LPN1974

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  1. Do you have to deal with these?

    LPN1974 replied to nursestudentx's topic in Emergency

    Nursing is a hard job. Not everyone can do it. Nurses help people who are sick and can't help themselves. That INCLUDES cleaning up pee, poop, vomit, blood, and any other body fluids you can think of....

  2. A wee question.....

    LPN1974 replied to nursesaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is not clear if you are saying that you worked at this particular nursing home as a care assistant? If this is the nursing home you worked in before, are you thinking that since they know you,...

  3. New Nurse being thrown to the wolves IN LTC HELP!

    LPN1974 replied to Guest26407's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    SNF....Skilled Nursing

  4. Tell me what you do!

    LPN1974 replied to UM Review RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I had the same question asked of me once, a long time ago on this same job I'm on now. I hadn't been working there very long, but I gave about the same response that you did. I hmmm'd and ahh'ed ,...

  5. MSDS and hand lotion

    LPN1974 replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, now I have heard it

  6. MSDS and hand lotion

    LPN1974 replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, when I worked as an aide in the local hospital, they had this red soap and that crap broke my hands out something awful. My hands started to look like raw meat. I finally got to a...

  7. Venting...Hosp pts coming from skilled nursing facilities

    LPN1974 replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    I also believe there are many conditions that have to be taken into consideration. I had a patient once, in a SNF, got a stage 4 decube on her heel. We got her up in a chair everyday, and put that...

  8. MSDS and hand lotion

    LPN1974 replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of. How can the hospital mandate what a nurse puts on her/his OWN hands??? I just do not understand that. My hands get really dry, from washing them...

  9. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    LPN1974 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    ROFLMAO.............. That sure isn't what we call em here.......we have another word {besides condoms, that is} but I won't mention it. I never would have connected "preservatives" with "condoms",...

  10. MSDS and hand lotion

    LPN1974 replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my word, I never heard of such. I can't make it without handlotion. My hands get so terribly dry from washing them so much, I must have it. I guess you'll just have to keep little tubes in...

  11. Reward system for hardworking CNA's..need help!

    LPN1974 replied to NurseWiggins's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about some framed certificates for above and beyond the call of duty.... for Outstanding Work? How about a board for Outstanding employee of the month, to recognize that particular...

  12. any nurses had a lap cholecystectomy??

    LPN1974 replied to sn2rn04's topic in General Nursing

    6 weeks for me. Mine was too far gone for removal by laparoscopic. Due to nature of my job, I had to take 6 weeks. {No objection from me!} My DON had hers out by laparoscopic and returned to work in...

  13. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    LPN1974 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an LPN, I work in MR/DDS, when we have just 2 nurses, {we should be scheduled with 3, but due to illness, holidays, etc, sometimes we have to work with 2} we set up meds for about 60 people each....

  14. 8th grade nursing presentation ideas

    LPN1974 replied to nay537's topic in General Nursing

    Also, you could see if you could get a drug rep to give you free INK PENS and sticky note pads, to give

  15. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    LPN1974 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    What was she trying to

  16. 8th grade nursing presentation ideas

    LPN1974 replied to nay537's topic in General Nursing

    These are all great ideas, and a good way to start recruiting nurses, but will this kind of information really help to place nurses where the shortage is.....at the bedside? Just a thought.....you...

  17. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    LPN1974 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Well, what WOULD be the advantage? He won't be there to work and help make a living and pay the bills. When you need anything done around the house he won't be there to do it. He won't be there to...

  18. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    LPN1974 replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, and you seem to have a good attitude, a desire for learning, respect for others, and a good head on your shoulders. Students have to learn. Where would be if we didn't have students?...

  19. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    LPN1974 replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    NOT on my Nurse's license. Why would any nurse want to be responsible for a med aide to pass pills? If the aide is "monitored" and the client is "monitored" the nurse will have to be right by the...

  20. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    LPN1974 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I live In Arkansas, and they tried to get a bill passed to create Certified Med Techs, and they will be able to pass meds. PO meds, ear and eye gtts, nasal sprays, administer some rectal meds, {like...

  21. Ethical question...what would you do?

    LPN1974 replied to ksrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    And, too, Tylenol is not going to hurt anything or anybody. It's not like she was caught taking an Oxycontin or a morphine tablet or Demerol shot. Just because she took two tylenol does not make her...

  22. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    LPN1974 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    I don't THINK so! Had to get rid of too many losers in my life, sure don't need one from

  23. What's the difference between these nurses?

    LPN1974 replied to imastudent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I was giving wrong information suzanne. In my nursing program we rotated to every department, even ER and surgery. Maybe they don't make RN students do so, but this person was asking...

  24. Ethical question...what would you do?

    LPN1974 replied to ksrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    On my job we are allowed to take Tylenol if we need it and can give it to other staff if they need it, but that is all we're allowed to give out. Everything else is tightly controlled. Anything coming...

  25. What's the difference between these nurses?

    LPN1974 replied to imastudent's topic in General Nursing

    No.....while you are in school you should get a taste of it all. Then you will decide what your specialty is after