gentlegiver

gentlegiver ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. Trying to research if this baby death actually happened...

    gentlegiver replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    I remember seeing that show also. If I recall the Dr got off because they were unable to prove he actually caused the death. Appearently the Nurse's word wasn't

  2. Death bed visions

    gentlegiver replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt once who was non-verbal and a total dependent for care. I walked into her room one shift and she thanked me for my kind care of her through out the past months. I later found out she had...

  3. Indian Nurses to Solve Nursing "Shortage"

    gentlegiver replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just look at the factories. I worked production for 23 years before becomming a Nurse. I saw my job go from being one of the higher paying positions to minimum wage in less than two years. Benefits...

  4. I want her fired!!!!

    gentlegiver replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I had a situation at work where a family member insisted that Mom had rampant diarrhea every night and she refused to take her home until we did something about it. Problem was that we charted on...

  5. Tech that tells everyone she's a nurse

    gentlegiver replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would hit the floor laughing, The looks on thier faces if it was suggested would be priceless! :chuckle That's called insubordnation (spelling??) and I have written up many CNA's for...

  6. Define Nursing in 3 words

    gentlegiver replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    I amazed no one said this one: Cover Your

  7. I don't understand how Nurses are happy..

    gentlegiver replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    They say the average person changes profession 5 times in thier lifetime. I have to say I've done that plus a couple more. But, in my heart I always wanted to be a Nurse. Each job I've held has been...

  8. Pandemic News/Awareness - Thread 3

    gentlegiver replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Chilling News. Even though it's over a year old you have to assume that it has indeed gotten worse. I am senting this thread to as many people as I can in the hopes that maybe awareness will push the...

  9. How long before I'm not considered a "Newbie"?

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night I was at work, my partner was a delightful Nurse with a fantastic attitude to the job and others. She asked what year I had graduated in. I told her I graduated in 2005, she then said I was...

  10. My Life with a Nurse: A Man's Perspective

    gentlegiver replied to StatBlues's topic in Nursing Humor

    Have you been talking to my boyfriend?? I seen to think he agree's wiht this. Can't really tell as he is ROTFLHAO! And incapable of speech right now!

  11. THIS is what a computer is SUPPOSED to do!

    gentlegiver replied to bedpan's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow! Finally the recognition I deserve!! I love it and will visit here daily !

  12. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    gentlegiver replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had know idea! All reports I've read have covered the reality again. This makes me certian that when the pandemic hits, we will be totally alone. What did the gov't do to protect the medical...

  13. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

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

    Hi Everyone, I graduated in May of 2005 and passed my NCLEX in August of 2005. I work LTC and love it! Geriatrics is the

  14. PTSD- Am I alone??

    gentlegiver replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello, Maybe I can help. I am an Adult Surviver of Child Sexual/Physical/Emotional/Mental Abuse. I suffered from PTSD for many years without realizing I was. I grew up not knowing how to feel or...

  15. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    gentlegiver replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When I see how the public reacts during floods, and jury verdicts I can't help but think that the survivalist types may be right. Granted there are many people who will jump in and help, but the...

  16. Anything seem hinky about this to y'all?

    gentlegiver replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also "spot "for a few days after a pelvic. Quite a few of my friends do too. It's really not unusual from what I've

  17. Anything seem hinky about this to y'all?

    gentlegiver replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also "spot "for a few days after a pelvic. Quite a few of my friends do too. It's really not unusual from what I've

  18. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    gentlegiver replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Having read this post from top to bottom, I can only say that I can't say whether I'd report for work right away. I have 2 daughters & 2 grandsons, I am also over the age stated as dangerous in...

  19. What do you do to de-stress?

    gentlegiver replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    I throw sticks for my dog to catch! Crochet, read, go for long walks, and cook. Also a good hot shower is

  20. My doubts about a future in nursing

    gentlegiver replied to NewJA's topic in General Nursing

    Newja, To be a nurse is to be willing to deal with the good and bad in all people, to be able to to handle way too many tasks at one time, and still be able to think on your feet. The stress will...

  21. Nurses spelling troubles

    gentlegiver replied to limarie's topic in General Nursing

    Spell-Check is my best

  22. You Know the patient is going bad when...

    gentlegiver replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    I love it when I take report, and walk into a room and get that cold -fuzzy feeling that this Pt is "on her way to that happy place". Never knew what to call it. Guess that's what you all call...

  23. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    I work LTC, I would LOVE to tell family members "your MOM (Dad or Loved one) may have ALZ, but you really need to speak to Psych about yourself!" Or "Did you notice the other 39 residents in this...

  24. Migraines....Anyone else have 'em?

    gentlegiver replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had migraines since going into puberty (at 13 I'm now going on 50), as my Mom and Grandmother did. Every month I get a big one. Some are so bad thier like having a right-sided heart attack. No...

  25. Clear Mucous like poop

    gentlegiver replied to worldqueenie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, sounds like C-Diff. send a sample out to the lab for