catlynLPN

I had a painful muscle spasm in my back a month ago and the doc gave me a few samples of a new med. It worked, but I don't have the gall to go back in and ask for more free medication. I would, tho, ask for a script of it if my pain comes back.

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 attorney...............NOW.

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, is what I've been told. I don't like it either, ...

Wow....I hope I'm not ever your patient. I feel sorry for the ones who are. Keep em sedated and no bedpans, huh?

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 that.

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 them.

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 blood pressure checks, all for staff, everyday. Then...

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 reason, also have a doctor on call, and my facility is ...

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

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 that you do your job and do other things above what i...

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 are always women in every community who love to do...

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 give both meds. I guess you could schedule two m...

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 particular type of dog needs. As I said, my dog and I...

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 comfortable. And when I get home we're just snuggl...

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 my other job which is a state job. And I don't k...

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 for certain offenses could receive 3 or 6 points de...

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 relieving, "He's dying now." She said, "No, he's not. ...

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 all, that right here in front of God and everybody, I...

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 contribution would probably be to stay on my current...

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 husbands SS. So if I need any extra money I'm sure I...

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 over, and she does.....she also comes over and does ...

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 work.

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 all the requirements are, but I know it did start...

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 medications, just a few minor things like that is how i...

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