). If you can't discuss it with her or you...

  3. would you even attempt this?

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

    Why not? Go for it! All they can do is not let you transfer. Good

  4. Pediatric patient- home nurse situations!?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to MomLPN4's topic in Private Duty

    You may also be putting your license on the line. I have a friend who who was suspended for 60 days for being involved with a patient before he even became her patient. BONs don't mess around. Not to...

  5. Health Disparities in Women: paper topics?

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

    AMEN!! At least being Canadian born, you have the option of nationalized health. I haven't had health insurance for over a year. Managed to find a low-income clinic which was $10 based on my income...

  6. LPN must obtain CNA cert to reenter school?

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

    Agree. This is why I will most likely not bridge over into any RN programs in my state: none of them seem to care that LPNs are nurses too. I haven't been told that I have to have a CNA like the OP...

  7. Health Disparities in Women: paper topics?

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

    Lately I've been reading about how heart attacks present uniquely (i.e. without "cardinal" signs) in women. You may be able to cover two pages on that topic; perhaps even how youngish women who feel...

  8. should i stay or should i go

    Simba&NalasMom replied to rob214's topic in General Nursing

    The only response I have is that if you have been working in this office for 4 years, you probably do the job very well or they would have replaced you. Try to give yourself more credit. I'm sorry it...

  9. Use of the title nurse

    Simba&NalasMom replied to rn4life2009's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. I have found a few jobs on CL; some sucked, others were OK. Not great for dating, perhaps, but just as good as the paper or any other job search

  10. LPNs with a Diploma vs LPNs with an Associate's Degree

    Simba&NalasMom replied to avigrrl80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My program in Colorado was a diploma one. It took a year. To the OP, I happen to have an associate of arts degree. It may be worth about $5 more than the paper it's printed

  11. Anyone run into this....??

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

    P.S. if she is being specific in her non-liking of LPNs, wonder if you could possibly go above her head and drop some "hostile work environment"-type catch

  12. Anyone run into this....??

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

    Can't say I have; however, when I worked in HH my (VERY psycho) RN executive director was in the habit of referring to the RNs as "the nurses" and the LPNs as "the LPNs", as though we weren't REAL...

  13. How to support New Grads....?

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

    Some hospital systems here actually pride themselves on new grad preceptorships. I know here in Oregon, Legacy Health used to brag about theirs on their website. I'm sure, however, that it varies by...

  14. Discussion, please share your opinions on this.

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I felt particularly bullied by one instructor in my LPN program. Early on in clinicals, I had one bad day (it was the anniversary of my late husband's death) and she "talked" to me about it: at the...

  15. uhhh.

    Simba&NalasMom replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's insane!! In my state they have mandated ratios. On day shift, no more than 7; eves, 11; and NOCs, 18. I can't imagine how anybody could safely care for

  16. How to support New Grads....?

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

    O.M.G.!!! Not showing up for work just because you feel like you need a day off?!?! That has nothing to do with new grad vs. experienced. That is just not grownup behavior; even when I worked at...

  17. What to do when.....?

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

    BTW, I had no idea that Australia had

  18. What to do when.....?

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

    You did fantastic, hon. You CARED. And you continue to do so. You made a difference with the family and you were an amazing support to the LPN as well. Bless your amazing heart.

  19. uhhh.

    Simba&NalasMom replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    This is a skill that should have been covered in your training program!!! Another thing about hoyers: they should NEVER be operated by only one person, no matter how experienced. Sadly, the reality is...

  20. What's your nursing kryptonite?

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

    That's funny. I do footcare and love it, but the smell of toenail fungus dust when it's Dremeled IS pretty

  21. Anyone ever heard of anything like this?

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

    do a google search for your state's labor board and give them a call. also, like another poster said, if your building is corporate owned, call the complaint hotline (although i have to say sometimes...

  22. clinical question that puzzles you?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Sez86's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHA I actually still do that!! Old habits. OP I had an idea and it escaped my mind. I'll keep thinking about it and get back with

  23. Do Nurses Still Make *Real* Beds?

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

    In my LPN program, we spent 2 weeks learning how to make beds and 2 HOURS learning how to give injections: including drawing up Vitamin K from an ampule, mixing demerol in a carpuject, and mixing...

  24. What kind of nurse is this?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to handyrn's topic in Agency Nurses

    Well, I've never worked directly for any of those companies so I don't know about their pay, etc. They should have made that clear to you when they hired you. Cigna is a pretty big, well-known company...

  25. Medical shows...

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Humor