gentlegiver

gentlegiver ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. called in sick

    gentlegiver replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry your in pain, but what is the purpose of the

  2. 3 Interviews then no call?

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is more of a vent than anything else. I had applied for a position, first interview was a phone interview, it went very well and the interviewer was very excited and said I had exactly what she...

  3. Medical Records

    gentlegiver replied to sls73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked at a couple place where they used a system called "PCC" (not to be confused with Point Click Care). It was very encompassing, and user friendly for staff. I would suggest you look into...

  4. to New Nurses (long, but, hopefully helpful)

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dajulieness, I agree, I have never had a Dr come in to see a patient after 7PM ( and I only saw 1 at that time cause he was leaving for vaca and trying to get ahead so the would be no probs while he...

  5. Not sure if I understand this or not...

    gentlegiver replied to littlemammanurse's topic in International Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/rpn-bridging-bscn-185197.html This may help you, I'm not sure. But worth looking

  6. 3 Interviews then no call?

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You all, I was wondering if it was me or them. I'm kinda glad to know that this is not uncommon, so I know it wasn't me. I have had a couple more interviews, 1 said I basically have the job,...

  7. Hippa email concern - Is it a violation?

    gentlegiver replied to laney_'s topic in General Nursing

    It is for this reason that I do not ask for or give out my email, cell phone, or accept/ask for Facebook info. My patients are my patients, and when they go home, my interaction with them is complete...

  8. Can any nurses explain to me about being a patient sitter and what to expect?

    gentlegiver replied to italy's topic in General Nursing

    I spent many hours as a sitter. If the patient is known to constantly pull on IV lines, Foley Caths, chest tubes or any other line attached to them, you job will be to watch them & redirect them...

  9. to New Nurses (long, but, hopefully helpful)

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I located the SBAR Worksheet, it showes you what information you need when contacting the Dr. SBAR report to physician about a critical situation S Situation I am calling about . The...

  10. morphine,dilaudid,demerol

    gentlegiver replied to EJSRN's topic in Patient Medications

    In many ways I agree with you, I have suffered migraines since puberty. On occasion they get so bad that I have the same symptoms as a heart attack, but on the right side of my body, orders from my PC...

  11. Describe the Ugliest Scrubs You Have Seen!

    gentlegiver replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was given a scrub set by my 7 yr old nephew, he insisted his Mom get it for me as a graduation gift. It is pink, (I should say not just pink.... PINK) with these strange little black & white...

  12. 2nd day on my own as a new grad, with a student, cried three times

    gentlegiver replied to whitebunny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry I missed the statement on him still being a student, my bad. And your right, that is very scary!! As for LPN having thier own license, yes, we do. However, here in Massachusetts even if we are...

  13. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    gentlegiver replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The idea is to say those things we think with out hurting the people we work with. It's a safe way to vent. Please Do Not take this as a personal attack. No, I don't think your purple hair is...

  14. 3 Interviews then no call?

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it was with a small company that trains Dr's & Staff how to input data into thier computer systems to comply with Federal Programs. I was hoping to get away from Nursing for a while, my...

  15. calmoseptine

    gentlegiver replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    My CNA's always apply creams, unless it's a prescription cream for an infection or other severe skin problem. Then I leave it up to them as to whether they feel comfortable applying it, some do, some...

  16. How do you categorize patient stability?

    gentlegiver replied to jb32's topic in General Nursing

    Just my humble opinion, but, I was taught that a patient was "stable" if all VS were WNL, no (extensive) bleeding, and if thier mental status was at thier baseline. But then I work LTC, so it might...

  17. Automatic Blood Pressure Machines (portable)????

    gentlegiver replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I carry my own BP cuff, I often check it for accuracy. Most important thing with them is to make sure you have proper arm positioning. That being said, I also follow up with a manual if the readings...

  18. to New Nurses (long, but, hopefully helpful)

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can some one please post the SBAR for this Thread, some may not know what it is. I had it once and can't remember how to word it. Thank

  19. 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

    :yeah::lol2: I have to

  20. Strokes are rising fast among young, middle-aged

    gentlegiver replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I am not nor have I ever been overweight, but I had my first stroke at the age of 36. I had my heart repaired at age 40, everyone figured that was the cause of my stroke. I continued having strokes,...

  21. Depends (diapers) at night?

    gentlegiver replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have actually removed both briefs from patients when they put 2 on the pts. They were not happy at having to do bed changes and I never had the problem of any aide using the 2 brief system after...

  22. 2nd day on my own as a new grad, with a student, cried three times

    gentlegiver replied to whitebunny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That this faculity assigned an orientie to you is beyond wrong. And Please do not get the impression that all LPN are as bad as that one! I agree with those who said to fail him when filling out the...

  23. Charting: UTIs

    gentlegiver replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most people in LTC do not get enough fluids, as we get older there are certain "feelings" we lose, thirst, hunger, taste, bladder & bowel pressure. Confused residents will often take just the...

  24. Advice and tips needed- New to LTC & mid-night shift

    gentlegiver replied to GirlnextdoorRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On the 11-7 shift, the first thing I did after report, go thru your MAR, flag all meds due during your shift, (I always put the 0000-0300 med page sticking out the top & the 0301 - 0700 to the...

  25. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    gentlegiver replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is sooooo common in LTC. As an LPN, I have very few choises as to where I can go. You may have noticed the turn-over rate is very high in LTC. Burn-out is an everyday thing, and getting fired...