gentlegiver

gentlegiver ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. nurse abuse

    gentlegiver replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    I have been thrown out of a room (physically picked up and thrown, 6 weeks PT for pulled muscles in entire back), slapped so hard I had Whiplash & a red face for 3 days, scratched, bit, &...

  2. nurse abuse

    gentlegiver replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    In my LTC when a patient attacks any staff, we have to 1.)contact the shift supervisor (if she's there), 2.) call the on-call (wait for call back) 3.) call the administrator (wait for call back), 4.)...

  3. what I wish I could say to my AAOX3 patients!

    gentlegiver replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I think you covered it all. I might add, if you are on State Insurance (like Medicaid) don't tell me I have to get you everything your heart desires (even if it's against all Dr's orders) because you...

  4. Question about pts leaving AMA...

    gentlegiver replied to NBMom1225's topic in General Nursing

    It's my understanding that the ins. co. can refuse to pay for a return visit if a pt leaves AMA. On a lighter note, A pt left AMA the other day, one of our Nurses, on her way to work, saw him walking...

  5. How do you handle phone calls from family/others?

    gentlegiver replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Unless they are on the list of people I am allowed to give info to, I politely ask that they contact the HCP for info. This goes for people standing in front of me or on the phone, I don't need to...

  6. Embarrassing Question...

    gentlegiver replied to Hithere's topic in General Nursing

    Having not seen the add, and going by what you say they are looking for, I'd think Rehab from surg. Tho I may be

  7. Did you ever have needle phobia?

    gentlegiver replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    My Dr gets a kick out of me, he knows I'm a Nurse, so when he has to give me shots he places a Nurse to guard the door so I can't get out (I have been known to sneak out when he left the room to gat...

  8. A letter to my Patient

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Dear Patient; Tonight I looked in on you, you looked so sad & lost in that bed with your nasal canula resting on your cheek. As I carefully readjust the canula, you wake, look up at me and say...

  9. A letter to my Patient

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    AWWWW!! Babies are so sweet! I got that tingly Mommy feeling when I read that. My babies are all grown up with kids of thier own & live out of state. I really do miss that whole Mommy...

  10. What do you do in your spare time or days off?

    gentlegiver replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Congratz on your up-coming

  11. What do you do in your spare time or days off?

    gentlegiver replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I work 4 days a week in LTC/Rehab, every Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun. In the summer, Mon I sleep most of the day, wake to go pick wild berries in the back yard, cook supper, more sleep. Tues are spent...

  12. A letter to my Patient

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    To all of you, I work LTC/Rehab. My patient is a very sweet man who is dieing of CA. His lungs along with the rest of his body are full of it. It takes alot for him to come up with the breath to...

  13. DUMB question!! But really...

    gentlegiver replied to itsnever2L8's topic in General Nursing

    The only dumb questions are unasked ones. You learn procedures first during your labs in school then apply what you learn in your

  14. What boundaries do you set?

    gentlegiver replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    With your patients, be friendly, but don't be-friend them. Keep you personal information to yourself, they have enough to worry about they don't need to worry about your problems. Also keep the line...

  15. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    gentlegiver replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Air goes in & out, Blood stays inside, any deviation from that is

  16. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    gentlegiver replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  17. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    gentlegiver replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

  18. Why don't nurses join the ANA?

    gentlegiver replied to gauge14iv's topic in General Nursing

    So my question is: Is there an Organization that supports Nurses?? All Nurses at all levels, CNA, LPN, RN, ?? If not

  19. Texas air ambulance crash..2 flight nurses killled

    gentlegiver replied to CT Pixie's topic in General Nursing

    I read that article just before signing into AllNurses. My thoughts & prayers to all the members of that flight. It is so sad to lose good Nurses in such a sudden, and horrific

  20. Problem with an admit and Survey

    gentlegiver replied to LegginMF's topic in General Nursing

    My experience in LTC tells me that if the DX is written in the hospital discharge paperwork then it goes into the re-admitting paperwork. I'm not sure if not entering the DX would be considered...

  21. Hmm, what do you think..

    gentlegiver replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a Dr like that, refused to listen to my comcerns. One night I called and quickly stated that even tho VS & assessment appeared wnl I truely felt something was not right. He finally...

  22. What do you pack in your work bag?

    gentlegiver replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    Some days,

  23. What do you pack in your work bag?

    gentlegiver replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    What don't I keep??!! 2 stethoscopes, BP cuff, Thermometer, 2 scissors, Sharpies (4 colors), red pens, Black pens, pens to give out, PDQ book, Lab test result book, 4 highliters, Femme products,...

  24. NAPNES

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are there any members of NAPNES around? I am considering joining them , however, I want to be sure this organization is good for LPNs. Is it a good organization to join? Have you taken any of thier...

  25. Pros and cons of where LPNs can work

    gentlegiver replied to suzy2812's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nursing Homes and LTC (Long Term Care) facilities are the same. The name Nursing Homes was changed because people saw them as places you go to die, never a pleasant thought if your elderly and/or...