LadysSolo

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  1. I'm glad I have never rx'd xanax

    LadysSolo replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Advanced Practice

    When I prescribe any controlled substance I do random urines to see if there are any things I didn't prescribe and my patients have a contract specifying not to use alcohol with the prescribed...

  2. Patients hiding narcotics

    LadysSolo replied to theAMAZINGkilo's topic in Patient Medications

    I would do the same thing. Patients can "pocket" their pills in their mouths, and especially with the elderly and anyone with swallowing difficulties you should check to be sure everything is...

  3. DNR/DNI: What Age Would You Choose to No Longer Be Full Code?

    LadysSolo replied to LollaPaupRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a DNRCCA since age 18 (with the caveat to my family that if it's from a car accident and they want to try life support for a day or two to see if I recover, okay but otherwise withdraw...

  4. Being Deposed - Help!

    LadysSolo replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I too have never heard of a deposition being voluntary. I have had to provide a deposition, after review by both sides they decided t settle out of court. I, however, have always carried malpractice...

  5. Any truth to this story?

    LadysSolo replied to Faster's topic in Nursing News

    Seriously?!?!? Like we haven't seen enough over the years......How juvenile are some

  6. Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    LadysSolo replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    RunnerNurse09, I would have agreed with you a few years ago about the majority of LEOs being "good people." But I have seen too much, both on the news and in my own community to feel that way anymore....

  7. Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    LadysSolo replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will not be happy unless that sorry excuse for a LEO loses his job and has to pay her a princely sum for his bad case of "short man syndrome" or whatever excuse is come up with for his behavior!...

  8. Crushing Oral Medications...New Regulation

    LadysSolo replied to ltcnurse4u's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Problem with giving each med individually with liquids becomes apparent with a resident with a fluid restriction, and you use up the entire day's allowed fluids in one med pass. Stupidity never ceases...

  9. Crushing Oral Medications...New Regulation

    LadysSolo replied to ltcnurse4u's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People who write regulations should first have to work in the real world of a nurse on the floor. This is pure insanity, probably written so the surveyors can find yet another nit-picky reason to cite...

  10. Coworker and Patient Harm (Title edited)

    LadysSolo replied to Msmedic68w's topic in General Nursing

    I caught a serious chemotherapy overdose sent from pharmacy (always do your own calculations!), med was not given, I doubt anything was ever done. Had I given it, it could have been life-threatening....

  11. License at Risk? Put up or shut up,,,

    LadysSolo replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Two "lost" licenses in 35 years - both narcotic

  12. Am I over thinking this? Opinions appreciated.

    LadysSolo replied to Futuremurse23's topic in General Students

    You will have personality conflicts with instructors and with co-workers in your future, You need to figure out how to get along. I had an instructor that I had a personality conflict with (not...

  13. Ethical delema

    LadysSolo replied to Cclm's topic in General Students

    I perhaps have a slightly different perspective, as a nursing instructor and practicing NP. Facilities get to agree whether or not they will take students, and they can also refuse to allow certain...

  14. Gross Things Patients Do

    LadysSolo replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, the trach sucker is truly the grossest thing I have ever heard of, and the yeast is #2. My grossest story is the patient I had one night who dug herself out (BM) and proceeded to fingerpaint the...

  15. Ethical delema

    LadysSolo replied to Cclm's topic in General Students

    Agree with the others - the hospital staff will handle it. The patient's nurse knows what happened, and the doctor is involved. The instructor was wrong, this is a learning experience for you. And...

  16. F's from several years ago, I have a 3.8 now.

    LadysSolo replied to Coca_Evagria's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was going for my bachelor's degree, I had to work full time while going to school full time. As time went on, my grades got worse and worse, because I got tired. When I applied to my Master's...

  17. Failed NCLEX

    LadysSolo replied to Dani_Mila's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One thing I will say for advice is that if you have worked in health care, DO NOT overthink the questions. Answer specifically what is asked. Do NOT go "yes, but what about..." or "yes, but what...

  18. Sent home from clinical :(

    LadysSolo replied to marin8campy's topic in General Students

    I like questions from my students unless I feel like they are asking to try to get me to do their work for them (depends on the student, in other words.) If it's something they should know (been...

  19. Not sure if I should look for a new job

    LadysSolo replied to PetuniaDaffodil's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends on where you are, in the Midwest (where I am) I have 12 years' experience as an NP and just last year got a raise to $85,000/year. We get 4 weeks vacation and 1/2 credit for insurance...

  20. DNP should be the Minimum Entry Practice

    LadysSolo replied to nqe9650's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the brick and mortar program I went to discouraged us from working while getting our MSN in preparation for our certification as NPs, but since I object to my family becoming homeless and not...

  21. Running into former patients

    LadysSolo replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Never never have a relationship with a former patient. If they initiate contact, say "Hi" and move on ASAP. I would NEVER have had drinks with a former patient, especially since they may become your...

  22. Glutton for Punishment?

    LadysSolo replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    When I started nursing school in 1979 (diploma program) it was supposed to come to pass that BSN would be the entry level for RN. Still not the case in 2017! And LPNs are supposed to be "phased out" -...

  23. New Grad Seeking Job - Union or Non-Union?

    LadysSolo replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree that non-union can be okay, (I worked for 23 years at a non-union hospital) but whenever they started making unfair policies we would make noises like we were thinking about unionizing. It...

  24. You've Got To Be Kidding Me

    LadysSolo replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I actually like the questions - The LGBTQ population that is out is aging, and will be needing more care. There will need to be awareness that spouses/significant others may not be the opposite...

  25. How to Handle a Bully as a Supervisor

    LadysSolo replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Responsibility without authority is all too common in middle management. You are expected to get results with your hands tied behind your back. Altogether too much fun