Momma_Penguin

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1. PA LPN's now permitted to accept verbal orders.

   Momma_Penguin replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hey I have an addendum to my post. I am not knocking the RN's...it's just tough to get a hold of one when there is only 1 in the building., and they are assessing or helping out another nurse with a...

2. PA LPN's now permitted to accept verbal orders.

   Momma_Penguin replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Well it's about time. I have been very tired of getting orders taken by RN"s early in a shift then finally dropping them off before the end of the shift. I am also glad that I no longer have to play...

3. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

   Momma_Penguin replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked nites for many years. I am not afraid to call a doc in the middle of the night if the patient's condition warrant it. But I can not condone this...I mean where were their brains at????...

4. does giving a suppository count as a med?

   Momma_Penguin replied to kookyscientist's topic in General Nursing

   I learned that in nursing school. I also learned and have done it a few times when warranted..to refuse to give any med I am uncomfortable with/ don't know etc.... ( I will of course look up the...

5. Want to be a nurse...but too stupid?!?

   Momma_Penguin replied to Worthy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Welcome....and yes you are Worthy:kiss .....NOT too stupid to be the nurse you have always wanted to be!! I thought I wouldn't make it either but.. if you REALLY want to do this, perhaps you could...

6. Night shift nurses are lazy and NICU isn't real nursing!

   Momma_Penguin replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I couldn't sez it any better meself...... itz dem vittles.... I have a feelin yuns r one fine bunch of nursez.......:chuckle :chuckle Laura "hillbilly"

7. Night shift nurses are lazy and NICU isn't real nursing!

   Momma_Penguin replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   NICU Nurses aren't "REAL" nurses?????? OMG obviously they have never spent time w/ a sick baby let alone a critically ill baby!!! I applaude you and the work you do!! Don't let anyone make you...

8. Night shift nurses are lazy and NICU isn't real nursing!

   Momma_Penguin replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   The BEST thing about being a night shifter is ....after I count the narcs w/ the day light goddess.... I GET TO LEAVE!!!! And it is amazing that even w/ all the nurses w/ RN & LPN after their...

9. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

   Momma_Penguin replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

   Last year and this year our facility had inservices that week, and while we were learning, we were eatin ice cream sundaes-- make your own. I didn't make it to the meeting as I had an appointment,...

10. What is your net take home pay every two weeks?

    Momma_Penguin replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    I gross about 1.300.00 q 2 weeks but I bring home about 925.00 after I have the family insurance and taxes deducted. Still for an LPN this ain't bad gravy! I think for the amount of butts I cover w/...

11. Lunch breaks

    Momma_Penguin replied to moonshadeau's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I never take a break, b/c I want to get all my work done so I can get out on time to put my kids on their buses. I am not even going near the smoking issue. As long as my pot of coffee is working and...

12. Divorce And Affairs????

    Momma_Penguin replied to rachaelm4's topic in General Nursing

    I feel my answer/ opinion is so against the norm.... my husband was permanently laid off from his 15 yr job and suggested that if I wanted to go to school, it was time to try. I did all the pre...

13. Changing Urinary catheters

    Momma_Penguin replied to Cubby's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility's policy... change q 4 to 6 weeks and prn... and most of the time it is hitting the last waning hours of the 6 th week. Laura

14. Responsibility for other nurses?

    Momma_Penguin replied to lever5's topic in General Nursing

    I am in LTC also and I am responsible for everything that goes on, on my unit for that shift. My super is responsible for everything going on in the building. Our employer has our job description...

15. Activities for nurses week?

    Momma_Penguin replied to uyf's topic in General Nursing

    I think Hallmark should make a bigger deal over Nurses Week.or even Nurses Day. I mean , who takes the most care of you wherever you are? It sure isn't the Dr giving you a bedpan or a pain med!!!...