gentlegiver

gentlegiver ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. Any ideas how to document teachings given to a pt with early stage of dementia?

    gentlegiver replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    In the LTC I worked at I would document exactly what I taught and the patients reaction, memory of the teaching. I would also state what the patient had problems remembering and how long the teaching...

  2. Only a nurse would say......

    gentlegiver replied to enigmaticorange's topic in Nursing Humor

    ROFLM*S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this one, thank you for the

  3. I want to get out of nursing

    gentlegiver replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a LPN for 5 1/2 years. It has been the job from Heck!! I work LTC, I've dealt with DON's who go after thier staff, been told it's my job to examine other nurses performance and report...

  4. how to follow up after job application?

    gentlegiver replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I applied for a position on line, I waited 1 week to see if they would call, they didn't. I then wrote a thank you letter to them for accepting & reviewing my application. In the letter I...

  5. Vent

    gentlegiver replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a patient (when I was a CNA) who demended that his Nurse leave a Code Blue to get him some pain med. I explained where she was & what she was doing, it didn't matter. So I told him I...

  6. asking for meds?

    gentlegiver replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, PRN meds are ordered to be given as needed, not pre-ordered. I have had many patients complain because I refused to accept requests like this. NO, I will NOT wake you up from a sound sleep to...

  7. Ominous physical symptoms

    gentlegiver replied to catlvr's topic in General Nursing

    Any patient who thanks me for the care I have given them because they won't be around much longer. any change in VS with change in mental or physical status decrease in body functions (ie; less/no...

  8. Residents of LTC who abuse the staff

    gentlegiver replied to BVUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in LTC since I graduated. I too have been abused in just about all manners abuse can come in. Was it my fault? Did I move too fast for the patient? I'm sure it was a few times. However,...

  9. What does your username mean?

    gentlegiver replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    What can I say, I try to give to my patients in the gentlest ways possible. After all they are often scared, &

  10. What am I missing here?

    gentlegiver replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for pointing that out. It took me 2 yrs to complete my pre-req's then 10 months to complete the LPN Diploma Program. We were then told that we could sign up for the Bridge Program and...

  11. Do nurses really "eat their young?"

    gentlegiver replied to Keko89's topic in General Nursing

    I found that when stuck with a Nurse with a bad attitude I remind her/him that I am there to learn everything they have to teach. If they refuse to teach me it shows on them as bad instructors. Then...

  12. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    gentlegiver replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Co-Workers who place complaints against you when they have Never worked with you or on your shift! Supervisors who believe the above co-workers with out checking the facts & write you up for

  13. Just Thought I'd Share

    gentlegiver replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    You are the example we all strive to be. Thank You for being such a loving, caring, giving and wise

  14. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    gentlegiver replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to my world! The only thing that saved my butt was the fact that the CNAs I worked with found out what I was accused of & sent letters to the DON denying the charges. I understand that a...

  15. Mean Nurses

    gentlegiver replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in many professions in the 32 + yrs of my working life. Do I find meanness & aggression on Nursing more prevailent?? No, any job where people are held down, not given respect, and...

  16. Ever hear of such a thing?

    gentlegiver replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    the way I see it, you can be insubordinate to the DON, or the BON. I would do what the BON says, which I have always been told is document everything in Black INK. You never know if someone will...

  17. "size of the paycheck"

    gentlegiver replied to agnesj23's topic in General Nursing

    As an LPN, if I overheard that conversation, I would have probably taken the LPN aside and asked her why she felt the need to attack another Nurse in such a manner. I would also have taken the new RN...

  18. Pink Glove Dance : The Sequel

    gentlegiver replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! Loved

  19. home remedies you would NEVER try

    gentlegiver replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    For a cold my Mom gave us Turpinhydrate (spelled wrong sorry) at bed time by the morning our sheets would be soaked but the cold was really gone. Horrible taste by the

  20. Just Relax?

    gentlegiver replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree, I would never say I understand to someone unless I had experiences what they had. A friend of mine lost her baby shortly after birth, everyone was saying I understand. I told her, I...

  21. Anxiety 101?

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    For to those of you who know me, you know I have been thru Heck over the last couple years. Well, I have reached the wonderful place where I am now having major anxiety attacks at the thought of...

  22. Anxiety 101?

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You All for your advice. I lucked out and found a therapist who just happened to have a call out for today. He will be contacting my PCP and teaching me some new relaxasion techniques. I...

  23. What have you done without a Dr. order?

    gentlegiver replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've sent patients to the ER w/o a Dr's order, calling the on-call number then waiting for a call back was time I felt my patient didn't have to waste. I called after they were gone, got yelled at...

  24. Is this a microcosm of what happens in nursing on a DAILY basis!?

    gentlegiver replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC, believe me when I say this is not the rule, but the exception. It is more common for us to be beat by our patients/residents than for us to beat them. And, NO we do NOT retaliate...

  25. What To Chart After "pt. vomited"

    gentlegiver replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Lungs clear to aus., will continue to monitor. I then will write a quick up-date at end of shift or if a problem occurres (Spelling right??). Resting in bed with eyes closed, easily awakened,...