gentlegiver

gentlegiver ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. LTC CPR on pt with rigor mortis and lividity

    gentlegiver replied to LakesideRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Massachusetts, we have a new law that states we do not have to do CPR if the pt is in rigor, pupils fixed & dilated, pooling of blood, another words if they are undeniably dead. Even if...

  2. What is the best thing to put on diaper rash?

    gentlegiver replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I alway used Corn Starch, worked great on my

  3. LTC nurses - I need a reality check

    gentlegiver replied to LakesideRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC, my unit has 41 beds, I work the 3 - 11 shift. I have 1 other Nurse working my unit (usually pool) 4 CNA's (if no one calls out) a shift supervisor 4 nights a week (mom - fri). Most...

  4. Do you make your title known?

    gentlegiver replied to icunurse42066's topic in General Nursing

    I only tell if they are trying to talk over my head. I hate it when people try to confuse others by "using big words and med terms " laymen don't

  5. Patient Identification

    gentlegiver replied to baloobaba's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC, we use name bands and have a picture of each resident in the MAR to get a visual match if the person is too confused to tell us thier name and

  6. Funny dreams about your job as a nurse

    gentlegiver replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a dream that a Code Blue was called and I was the only one who responded. The next day at work they called a Code Blue (practice tho we didn't know that when it was called) and I was the only...

  7. Good Joke!!!

    gentlegiver replied to BookwormRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Rofl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  8. Physical Assessment

    gentlegiver replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    every thing but purcussion, each time I admit someone to my unit. caught alot of problems that way. It drives me crazy when I come on shift and find the admitting nurse missed half the assessment and...

  9. Going back to school!

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    ok, i made my decision! i enrolled in a local college and am starting my pre-req's for my rn in 1 week. scared? you bet! i am 50 this year and my classes are filled with 20 somethings. makes me feel...

  10. Going back to school!

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    I'm already a Nurse. I've been one for 3 years, an LPN and proud of it. So I will take your wishes as a positive towards my RN! Thank

  11. Overheard...

    gentlegiver replied to Reno1978's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL!

  12. How much waste do you see?

    gentlegiver replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I meant things I would not want done to myself or my loved

  13. How much waste do you see?

    gentlegiver replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Currently, on my unit, I have 3 pt's who have zero quality of life. Two are now 300 + lbs due to constant GT feeding, edema, and a complete inability to move any part of thier bodies. Family doesn't...

  14. How much waste do you see?

    gentlegiver replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah: WELL SAID! :yeah::yeah: Waste is the meds I destroy each month because the pt's have either gone home, were taken off the med, or passed to that better place! I truely wish I could...

  15. should i just quit?

    gentlegiver replied to iheartnurses's topic in General Nursing

    First, let me ask you to hold out a little while longer. I was told that it would take 5 years to feel real confident and comfortable in my career as a nurse. It's been 3 years, I am well over the...

  16. Just one persons opinion

    gentlegiver replied to dauschundlover's topic in General Nursing

    Being a LPN with 3 years experience I have only 1 thing to say to all you OLD/Experienced Nurses! Thank God for YOU!! I have learnt more from you all in the past 3 years than I'd ever learn in...

  17. Pre-Requisits for pre-requsits???

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have reached the limits of my endurence! I have been applying to colleges all around my area to continue my education and obtain my RN degree. I have been accepted at 2 colleges who then informed...

  18. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    gentlegiver replied to mytoon38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I saw a show the other day on the Discovery Channel. They were looking for the Father of All Mankind. You'd never guess where they found Him?! Seems Africa was the place to be if you were a creature...

  19. The good stuff about Nursing Homes....

    gentlegiver replied to Indulgence's topic in General Nursing

    Working LTC for 3 years, I can say that I love working there. Yes, we have many pts who are enough to drive you crazy, but, then you have those sweethearts who look to you like your an Angel and...

  20. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

    gentlegiver replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

    I would apply at a LTC, they are always looking for help, and you always have someone working with you (unless you work the 11-7 shift) who can show you what to do. I have run into a few situations...

  21. Medical This or That

    gentlegiver replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    ileostomy feed a pt or clean them after a lg

  22. Dementia pts refusing to eat.

    gentlegiver replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    You aren't alone. If it's green it don't pass my

  23. Agency wants to send me to NH

    gentlegiver replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    Add me to the list that thought New Hampshire!:rotfl: I work as an LPN in LTC, 11-7 shift. I'd have to say that before you take over the night shift, you may want to work 3-11 a couple times to get...

  24. Patient Abuse

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about the length of this thread, and the lack of information, This happened a few months ago, so I'm now over the shock, but, still dealing with some guilt. We had a CNA working in my LTC unit,...

  25. Nursing, a humbling Profession

    gentlegiver replied to NsgChica's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt who everyone said was very difficult, her family complained about everything and she encouraged them. I was assigned to her, after my 2nd day with her , things changed. She became sweet...