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  1. Question for all you LTC Providers

    MadRedneckRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a bit of a problem. My Grandmother, age 96 was just placed in a LTC/Rehab center. She has lived at home with her son up until 3 weeks ago when she had to be hospitalised. She is very...

  2. Question for all you LTC Providers

    MadRedneckRN replied to MadRedneckRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the replies. We have a Social Worker involved, just no suggestions yet except "everyone has to tell her the same thing, she can't go home right now". The Lasix is early in the morning but...

  3. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    MadRedneckRN replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    My favorite when doing an IV or injection is "Don't worry, this is my second time after the...incident. They finally let me back with the real people

  4. Let's Appreciate our CNA'S

    MadRedneckRN replied to RNKay31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to place my 96 year old Grandmother in a SNF last week. The first thing I did was pulled a CNA aside and ask her how much she made and if this was a good place to work. I did this at several...

  5. excelsior college cpne sites

    MadRedneckRN replied to AMLPN2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go to SRMC in Atlanta. I just passed there. The CA and the CE's were wonderful. Everyone is polite and they want to see you

  6. CPNE issues and support from Excelsior College

    MadRedneckRN replied to tresjeni's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was in Atlanta at SRMC Sept 8-10. I passed with only one lab repeat. The CA and CE's were wonderful. They would help out as much as possible and really wanted you to pass. Here is the key IMHO:...

  7. 900 mg's of Seroquel????

    MadRedneckRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Psychiatric

    I have a patient who takes 1500 Seroquel, 30 Ambien, 2 Klonopin and 1 Ativan every night. He is still able to walk around an hour later!!!! Ya gotta wonder how much meth, crack and heroine he was...

  8. Would You Press Charges?

    MadRedneckRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Meerkat In my facillity (adult forensic), if a staff member is assulted and charges are pressed, the staff member will be moved to another unit while that patient is still on the unit. For example,...

  9. Psych Nurse ="not a REAL nurse"?

    MadRedneckRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie If "orienting a patient to reality" will agitate them, I won't do it. While playing into the delusions isn't a good thing either, I think your response as "one of the good guys" is...

  10. Nursing Dreams

    MadRedneckRN replied to 2bnursescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I've had that dream!!!!!! I had to start locking the Boston's out of the

  11. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    MadRedneckRN replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    This is am EMS one DRT= Dead Right

  12. Nursing in Salt Lake City as a non-LDS??

    MadRedneckRN replied to ED_Lifer's topic in General Nursing

    SLC is a good place to be a nurse. You will find just as many Non LDS as LDS. Most people are friendly. IMHO, the "anti mormons" are worse than the mormans. You get a lot of religon bashing from...

  13. college network... help!!!

    MadRedneckRN replied to nursie06's topic in LPN to RN

    I used College Network guides for my RN through Excelsior. They worked for me. You may want to check on Ebay for guides before you sign a contract. You can get them much cheaper. Keep in mind the...

  14. Upset!!! write up and patients marijuana

    MadRedneckRN replied to RNGINA's topic in Home Health

    Grandma got rid of the plant.... but not for 6 months:eek: She thought it was pretty. Cousin was in jail for other drug

  15. Upset!!! write up and patients marijuana

    MadRedneckRN replied to RNGINA's topic in Home Health

    OK, I can't resist. My Grandmother had a flower pot that a cousin of mine pot marijuana seeds in. They grew into one of the most beautiful plants I've ever seen. Grandma, being the sweet old lady...

  16. Are PRN's Abused?

    MadRedneckRN replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    Many patients ask for PRN's for things they should be able to control. I agree it is easier for the staff to just give them a pill. I'll usually try to figure out what is causing the anxiety, but if...

  17. How Much Do You Disclose About Your Experience With Mental Illness?

    MadRedneckRN replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    I've told a few patients I've been on SSRI's. This is only when they ask if the meds they are on will work. I'll tell them, "It's different for everyone but, I've taken Zoloft and it has helped me."...

  18. Help? How do you give 'consequences' to adult patients?

    MadRedneckRN replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    We send our Adult patients to their room to calm down. Sometimes they are there for just a few minutes, sometimes it's for the shift. If they won't redirect, the option is area restriction to their...

  19. So, what's so hard about Peds?

    MadRedneckRN replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    I think Peds is a tough rotation because while you get incredible highs;"I saved a CHILD". The potential lows are much worse. We see not only the loss of a life, but the loss of the potentail of...

  20. I saved a life today...

    MadRedneckRN replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wahoo Adam!!!!! That experience will take you through much of the crap that seems to go with nursing. Great call!!! When you feel burnt out, just think of this patient and family. I'm so happy for...

  21. The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

    MadRedneckRN replied to ClaireMacl's topic in Nursing Humor

    This happened last week, I was talking to one of my delusional patients, (he travels through outerspace during the night). He wanted to take his HS meds a bit early because he had alot of...

  22. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    MadRedneckRN replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    My thoughts and prayers are with you as well as your family. I hope your son's father will be supportive in his recovery efforts. Please know we are all here for you and the fam. I've worked with...

  23. Common Sense & Nursing

    MadRedneckRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you either have common sense or you don't. While it's true, some can come from experience, I believe it is going to be very difficult to feel comfortable with your skills without a certain...

  24. Clinic Nurses...Do You Use Another Doctor for Your Personal Doctor???

    MadRedneckRN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a clinic setting for 15 years. I think it depends on your personallity, comfort level..... You should keep in mind the MD's comfort level too. There are many who may not want to stare...

  25. Advice Needed Troubled Brother

    MadRedneckRN replied to MadRedneckRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I totally agree. The problem is, it is a volunteer ambulance service. The employer would be the city council or Mayor I would guess. It's a tough situation. I know the Ambulance Captain has been...