allantiques4me replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing
I agree. I work in a facility with abused children suffering from physche issues.I also live in the inner city wher i do see alot of mental health isues.A lot of drug abuse.Its so sad that these...
allantiques4me replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing
I feel your frustration.At our facility we have a pediatrician who writes standing orders he reveiws them once a year and renews them .It is printed up and in our policy manual. Example" a child has...
allantiques4me replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing
Also speak with the outside pharmacy that you use and ask them.And when we d/c a child we send the medication with them,and get a prescription fronm the physchiatrist for the next months worth of...
allantiques4me replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing
Also speak with the outside pharmacy that you use and ask them.And when we d/c a child we send the medication with them,and get a prescription fronm the physchiatrist for the next months worth of...
allantiques4me replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing
Rnonoftoday,Ive tried to contact you on PM before. Ived worked for such a facility,for minute.We do not give out medications without standing DR orders!REmember your nursing license!Learn the laws...
allantiques4me replied to allantiques4me's topic in General Nursing
Ther used to be a steel mill up the street.Theyve since knocked it down. thank God It was so ugly.Thats only been a couple of years ago.And its very close to Lake Erie.I love the movie Erin...
allantiques4me replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I am so glad I work in the environment I do.I used to deal with the same C""""p!Isnt in these peoples job descriptions what is required of them?These people should know whats expected of them and if...
allantiques4me replied to gettingupthere's topic in General Nursing
OMG!Yeah!I do remember being a 16 y/o taking care of 10 elderly and disabled people.We had all of them bathed,(full bed bath),2 tub baths,Pts up in GERI,or Wheelchairs,beds stripped,new linens put on...
allantiques4me replied to whagkamaculit's topic in General Nursing
whagkamilculit,its been a long minute since I took my state boards,but Id suggest,number one Try to RELAX !Its much easier to recall when you are not stressed.Also get a good night sleep prior to the...
Hi fellow nurses! Just wanted to wish everyone a happy nurses week and say thank you for the wonderful care you all give.Hope you have a wonderful week.How are some of you
I do wear a fanny pack.I work on a large campus and everything is locked.I keep my keys ,penlights,pens,ect.Its just one of those regular fanny packs that you might wear on vacation.But it definetly...
allantiques4me replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing
Hi! I work at a residential center for kids.I love the kids.I love the environment.I mean I can do a med pass in the garden,on the basketball court,gym,ect.I love the flexibility.THe autonomy.I love...
Hi! Im sure youre smart enough!It could be done with kids.I personally had four kids under the age of ten when I got my LPN.I think you should try that route.since it is one year full time. And that...