Simba&NalasMom

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  1. Cipro and G buttons

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

    If the g-tube itself is a 16 French or larger, that should be plenty big enough for the granules to pass through. Is it the extension tubing that's getting clogged? If so, you can try to use a bolus...

  2. Who can strike out a nurses note?

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

    Oof... That sounds like false documentation to me! Might not be a bad idea to inquire with the board of nursing and contact an attorney.

  3. Schools under fire! Fake Degrees Caught!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ASN2016's topic in Nursing News

    Sure do appreciate all your labor in keeping us all updated.

  4. homecare homebase

    Simba&NalasMom replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm convinced the nurses who designed HCHB are the same mean girl psycho bullies that we have all worked with at one point or another. There's simply no other explanation. As a home health...

  5. Schools under fire! Fake Degrees Caught!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ASN2016's topic in Nursing News

    I was voice

  6. Schools under fire! Fake Degrees Caught!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ASN2016's topic in Nursing News

    I have my doubts although DeSantis has announced that the state is allocating $79 million to existing programs to try to help with the shortage. My worry is that there are many more diploma meals in...

  7. Faking sick

    Simba&NalasMom replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Yeah that response was probably mostly my ADHD talking after my meds wore off that day. I am not a mean person and would not literally speak to patients like that. But I would definitely try use some...

  8. Is this normal? Or should I move on?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to donnydilaudid's topic in Home Health

    I have worked for four different home health agencies off and on since 2008. Every single one has been problematic. Schedulers never know what they're doing, there is high turnover with...

  9. Faking sick

    Simba&NalasMom replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I work in a nursing home with many individuals with dementia and mental health. Same deal. If I or the aides do not see it, they're getting ginger ale and crackers until we

  10. Schools under fire! Fake Degrees Caught!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ASN2016's topic in Nursing News

    Bingo. I have been traumatized and abused many times throughout my career. But there have been many many more kind coworkers than

  11. Schools under fire! Fake Degrees Caught!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ASN2016's topic in Nursing News

    LPNs ARE nurses and we do know everything "nurses" know. Sometimes even a bit more. Dude seriously.

  12. Is it possible to be a decent nurse if I'm a sociopath or have antisocial personality disorder?

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

    Good grief! There are many reasons an individual may display a lack of empathy, and ASPD/sociopathy are a couple of the more far-fetched ones. A family member is the most inappropriate individual...

  13. Have you ever left in the middle of a shift?

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

    I work in long-term care and I work the floor and it definitely would be if I did. I'm sure it depends on the scenario

  14. Schools under fire! Fake Degrees Caught!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ASN2016's topic in Nursing News

    This comment answered every single question I had that the CBS and ABC breaking stories did not answer. Thank you so

  15. Schools under fire! Fake Degrees Caught!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ASN2016's topic in Nursing News

    I'm thinking that these schools had accreditation at the time that this fraud was going on. The schools are all closed now according to the papers. I'm assuming that the individuals who...

  16. Faking sick

    Simba&NalasMom replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    Pfft. Why are you so worried about a bunch of manipulative little stinkers trying to get the better of you? That's their job. Especially the ADHDers. You don't gotta be nice to a little ***...

  17. Schools under fire! Fake Degrees Caught!

    Simba&NalasMom replied to ASN2016's topic in Nursing News

    I read that many of these "students" were already CNAs and looking for a shortcut to licensure. They knew exactly what they were doing but so far nobody has taken action against them. This...

  18. CNA Charting What Nurse Tells Her

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

    Great

  19. Is this normal? Or should I move on?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to donnydilaudid's topic in Home Health

    Yuck! Totally not normal. The whole reason I love home health is I love my autonomy. I would never work for an outfit that didn't allow me and my patients to figure it out between ourselves. If...

  20. Made a mistake. Has this happened to other people?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to MsNurse1997's topic in Home Health

    Happens all the time. The important thing is that you speak up now and get it taken care of at your next visit instead of trying to cover it up which many new nurses are tempted to do. You...

  21. Closed urinary catheter system recommendations

    Simba&NalasMom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Greetings and salutations! I have an adolescent male homecare patient whose uro NP ordered a closed system for intermittent straight cathing. The problem that the entire nursing staff and mom...

  22. Help: Which states allow an LPN to Determine death?

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

    I think in all practicality, it's how it appears on paper at the end of the day. Legal semantics, in other

  23. Help: Which states allow an LPN to Determine death?

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

    Agreed. I don't see why a forum should not be a legitimate resource for students. It's not asking others to do your homework for

  24. What does an LPN do at a group home?

    Simba&NalasMom replied to Lmomma's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    LTC experience is always helpful; it's where a lot of us develop our strong assessment skills and time management. Getting 6 months to a year experience in LTC may also benefit you in the event you...

  25. Gossip

    Simba&NalasMom replied to pppp87's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I'm reading this over 6 months after you posted it. How are things going? Let me know if you still need support with this.