joyflnoyz LPN

"Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part" Loved it when I read it about 10 yrs ago in a high school counselor's office

Tuesday night I had a CNA working with me..had 3 or 4 sets of VS to get. All b/ps were in the 160/80 ranges. ALL the temps were 97-98 range. ALL the resps 20. One of the pts had problems going on, felt hot to touch. Sent another cna to get a tem...

Write him up, have a "plan of action" ready- how his conduct is to improve, perhaps have whomever is "over" the cnas do a general inservice for all the CNAs on what can happen with incorrect VS, perhaps do skills monitoring/testing/ updating NO ONE s...

Bethin, You stood up for someone who couldn't stand for himself. You are a strong, courageous woman and I commend you. You showed this man kindness and dignity, and he will never forget you. Hugs, Sandy

We get hugs.:heartbeat ..and thank you

Most of those names were "male " first..as well as Shannon, Ryan, Michael, kevin and probably dozens of others. Someone hears the name and likes it, and uses it for a daughter :) Melena is a greek name, meaning "yellow as a canary"

I know several nurses who wear their rings on a gold chain around the neck while at work... keeps 'em very safe, but out of the way so not to scratch a patients, rip a glove etc. I've treated several skin tears to my geris cause by rings

This year's generosity beat last year's Ta DA! NOTHING! Not even "well done this year" Onoy a demand that I work a scheduled day off in order to get PTO for the 2 days I requested (I said NO)

I've actually looked into this. No Go. It's not a legal document, EMS will not honor it. Didn't think to check to find out if they'd honor it if signature of MD was tatooed there though...

Native Detroiter here, transplanted to a rural area SE of Austin 10 years ago this month! Working general LTC (company transferred me from medicare rehab to LTC about 4 months ago) Eventually I want to go PN to RN and work hospice for a while, and...

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Yeah, and those [EVIL] fitted sheets [/EVIL]DON'T stay put!!

Last year, from the largest retirement corp in the country (Independent livng to Assisted, rehab and LTC all in the same place) Tah Dah: a $10 gift card to Target I used it for a bottle of vitamins. to help deal with the stress. Can't wait to see w...

:w00t: Congrats Narcan!!! and...:hbsmiley:

I really HATE the way my facility does holidays: Nurses are scheduled M-F *OR* weekends. if the holiday falls on a normally scheduled work day, you work it. NO requirements for for PT or PRN to pick up holidays. There is no incentive for them t...

Female, LPN/LVN, LTC Currently a fish tank, 3 dogs (beagle mix(10), shep mix(2) and a stray(?)) 1 cat, 1 miniature horse and 1 pygmy goat. used to have chickens; I kinda miss that. They are so much fun!! We've had the usual hamsters. Son(15) ...

>Yes labor * there is NO "u" in the word * is a >natural process, Uh, 'scuse me for barging in, but laBOUR, colOUR etc ARE legitimate spellings of those words in Great Britian, Australia and Canada.(I'm sure there are more countries that d...

Gosh, I've loved reading all the interesting occupations :) It's amazing how each of these persons touch OUR lives! Who has been intersting? hmmmm we've had everyone from Ladybird Johnson's best friend (the sweetest lady, always wanted to help the...

Wide elastic waistband (I HATE drawstrings!!) Side pockets: don't have much use for cargo pockets; always feel like my pants are being pulled downwards. Length? I'm right at 5"4"- too tall for petit size and "regular" is too long. More rounded neckli...

My facility moved me from one floor to the other The only nurse on LTC, not supposed to leave the floor. After 6 nights of no break, I put in for payment for those lunch breaks. Reason being? No relief provided. They quickly found relief, I get ...

So, how did it go???

Put away the nursing books. DON'T TOUCH THEM ANY MORE!! Tomorrow night, take yourself out to your favorite resturant. Afterwards, a wonderful soak in the tub- use your favorite scent (lavender is WONDERFUL for relaxation), light some candles, some so...

My mantra: "**Eventually** the shift will end" (was especially helpful last week with full moon, lunar eclipse, thunderstorms and a floor full of dementia patients) Works well when you're snowed in, too.