LesMonsterRN ADN, RN

LesMonsterRN has 25 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in LTC.

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   LesMonsterRN replied to arainh20's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I am very fortunate that my nurses rarely call in. And when it does occasionally happen on day shift, the remaining nurses will divide their duties differently to help each other out and make the...

2. I hate fake call outs.

   LesMonsterRN replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

   I think we've all been there or will be there at some point. And yes, it does feel good to think about the revenge call out, for a short period, but it reinforces to me the fact that those of us...

3. Was I wrong?

   LesMonsterRN replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

   You were the patient's best advocate that day and exactly right. I'd have you take care of my loved ones any day of the week and twice on Sunday. THIS is what our profession is about. Well

4. Destroyed by previous experience. Should I try nursing again?

   LesMonsterRN replied to albedo's topic in Nursing Career

   I was writing this whole reply in my head and then read Emergent's reply; I couldn't have said it any better. Just look at the experience as a temporary setback. I also think that working as a CNA, if...

5. Off going or oncoming responsibility

   LesMonsterRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I agree wholeheartedly for non-urgent situations. I recently had a situation with potential for a really bad outcome during change of shift report. I work on a 25-bed subacute rehab unit that cares...

6. RN:Pt Ratios

   LesMonsterRN replied to Misskala's topic in Rehabilitation

   1:12 here and we have med techs to pass pills,

7. Appropriate gift for co-workers when leaving job?

   LesMonsterRN replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

   What a classy thing to do! Edibles are always a hit and I like the jar of pens idea, too. Good luck in your new

8. Does this make sense?

   LesMonsterRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

   When my children were small I worked every weekend and one day a week. My then husband stayed at home with the kids on the weekends, and I was fortunate enough to have a mother who ran an in-home day...

9. Advice please: Withdrawal of feeding tube

   LesMonsterRN replied to Clubsingr28's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the others. I would also get in contact with Social Services as soon as possible and detail your concerns with

10. A very positive clinical experience

    LesMonsterRN replied to Stcroix's topic in General Students

    Great job! What a great reinforcement of what you learned about therapeutic communication and simply listening to your patient. I'll bet you remember this experience for the rest of your career. And...

11. New grad RN in LTC

    LesMonsterRN replied to Starfish, RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    1:20 is a good ratio for LTC and should be very doable, even for a new grad. Work hard on establishing a routine early on and you'll do

12. St John's Regional Medical Center Joplin Missouri

    LesMonsterRN replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry, Stever01. I am thankful your family is okay. I can't imagine a disaster of this magnitude. I hope you can hear from your friends very soon and will keep them all in my thoughts. From...

13. Unbelievable inmate requests

    LesMonsterRN replied to deyo321's topic in Correctional

    We got one today where the offender's complaint was "swollen phallus and itchy

14. I'm exhausted...it's ridiculous (and unsafe)

    LesMonsterRN replied to jelptex's topic in General Nursing

    This doesn't have to be the norm, however. One licensed nurse for 58 is dangerous. Sure, someone with a set routine and experience can do it in good time, but that doesn't leave much wiggle room for...

15. A surprise reminder

    LesMonsterRN replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    Very cool that you found it just when you needed