dotherightthing

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1. kids sleeping in class

   dotherightthing replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

   First, if this is occasional, I'd encourage the teacher to speak with the child to find out what's up. And then go from there-to talking with the parent and maybe social services Second, if this is a...

2. LPNs called to come in and work as Aides? Is this common?

   dotherightthing replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I've heard that it happens at heritage woods of chicago, from someone who lived there once. Don't know for sure

3. I took my NCLEX today and I think I failed :-(

   dotherightthing replied to Want2succeed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   first of all, you won't know until you know. it may not have gone as badly as it feels. you'll know when you know. 2nd, many rns fail the exam the first time taking it. i've known at least 20 nurses...

4. RN vs. LPN the war continues

   dotherightthing replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   as an rn and having an open mind and one who has worked with some experienced but terrible rns, i say give that giving the lpn a chance may not be all that unreasonable. the nurse manager must have...

5. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

   dotherightthing replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It may not get done, which is why I left LTC, you're still held accountable even though overtime is not acceptable. And even though, facilities are staffed for 24 hours, leaving something for the next...

6. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

   dotherightthing replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   i'm an lpn also, i tried ltc because the money is good but the facilities are a mess in the inner city and nearby suburbs. in ltc, it's all about billing it seems, and throwing pills at people really...

7. No assisted living nursing forum ???

   dotherightthing replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   the assisted living facility where i work operates more like a nursing home and it shouldn't, so i can't really give you much practical advice except: help the residents maintain the adls that they...

8. non compliant diabetic family

   dotherightthing replied to IrishFLRN's topic in School

   at a school where i worked, the kid - an extremely unstable diabetic, ran out of glucose test strips. we had to go out and buy some, at the school's expense, and try to get the parents to pay the...

9. NP discusses MJ on national TV ????

   dotherightthing replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

   i agree that she did not do much more than recount conversations. she was not specific about his ongoing treatment at all. i really don't see that as a violation. the insomnia that she did mention was...

10. NP discusses MJ on national TV ????

    dotherightthing replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    the thrill of taking care of michael jackson went completely sour when he died of questionable causes. though certainly a violation of confidentiality, this np is probably trying to cover her bottom...

11. Male Nurses

    dotherightthing replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in General Nursing

    male nurses are very common and not necessarily gay. some are gay of course but then some doctors are gay as well. lab, radiology, or techs are gay, too. look at all healthcare providers, some are...

12. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    dotherightthing replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm just checking on things, making sure she's properly connected to whatever, stay in the room as long as the patient's privacy is being honored, ask me the questions when I've finished, I love...

13. New Student - What do I need?

    dotherightthing replied to newstudenttx's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you're starting the liberal arts portion of your studies, the usual stuff for school. If you're starting the clinical areas: be sure to protect your feet and legs. I mean like wearing good shoes...

14. How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

    dotherightthing replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    i've commented about health insurance. so, i'll respond to your comment about nurses working together. nurses, all combined, make one of the largest worker populations in the us. there are more nurses...

15. How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

    dotherightthing replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    i feel you but canandian nurses are working in the us for more than the money and definitely not the healthcare. it's that it's the us...immigrants come here everyday for various reasons but if that...