bluegeegoo2 LPN

Agreed.

I have an appointment today to discuss options and address the cognitive decline. I don't feel comfortable being responsible for anyone at this point in time, regardless of the type of nursing. Maybe one day? I occasionally ask my husband, "Have you...

I followed your posts and ultimate decision to retire, and my heart went out to you. I admired your honesty not just with yourself, but for sharing it with us as well. I am having those exact same cognitive difficulties which is what has prompted me...

Thank you! I think most of us will have to make this decision at some point in our career. The catalyst for the decision may differ, but the ultimate question will remain: Should I stay or should I go? (cue The Clash...) I have been discussing this ...

Aww, thank you! Made me tear up! I know I am making the right decision, and yes, it is painful. But, in pain there is growth. I know I will be a better, more compassionate and understanding person when I come to accept my new reality. I feel confide...

Exactly! It is hurtful to get "those' looks from coworkers. I recently had a coworker say to me, "Oh my back! My knees! My hips!" All I could do was look at her and walk away. I know people don't understand, and that I "look" healthy. But there's no ...

Thank you for your kind words. My residents were at the forefront of thought when making the decision to leave. I could not live with myself if I were to hurt someone knowing well ahead of time that my ability to practice was compromised.

I would personally appreciate it if you would gather up a few nuggets of wisdom from her to share here on AN so I can have a good laugh now and again.

I was in the 7th grade when Challenger exploded. We were actually watching it on live TV in science class. Once we realized what had happened, there were a few gasps but then silence. We were dumbfounded. I was at home when Princess Diana died. I re...

Another possibility is that the elderly lady was snowed on the oxycodone and was easy money for the aide. Now that she is no longer on it, she is likely more alert and more work for the aide. I offer this option from experience. I work in LTC, and f...

Make a list that includes: FBS, BP's, O2's, etc so that you can grab those as you go. I personally run and get needed vitals and FBS's before my med pass so that I have that info handy. It's easier to get those values while they're still in their roo...

First, I would address the antibiotic issue with the MD and see how he/she would like to proceed. Second, if the off-going nurse refuses to give report and count appropriately then she keeps the keys. I would not, under any circumstance, accept the ...

I have had a couple quads, and yes, they were...particular. I had to mentally put myself in their shoes. I imagined that fear, anxiety, and above all, helplessness would rule my mentality. And anger. Definitely anger at the situation. That being sai...

An RN must pronounce time of death. (In Texas and Indiana, anyway.) An LPN can call the doctor for orders to release the body to "ABC funeral home" and dispose of meds per facility protocol. In Indiana, we must also call the coroner to get a verbal c...

I know exactly what you mean. I am in the process of filing for SSDI because of positive labs (ANA, SSA/anti Ro) and a litany of symptoms that prohibit me from working full or even part time. I'm down to PRN, 4 days/month. It's all I can do and even...

Do you all have House Charge nurses? We have one per shift who, on top of their regular floor assignment, handles issues during the shift and will call the D.O.N. if necessary. They also handle moving people around on the schedule as directed by the...

Hi! I'm sorry to hear what you're going through and have been through. I have a lot of autoimmune symptoms and have positive labs that strongly suggest as much. I have a rheumatology appt. soon, so we'll see. Current diagnosis is Fibromyalgia from ...

1. You are NOT the only resident in this facility. 2. Your mother is NOT the only resident in this facility. 3. No, there is no way you can still receive Dad's Social Security check. Get a job. 4. If you're unhappy with her care here, by all mean...

As the title states, I made the decision to quit nursing last weekend. Actually, I simply couldn't bring myself to show up anymore. A few hours before my shift was to start, I began having the usual increase in anxiety, degradation of general mood, ...

The odor of copious amounts of serous fluid gets me. I would alternate shallow breathing with mouth breathing while changing soaked drsgs as quickly as possible.

I truly have no idea what career path I will choose. At this point, I have a set of criteria for what I would like out of a new profession: Regular hours, no weekends/holidays/call/mandatory overtime. It's beginning to sound a lot like banking, lol. ...

I secured a job in a greenhouse for the time being. (I love all things nature!) And plan to start school this fall. I'm not solid on the course of study, but am investigating several broad-scope degrees that won't pigeonhole me into a specific venu...

I just quit nursing and got a job in a big box store. Guess I got lucky.

That's how I've always operated in the facilities I have worked in. I fail to see the point in gowning up to bring a glass of ice water to a resident with MRSA of the urine when they have a Foley, or a bandaged wound (unless I'm going to change the...

Me, too. I just couldn't bring myself to go in this weekend. Just sat on the couch and cried. I've been a nurse going on 11 years as well. Interestingly, as soon as I made the decision to leave my "depression" began to resolve. I feel much better. I...