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  1. Allergy Injections in the Home Care Setting

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have just started a part-time job as a nurse that works with MRDD patients in a home care setting. One of the patients has an order for allergy injections weekly. This patient does have an Epi-pen...

  2. Allergy Injections in the Home Care Setting

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for responding. I feel better now! :

  3. How to deal with a nurse that acts immature?

    skittlebear replied to scorp2580's topic in General Nursing

    She will

  4. Are verbal orders still done?

    skittlebear replied to pumlittlekin's topic in General Nursing

    VO's are very routine where I work. We always

  5. New DON cleaning house

    skittlebear replied to trimm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Haha, Guess what? We just got a new DON in our facility who is very strict. She is trying to change EVERYTHING! I'm going to try and stick it out, but I don't know if I can much longer. Maybe she...

  6. Feeling helpless on the job and feel like I can't do anything about it.

    skittlebear replied to puddinlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Puddin LPN, I'm sorry your going through a rough time. Yes, nursing is a very stressful career choice! I've thought about getting out several times. The patients keep me coming back, however. I wish...

  7. Survey...medication.

    skittlebear replied to LOLRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have anxiety and take Xanax, 1mg twice daily PRN. I only take 0.25mg before starting my day at work because I don't want to be "impaired" while working. I want to be very alert at all times while...

  8. Medication Errors and Write-ups

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot agree more!!! Thank you for

  9. Medication Errors and Write-ups

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    :heartbeat Thank you all for responding. I think it is a bit extreme to write a nurse up over a medication error, but since this is the only facility I have worked out I wanted to check. Every...

  10. passing meds for 57 residents??

    skittlebear replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, this is way too many residents that you would be responsible for! I would first try and talk with your managers but if that didn't work, I would look elsewhere for a job! Life is too short to be...

  11. I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    skittlebear replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you have to go through this! It seems totally unfair. I can't believe that you got written up for gossiping about a nurse who no longer works on your unit. I also agree that it is...

  12. I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    skittlebear replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    hahaha...me

  13. Survey...medication.

    skittlebear replied to LOLRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...I feel like my job owns me too.

  14. Survey...medication.

    skittlebear replied to LOLRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOLRN, You sound a lot like me. I am an LPN but my job is very stressful (at least to me). Since becoming an LPN 5 years ago I have gained weight and my anxiety is at it's worst. I always have been...

  15. New DON cleaning house

    skittlebear replied to trimm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i completely agree that most dons are probably hired to clean house and it is there job to fire some of the "dead weeds" as another poster mentioned. i also agree with that. provide adequate nursing...

  16. New DON cleaning house

    skittlebear replied to trimm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    wow, I thought our facility had a high turnover. The DON that hired me lasted about a year. The next, about 1.5 years, and now...she has resigned. I'm scared of what we might be getting

  17. A Wardrobe Malfunction, or Why Not to Wear A Halloween Costume to Work

    skittlebear replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!!!! Loved this

  18. Prioritization Question

    skittlebear replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love reading Daytonites responses. She is very knowledable!!! Yes, I think she actually should get payroll. She teaches us so much! I don't care how much experience a nurse has, she/he can learn...

  19. This morning I sat with a patient as he died

    skittlebear replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    That was a beautiful story and such a selfless act. It brought tears to my eyes. You are a beutiful person! I'm sure he knew you were

  20. Prioritization Question

    skittlebear replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say: 6, 7, 4, 3, 1, 2, 5....but that is before I read Daytonites response. Now I am questioning myself,

  21. Pre-pulling Medicatons

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    no offense has been taken on my part. : ) this is exactly why i had posted this thread to begin with, to see the diverse opinions of others. thanks to everyone for

  22. What influenced you to go into healthcare?

    skittlebear replied to Marissa2619's topic in General Nursing

    1. I always had (still do) a strong desire to help people. 2. Fascination with Anatomy and Physiology 3. Job stability (Most definitely not the pay!!!

  23. Prioritization Question

    skittlebear replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    is this your

  24. How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

    skittlebear replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    ummm....yes! Could I pick the job

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

    skittlebear replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it's great that they are offering you LPN pay for working as an Aide...I would gladly do it :