NrsJena

NrsJena

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  1. Would you go to work tommorow?

    NrsJena replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    Several possible scenerios-several answers. If I won the lottery, yes I would return. I don't work for the money after all (obvious by the lack thereof) If I had only a short time to live, or someone...

  2. suspended license

    NrsJena replied to jmb62's topic in General Nursing

    Ben- please indulge me here: I understand from your original post that you are an independant provider, caring for this client in her home. The daughter took the client on a "vacation" and you had her...

  3. I don't know if I made a mistake

    NrsJena replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ask to obvious? Does this resident have a history of thinking he's on the toilet and hitting the floor? Does he routinly walk into walls? If the confusion was new- that would certainly qualify...

  4. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

    NrsJena replied to lmz's topic in Patient Medications

    I was taught to ice the site for a few minutes before and after injection to minimize bruising and post injection bleeding. I've always given in the

  5. "Abandonment"

    NrsJena replied to erkantarik's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety- I agree with you, now I've heard

  6. What happened to Nurses Week?

    NrsJena replied to happyfeet's topic in General Nursing

    My homehealth agency did absolutely NOTHING for the actual nurses who take care of the clients day-in. I'm told there was a luncheon/ gifts for the STNA/HHA during a scheduled mandatory skills exam...

  7. Debriding enzyme?

    NrsJena replied to NrsJena's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Sue- do you know if Panafil is covered by

  8. want to help out a friend BUT.....

    NrsJena replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with everyone else here: diverting meds is illegal. Helping her may avoid a trip to the ER, but it is NOT worth your license. As a true friend-you did the right thing. She needs help...

  9. Has anyone ever had to go to court?

    NrsJena replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the world of

  10. LTC nurse needs some opinions

    NrsJena replied to toocaring's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked in LTC-and used those darn 24 hr sheets myself- I have to agree with the other posters. I think you blew this out of proportion a bit. In my experience, these sheets are used to...

  11. are you burnt out too?

    NrsJena replied to godivalady's topic in General Nursing

    To all of you who feel burned out: I'm so sorry you have lost your passion for nursing. Maybe a change of scenery would help? For the LPNs who love nursing but feel they have no other options but to...

  12. KCl CR Ok to open capsule?

    NrsJena replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    There is an effervcient (sp) form that I've seen for GTs, and anyone that can't swallow the huge horse pills. K-Dur is listed on the Do Not Crush list so I would call the pharmacy to make

  13. Serious Questions about Neglect Etc.

    NrsJena replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree. I would find a new job- and call the state. Have seen facilities reported for less. A malfunctioning call bell that left the patient without help is very serious. I'm sure the state...

  14. Worth It?

    NrsJena replied to sassychris's topic in General Nursing

    Going back to the point.... yes-nursing is worth it. I started as an STNA in a nursing home, and went back to get my LPN 4 years ago. There were MANY times that my previous experiences helped me. From...

  15. HEMSPN Grads?

    NrsJena replied to NrsJena's topic in Ohio Nursing

    nice to met a fellow "survivor"! yes- mrs. rankin was tough, but i did learn alot. i was the student she loved to hate. :) happens in each class, i hear. what are you doing

  16. Please give any advice

    NrsJena replied to MarsMe's topic in General Nursing

    This works great in Homecare too. Many times- client's have more than one Dr. I advise each of them to keep one list and take with them to EVERY Dr's visit. If changes are made-they are to change the...

  17. Need advice...life threatened by pt's family today

    NrsJena replied to SotaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderfully

  18. Gave meds to wrong patient, please help guys

    NrsJena replied to MimismomRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with all the previous posts. You are human- and you made a mistake. Has happened to the best of us under simialr circumstances. You handled it appropriately. Now-take a deep breath :) I'll let...

  19. Nursing and Piercings

    NrsJena replied to futureTMA's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe that tasefulness is the key here. Just as in the scrubs we were. Professionalism is, atleast partially, a state of mind.

  20. Employer Tuition Reimbursement?

    NrsJena posted a topic in General Nursing

    Heading back to school this summer. Doing the whole scholarship/loan thing and looking into employer reimbursment. Can others please share what their "deals" were? What (tuition, fees, books, etc.)...

  21. Employer Tuition Reimbursement?

    NrsJena replied to NrsJena's topic in General Nursing

    I have actually heard alot of horror stories about "sign on" bonuses. A few good ones- but most people say to be leery. Thank you to everyone for the very helpful information! When I originally posted...

  22. Has anyone ever assisted in a roadside emergency?

    NrsJena replied to c5150b's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting debate- worth calling the BON

  23. Employer Tuition Reimbursement?

    NrsJena replied to NrsJena's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you- this is exactly what I was looking for! Several months ago, my boss offered to help with costs to advance my degree to an RN. (Myself and one other LPN are the first ever to recieve an...

  24. Has anyone ever assisted in a roadside emergency?

    NrsJena replied to c5150b's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding of the Good Samaritan laws is that they do not protect healthcare professional. We are held to a higher standard of the expectation of care- meaning that we are expected to know what...

  25. Nursing and Piercings

    NrsJena replied to futureTMA's topic in General Nursing

    Both ears have several-wear studs and infant hoops only- also have cartiledge in one ear-stud only and my naval (can't see it unless I show it). I had all of these long before I became a nurse- and...