RheumaticRN

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1. Quality Care and Patient Safety: Medication Errors in Long-Term Care

   RheumaticRN replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't worked LTC as a nurse, only as an aid about 20 years ago. I'm wondering how you guys deal with medications that are time sensitive? Anticonvulsants, thyroid replacement, etc. There are both serious and chronic issues that can arise from ta...

2. Did I make a bad new job choice?

   RheumaticRN replied to Leogemini's topic in LPN/LVN

   I personally wouldn't give much weight to advice or opinions of someone who can't even take enough responsibility to call and turn down a job offer. I'm guessing you are fairly young? It seems you are looking for guidance/validation from her and the...

3. Stomach pain-not hunger

   RheumaticRN replied to stephrooth's topic in School

   Just a reminder that stomach aches can be part of a stress response, and you can't know by looking at kids what they are going through at home. Maybe consider having a policy of notifying the school counselor if you have any kids coming in regularly ...

4. Renewed Passion and Dedication to Nursing Profession

   RheumaticRN replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

   Beautiful article, Joy! I remember when I started nursing at 18. There were certain floors that the float nurses hated going to. Not because of the patients- because of the viral problem of complaining that had infected all the nurses on those parti...