leslymill

leslymill

Med/surg,Tele,PACU,ER,ICU,LTAC,HH,Neuro

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  1. Clinical Tips

    leslymill replied to griffly's topic in General Nursing

    Listen AND observe. I think you can find many different posts on this subject if you

  2. Home Vents

    leslymill replied to jbtampa's topic in General Nursing

    Well glad to have you over here on this side Vent Nurse. Maybe you should offer inservices to nurses if you have alot of vent patients. I think it is sad with all the communication and training you...

  3. The exhausting side of home care

    leslymill replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Come to think of it, the two times out of three that I worked in Home Health I quit right after Medicare reimbursements where

  4. The exhausting side of home care

    leslymill replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love Home Health. Lots of paperwork but, your car will burn out before you

  5. Rn

    leslymill replied to kanny's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/schools.htm California State Board of Nursing Approved Refresher Courses California SBON http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/refrshrcrs.htm At the bottom of this page you will...

  6. Again....lazy workers

    leslymill replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    You have gotten excellent advice. Quit enabling her, your gonna burn yourself out. I don't think you need a new job, I think she

  7. Tired of picking up her patients!!

    leslymill replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    LAsk the nurse manager to pick up her load some days she works those 8 hr shifts. They could get some needed floor time and see how sloppy she has become. Maybe that would make them think

  8. How Bad Is It Really?

    leslymill replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    I never had a weak stomach for 22 years in nursing, but now I do. It is not a fear that I will be throwing up when I return to the field in a few months IT IS A FACT. I haven't figured out how I am...

  9. CASE Manager Question

    leslymill replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    They are RNs. I know what a HH case manager does but not a LTC one does. HH makes sure orders are correct and up to date. Yewarly or quartly labs and texts are done and check that policies are...

  10. pt assignment

    leslymill replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Q#1 Well you didn't say no, you said give me 15 minutes.Q#2 I don't know if I understand what your question was. Do you need to say something about the PCT and overnight charge being mad about...

  11. Think I am in trouble, maybe fired

    leslymill replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ask me why rehab is like this. Even with a UTI and the patient not getting any sleep and you in there emptying an empty bedpan...DO NOT DO ANYTHING BUT SMILE and be pleased about running in...

  12. no supplies for patient care

    leslymill replied to unikuelady's topic in General Nursing

    Well I hae done it...phhhh. I just wondered how legal it was. It isn't a part of the medical record and I have a bad memory if something goes to

  13. How is it possible to be in 5 places at the same time?

    leslymill replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree have someone print up your lab slips. Do the fingersticks and the Prilosec with the initial assessments and V/S. Just do a thorough head to toe glance ask questions . Come back at med pass to...

  14. no supplies for patient care

    leslymill replied to unikuelady's topic in General Nursing

    Ethical question. Is it proper to make a copy of your incicdent reports for your own personal files? Back on topic. What does the day shift say about leaving all these undone tasks for them to pick...

  15. Hospital Workers Suspended for Peeking at George Clooney's Medical Info

    leslymill replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of the day after Marc Morial was elected to his first term as mayor of New Orleans. The Times-Picayune had a ER record with his name on it being treated for a SUPPOSED cocaine OD,...

  16. I have a Clinical check off and i need an insight on a few things

    leslymill replied to Dabighawk79's topic in General Nursing

    Practice is it. I agree. In your sleep practice, just like you should practice what you would do in a code. Also read the care plan and go by the chief complaint. Usually the hospital admitting forms...

  17. Night shift giving breakfast insulins w/o tray

    leslymill replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for 22 years and it actually does make alot of sense to give juice with any end of shift insulin. The day shift refuses to do the AM FSBS and you feel forced to do it without any food...

  18. I can't get off on time

    leslymill replied to probinson's topic in General Nursing

    Do the other nurses have any similar problems? Are they having to cut out patient care to get out on time. Maybe it is a nurse:pt ratio problem concerning the kind of care these pts deserve. Yoou may...

  19. Need opinions on what I should do!

    leslymill replied to Soneshine's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, go on the interview. You should try to be as honest and up-front with both employers

  20. no supplies for patient care

    leslymill replied to unikuelady's topic in General Nursing

    If the supplies are in the hospital and you are being denied access, I would think that would be a tad negligent. Especially for ICU. I would be concern about getting supplies in an emergency...

  21. Writing Skills important for an RN

    leslymill replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing documentation provides a means of communication between members of the health team involved in the care of the patient. It facilitate coordination, planning, continuity and documentation of...

  22. nurse pt ratio

    leslymill replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    I second this and think you wouold rregret not getting one year of med-surg under your belt. It will give you the confident nursing judgement you will need when your out in the

  23. Two Questions

    leslymill replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    i am a mystic christian when it comes to native americans. this is because i am mystified by what god is doing in my life in relationship to the history of our native fathers as well as african and...

  24. Getting report

    leslymill replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    I have never in 27 years of nursing heard of leaving before report was finished. I would be uncomfortable with it to say the

  25. I Made It!

    leslymill replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats and enjoy that well earned