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  1. "Our Spirits Don't Speak English"...this may make you cry

    softstorms replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    What is the best way to help change

  2. Nurses Smoking

    softstorms replied to JENNLEE's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, alot of stuff here! To smoke or not smoke is the question. Most of that is being taken care of by local laws. Most smokers are kicked out back by the delivery doors and the back parking lot....

  3. can i train my squemish stomach?

    softstorms replied to KOpal913's topic in General Nursing

    This brings back so many thoughts.....My first job as an aide...we all went to lunch and I could not think about eating after my first morning of cleaning up POO! They all sat around chatting about...

  4. Have you ever missed a day because you didn't know you were scheduled?

    softstorms replied to Ginger45's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you will miss much on that job! You have enough stress in you current situation and enough experience to know that this place was not a good place to be. Keep looking and don't feel...

  5. Told to go home..

    softstorms replied to Grayeagle's topic in General Nursing

    To quit a job because of the uniform they wanted you to wear. There must be a million people out there wearing uniforms for thier job. I will let you make your own list, and you should be able to...

  6. Safe, Dangerous, or Irrelevant?

    softstorms replied to GomerPyle's topic in General Nursing

    clinical nurse resident? Is this a P.A? Or a NPA? Sorry, but I am confused. What do you practice under RIGHT NOW? I think when we know you position, then we may be able to give you more

  7. Safe, Dangerous, or Irrelevant?

    softstorms replied to GomerPyle's topic in General Nursing

    CNR? you are a

  8. Doing what's right even if it ends a friendship.

    softstorms replied to 3dogs1cat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know what I am allowed to do and what I am not allowed to do!!! It is written in my scope of pratice!!!! I never have to question it, I only need to check with the board of nurses and they are...

  9. Who do I contact concerning a program to donate unused meds to clinics?

    softstorms replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your pharmacy, they will have the current laws. I live in S.C. I too would like to see this happen. Good

  10. Is doing the LVN program even worth it? or just go for the RN?

    softstorms replied to samsam22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If your choice is to go for your R.N. do it now. If you want to look forward to a future that will allow you to choose your path. Do your R.N. now!!!! This is what I have found. LPN's can do many...

  11. Different Stress Relievers, Which Would You Choose?

    softstorms replied to NurseJamesMcCoy's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love Tia Chi......not good at it but love it LOL. I have been doing a 30 minute Tia Chi CD every day for the past year :) The CD is 60 minutes long LOL. I was so anal at first that I used it...

  12. New LPN, should I go back to hospital CNA instead of long term care?

    softstorms replied to LrElizabeth7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    never take a step backward, always forward. One thing I have found is that new LPN's need one years experience in something(anything) to move on. Work experience is just that, WORK, not something...

  13. Nasal cannula

    softstorms replied to believing's topic in General Nursing

    Just get a new n/c......easy and no

  14. whats wrong with clamping the PICC??

    softstorms replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    there are some newer picc lines that you do not clamp, and you do not use heprinflushes on. most of us older nurses do not know about these, but we are learning LOL. Ask questions and learn

  15. Am I just overly sensitive?????

    softstorms replied to skwlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a nurse, I have seen my job change many times during the past years. I have also seen the jobs of the Drs. I work with change. Insurance,Medicare and medicaid have changed. Pt to nurse...Pt to...

  16. Peg Tube Residual

    softstorms replied to NurseLinda92's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It could be positional, but our order is that if it is over 100cc, hold for an hour and if still over 100 call the MD. Your stomach is never really empty, even without a meal it still has gastric...

  17. Different Stress Relievers, Which Would You Choose?

    softstorms replied to NurseJamesMcCoy's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Then again, just look around at what makes you happy!!!! and go with that. What music makes you feel good? What calms your soul? What makes a good "quite time" for you? Stop looking at what others...

  18. I cry all the time.......what next??????

    softstorms replied to docpsychrn42's topic in Health, Stress Management

    will just say this "BEEN THERE....DONE THAT!!!! chat when you

  19. Crushing meds individually?

    softstorms replied to hummingbird11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    check with the policy where you work. Ours is flush with 30 cc prior to and after with 5 cc;s in between. It is more important to be within the guidelines of the place you work, than what you were...

  20. "Our Spirits Don't Speak English"...this may make you cry

    softstorms replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  21. I quit nursing school

    softstorms replied to curiousrainbowfan's topic in General Students

    CNA, LPN, RN, all carry great responsibilities. And the work is hard and many times thankless. The people who take these jobs work hard and love the work (at least most of them do). I look at...

  22. Here Comes Ike!

    softstorms replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    Hello to all in IKE's path..my heart and blessings are with you. I know that your hearts and minds are worried, but I know you are stronger than you think you are and we are behind you here in...

  23. found a pill/not given....

    softstorms replied to mel1977's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    mel...first thing is, we all make mistakes. Second thing is that you empty your pockets before you go home so you don,t take stuff home with you. I would like to say that the proper thing to do was...

  24. Backstabbing in LTC

    softstorms replied to deedee1245's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nation aveage for burn out for a CNA is 5 years, A nurse 7 years. That average is for long term care, they are lower for ER nurses and surgery techs. We have never been known for longevity in our...

  25. Pre-mixed GI cocktail

    softstorms replied to connieg's topic in Patient Medications

    Looking for a policy? Should be in your own policy book. Nope! not in mine! Cover your butt here LOL. Now I come from acute care and re-hab, but no state policies cover us for premixed stuff like...