MedicalLPN

MedicalLPN LPN

Onco, palliative care, PCU, HH, hospice

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  1. 11-7 "No-Skills" Argument, Psych/Detox Nursing

    MedicalLPN replied to drmorton2b's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you for finding your passion in nursing!! I think too many people don't realize that psychiatric nursing comes with its own valuable set of

  2. Tennessee hospital...okay to mix IV meds to hang?

    MedicalLPN replied to anilas's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did a very brief search to see if I could find TN's scope of practice for LPN's but was unable to find anything. If you are doubtful of whether or not you are legally able to mix the IV meds please...

  3. I Wish I Could Get Away with It...

    MedicalLPN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Well, one day when/if she's a nurse I'm sure she'll have a patient throw something at her when all she'll be trying to do is address their needs, that's just how Karma

  4. Why do we do this?

    MedicalLPN replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with you. It seems that are society has come to a point where death just simply is unacceptable as opposed to be being a part of life. Sadly I'm sure there is some hospital...

  5. Interpersonal conflict in Nursing

    MedicalLPN replied to sweetmama81's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Whoa... what? So all you have to do to get someone fired is to literally cry witch? What century are we living in again?? Sorry... that just really saddens me that in this day and age that someone...

  6. Fed up with the "rules"

    MedicalLPN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I think I'm at higher risk of developing an infection from exposure during patient care versus having a closed container drink at the nurse's station, hmmm maybe if I gloved and gowned before...

  7. Fed up with the "rules"

    MedicalLPN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse in white? That's the most unprofessional thing I've ever heard of Some rules were made to be stupid, others like the "No drinks at the nurses' station" one are due to infection control...

  8. Nursing Anxiety

    MedicalLPN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    Having issues with anxiety does not make you a weak person, nursing is a high stress profession and high stress professions are prone to contributing to anxiety. Keep in mind medicine is just one...

  9. Nursing Anxiety

    MedicalLPN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should see your doctor since your anxiety is starting to interfere with your everyday life. I've had issues with this ever since I began nursing and when the anxiety is at work...

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

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

    Go to work, do your job, and go home and live your life, turning your workplace into a chaotic soap opera for your own enjoyment because you are miserable with your life is NOT okay. No, I don't want...

  11. Which type of environment can I work in that doesn't require very much bowel care?

    MedicalLPN replied to studentnurse1989's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While there are areas of nursing that doesn't have a lot of "bowel care" involved i.e. office nursing, etc. it would be a shame to limit yourself to one particular specialty just to avoid...

  12. stress relief kit

    MedicalLPN replied to ACute RN's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome idea, thanks for sharing! I have an anti-stress kit that I use at home that includes a glass of wine, a cigarette, and a trashy romance novel, the stress just melts away!

  13. A cold-hearted manager

    MedicalLPN replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Some of these managers need to be doused in water to see if they'll

  14. I think my personality is keeping me from finding a job ...please help

    MedicalLPN replied to Guest03/15/15's topic in General Nursing

    I would truly advise caution about letting your interviewers know that you have Asperger syndrome simply due to the fact that even in healthcare and even nurses have petty prejudices. This is a...

  15. The Dark Days of Nursing

    MedicalLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I remember a time of never being bored with nursing, how easy it was to gain experience in various settings and specialties and to continuously be stimulated with new and different information,...

  16. Drastic change in appearance

    MedicalLPN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing makes me feel better when lots of changes are occurring (new job, new home, etc.) or if not enough changes are occurring than to change my hair around. Been blonde, red, went back to my...

  17. on being the patient and critical

    MedicalLPN replied to bradleau's topic in General Nursing

    I think too often some health care workers forget that we should treat every patient the way we would want ourselves or a loved one treated. You're right, you have been through hell and I am happy to...

  18. Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    MedicalLPN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing in her post indicates that she disrespects them, just that she feels frustrated at times while taking care of the more difficult patients. Sorry, I just don't understand the point of...

  19. New RN Starting in a SNF...?

    MedicalLPN replied to mlisk589's topic in General Nursing

    Haha I love

  20. How many of you are on prescription drugs for anxiety, depression, mental health?

    MedicalLPN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    My issues didn't begin with nursing school, but as others have posted the stress certainly didn't help. I've been treated for Bipolar disorder for several years now and only until recently did I find...

  21. Medicare cuts affecting Nursing homes

    MedicalLPN replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is just so disturbing all the way around. I know in many facilities on nights 1 nurse will have 60 patients, can't help but wonder if all these cuts take place how many patients 1 nurse will...

  22. Unable to meet basic care....

    MedicalLPN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    No, they don't. Everywhere that I've worked you just called the Doc, got an order for a sitter. If we were lucky the house supe had someone to provide us, if not then someone from our floor got pulled...

  23. Horrible hospital experience!

    MedicalLPN replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    What a

  24. "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    MedicalLPN replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    Haha, I'll second

  25. "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    MedicalLPN replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, you're never going to have to lay hands on someone and assess their energy field when you get out in clinicals and on the job. Second of all, I don't think it's any crazier for someone...