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  1. I was slapped by a doctor!

    softstorms replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed

  2. I was slapped by a doctor!

    softstorms replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I can not change anything you have went thru. I can not change the fact that his life goes on and so does yours. What I ask you to do is step away from him and make your own life. Fight this battle...

  3. Night Shift might be killing me

    softstorms replied to NICU_3_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Welcome back. I don't know if we can help, but we are here

  4. Housing in Charleston

    softstorms replied to lukb42's topic in General Nursing

    Trident, is off 78, close to Rivers Ave. Many places there

  5. Being an LPN in SC - Whats the Real Deal?

    softstorms replied to missjennmb's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I worked in Hospitalsa up north,(from Ohio) Long term care here for a while sence 1996. Then up-graded to acute-care/re-hab. LPN's any were from $19 to 23 an hour. More if you work 3-11 or 11-7....

  6. Anyone can get into Nursing.

    softstorms replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    I go back to the first Page, because we all say the same. This is not about him.....is about you! We all can tell you but is up to you to say when you move on. My vote? move

  7. Education for Nurses:Bowel Management

    softstorms replied to ngingi's topic in Patient Education

    Rehab nursing here......why did they never crap while they where there? LOL...So we get a pt ...FOS... thanks

  8. Education for Nurses:Bowel Management

    softstorms replied to ngingi's topic in Patient Education

    Our Protical is: Mom 60cc given now. if not effective give one biscotal supp/per rectum, if not effective, give one

  9. Medical assistants and LPNs

    softstorms replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I really do not think LPN's can do an IV "push" in any state.There is no Law that says an LPN can "push" any med. Not in Florida or any other state. When you say you are allowed to do things "out of...

  10. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    softstorms replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, no fight here. You have already choosen your battles duckie. It is not longer about 11-7 and the other shifts. In this new re-hab therapy world, we are as one. Dr's come in late at night and...

  11. Nurses: Is your hairstyle a luxury or a necessity?

    softstorms replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    one last comment.....I wear my hair braided at work, because it is out of my face and not in the way of pt. care. At home and at social activities my hair is down and I feel very comfortable with it....

  12. Novolog Flexpen

    softstorms replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Rehab unit, and some pts. come to us with these. Most pharmacy's who contract with rehab and LTC facilities do not cover these. It is not cost effective. I myself, like them. It is much...

  13. Is there ANY department in nursing that I can avoid cleaning up poo?

    softstorms replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Out patient surgry, sounds safe? but they puke after surgery and one question you need to ask before they leave? ARE YOU ABLE TO VOID AND PASS A B.M? No matter where you work, a nurse isalways on...

  14. discouraged LPN in LTC

    softstorms replied to Viane1956's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sometimes we are so focused on our job and those around us, that we can't see the bigger pix. That is why places like this are important. Many of us work thru times like this and face the same...

  15. I was slapped by a doctor!

    softstorms replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    As a patient, you have other rights Anxious Pt. Yes we can do many things to help ourselves. But they are not in the same realm as a pt. Our rights are not the same as your

  16. ICU NURSE TRAVELING TO Charleston

    softstorms replied to malamarn06's topic in General Nursing

    LPN here, but my daughter worked at MUSC as a NICU nurse for many years and loved it. Great pay and many benifits. MUSC is a teaching hospital and highly recommended. This has been at least 8 years...

  17. I was slapped by a doctor!

    softstorms replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE, PLEASE..... this is not your fault and never was. We teach our children the "NO TOUCH/NO HIT" law. This applies to nurse also. If you do not get satisfaction at this place, the RUN to...

  18. Nurses: Is your hairstyle a luxury or a necessity?

    softstorms replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hair down to my waist (yes I am over 50) was red and still am (with grey well hidden) color every 3 months, trim at that time. cost? $200. could I pay more? yes...but use a local shop that knows...

  19. OK I have had it with coworkers behavior

    softstorms replied to nighteyes719's topic in General Nursing

    O.K. here is a pass it off idea LOL. Talk to Human Resourses and explain the problem and let them chat with her. If it is attention getting, they can help, if it is medical, they may recommend some...

  20. LPN's and PICC's

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

    In South Carolina, as an LPN who has been not only I.V certified, but also has been trained for PICC lines, we can flush, give Fluids and ABT's and monitor the site, but also do dressing changes....

  21. discouraged LPN in LTC

    softstorms replied to Viane1956's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Danielle has it right (except I still vote for rule # one LOL) So hang in there and let us know how it

  22. Medical assistants and LPNs

    softstorms replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Guidelines and state limitations....so much has changed over the years that each of us have had our scope of practice changed even as we chat. In the end, we all look for the same thing. A way to get...

  23. not sure I believe the nursing shortage...

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

    I am still waiting for all the "dead declared by Dr" to raise up and live again in OHIO! LOL. Nope, that was not the way I wrote the order.

  24. Anyone can get into Nursing.

    softstorms replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    This has nothing to do with nursing, absolutly NOTHING!!!!! It has to do with commen respect for the goals and wishes of someone you love. If you had chosen ditch digging, he would have found a way...

  25. discouraged LPN in LTC

    softstorms replied to Viane1956's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will be fine! You are doing a great job. Now learn to delegate. All those neuro checks? Give your CNA's the time line and let them do thier job. Most times, I find I only need to ask and they...