meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. "Are you an RN OR LPN ????"

    meownsmile replied to notsosupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think part of that is because the media is telling people they must have and demand the best care. Sometimes they think that can only be supplied by an RN, again media. Maybe if you explain to the...

  2. Literacy in the Health Care Field

    meownsmile replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    It would be nice if they employers would help rectify the problem for these employees. But while these people are getting their GED and learning to read is the facility supposed to pay their bills?...

  3. I need to hear from the real nurses!

    meownsmile replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of that care plan intervention stuff is things any self respecting nurse is going to be doing without thinking about it anyway. That is part of being a nurse and part of why they have you do...

  4. Poll: What size angiocath do you usually use to start an IV?

    meownsmile replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing smaller than a 20 if i can help

  5. Put On Call yesterday then found out.....

    meownsmile replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes its about the staffing mix. Could it have been that they werent sure they didnt need an RN say with 2 more admits so rather than keeping a LPN for 8 hours when they really needed an RN, they...

  6. Lack of Care with my Child

    meownsmile replied to alotascruggs's topic in General Nursing

    Although yes it sounds like there was some less than attentive care i dont know that i would go take your daughter out of the hospital until you speak with the doctor and he discharges her. If you...

  7. Being a preceptor means you can sit all day???

    meownsmile replied to newnurseheadache's topic in General Nursing

    When i precept i usually like others have them walk the day with me the first couple days. I will have them take 1-2 patients and do assessments, give meds(with me of course), check labs, orders, make...

  8. New practice acts and scope of practice

    meownsmile posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    So is anyone else hearing some major changes for LPN scope of practice in the new Nurse practice

  9. New practice acts and scope of practice

    meownsmile replied to meownsmile's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Trauma,, not sure,, it has to do with a lawsuit in which a LPN was hanging meds on a PICC in a LTC and the state got ahold of it. Not sure of the particulars just know it is wreaking havoc in a lot...

  10. nursing care plans.... lvn or rn

    meownsmile replied to LVNwannaBE2007's topic in General Nursing

    I think technically even though a LVN/LPN can follow and use a preprinted care plan the plan itself has to be initially written and divised by the RN. The care plan is part of the nursing diagnosis...

  11. Is it possible to be allergic to my scrubs?

    meownsmile replied to edmia's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My thoughts lie more in you being sensitive to the dye and fabric treatment rather than the synthetic fabric itself. Maybe try a different brand of

  12. peg tube placement

    meownsmile replied to hunny_pye's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have to concur with RNmi. I think when you are referring to the book and enteral feedings your book is explaining the placement of a naso-gastric tube which is completely different from a PEG. A...

  13. question about hemovac and jp drains???

    meownsmile replied to otan11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    When taking out JP and Hemovacs make sure the suction is relieved by opening the bulb or container first before trying to remove it. Do not recompress the bulb or container before

  14. New practice acts and scope of practice

    meownsmile replied to meownsmile's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Apparently the NPA was misinterpreted and according to the BON LPNs will no longer be able to hang any IV medications. No IVPB's, No IV bags with potassium premix, no banana bags premixed by a...

  15. A 24 hour O2 Sat monitor???

    meownsmile replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    My mother is on a sat monitor tonight as a matter of fact. They are monitoring here for home o2 use and getting it certified for medicare to pay for it. She wasnt able to complete the cpap testing...

  16. Poor care post surgery

    meownsmile replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    Well if you had tried calling the hospital operator and you worked there, you should be privey to the overhead page number which in most cases can be called from any bedside phone for emergencies. So...

  17. Poor care post surgery

    meownsmile replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you had poor care. Yes your pain issues should have been addressed a lot earlier and gotten under control. All i can say is i hope there isnt a next time. but if there is, remember your room...

  18. is this abuse?

    meownsmile replied to jennifers's topic in General Nursing

    Id say she failed to provide basic needs at least. She should have checked on pain medication as soon as the patient began complaining of pain with therapy. It could have been very simple to go get...

  19. Continuing Education Units - CEU

    meownsmile replied to punkstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    From what i hear it is 20 per renewal period. Not sure about APN. Just know they are rewriting NPA and will have some major changes in store i

  20. Made a Med Error and sick over it!

    meownsmile replied to Martinette's topic in General Nursing

    I agree dont beat yourself up. These things happen occasionally unfortunately. We all get that pit in our stomache, that rush of adrenaline because of the thought of maybe having a bad reaction by a...

  21. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    meownsmile replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I went through Hardee's to get something to eat after a long night. Paid for it, got my change and drove off with no food. Luckily i realized before i got out of the parking lot and went back around,,...

  22. Low census policy at your hospital?

    meownsmile replied to 2ndbach's topic in General Nursing

    We have until our start time to be called back after being called off. If they call you in you come in with regular pay. After your start time they may try to call you in but it isnt required you come...

  23. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    meownsmile replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You know truthfully i think in a pandemic situation you would see health care fall back to when people took care of their own in their own homes. I dont think they would admit for flu anyway. I think...

  24. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    meownsmile replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that in most cases it isnt made a big deal of. However, is it up to us to presume that the person we are addressing like that wants to or appreciates being called that? I think a more...

  25. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    meownsmile replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I dont think they can order you to work if you are already quarentined in your home. You would be quarentined yourself so you wouldnt be able to