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  1. Should mental health nursing be grouped with addictions nursing?

    iwanna replied to hatchit's topic in Addictions

    I often wondered if there was an addict that did not have an underlying mental illness diagnosis. I suspect that all addicts have substance abuse/addiction as a secondary issue. I believe the...

  2. Did I shoot myself in the foot by disclosing?

    iwanna replied to ceebeeaitch's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am sorry that you have to disclose that information. It truly does not seem fair, if they do not ask for other disclosures for other illnesses!! That is quite intrusive, especially if you have...

  3. Someone help:(

    iwanna replied to 5555555's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think that you should check with BON to check the scope of LPN in your state. IMHO, I think that nursing homes are grossly understaffed with the nurse/patient ratio. I just don't see how...

  4. Trying to get a job 6 years after graduating

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

    So, how was your interview? If you recently took boards and passed, then you have reviewed theory. Your skills will come back to you. Congratulations on passing the board after a 6 year

  5. Does suctioning trach's ever get easier?

    iwanna replied to MadpeysRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have only had one trach patient. It did not bother me. I have had two tracheostomies myself before becoming a nurse. I have empathy for the patient with a tracheostomy. I was able to tolerate...

  6. very per diem. Stumped for yearly self evaluation

    iwanna posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a very per diem nurse for DD patients in group home setting. I just give insulin to one patient. When I first started, two additonal patients.However, I am down to one, as the other residents no...

  7. Bullied for reporting a med error by another nurse

    iwanna replied to StaffNurseMcS's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    All med errors should be reported. Some nurses are more worried about their jobs than the patient. I am a human first and care for the patient. I would risk my job before I'd risk a person's life....

  8. Need advice about who I can contact re: my ex-MIL in SNF

    iwanna posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My ex-MIL is in nursing home. She had a stroke in Jan. She had a biopsy and was off her Coumadin and not bridged. By the time, she was discovered it was too late to give her anything. A little...

  9. Need advice about who I can contact re: my ex-MIL in SNF

    iwanna replied to iwanna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes my son contacted the ombudsman. I told him that he has no proof, so he can not say that he suspects that she stole the money. He did report how she made herself POA. That is a fact. I told my...

  10. any nurses/nursing students on methadone?

    iwanna replied to milksteak's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Unfortunately, my daughter is returning to methadone clinic. She tried to do without it. She was extremely fatigued and had boy aches. I don't know, if it was long term withdrawal or effects of...

  11. Death Is A Journey

    iwanna replied to jadelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Beautiful article!!! We had hospice for my brother. I would love to be a hospice nurse. However, I really don't have any med/surg experience. I did not become a nurse until I was 40. I...

  12. MED Error Examples (Specific to Group Homes)

    iwanna replied to joliefleur102's topic in Patient Medications

    jadelpn, I agree 100%! I thought of that when I was going over it in my head. I have always been so careful with my checks. Today, I was careless! That is going to be in my plan of action for...

  13. any nurses/nursing students on methadone?

    iwanna replied to milksteak's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I never heard of "fit for duty". What a croc!!!! Why is that not a HIPPA? If the dr. states that it does not impair you than that should be sufficient. I am not an addict, but I have a daughter...

  14. MED Error Examples (Specific to Group Homes)

    iwanna replied to joliefleur102's topic in Patient Medications

    I just commited a med error similar to one above. I mean similar in regards to the insulin. I am an LPN and work per diem for patient on insulin. I was horrified to discover that I gave pt. 45...

  15. lovenox injections

    iwanna posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I have a patient that gets lovenox injections. As ordered, I must waste 5 mg of his pre-filled syringe. So, the lovenox is on the needle prior to giving the injection. I know this is very...

  16. Please help! Need current resources for work w Nurses w depression

    iwanna replied to at sea's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Are you currently working? EAP? What about vocational psychologist? I can understand what you mean about your work environment. Many places just have their cliques and politics. You have twenty...

  17. Can I get paid to care for my mother

    iwanna posted a topic in Private Duty

    My elderly mother has lymphoma. I moved in with her to help her. I was hoping to return to work on a part time basis. I am on disability. I was attempting to return to work, then my mother became...

  18. Thank you for all your comments over the years

    iwanna replied to ventmommy's topic in Private Duty

    ventmommy, I am so sorry for your loss. You were/are an asset to nurses. In fact, I thought that you were a nurse at one time. What a positive contribution you are making for other parents. It...

  19. I gave two weeks,,,but I dont want to finish

    iwanna replied to KarriRN's topic in General Nursing

    BTDT. Please hang in there! I worked almost two months and quit. I handed in my two week notice, but left after three days. Also, had a family crisis going on at same time. I wish that I would...

  20. I really need some advice ASAP

    iwanna replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Resident definitely needs a behavior consult done. This is a behavior that needs to be dealt with. His behavior is abusive to staff. This took away time from other residents that were truly in...

  21. mouth sores during chemo

    iwanna posted a topic in Oncology

    I have a question regarding mouth sores from chemo. My elderly mother has a severe case and is finding minimal relief from the magic mouthwash. She has had 8 doses of mouthwash already. It seems...

  22. insulin help!!

    iwanna replied to mandaaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Always follow your parameters. They should be listed on the

  23. mouth sores during chemo

    iwanna replied to iwanna's topic in Oncology

    Thank you for the information. I discussed it with my mother and asked what she wanted to do. She is willing to suffer the discomfort and carry on with the fight. God bless her. I really appreciate...

  24. When someone else gets terminated

    iwanna replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    You heard through gossip the reason for his firing. NO confirmations on the real reason, and you may never know. I would go with your gut on this one. I know it sucks when people we like are fired....

  25. I have THE BEST job ever <3

    iwanna replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    It is great to hear of a nurse loving her