marlene L

marlene L has 25 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, Hospice, Home Nursing.

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1. What orders from providers have made you laugh the most?

   marlene L replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   There was a sweet physician who was so good to his patients. He was also very trusting of the nursing staff and our suggestions. One day I suggested several things for a patient. He grabbed the chart and wrote 'give the patient anything that Marlene ...

2. What orders from providers have made you laugh the most?

   marlene L replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   Every July the new resident docs would arrive, often so green that they relied on nursing to help with orders. I had a new admit and reminded the doctor to write for I & Os, he asked me twice to repeat it and then said, 'how do I do that'. I said...

3. Hospice Holidays

   marlene L posted a topic in General Nursing

   I became part of the largest home hospice in my area four years ago just after Christmas. I work at night from home and on my own. In addition to calls and visits for various issues that arise, I am also in attendance for any deaths. I do an average ...

4. Article Contest: Holiday Edition 2021

   marlene L replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Announcements

   In this contest, do all submissions get published, or just the ones that win the prize?