lujological

lujological

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  1. Nurses, where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

    lujological replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully after 35-40 years in nursing retired playing with my grandkids but it medical insurance keeps going the way it does I will be still working enough to get benefits but if I am it will be in...

  2. Uniforms and your appearance

    lujological replied to sassysteph7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    coming from back when we had to starch caps ugh thank god no more!It was diffucult for me to wear anything but white but I finally got around to nice print scrub tops and my residents comment every...

  3. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    lujological replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    you all have stated some of the same things I feel but i guess the most important to me is It has forced me to continue learning and not allowed me to get stagnent,I have seen many,many changes over...

  4. Do you talk about allnurses.com at work?

    lujological replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Yes,I have told cute stories or shared information and given the address to many of my fellow employees.who are in nursing.When they check it out they come back and thank me for the

  5. working two 18 hour shifts and one 12 hour in a week

    lujological replied to ben123's topic in California Nursing

    I am just coming off 2 years of 12 hour shifts.7 in a 2 week period.While I never did more than 2 in a row and enjoyed the extra time off it has taken a toll on my body.MY reward for 12 hour...

  6. Are 12 hour shifts safe?

    lujological replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with all you had to say-achot chavi but would like to add what makes it unsafe is the number of 12 hour shifts you do in a row.some places work you 3 or 4 days in a row.Anything beyond 2 days...

  7. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    lujological replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    to QuestGav-you are so right about the caring people in hospice and that is the "BIG"difference I see in nursing homes/retirement communities our facility has 5 hospice organizations that come to our...

  8. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    lujological replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    to milner-I am unsure of what you are asking me could you

  9. Spinoff : What We Do, What We Used to Do

    lujological replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the trip down memorary lane.I remember it all.In nursing since 1963.With the exception of the importance of good obeservation,I am thrilled we no longer have to do the things mentioned.I...

  10. Welcome to the New Nurses with Disabilities Forum!

    lujological replied to Brian's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    hi brian and staff-thanks for the email when i had not visited for awhile(some mild health isssues-getting tested and still working)THRILLED when i came on and saw the nurses with disabilities...

  11. Any Diabetic nurses out there?

    lujological replied to turtletyme's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    hi-I am so glad to see this handicapped forum got started!! this response is to TurtleTyme. It is comforting knowing there are other nurses out there having the same problems.,I am a diabetic for...

  12. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    lujological replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    in 50 years nursing I have seen morphine use go from very little to quite common for end of life pain the patients comfort is the main goal here.my current position is in long term care and in it I...

  13. WHAT DO NURSES DO? --help me respond to this question

    lujological replied to RiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    this is going to vary depending on the type of nursing you are involved in.I think the nursing article covers the basic things all nurses need to use to be a good nurse.But as an example what i...

  14. Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    lujological replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had several stops where i only got warnings.I do carry my nurse liscense in plastic case with drivers liscense and registration.however I am the mother of a local police officer and even if i...

  15. Understaffing and burnout

    lujological replied to cherishlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    gerinurse-mangement that has no idea what goes on -on your particular shift,they pull staff ,from your shift to use on other shifts,they have no idea what other things can go on like-alarms you need...

  16. Playing secretary and receptionis during med pass??

    lujological replied to SoCalif1979's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    gerinurse-nothing frustrates me more than trying to answer phone for calloffs from 5am-6am when i am trying to do 6am med pass.cna's are giving care so there is noone but me,even though we have a...

  17. where do old nurses go?

    lujological replied to insightful's topic in General Nursing

    44 years nursing,30 of them doing nights-62 year old -while my feet kill me by the end of my 12 hours,only working 3 days a week with full benefits as eveing nurse manager in LTC is good.I do orders...

  18. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    lujological replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    i was responsbile teen in high school even won a scholarship for nursing school but when i got away from home decided to have fun instead of study and blew it big time getting kicked out and having to...

  19. Deathbed visions

    lujological replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    many people have these visions.i have seen it alot in 40 years nursing in all different settings.personal experience-my father chose to die at home rather than stay in hospital-several hours prior to...

  20. Deathbed visions

    lujological replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    many people have these visions.i have seen it alot in 40 years nursing in all different settings.personal experience-my father chose to die at home rather than stay in hospital-several hours prior to...

  21. Do You Have Male Nurses on your Unit?

    lujological replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    gerinurse-yes me have 2 males,residents seem to like them.1 is fun to work with,competent,all around nice person.the other is prissey,pickey and a pain where the sun doesn't shine,he spoils his...

  22. Shoes

    lujological replied to blueeyedgoose's topic in General Nursing

    anyone out there from southeastern pennyslvania? i am looking for shoe store for nursing shoes that employee will fit. i'm tired of picking out myself and then getting home and wearing and they are...