MadRedneckRN

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 stubborn, depressed and angry. While I understand her w...

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 noc bed wetting has also been an issue. She will...

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 again"

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 places we visited before we decided where we would ...

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 pass

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: Know your pneumonics and critical elements. STRES...

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 doing on the streets

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, one of our techs was punched a couple of months a...

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 appropriate. It's important to gain the trust and establish ...

A patient recently made a leather braclet in crafts. (psych hospital) This patient is a quiet guy, never says much. He was shot 6 times (3 in the head) by police officers after he tried to shoot an officer. It is a miracle he survived. I keep ev...

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

This is am EMS one DRT= Dead Right There

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 the anti's. Most non mormons just keep their opini...

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 wait time for the CPNE is about 6 months once you'...

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

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 she is, pampered the "strange tomato plant", trimmin...

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 the patient says they need it, I'll give it rathe...

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." Something along that line. You have to be carefu...

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 room, loss of level, and sometimes we have to go t...

When your 3 year old daughter is "helping" you teach peds assessment to an EMT class and she corrects the students on their anatomy as well as telling them they did an OK assessment..... "except you forgot to check my lung sounds. Lung sounds are es...

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 what that life could have become. Add to this, unrea...

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 you. Lori

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 "traveling" to do that night. I asked him where he was plan...

That's terrible!!! This person needs t be in jail!! I can't believe people get away with this sort of behavior. It's a sad thing when supervisiors reward such appalling behavior. Those poor residents:crying2: . I'm glad they have you to stick u...

I would love to see marjuana legalized. Why should cops be the only ones who have access!!!! (I know quite a few who have a stash and are saving it for a retirement party) Lori