catlynLPN

catlynLPN

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  1. Help..fellow RN breaking into co-workers E mail

    catlynLPN replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

    Always at least one in every place of employment. Hope things get worked out. Personally, I'd be working them out for him..... I'd let him speak to my

  2. NON-Nurses Giving Shots in MD Offices

    catlynLPN replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm not in NYC, but in my state if they're working under the supervision of the doctor he can train them to do whatever he wants them to do. As long as it's in his office under his supervision,...

  3. Confessions of a non-graceful nurse, help!

    catlynLPN replied to zacarias's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't feel bad. I make a mess somewhere everyday, at work. It just works that way for me. I'm a klutz. I clean up after myself, tho, alot of nurses don't even do

  4. Office nurse- charting phone calls with patients

    catlynLPN replied to Stacy in North Texas's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in a doctor's office, but on my job we are required to document all phone calls with family, concerning our residents, whether they call us or we call

  5. New here! And WDYD, when a acquaintance asks for you to give admin their med

    catlynLPN replied to lovingit's topic in General Nursing

    I gave one injection for a neighbor once, but I'm not comfortable with it either. On my job, staff people there expect the nurses to check their B/P's all the time. It's just like clinic day for...

  6. LPNs working unsupervised in nursing homes

    catlynLPN replied to mdfrey2010's topic in General Nursing

    It's legal in my state. That's what LTC's are mostly staffed with. We also work on my state job without an RN in the building. But we have RNs on call.....we can reach them at any time for any...

  7. Changeover- Worst Night of my life (vent long)!!!!

    catlynLPN replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear what you're saying. And some people think night shift nurses don't do

  8. Would you rather work for a state-run facility, or a private one?

    catlynLPN replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a state facility. I had rather be there than in a private nursing home. The benefits are better and the pay is better. Plus I get bonuses, and they have a plan to get raises....you show...

  9. Bereavement Committee - Help Please!!!

    catlynLPN replied to dootzie_d's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I was just now searching online for patterns to make crocheted bereavement gowns or wraps, that I intend to make for our children's hospital in my state and in my search, your posting came up. There...

  10. No More Afternoon Med Pass? Say It Ain't So!

    catlynLPN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    Wow! that's going to double your 8pm med pass. Also, some meds can't be given together. You can give them separately when you have two med passes but with one med pass you'll have only one chance to...

  11. What do you do with your dogs during 3 7a-7p shifts???

    catlynLPN replied to goofygreyhound's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was only offering info about my own routines with my own dog. I wasn't insinuating that the OP should use a doggy door. Every pet owner has to know their own dog and be aware of what their...

  12. What do you do with your dogs during 3 7a-7p shifts???

    catlynLPN replied to goofygreyhound's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I do. My dog stays by himself, I make sure he has food out, plenty of water, he has a fenced in back yard, a doggie door to get inside if he wants in. He has blankets on the floor. He's...

  13. New Grad...First interview for golden living center

    catlynLPN replied to NuNu27's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a GLC but our facility is being sold to a private party. I would think the pay rate is determined by the area you live in. I make 17.50, and that's with 35 yrs experience. I make more on...

  14. Horizontal Hostility

    catlynLPN replied to Vroom's topic in General Nursing

    Well, at my facility they have progressive discipline. First offense could be a counseling, second a written warning, third, could be a suspension, fourth dismissal. They also receive points, like...

  15. When a patient is dying, am I expecting too much?

    catlynLPN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's what I'm thinking....maybe the family just didn't "see" the dying process. I went in to work one day and checked on a patient.....I could see that death was close. I told the nurse I was...

  16. Abusers Win

    catlynLPN replied to crippersmom's topic in General Nursing

    I reported a verbal abuse incident and exactly nothing was done about it. I wasn't fired for reporting it, but their so-called investigation said the charges were "unfounded". And I swear to you...

  17. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    catlynLPN replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, I wouldn't go. I do well to maintain working on the job I have. I have alot of foot problems, and just don't feel I would really be of much use elsewhere other than where I'm at now. My best...

  18. At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

    catlynLPN replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I will be retiring from my state job at age 63, 7 years from now. And if at all possible, if I have enough income I do NOT plan on working. I will have my state check, and can also draw on my ex...

  19. 3rd shift and feeling sad/alone at work vent

    catlynLPN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I kinda know how you feel. I work an evening shift part time in a LTC.....I'm on one hall by myself.......on the other hall are 2 other LPNs and an RN. I know that if I need help the RN would come...

  20. Social Service Director and Housekeeping Supervisor's Ideas About Resident Rights...

    catlynLPN replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They must not have very much to do if all they ARE doing is sitting around coming up with scenarios like this. They need to get up and go to

  21. Help CNA passing meds

    catlynLPN replied to littlebitark's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I live in Arkansas, too, and yes, Arkansas did just recently, start a Medication aide program. But they're supposed to have training and it is authorized by the Arkansas BON. I'm not sure exactly what...

  22. Vent session..any advice?

    catlynLPN replied to augiebear's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of something I got into once. I did some "private duty" with an elderly lady once. Was supposed to sit with her, be there if she needed anything, fix her some lunch, help her with her...

  23. more than 5 rights to med checks

    catlynLPN replied to johnst10's topic in General Nursing

    "Right Documentation"....? That is not included in the original 5. You know, they say the job's not done until the paperwork is

  24. Just need to vent about my exasperating coworker.

    catlynLPN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to ask another question......why is there a "counselor" in the room who is responding to her questions about her television problems during your report? The person who is doing that should...

  25. I need advice on management's reaction to resignation/notice

    catlynLPN replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are in a "right to work" state? Which means, if I'm correct, that the employer can fire you at will for absolutely no reason at all, and on the other side of the coin employees can...