bubblymom373

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  1. your opinion, as a new rn to an experienced one? night vs day

    bubblymom373 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are doing a fine job. I think that its great that you try to help another shift. As for their comments, well retain what is useful ie: get an order to hold a med. Snarky...

  2. LTC / SNF /Nursing Home Nightmares: Pls Help!

    bubblymom373 replied to nursemanon's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At the facility where I work the unit clerk does the MD orders. They are then double checked by a night shift nurse, to ensure that the new orders are recorded in the right places and old meds...

  3. I Got The Job!!

    bubblymom373 replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :yeah::yeah:

  4. LPN Supervisor Over RNs.???

    bubblymom373 replied to zimsaint's topic in General Nursing

    Yep something does not sound right about this. Save yourself the headache and stomach problems. Would you really want risk your license like

  5. Assertiveness, Important or not?

    bubblymom373 replied to RUNS10's topic in General Nursing

    It is very important. In alot of cases you are the patient's voice( at least in LTC) . Some of those people can't speak for themselves so you need to. It is needed to ensure proper care is given...

  6. Some nurses make you sick!!!

    bubblymom373 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    If the feeding is still running at the end of your shift do you let her know before you leave? Sometimes it can be frustrating in the morning rush to find these things still hooked up. Meds to...

  7. Need recommendation!

    bubblymom373 replied to ryan4_justin's topic in General Nursing

    When touring the home check the residents to see how clean they are, if there are any offensive smells. Look at the neatness and cleanliness of the rooms. Look at the activity board and check out...

  8. Never ending frustration in LTC.....

    bubblymom373 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm sounds like typical LTC place. I agree with not now. Leave notes for the DON and NM. Be as specific as possible on the note .Make sure to keep copies for yourself in case their copies

  9. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    bubblymom373 replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Could their attitude have anything to do with

  10. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    bubblymom373 replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had to yet but I would do it in a heartbeat

  11. Bizarre doctor's order

    bubblymom373 replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    We have a negotiated risk agreement that the resident or POA signs stating that the risk of aspiration is realized and that the facility is released from responsiblity if it happens. We have the...

  12. Criminal charges against WI Nurse

    bubblymom373 replied to Dorito's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with tvccrn. Too many mistakes. I wonder how long she has been working as a nurse before this

  13. would you finish work from previoius shift?

    bubblymom373 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work nocs in a LTC, often there are faxes, orders etc left from pms for me to do. I guess I would rather do them myself than have the pm nurse stay and be in my way as I try to organize and get...

  14. Help me with common LTC medications

    bubblymom373 replied to candyLPN2Be's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    actonel, protonix, dilitizem, sinemet,HCTZ (hydrochlorthiazide?sp), furosemide, morphine sulfate, levothyroxine, digoxin, calcium w/vit D,darvocet, vicodin, acetaminophen, warfarin, lovenox, percocet,...

  15. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    bubblymom373 replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse, I am: 1. working in a bakery making donuts and rolls 2. working in a deli making salads 3. stocking shelves in a retail store These are my fantasy jobs on the nights that staff...

  16. Prayer for my son

    bubblymom373 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. Please let us know how things

  17. Your Worst Mistake

    bubblymom373 replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    My worst mistake happened about 5 years ago. I was working in a LTC on pm shift. Two med passes , 35 patients, and all that goes with working pms. There was a brittle diabetic on g tube feedings, I...

  18. Stupid People Award

    bubblymom373 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    LOL keep them coming! Good to have a laugh after a hard night at

  19. Unit Clerks are Useless!

    bubblymom373 replied to HUCtoRNBScN's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the unit clerks I have worked with are invaluable. Life savers.:wink2: There are one or two that I have worked with that were not worth spit. For the most part good unit clerks are needed to...

  20. My patient, my hope!

    bubblymom373 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good work TRN!!!:nuke: Thank you for sharing your story!! You are a great patient

  21. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    bubblymom373 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a LTC that had a strange haunting. The room in which in happened was occupied by a 65 year old comatose male. He had no roommate. The man's TV was often on, per family request. The...

  22. A day (night) in the night of a nightshift LPN in LTC- anyone care to share theirs?

    bubblymom373 replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My night is pretty much like catlady. Except where I work, nights also has to double check all new orders that came in on previous shifts. It can really be a pain

  23. You know you work nights when.......

    bubblymom373 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    you have pillow creases on your face at 1 in the