Starr1966

Starr1966

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  1. Funny Names for Nurses

    Starr1966 replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr.

  2. new nurse HATES LTC

    Starr1966 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i can relate to your post. i work in ltc and it is hurry hurry hurry! sometimes it seem there just isn't enough time to get everything done. believe it or not we do make a difference in the residents...

  3. Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    Starr1966 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    i was thinking the same thing when i read this, if it gave a good reading. thanks for the

  4. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    Starr1966 replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    i have called in once due to lack of sleep. i didn't feel that i would be safe to work that 12 hour shift. i was exhausted. i have been able to work et function on 2 hours of sleep at times. so it...

  5. do you go to work sick?

    Starr1966 replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    hi, i try very hard not to go to work when i'm ill. i work in a ltc. i had been sick with a respiratory illness for about 3.5 weeks. went to the doctor, got an antibiotic. was better for about a week,...

  6. When is it time to quit?

    Starr1966 replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility I work at has told some of the nurses that are there past their shift finishing up work to clock out and do it, so they don't get overtime. The nurses do it, I just can't believe it. I...

  7. Praying with your patient

    Starr1966 replied to MShell's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see a problem with praying with patients and their families if they request it and you are comfortable with it. It may bring them a great amount of comfort in their time of

  8. Just Venting

    Starr1966 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi everyone, i hope you don't mind a vent. i'm so frustrated at my employer i wished i could just quit! i have been running a fever since saturday. i couldn't go to the doctor because i'm broke r/t my...

  9. Just Venting

    Starr1966 replied to Starr1966's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thank you!

  10. Just Venting

    Starr1966 replied to Starr1966's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i have to agree with you about them just wanting a warm body. i think thats how most places are. i'm still trying to beat this bug, its getting better slowly. i had to laugh when i went to work last...

  11. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Starr1966 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    oh my!! how embarrassing that would be!

  12. How is it that this can slip through the cracks?

    Starr1966 replied to ND76's topic in General Nursing

    I realize this is an old thread, but I have a question. If a healthcare worker has an addiction and is sent for help to overcome it, does the board of nursing penalize them ex. put on probation,...

  13. When a patient dies....

    Starr1966 replied to xxgreenfirexx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i found your post interesting. i also work in ltcc where most of the residents are dnr's. we don't normally chart on them unless something is wrong. ex. not feeling well, had fallen, started an...

  14. RN's attitute toward the LPN

    Starr1966 replied to shoegirl28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    it shouldn't matter what initials are behind your name. no employee is better than the next one because they have a higher degree. all staff should be willing to help another staff member with the...

  15. drug tests??!

    Starr1966 replied to nursejennnnn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i have worked in two hospitals and two ltcf and have never been drug tested. i wouldn't have a problem with it if they did want to. i don't know if prescription meds show up on them or not, but if...

  16. LPN Information or rumor: Is this true?

    Starr1966 replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    this is true, night shift is more relaxed. i just wanted to add that as a night shift nurse and a former night shift cna, its also very busy at night or can be. many people have the misconception that...

  17. I made a med error today

    Starr1966 replied to AuntieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you are human and we all make mistakes from time to time. thing is you will learn from them and not likely to repeat it, that is what i have learned for myself anyway. just be careful and always...

  18. NCLEX-PN today database error!

    Starr1966 replied to Lovely_RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thats wonderful! congratulations and welcome to the world of nursing. :chrs: :urck: wanda

  19. Freaking out. . . NCLEX stopped at 85

    Starr1966 replied to FLIGHT2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I took my exam 10 years ago ( wow! has it been that long already!) mine stopped at 85 and I passed. Had to wait two days before I could get results. Let me tell you, those were the longest two...

  20. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    Starr1966 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'm from nebraska, as a lpn, i'm not allowed in a hospital setting to take to/vo orders and write them. in ltc we are able to do so. i think its rediculous as we were taught how to do it.

  21. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Starr1966 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    that is awful! that poor woman. i don't understand how the family could not provide the care for her wound. if they didn't have the time or skill, they should have told the hospital before leaving so...

  22. What ice storm? Get yourself to work!!

    Starr1966 replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    i can see your point in getting tired of it happening. but i also think that a lot of it may have to do with how ones car handles in the weather, how well they can drive in it, etc. if i don't feel...

  23. first name last name issue and drama

    Starr1966 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    that really upsets me. in a situation like this, what difference does it make what the patients name is! the nurse should have just came to help immediately. not continue to ask the patients name!...

  24. Being a nursing student

    Starr1966 replied to rannRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    that is so funny. good thing the patient had a good sense of humor. i'll bet the sn was so embarrased though.

  25. IM site bleeding

    Starr1966 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that one always had to aspirate with I'm injections. I do aspirate with them. I don't aspirate on sq injections anymore, I had worked at a ltcf and they had us aspirate on sq injections. At...