gentlegiver

gentlegiver ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. Is it so wrong to think long term care nursing is boring?

    gentlegiver replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    I think the majority of us in LTC feel that way. It is a job that no one really wants, but is so vital. The hours are hectic, you are at the mercy of everyone from management to housekeeping. You...

  2. Malpractice insurance- when to seriously consider

    gentlegiver replied to Equinox_93's topic in General Nursing

    Obtain the insurance while still in school. It may cost $100 or so a year, but, it's a comfort to know you have it, if it ever becomes necessary to use

  3. News Flash! Nurses Get The Boot!

    gentlegiver replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    Out of work since Nov. no job in site here. Nursing shortage or not, it's the $$$ that matters to the companies. Why take on new when you can hire

  4. My Family Tragedy: Passing of Showbizrn's Brother

    gentlegiver replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    My deepest sympathy to you & your family. My Aunt fell in her bathroom and was there for 3 days before someone broke in to check up on her. She passed that day. Today people don't want to get...

  5. unsafe staffing

    gentlegiver replied to sockov's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder, if management is composed mainly (or partially) of Nurses, why can't they jump in and help short staffed

  6. In Shock about Missing Narcotics

    gentlegiver replied to LHH1996's topic in General Nursing

    If she is innocent then it will show up in the investigation. She will be cleared, and can proceed with her life. If she is not, then maybe she will get the help she needs to straighten out her...

  7. Is this odd to you too?

    gentlegiver replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    When my Grandmother died, we put her feathered hat in with her. Why?? Because she never left the house without it, and we thought she'd want to wear it when she met God. There really is no rhyme or...

  8. Is this odd to you too?

    gentlegiver replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    doesn't being very cold natured mean that she was mean/distant when alive?? how could putting in a cooler help her

  9. More than 5 sick days taken in a year and disciplinary action ensues

    gentlegiver replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I worked, if you called out on a weekend you had to reschedule to work another weekend shift (on your weekend off) within 30 days of call out. AND they still reprimanded you for calling out!...

  10. More than 5 sick days taken in a year and disciplinary action ensues

    gentlegiver replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    So, Why offer sick pay if you really don't want it to be used (legitamitly)? I called out sick 3 days in a 1 year period, during that year I worked alot of pick-up shifts. Yup, you guessed it, I was...

  11. ROFLMBO $400,000!

    gentlegiver replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't it be comforting to know that the Nurse taking care of you is worth less than the idiot who just laid you off and got a nice bonus for doing

  12. How do LPNs View themselves?

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

    :yeahthat:, so many people see LPN's as over paid CNA's. Believe me, in LTC the RN's normally work the 7-3 shift. If you work 3-11 or 11-7 you are on your own. I make decisions everyday that are...

  13. Back Rubs

    gentlegiver replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a problem with Back Rubs or Foot Rubs. I find my Pt's enjoy them and are much more relaxed. I've actually had them line up in the hall for a shoulder massage. When I have the time, I...

  14. Dealing with unreasonable PTs, SWs etc

    gentlegiver replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in General Nursing

    My problem with this is simple. If I do it for one I have to do it for all, result, a 10 minute shift report lasting two or three times

  15. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    gentlegiver replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    only time i joined a union was my first job in the factories. The union sold us out to the management, I left that place and never worked Union again. I don't believe in paying someone to exploit me...

  16. How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    gentlegiver replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    When I took a second look at your post, it made me really start thinking. What do you mean by the above quote? Is the LPN suppossed to do patient care: A) after she finishes her LPN...

  17. The time has come, so say your prayers (to the tune of midnight oils song)

    gentlegiver replied to eriksoln's topic in Health, Stress Management

    today they have patches and pills to help people quit smoking. Talk to your Dr about the latest Quit Smoking

  18. How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    gentlegiver replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    as an LPN I would suggest talking to the LPN, suggest you split the pt care in half, passing meds & doing total pt care is unreasonable for

  19. I'm just, disgusted........whatever.

    gentlegiver replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    May I suggest that if ever asked about your wifes plans again, say she is considering the option. It's not a lie, who knows she actually may have

  20. Foley Catheter Insertion Tips

    gentlegiver replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I have run into this a time or two. What I always did was to help guide the cath down the lenght by using one hand to "hold" the cath straight. If I find a blockage, I will pull back slightly and...

  21. Should Doctors Have Guns?

    gentlegiver replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    If every citizen was packing a gun, it would make the "NON_LAW ABIDING" citizens think twice before attacking. There are many laws in place for gun licencing & safety, they need to be completely...

  22. A day in the life of an LPN

    gentlegiver replied to Sophie32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Add to that , monitoring dementia pts, getting snacks from kitcken, passing out said snacks, feeding snacks to pt unable to eat on their own, hydrating pts, answering phones, call lights, family &...

  23. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    gentlegiver replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a LTC, per Deim. I live in the hill towns, (which means it's steep, windy roads downhill) we were hit with an Ice storm. I tried to go to work, as I was going down the first small...

  24. why do we do the lighting of the candles at our graduations

    gentlegiver replied to sundream's topic in General Nursing

    The lighting of the candles is symbolic of FN's carrying of the lantern going from pt to pt. It is said that the pt's were comforted seeing her light. So we light candles to signify that we will also...

  25. NO MORE LPNs

    gentlegiver replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Nursing

    2. there is already a shortage of RN's, imagine the mess if the few RN there are now have to be shared with LTC, DR'S offices, clinics etc... "they" can talk all they want, but, LPN fill a vital role...