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  1. Losing your skills in LTC

    Cubby posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear frequently on this BB, other BBs, Nursing magazines and other Nurse friends that "If you go into LTC you loose all of your skills" This is so untrue, it makes my blood boil. I know that we do...

  2. Puerto Rico anyone?

    Cubby posted a topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    My husband and I are thinking of moving to Puerto Rico late next year. We are just now beginning to investigate our newest hairbrained idea, so if anyone has any info we would appreciate it. Housing...

  3. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    Cubby replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    As a parent I did not always do things the right way-especially when refering to body parts. We referred to our sons member as his 'boo boo' (I have no idea why we thought that was a good idea ?) One...

  4. Smoking while on O2-bad idea

    Cubby replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, you would think anyone would know that this is a BAD practice. However, my mother who was an LPN for over 40 years smoked while she was on O2. She did not blow up-though we were all concerned...

  5. When does it all start to come together?

    Cubby replied to Drysolong's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, I'd say about 20 years:rotfl: Nah-before you know it you will have a grasp on most things. Good

  6. Allowed to die

    Cubby replied to nettie01's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We deal with this problem frequently. We call it "Comfort Care Measures Only" the family decides-'enough is enough' and we allow the resident to die with a tad bit more dignity than trying to 'beat...

  7. Sorry To Upset You, But....

    Cubby replied to lisa41rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I HAVE HAD MORE THAN MY SHARE OF BEING AN ACUTE CARE NURSE-BUT I PREFER LTC. I LIKE KNOWING THE IDIOSYNCRACIES OF WHO I AM TAKING CARE OF. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY IS IT THAT I CAN SEND A 90+ YEAR...

  8. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

    Cubby replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had so much trouble with this. HIPPA and all! The way that works best for my unit is on the daily assignment sheets there is a list of all the residents names. If they are a DNR their name is in...

  9. RN's w/chronic pain, using narcotics

    Cubby replied to SRbear's topic in Pain Management

    I am in the same boat. I am on Duragesic 50mcg and Neurotin and Zanaflex for post back surgery pain. I had the surgery in January, but the pain persists. I have been told by my DON that if I have to...

  10. NCLEX Pass Rates in OK

    Cubby replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    God forbid you should learn something from a LTC facility. Everyone knows that LTC nurses don't know a thing :angryfire

  11. IV help: specific questions about insertion site and advancing

    Cubby replied to vampireslayer's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    For about two years after I got out of school I was petrified about IVs-I looked for jobs where there would be the least amount of starting and maintaing IVs. Finally my dear husband said to me one...

  12. Real 911 calls.....

    Cubby replied to RosesrReder's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sounds like we have a bit too much chlorine!!!

  13. Recovering RN seeking to re-enter practice

    Cubby replied to JMWalker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know-first hand how hard beating an addiction is. Now that you have started on the right path, the right decisions will be easier to make. I am so proud of anyone who can beat something like this. I...

  14. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Cubby replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    It was the middle of the Month of April 1995. I was working at a LTC facility, and had gone outside to smoke a cigarette with a coworker. Being the middle of April in Oklahoma you tend to see some...

  15. Distance Learning ?

    Cubby posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have thought about continuing my education on-line. I am currently an ADRN, and am wanting to get my BSN or go another route to get my Bachelors Degree. Has anyone had any experience with Phoenix?...

  16. Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    Cubby replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    You stated yourself, you know what you need to do. I know that when I am up against something like this, the decision that is the most difficult for you to do-is the right thing to do. Follow your...

  17. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    Cubby replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    If only I could remember them all. All I can say is-a call light in the hands of an Alzheimer's patient is both a source of joy and endless frustration! Use your imagination :rotfl:

  18. Husband and Wife nurses

    Cubby replied to sugabuga's topic in Nursing Career

    My husband is an LPN. I am an RN. We both work at the same facility-same shift. I am his supervisor. It works well for us-probably not for everyone, but give it a try. I like seeing him several times...

  19. Discharging disheveled patients from the hospital

    Cubby replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And yet, LTC facilities are the ones with the bad reputation. I send one of my residents to the hospital with an acute process and when they return they have bedsores, and don't look (Or smell) like...

  20. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    Cubby replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle It seems to me that most folks-nurses or not-are from a dysfunctional

  21. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    Cubby replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Delusions of grandure?? I thought at one time, I could make a difference. Like I said-delusional plain and

  22. Anyone hate their first job?

    Cubby replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    Hate their first job? How about that one and every other one I have had since I graduated. I think I need time off.

  23. Parade Magazine's Ask Marilyn column - is this crazy or am I overreacting?

    Cubby replied to capgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ya just love ignorant

  24. Public Misconceptions

    Cubby replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    I want to know what happened to #2. Was it the victim of of

  25. Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    Cubby replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is an LPN (We get to work together). Our DON was eating with my husband and me one evening and made the remark "Well it's not like LPNS are nurses. I was so embarrassed. I make it a point...