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tatgirl

Geriatric and now peds!!!!

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  1. I just love CODES!. . . Not!

    tatgirl replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    In LTC we do our own codes. I had one Friday nite. I was eating my dinner and one of my CNA's comes up to me and says "Miss so and so doesnt look like they're breatihing". I jump up and run to the...

  2. gastrostomy tube

    tatgirl replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I always check g-tube placement and residual before giving meds and feedings. This only takes a minute or two. Fortunately on my floor there are only 6 tube feeders. There is a place on the MARS for...

  3. Families, are they getting more demanding?

    tatgirl replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Quote: Originally Posted by wooh But did we get out of waitressing? ROTFLMAO...great point wooh! I read this and just remembered a favorite instructor I had had this saying actually..." the only...

  4. What is your weakness?

    tatgirl replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can handle blood, poop, and vomiting. The one thing that rolls my stomach is sputum!!!!!!! I have 2 trach pts that need suctioning at least 2x a shift. Also when they cough and the sputum flies...

  5. i feel a rant coming on... things that make me mad!!

    tatgirl replied to goats'r'us's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thank all of you for your kind words. Right now I work in LTC, but eventually I hope to work in a home for special kids. I love children, and believe all children, ( and elderly too!) are worthy of...

  6. i feel a rant coming on... things that make me mad!!

    tatgirl replied to goats'r'us's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thank you mercy. The look on her face was priceless!!!!! I sincerely hope that she will think twice before she says something like that again... That incident happened 15 years ago, but the emotions...

  7. i feel a rant coming on... things that make me mad!!

    tatgirl replied to goats'r'us's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    My son was born with CP and was blind, and deaf from birth. He also had a rare genetic disorder and had some facial deformities (due to the risk involved to him, we had decided not to have corrective...

  8. I've got initials after my name, and they're LPN.

    tatgirl replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Male Nursing Students

    one better told to me by a resident who used to be a LPN.... low paid nut (sometimes I feel like one!!!!!!!) lmaoooo Wendy

  9. You know your from Virginia Beach when....

    tatgirl replied to Princess74's topic in Virginia Nursing

    one more... you know youre a local when.... You used to go see the Violent Femmes everytime they played at the Boathouse.... Wendy

  10. You know your from Virginia Beach when....

    tatgirl replied to Princess74's topic in Virginia Nursing

    or you laugh everytime you go down the blvd to the oceanfront and see the chinese restaurant with 428-chop on the side of the building. You remember when locals were actually allowed to cruise the...

  11. Patient is a famous star

    tatgirl replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    In no particular order for me would be: Jack Johnson Matthew Mconahay Jack Black (he makes me laugh lol) Both guys from Ghost Hunters Wendy

  12. LPN'S are NURSES TOO

    tatgirl replied to imnrs2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I too am a proud nurse. Right now I have no desire to get my RN. I am proud to be a LPN and a valuable member of the healthcare team. We are all NURSES regardless of the initials after our names....

  13. Have you had a gastric bypass or lap-band procedure?

    tatgirl replied to puggymae's topic in General Nursing

    My mom had gastric bypass done in 1986. At first she lost alot of weight to the point she looked too thin. She had problems with certain foods ( greasy fatty) that she can no longer eat (she doesnt...

  14. Has anyone ever been assaulted by a patient?

    tatgirl replied to OUBobcat94's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and have been hit, scratched, kicked, and attempts to bite me. We dont have security guards so when stuff like this happens we just pull the call light and holler for help. Most of these...

  15. What is your job?

    tatgirl replied to mgalloLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a one of 2 charge nurses on 3-11 on my unit. I have 23 residents that I pass meds to, do treatments etc etc..... I love my residents and my job for the most part, but I am considering doing...

  16. checking MAR

    tatgirl replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Whoever takes the order regarding changes to meds writes it in the MAR. We also have change over at the end of the month where we have to compare the docs orders to the mars and update, d/c, make...

  17. need advice - delicate situation (long)

    tatgirl replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

    We were taught in nursing school that you never document about that an incident report was filled out. You document about the situtation, interventions, outcome, md notified and family notifed. Wendy...

  18. Merry Christmas!

    tatgirl replied to danissa's topic in General Nursing

    Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!!!!!! Somehow I lucked out and was off yesterday and today!!!! I am sitting here with the tree lights on, and wonderful cup of coffee waiting for dd (13) and dh to wake...

  19. NCLEX Book...which one?

    tatgirl replied to Andolicious's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders and NCLEX made incredibly easy I read both of them and passed the PN NCLEX on the first try!! Wendy

  20. Benadryl without an order

    tatgirl replied to ncrachuj's topic in General Nursing

    No way would I gave a med (otc or otherwise) w/o an order.That's a good way to get into lots of trouble and lose your license. It only takes a minute or two to make the call to the dr. Where I work...

  21. New Patient Asessment

    tatgirl replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a LPN in a LTC here in Va. As an LPN I do initial assessment on new pts. We have paperwork to fill out, and we verify the orders with the Dr on call. Now I have a friend who is an LPN in a...

  22. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    tatgirl replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Nike tennis shoes with an Dr. Scholl arch support insert. My feet and back no longer hurt. The Nikes wash well and have lasted. Wendy

  23. What kind of pill crushers are you using?

    tatgirl replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and we use the Silent Knight pill crusher. Just put the pills in the plastic pouch and crush away!! No dust, and they are quiet. With the larger pills, I have to rotate the bag while...

  24. As a Nurse, what gives you the willies?

    tatgirl replied to shippoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a pretty strong stomach, but the 2 that get to me are gi bleeds, and sputum Yuck!!!!!!!!!!!! Wendy

  25. does your facility have 8 or 12 hr shifts?

    tatgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too would love to work 3 12 hr shifts and be off 4 days a week. At my facility we are still on the old standby of 7-3, 3-11, and 11-7. Wendy