37: If you bring your children, WATCH THEM. It is rude to patients who are not used to wild, noisy children. Do not assume staff or someone else will keep them in control; that's YOUR job. 38: If your...
DeathzAngel2 replied to Practicalone's topic in General Nursing
Hello Practicalone! Congrats on your LPN & new job. I worked at a large tribally-run ambulatory care clinic for 16+ yrs. I enjoyed it very much. You will find among 'the people', a high rate of...
I, too, was able to attend nursing school thanks to an IHS scholarship. I had a 2 year pay-back but ended up staying 16+ years. I was able to "do my time" at a tribally-administered ambulatory care...
I am so sorry for your brother's loss. It is very common for caregivers who are left behind to worry that they did something to hasten the loved one's passing, whether it be by giving too much/too...
I think educating & prepping the family is also key to managing secretions. I always explain to the family that secretions are usually heard on expiration & don't mean the Pt is struggling to...
The Noc Triage nurse will thank you if you have O2 available at 2 am when the family calls, panicked, because the Pt is suddenly SOB or actively dying & looks dyspneic. Better to have the...
DeathzAngel2 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing
Sagoli. I am an enrolled Oneida tribal member, Turtle Clan, along with Menominee. I was the clinic nurse for an Indian Health Clinic for 16 years before I made the change to Hospice nurse. Thank you...