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  1. Taking away chairs from nursing station

    LaRN replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    what do you think about while you are constantly moving around that you cannot think of while you are sitting in a chair. and why are you constantly moving??

  2. Taking away chairs from nursing station

    LaRN replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    After I've stressed my back and body out doing various tasks, I need to sit for a little while, even if its to do my charting. We are not meant to stand for 8 to 12 hours, we have feet, not hooves!...

  3. Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    LaRN replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would hate to know that the nurse who starts my I.V. or changes my surgical dressings just took out the garbage or mopped the floor. ALSO, I have to wash my hands too many times as it is. adding...

  4. Please listen!!!

    LaRN replied to snowwhite2002's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    the university hospital said that

  5. Can someone set me straight?

    LaRN replied to nursekiddo's topic in Home Health

    nursekiddo, I read one of your earlier posts that you work for a hh where half the patients were referred by mobile doctors, the ones who got in trouble for referring non homebound pts. if this is so,...

  6. Patient abuse... To staff

    LaRN replied to lmccrn62's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry, but this was a little funny. I'm sure the employee meant well, but it's probably in her best interest not to have any kind of conversation with patients other than a polite hello. Some...

  7. Can someone set me straight?

    LaRN replied to nursekiddo's topic in Home Health

    That's about par for the course. The only thing I would maybe have a problem with is patients who work outside the home. If the person has medicare, or tricare, etc that could be a problem. V.A....

  8. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    LaRN replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    not 100 % sure but it may be seen as an employment issue. boards dont govern every wrongdoing that a nurse does, it would be impossible. unless its a controlled drug I dont think they intervene. I...

  9. Please listen!!!

    LaRN replied to snowwhite2002's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It certainly wouldn't hurt. For some, it's a task in itself just getting used to being that up close and personal with someone you just met. and some R.N.'s dont get the concept of basic care, i.e....

  10. Unemployed for 18 months now.......

    LaRN replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    what? just drop in out of nowhere and say

  11. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    LaRN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I called off around 8 am for my 3 pm shift....no problem, hung the phone up and went back to bed. My director calls me right back in a mad huff and said DONT YOU DO THIS TO ME TODAY I HAVE A SEMINAR...

  12. Are most LTC's always low on supplies?

    LaRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    exactly ! and some patients need a pillow between their knees, one under their feet, one to prop a paralyzed arm, 2 for behind the head......one under their hips to offload pressure we are lucky to...

  13. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    LaRN replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    forget about nurses stealing meds, what about employees who steal other employees food? there should be a special place in the fiery lake for

  14. Unemployed for 18 months now.......

    LaRN replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    you can try nursing homes but you would basically fill an LPN position. You will have to tell them upfront that you will be willing to take a cut in pay because they usually only hire LPN's....but...

  15. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    LaRN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I used to work for a supervisor who, when someone called in sick she would have to tell a story about how she had that same ailment before and still came to work. for instance.....if someone called in...

  16. Ugh so upset!!

    LaRN replied to brycross33's topic in General Students

    some other common errors to avoid /nrsg students Error-prone conditions that lead to student nurse-related

  17. Are most LTC's always low on supplies?

    LaRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    there is usually an order check pulse before the digoxin, b/c risk of digoxin toxicity. there's even an antidote for

  18. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    LaRN replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    unless patients are going without their meds, i would leave it alone, because YOU will end up without a job and the zofran nurse will still be there. you've admitted that you've had problems with this...

  19. Ugh so upset!!

    LaRN replied to brycross33's topic in General Students

    I made a med error when i was in RN school, and i was an LPN already. I never forgot it and I still have to stop and put everything else out of my mind to recheck the meds and identify patient. I dont...

  20. Petition for new nurses

    LaRN replied to Just and R.N's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    #1. I dont know if this is an issue in all areas, but in mine, the doctors offices and clinics have been using "medical assistants" instead of licensed nurses in their offices. from what i understand...

  21. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    LaRN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    we had been working short handed for a while and it was crazy. one of the nurses called off and when asked why she said "because this place got on my last damn nerve yesterday, and its best i stay...

  22. New to home care and freaking out because of the documation

    LaRN replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Home Health

    here are some links that should help you. ideally you should have a complete orientation, but this isn't unusual. you will learn, its just a bit more of a struggle. on admits, just do a good...

  23. Are most LTC's always low on supplies?

    LaRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think administration /ceo's get bonuses when costs stay

  24. Are most LTC's always low on supplies?

    LaRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    if employees are wasting supplies, admin needs to get out there and find the culprit instead of just making the patients go

  25. skilled medicare payment...

    LaRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    how much does medicare pay per day for Long term skilled care per day (nursing home). typical patient being gtube feedings, wound care,