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  1. Odd interactions

    bluegeegoo2 replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just thought of another one, but this one would fall more under the "ick" factor than odd I suppose. I had an 80-something year old retired Monsignor who insisted that we "put my cream on my balls."...

  2. LVN Burnout

    bluegeegoo2 replied to dodiewayne's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been examining what it is I like about nursing and it turns out that I enjoy problem solving. Nursing does provide me with many problems to solve, but it's not the NURSING part, it's the...

  3. My DON came to my house today

    bluegeegoo2 replied to mtjoanna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would go ahead and start looking for another job. Best to be prepared "just in case". I worked at a small facility in a very small town with the MD being the ER doc at the tiny little rural...

  4. Odd interactions

    bluegeegoo2 replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a bona fide schizophrenic in LTC that pointed out the window one day and said "Do you see that house over there? That's where Jesus lives. He's taking care of our children. We have 1000 children...

  5. My DON came to my house today

    bluegeegoo2 replied to mtjoanna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First, yes, I would have held the Lasix but I can't help but wonder why a crit lab was FAXED instead of being called on for orders? And why this lab went through a couple of shifts and no one followed...

  6. LTC emergency...sorry no meds today

    bluegeegoo2 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Meds need to be given, period, even if they're late. Pay attention to who gets the same med twice on your shift (Lasix, Neurontin, scheduled pain meds, carbo-levo, etc) and make sure those are the...

  7. Rant - How should *I* know?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    ...I'll take "I Don't Appreciate Your Response" for a thousand, Alex...Wait...Wrong game. (Apologies if that's already been done. Admittedly too lazy to read all of the

  8. Why do nurses eat their young?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Perisoreus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I personally only eat the new nurses that want to argue with every answer they're given. *New nurse: "Why do I have to write an order for enteral feeding? It's food. It doesn't need an order." Me:...

  9. Career advice?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to britthelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would personally take the commute out of the equation and and weigh the pros/cons of each facility to determine the best fit for me. After that, I would decide if the commute was a deal breaker or...

  10. Day two after termination: Getting better

    bluegeegoo2 replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In Indiana, when you renew your license there's a list of yes/no questions. One of them is roughly worded "Have you ever been terminated, reprimanded, or relieved of duties..." If you check "yes" to...

  11. when THAT family "fires" you

    bluegeegoo2 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Jeez, I've TRIED to get "fired" from a couple of particularly difficult resident/families but NOOOOO.... (...Dons asbestos suit...) Dare I say I was grateful when they passed? One of them in...

  12. Trivial Question: What do you usually bring for lunch?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to justmehappy's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have a handy little lunch bag that has built-in freezer packs so my stuff stays cold. (No need for the community fridge.) Anyway, I usually bring some combo of: Oscar Mayer P3 snacks, yogurt, Clif...

  13. Looking to transtition

    bluegeegoo2 replied to jessicalvn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can you please expand on what type advice you are looking for? Most of us could write a novel on the in's and out's of LTC. If you direct us as to what you're wanting to know I'm sure you'll get more...

  14. Pt diverting pain meds, managers aware, nothing is done!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in General Nursing

    There was a younger resident on another floor in a building I used to work in that routinely pocketed his Dilaudid to save up for injecting himself. As rumor had it, everyone that worked that floor...

  15. Things I Am Grateful For (Vol. 1)

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a bad habit of focusing on the negative around me, and as an effort to realign my thought processes I thought I'd start a Gratitude List of the wonderful and beautiful things around me that...

  16. When State comes to visit

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Tijanachi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Try to remember that state isn't there to get you, they are they to make sure that rules/regs are being followed and that residents are receiving the care that they are care planned for. If a...

  17. When should I start applying for jobs?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated in July '07, didn't test until November '07. Long story short, it was about money. That aside, my facility was gracious enough to let me work as a CNA, then med aide (had to test for...

  18. Things I Am Grateful For (Vol. 1)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    Nah! I'm a beer girl,

  19. When should I start applying for jobs?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated on a Friday and started putting in applications the following Monday. I was employed before the end of the week. I think. It's been awhile

  20. My first dump and run

    bluegeegoo2 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a few of those as well. They will come in first thing in the morning and won't leave until their spouse is in bed in the evening. They also micromanage every little thing. It can be very...

  21. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    bluegeegoo2 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I have learned that I need a t-shirt that reads: "WARNING! UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF PERIMENOPAUSE! APPROACH AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!" I am also formally requesting donations for a straight-jacket....

  22. What is the Best job for new LVN?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Kimhdimino's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm with The Commuter: A paying job is the best job for a new nurse. After you have some experience you will have marketable skills and can be more choosy about

  23. Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's just me but it seems like every time a weather system is moving in everybody wants a PRN, call lights/alarms go off more than usual, behaviors increase and people are generally much more...

  24. Blurring the Line With Subordinates

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Have any of you witnessed someone blurring that line between supervisor and floor staff? Have you done it yourself? If so, what was the eventual outcome? I am curious about that as there is a...

  25. CNA's not doing vitals & slow to answer lights?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can you in-service them? It can be an amazing tool when applied correctly. If I saw a widespread problem I would in-service all CNA's, 1 topic per in-service sheet clearly outlining expectations as...