iwanna

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  1. Who is to blame

    iwanna replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know that this is an old post. I just wanted to comment on how sad that LPN#2 got fired. I agree that nobody should have been fired over this. A good idea to have a staff meeting and see what can...

  2. Cured of cancer, now looking for new RN job

    iwanna replied to OrionQuiltsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was given advice about this situation - several replies: I was in a position where I did not need to work. I decided to take some time off. I was needed at home for a family member that was...

  3. accidental fingerstick

    iwanna replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    I think that this was one stick. I believe that she posted last week and this is the same incident. I believe that she is very distressed over this, since she lost her job. I don't think there were...

  4. Pressing charges on a psych patient?

    iwanna replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it really depends on the situation, the patient diagnosis. I can remember an adolescent with borderline personality disorder being charged for assault. She was charged as a juvenile....

  5. The nursing shortage is nonexistent

    iwanna replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    On this topic, I called a former employer, last year. I was asking if they needed any per diem nurses. I was told that he was fully staffed. Although, he agreed to be a reference when I asked him....

  6. Hep c + needlestick

    iwanna replied to johnson88aj06's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had an accidental needlestick while giving immunization to a Hep. C positive pt. She told me that she got flu shot every year because she was Hep C. positive. And, then I go and accidentally prick...

  7. 2 year old prescribed Risperdal?

    iwanna replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, it is scary that 2 y.o. are being prescribed risperdal. My daughter informed of a woman that received a prescription for her 2 y.o. daughter . She was given a diagnosis of "pediatric...

  8. I couldn't handle it and now I'm afraid...

    iwanna replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    You have my deepest sympathy. As others have stated, it is totally different when it comes to your own family. You were watching someone that you knew and loved your whole life. Do give yourself the...

  9. Flu shot issue

    iwanna replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My sister and some of her co-employees had complaints of flu shot reactions, too. She said the shot was painless; however, the next day her arm was very sore, itchy, red and swollen. She felt a hard...

  10. Someone please let me know what my rights are for following orders

    iwanna replied to declappy's topic in General Nursing

    This would have been an excellent opportunity for a teaching experience instead of a yelling one. And, the NM was yelling at you, as well? You have a right to question anything that you are unsure...

  11. How long are the vacations?

    iwanna replied to nowayis's topic in General Nursing

    You say that you are a pre-nursing student. It sounds like you are taking pre-reqs. During your summer break would be the perfect time to have surgery. I had surgery, as soon as I was done with my...

  12. LPN practicing outside of scope

    iwanna replied to Anonymous7118's topic in General Nursing

    I am not aware of other states cope of practice. In PA and OH, an LPN is not allowed to hang blood or push IV meds. Every facility has their own policy, but they all need to practice within the...

  13. Day 2 anxiety attack, is it the end of the job?

    iwanna replied to mamaames's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Congratulations for going back in. Really, you are to be commended for going in and finishing the

  14. Is it too hard to take Microbiology, AP II, and Chemistry together?

    iwanna replied to Christine22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It all depends on your learning style, as we all learn at different rates. Some are able to grasp all the info the first lecture and barely study. My situation - I had to really study and put much...

  15. LPN requiring about massage therapy field

    iwanna posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am a 53 y.o. LPN on disability. I cannot do physical demanding and high stress jobs. I was wondering about massage therapy. I do give my dh massages and have thought about being a MT from time...

  16. Dropped from LPN school last week--have OCD.

    iwanna replied to kovercomer's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sorry that things didn't work out for you. We all make mistakes, and we can learn from them. I truly hope things will get better for you. You can try again at another campus like you said....

  17. Dropped from LPN school last week--have OCD.

    iwanna replied to kovercomer's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Nursing school is tough, and sometimes instructors are on a power trip. And, sometimes you just have to suck it up and get through it. Refusing to do something in clinical is not a good idea. It is...

  18. Child/Adolescent vs. Adult

    iwanna replied to NurseJJ09's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked in a psychiatric hospital. I worked on all of the units. My favorite was adults, and I preferred the geri pts. as well. Although, the geriatric patients were more physically demanding, I...

  19. Psych nursing while pregnant

    iwanna replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Psychiatric

    Also, something to consider is what the unborn baby hears can be quite scary. If you are not physically in danger, there is another factor of escalated presidents yelling. I can remember an OT...

  20. Hand washing question

    iwanna replied to Papercutz's topic in Home Health

    I think they should have the clorox sanitizers in bathrooms like they do in grocery stores for the carts. And, the faucets should be sanitized after use. This was something that I always thought...

  21. some questions about taking coding course

    iwanna posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am an LPN and have some questions about coding. I have not worked since 2004 and have been on disability. I have sarcoidosis and have been sick off and on over the years. However, I have been...

  22. Anyone work at substance abuse treatment center?

    iwanna replied to dreamgirl333's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked at a rehab back in 1997. I took vitals, did wrap-up group and sometimes helped with the groups, administered the meds, did admissions, pre-cert admissions during UR off hours, and handled...

  23. Questions to ask employers during interview

    iwanna replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Here are a few: What on my resume led to this interview? Why did you choose to work for this company? What qualifications are you looking for this position? What challenges are there for this...

  24. Can distilled water be used for suctioning trachs?

    iwanna replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    I can remember years ago when I had a trach, I had a recipe for saline water. The home health nurse gave it to me. It was a lot cheaper than buying

  25. New grad, new to home health - overwelmed

    iwanna replied to okhhnurse's topic in Home Health

    Could you request to do shift work with only one patient? I always thought that I wanted to do home health, but I didn't realize that there was not much support. After learning how independent that...