egglady LPN

egglady has 25 years experience as a LPN and specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. Accusation of Med error

   egglady replied to Rock34's topic in General Nursing

   7pm to 7am is not a 22 hour shift. Anyways, I have never met a nurse who hasn't made a med

2. What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

   egglady replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

   The minute she falls asleep on work time, alert a supervisor. Then just let her sleep. Care for her patients. Let management find her fast

3. Long term care medical director is a jerk!

   egglady replied to missourinurse2b's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I as the nurse dealing with this would chart " Dr. Ahole advised of laceration, per policy. Dr. Ahole said " I don't care, don't bother me at night". No further orders

4. What are they teaching?

   egglady replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

   I just find it sad. As a student I was told that it will be hard, I will be working weekends and holidays, I will not know everything fresh out of school. I think these new nurses are getting the...

5. What are they teaching?

   egglady posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have an honest question. I'm not being a old crabby nurse. Honest question here... What are nursing schools teaching? So many posts of new grads that didn't think nursing would be stressful or hard....

6. Pregnant RN working in LTC

   egglady replied to hapham3693's topic in General Nursing

   More than 25 years ago I was a pregnant CNA. No hoyer lifts or things like that. We actually lifted residents. I worked until I went into labor with both my kids. They are now 32 and 28. They came...

7. Why do RNs choose to work in nursing homes?

   egglady replied to usethehaldol's topic in General Nursing

   Believe it or not, but some nurses enjoy LTC. For some of us there is no other place we would even

8. Nursing shortage is BS

   egglady replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

   I guess I must work in a pretty good facility. Over 20 years there and only 1 nurse lost her license. She was caught diverting narcotics, then refused any treatment. I do wish all nurses the best....

9. Nursing shortage is BS

   egglady replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

   The nursing shortage is in LTC. The sad thing is that a lot of nurses feel that LTC is beneath them or that they will lose their skills. Both false. All LTCs are begging for RNs, LPNs and

10. What was your first job as a new graduate?

    egglady replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I started in LTC, and within a few years will retire- from the same facility! I love the craziness of it and have learned so much over the years.. I now take care of the "kids" of folks I took care...

11. One more day closer to retirement

    egglady replied to egglady's topic in Retired Nurses

    Every day at work is one more day closer. Doing my best, that's what I do. Counting the time... that's also what I

12. What was nursing like in the year of 2000?

    egglady replied to jezun's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I worked nights on New Year's Eve, going from 1999 into 2000. We had flood lights and emergency kits. This is very small town! We had no computers, a lot less paperwork and ALOT more time with...

13. Patient's who STINK

    egglady replied to nurse_1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Vicks under your nose and a mask. It works. I've done this for

14. I found a way to avoid HIPAA violation!

    egglady posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    When at work you must stay off ALL social media. Leave personal cell phones in the locker room or out of reach. After work, leave work at

15. RN skilled nursing facility

    egglady replied to Aurora0941's topic in General Nursing

    My reply was not to offend you. I understand that this is what you were told. I was merely trying to make a point that LPNs are nurses too, just different nurses than RNs. It isn't a competition...