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I have taken provigil iin the past though it wasn't because of working nights, although I was working nights at the time. I really didn't feel that it helped me at all. I know others swear by it.

I understand that sometimes the Bi-pap is better tolerated because of the decrease in pressure during exhalation, not as hard to breathe out. There is also a difference in C-paps, they can be a constant one that is always set at the same pressure or ...

For me, the repeated looking up of meds eventually gets them to stick in my brain.

Is it possible that patients on assistance programs have been treated poorly in the past so they anticipate problems? I've had to be on assistance programs many years ago. I was treated differently, and yes, it hurt. I can still hear some of the co...

In my previous LTC facility, the dietary dept (I'm not sure who spearheaded this program) eliminated all special diets. No cardiac diets, diabetic diets, none, nada, zilch. Who in their right mind would give regular syrup to diabetics? They did. ...

I've seen this on a psych unit that you aren't served caffenated drinks without a dr's order for soda or coffee.

i like that. hope you didn't get hurt falling out of your chair. i used to doze off in the early morning. doesn't happen much anymore.

That's what I do.

Most facilities have something in policy about being able to alter schedules as they need. Unless you are unionized, that might be different. (maybe other states are different though.

I have always had health issues so have tried to at least be covered under one health insurance. I've had many surgeries and illnesses. In 2005 or so, I ended up on a vent in ICU for awhile. Between meds, chopper ride, homehealth, dr's fees, many ...

If you are in management, you could check with your local police and get them involved. The one time I remember it happening (stuff going missing) we involved the police. FYI it was a housekeeper. Good luck. I'm not counting accidentally leaving m...

For many years, the facility I was in only kept schedule II narcs under double lock. Being as I always worked the same unit, I started to notice vicodin being used frequently on someone who had only ever asked me for tylenol. I asked her about her ...

Just wanted to let you know the OP last posted in 2003.

I am starting nights soon. I have such a terrible time with day shift. Early mornings are not for me. I've done evenings before and they were ok. I just know that hubby will have a hard time with it though. He'll wake me up to scratch his back. ...

I recently sent 2 people to a pain clinic on the same day. One who is already overmedicated (IMO) came back with lots of orders. The other, no med changes. Pain is so subjective. If you tell me your in pain, I'll medicate. One story though. Up...

I have often wished I could read the 11-7 nurse's notes for that night... You can, with her permission, review her medical file from that stay. I found it interesting when I've read my files from hospital stays.

i do believe that taking someone elses meds to give to someone else is considered diversion. not that most places will report it, but it's still diversion.

I prefer these as well.

I had one LOL that called me "bubbles" (I was quiting smoking so I was popping alot of gum). Her son has always called me "nurse crachet"

I took modafinil (Provigil) for about 6 months-1year. I have Sleep Apnea as well as excessive daytime sleepiness. Have thought for a long time that my circadian rythym is screwed up. Anyway, it did nothing for me. I could take it and go to sleep ...

Flame if you must, but an absence is an absence. Doctor's note or not. Sick kid or are sick yourself. Our sick days are for an employee's illness only. I have children, older now, but when they were little I was lucky enough to find back-up sitte...

I've been in a doctors exam room, he answers his cell, and I heard every part of the conversation regarding the patient they were talking about. (both the caller and the doc I could hear)

We are paid for our breaks, and have to stay on site for these breaks. Not that you always get a break....

Do over? Absolutely not.

There are many different types of communication boards. Do you have a rehab dept? They might have some resources you could tap. I have one patient that is unable to verbalize or make meaningful gestures. She does have facial expressions and is ab...