LesMonsterRN

LesMonsterRN ADN, RN

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I'm a Long Term Care RN with a passion for person-centered care. I'm also a penguin-obsessed musician as well as a wife/mother/grandmother in flyover country.

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  1. DON on cart

    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

  16. Tell me someone else has felt like this....

    LesMonsterRN replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    I have always told new grad orientees that they will learn more in the first year out of school than while in school. and that's saying a lot! Thats one of the beauties of nursing is that there's...

  17. giving smaller dose med?

    LesMonsterRN replied to pblpn's topic in General Nursing

    This is how I originally read the op. What I understand now is that the patient originally had an order for 1000mg and the doc changed the order to 500 but pharmacy was closed at the time. I would...

  18. Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    LesMonsterRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It worked for me and I

  19. NCLEX Mistaken Identity

    LesMonsterRN replied to DalmatiaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, what a relief after such nightmare!

  20. Is it too late for me?

    LesMonsterRN replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    You just shut your mouth, child! I graduated in May, will turn 46 in July. Age is just a number, my Dear. Good

  21. Seeking the truth about Nursing School acceptance...

    LesMonsterRN replied to nurseman78's topic in General Nursing

    It's always fun for me to read old threads that are updated with good news. Good job, Sam - eye on the

  22. Expert!!!! WOW!!!!

    LesMonsterRN replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    Very cool! What a great affirmation. :) A little recognition goes a long way, doesn't it? Nice work,

  23. Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

    LesMonsterRN replied to FlashGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Proscar.

  24. ADN nurses with other BS degree

    LesMonsterRN replied to njmomstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I completed a BS in Computer Information Systems between LPN and RN. With the Joint Commission requiring hospitals to go paperless within the next few years this puts me in a very nice position as far...

  25. stupid documentation!

    LesMonsterRN replied to NC29mom's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen bad grammar and spelling from both