Poochee

Poochee

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  1. Large med pass at 6 am!!!!!!

    Poochee replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly believe, that LTC facilities with large med passes, should have med lpn's. If a persons sole job is to pass meds only, then everyone is a

  2. Please... what is going on??? objective opinions needed

    Poochee replied to cherilee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I've been in your shoes. I was just abt the only person of my ethnicity to work, my shift. I got through orientation (not in a hospital). But when it came to the regular shifts. They ALL would...

  3. Appearance at work

    Poochee replied to peds_cna's topic in General Nursing

    -Fashion Fair, Foundation, concealer, pressed powder -blush -light lipstick -nice liner and mascara -hair french role, or other elegant style -stud earring or small loops -no necklaces or rings When...

  4. Frustrated Nursing/Patient Ratio!!!

    Poochee replied to bubba143's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So sorry your experiencing this, especially after 10 years. I've been there, and know how extremely time consuming it is to have a new post-head injury pt. to care for. I can't say I blame you for...

  5. Getting assessments done

    Poochee replied to suewolfie's topic in General Nursing

    When I was new nurse, I would go in early and do assessments. People would look at me funny, but it

  6. Nsg care of hypotensive pt

    Poochee replied to OncNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Low arterial pressure (low BP) may be a sign of severe disease and requires urgent medical attention. When arterial pressure and blood flow decrease beyond a certain point, the perfusion of the brain...

  7. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Poochee replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a female, street worn, exorcist look-a-like pt, quite ghoulish, and was very agitated. On a bed alarm, she kept getting out the bed, over the rails, after she raises the bed, highest it can go....

  8. New nurse wanting to know how to deal with co-workers

    Poochee replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing warms up nurses, like food. All the running around. I say take in donuts. Umm, I would try to talk with the aide, to see, what is overloading her. You can not do 2 ppl's

  9. Meeting with Management:Head Injury Patients

    Poochee replied to bubba143's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you know exactly, what they are calling you in for, then you should be prepared to address whatever issue directly, with feedback supporting your actions. You should be able to back up your...

  10. LPN in trouble......

    Poochee replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Did you contact your former employer, to let them know what the board

  11. LPN Corrections nursing??

    Poochee replied to Danish's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I loved, loved, loved jail nursing. And I am a thin, beautiful lady. I, as most other ppl working in that enviroment, did not dress down, re hair, makeup, perfume etc. You are who you are. Yes pill...

  12. Bipolar nursing student

    Poochee replied to PharmLover's topic in General Nursing

    trust me you are not alone, in dealing with a mental health issue, ALOT of people deal with it. It's just up to you if you decide to share it with the world, some ppl do some ppl

  13. Is it time to go...and if so where and how?

    Poochee replied to oliveralways's topic in Nursing Career

    Consider travel nursing, huge perks, googled travel nursing agencies, , with your experience . I'm sure their is something out there to picque your interest, I did it for 4 years, loved it, good...

  14. Incompetent nurses

    Poochee replied to medicrnguy's topic in General Nursing

    medicrnguy, i am a nurse living with a cardiac arrhythnia, and believe me, i'd rather you be my nurse any day over someone less competent. i see you have got alot of snobbish remarks, trust me they...

  15. I need advice..Regained RN lisence, looking for job

    Poochee replied to ebswest's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you would be just as good as any other person applying. It very well could be the area you are in. Welcome

  16. Fishy interview-need advice

    Poochee replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, been there done that. And it sucked the above posters are straight on target. I lasted 6 months with abt 6 years of experience. one word RUN!!!!!!!!!! The position probably wouldn't be soo bad,...

  17. Safe Staffing, long but pls read

    Poochee replied to oualie20's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think many of us nurses have been in that situation. Mostly we do the best we can, I personally have resigned positions, in repeated incidence of short staffing, because being short of staff does...

  18. Questionable delivery--mom with cardiac history

    Poochee posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had a mom of twins come in a few weeks before term. Delivering lady partslly, came in, babies on the way out, no time to do a epi, straight to the delivery room, mom had a cardiac history and was...

  19. change of working conditions at LTC...

    Poochee replied to linzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ______________X Co-Signing, been there, done it, Adios is 5

  20. Incontinence sores- at work now and need some ideas!

    Poochee replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a strictly at home remedy, that I get bashed for all the time, but it keeps rashes away. BTW, I loathe any and all barrier creams, My rationale, is that, you wont need a barrier, if a patient...

  21. Physician Complaint

    Poochee replied to HelloAgain's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had something happen to me like that, charting is key. I knew after my shift NOC, poop would hit the fan. I got off at midnight, and left the job at 4:30am. I probably finished up my regular...

  22. How embarassing (LONG)

    Poochee replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a PSVT-er, SVT-er. I was told at age 18 to take atenolol, for the rest of my life. i didn't know why. So I didnt take it. I had SVT episodes before being a nurse, but thought, "Oh, I'm skating too...

  23. FYI: Abandonment and Short Staffing

    Poochee replied to n_babegurl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been on your situation, 4 nurses, LPN's mostly, to staff a 100 bed/ 4wing, LTCF. With rehab, TPN, step-down. I quit, 33 pt's on NOC, overworked CNA's. I thought of my precious license, and said...

  24. Bad Habits Nurses Develop

    Poochee replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: That's so funny, you know we do that,