gentlegiver

gentlegiver ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. NO MORE LPNs

    gentlegiver replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Nursing

    "they" are a figment of someones imagination. I remember in the 70's, "they" were talking about getting rid of LPN's. Instead, LPN's were removed from the hospital settings in most states. But,...

  2. Are all newer nurses scape goats?

    gentlegiver replied to kambra's topic in General Nursing

    if the manager does not sign off that she made the change, it could look like you did. This would put you in a VERY BAD position. I had a supervisor change my documentation and throw-out some forms...

  3. Now I am confused!!

    gentlegiver replied to want2banurse35's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you would be happier working with children the way you have been. Sometimes you have to think of yourself not what your family expect of you . In my family, women finished high...

  4. What's the saddest thing you've seen in your career??

    gentlegiver replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    working LTC, had a "son" bring Dad in. Told Dad they were going to Lunch, dropped him off & left, "son" brought only Dad, no clothes, shoes, personal items, nothing. "Son" had come in earlier and...

  5. Give The Tylenol or Motrin For Crying Out Loud

    gentlegiver replied to Triage24's topic in Nursing Humor

    typical!

  6. Are all newer nurses scape goats?

    gentlegiver replied to kambra's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel the write up is in error, you can refuse to sign. I would just write my reasonings for refusing on the write up in the comment section and write refused in the signature space. This...

  7. Burned out!!!!!!!!

    gentlegiver replied to emilee1978's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like so many of us when we were in school. I worked 23 years in the factories before going to school for nursing. NEVER!! was I treated as badly by management, or co-workers. Add the...

  8. Would you feel comfortable with putting your loved ones in a nursing home?

    gentlegiver replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    After working in LTC first as a CNA then as an LPN I can say NO Way! My father chose to go to a LTC after being diagnosed with CA. He made that decision because he refused to wear my Mom out with...

  9. Share a patient story with me???

    gentlegiver replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to say my favorite story is about a little African American Lady. Everyone on the floor did not want to take care of her, (she & family were hard to please). First time I recieved...

  10. Will nursing always have all the BS

    gentlegiver replied to kambra's topic in General Nursing

    I have found Nurses "eat thier young" (not all of them but enough of them) thus making the job cut throat. In order to make themselves look good to the PTB, some nurses will not help you, answer...

  11. Will nursing always have all the BS

    gentlegiver replied to kambra's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are able to work under the radar, I'm afraid this will be ongoing for you. After 3 1/2 yrs as an LPN I find that the "politics" in Nursing is cut throat. I hope you can find a way to...

  12. What kind of nurse are you?

    gentlegiver replied to BroadwayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient once (LOL w/anxiety) who was convinced she was going to die due to the fact that she couldn't breath. I found out about this when her CNA came to me in a panic. I brought her a...

  13. Patient making false allegations against nurse

    gentlegiver replied to sunnyshine's topic in General Nursing

    There seems to be no protection for our licences. Due to the nature of our jobs we are often alone with our patients. It truely is our word against thier's, and they have all the rights. Get a...

  14. So is this economy hurting anyone else??????

    gentlegiver replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I've been out of work since November, I've applied to every job posted in the newspaper & on-line that I qualify for. I've gotten 3 interviews, and no job. Was told today, by a place I applied...

  15. Pandemic Awareness/Preparation

    gentlegiver replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://news.aol.com/health/article/girl-in-china-critically-ill-with-bird/278541?cid=14 Thought you might find this

  16. Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    gentlegiver replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    I don't understand, I work in LTC, I do assessments on every patient on admission, start IV antibiotics, etc... Here in Massachusetts, the only things I can not do is Hang Blood, Push IV Narcotics,...

  17. Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    gentlegiver replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    There are differences between an LPN and an RN. I really don't think they can be merged. The only thing I can think of is to totally elliminate the LPN role, require us to obtain an RN degree. Just...

  18. Share your "problem patient" stories!

    gentlegiver replied to nitenite's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a a/o older male who was capable of taking care of himself. Just in for Rehab and doing great at it. REFUSED!!!!! to get his lazy butt off the bed and walk the 5 feet to the bathroom. Insisted...

  19. Domestic Violence in LTC

    gentlegiver replied to gardie's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen Domestic violence in LTC, but, in a (minor??) way. Once had a husband who was slapping the face of his wife, because she wouldn't swallow food. Our policy was to notify Social Services,...

  20. how to explain a period of unemployment

    gentlegiver replied to mherna36's topic in General Nursing

    I just went for an interview after being out of work for 2 months. Of course, they asked why i hadn't found other employment. i told them after working for the last 20 years with minimal time off, I...

  21. "Comfort Measures" vs. "Comfort Care"

    gentlegiver replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I may be wrong, but, my understanding is that Comfort Care is given to a patient whose passing is not imminent, (ie: has CA and is give 6 months). Comfort Measures are inacted for a patient who is...

  22. You don't feel like soap and water so I think I'll run away.....

    gentlegiver replied to chicookie's topic in General Nursing

    I had a LOL transfer in to my LTC from another LTC. Apparently she was terrified of the shower, from talking with her I got that at the last place they would walk into the room, lift her onto a...

  23. No respect for LVN's/LPN's

    gentlegiver replied to Jen01tx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We all admit that LPN's get very little respect from others in the medical professions along with patients, thier families, etc... So, as I see it, we should remember to respect each other. I've seen...

  24. Was anyone poor before becoming a nurse?

    gentlegiver replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I was a single Mom raising 2 teenage girls when I went to school. No child support (X felt I didn't need it). Getting my LPN more than doubled my income. It does make a big difference. Best advice...

  25. 1st Baby Born Cancer Free

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I saw this on the news the other day and was surprised no one mentioned it here....