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  1. Bp issues

    phoebebrat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Opinions please. My husband is having increased hypertension. Taking metoprolol succinate 50mg and amlodipine 5mg. Diastolic has been staying 94-104. His primary (VA) instructed to him to add a dose...

  2. LTC Question/Opinion

    phoebebrat posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would like opinions on this situation. Due to staffing issues it has become normal for me to be without an aide between 10p-6a. I work on a skilled unit with 18 residents. I think this is very...

  3. Any RN and/or BSN nurses here in private duty?

    phoebebrat replied to Ashlee59's topic in Private Duty

    I’m interested in private duty nursing but don’t know where to begin. What kind of insurance would I need? How would I function without working under a

  4. LTC Question/Opinion

    phoebebrat replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    Kbrn2002, All my concerns seemed to fall on deaf ears. I talked to the don about being alone and something happening with a resident. I was told to leave the resident and go call for help. When I...

  5. LTC Question/Opinion

    phoebebrat replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    They are definitely a needy group. There were aides from another unit that were supposed to help me multiple times but they always refused. They were even instructed by management to help. Based on...

  6. Nurses who don't assess

    phoebebrat replied to penny186's topic in General Nursing

    They are putting patients lives at risk. These people aren’t in the hospital because they are healthy. Things can and do go wrong, vitals can change, pain levels can change, you may notice something...

  7. LTC Question/Opinion

    phoebebrat replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the replies. I did decide to quit the

  8. LTC Question/Opinion

    phoebebrat replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    Overtime is only paid on certain calendar days because of the way the pay periods are

  9. Vancomycin infusion after allergic reaction

    phoebebrat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone been ordered to give Vancomycin after that pt already had an allergic reaction to it?:uhoh21: I took over care of an 18y.o. that was to get another vanco. infusion on my shift. The dr...

  10. rehab in LTC vs rehab hospital

    phoebebrat posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I just started in a LTC facility a month ago. I work in the rehab/skilled unit. I miss the hospital environment and was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between rehab hospitals and...

  11. afraid of change

    phoebebrat replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I too am in the same situation. I have never been comfortable with change. I usually fight against it instead of trying to go with the flow, which only causes me more problems. I currently work in...

  12. Do Newbies "Eat" Their Elders?

    phoebebrat replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    My experience has been that the oldies eat the newbies. (I'm 45 btw, but a new nurse), Why can't we all just get

  13. depressed

    phoebebrat posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm still so depressed. It's been 7 mo. since I lost my med/surg job and I still can't seem to move forward. I have a job now in LTC, been there for 5 mo. I strongly dislike it. I don't feel like...

  14. job on the line

    phoebebrat replied to nursesneedlovetoo's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't say why you feel your job is on the

  15. Nursing Shortage Fallacy?

    phoebebrat replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I think the shortage is in certain areas of nursing. When I worked med/surg I averaged low census one day per pay period. Now I am working LTC (and hating very minute of it) and there is a terrible...

  16. New job: Problem with orientation-VENT

    phoebebrat replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    Would I be correct to guess you are working in a LTC? When I worked in the hospital my orientation as a new nurse was 3mo. In LTC it was 2wks and I was with a different nurse each time. A couple of...

  17. How often do you end up getting done late?

    phoebebrat replied to mama_bird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in a LTC for one month now. I almost always leave on time, although I don't know how. I always wonder what I forgot. I work nights though and it seems that the day nurses have so much...

  18. searching for happiness

    phoebebrat posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started a new job in LTC about one month ago after being terminated from my med/surg position. Some of you may remember my post about having the pt. who was allergic to Vanco and MD ordered it...

  19. searching for happiness

    phoebebrat replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    Probably, but I'm not going to. I think I just need someone to talk to that understands and can help me see this whole situation in a different light. The people that I have available to talk to...

  20. If you could have a different profession...

    phoebebrat replied to anurseuk's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to be an interior decorator. I just practice on my own home

  21. new nurse biggest mistakes

    phoebebrat replied to smtwinfalls's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ALWAYS make sure you get a COMPLETE order from the Dr. Remember pt name, drug, dosage, route, frequency. I lost my job over one of those items missing from an order. Don't let this happen to you,...

  22. When it's the visitor who needs the ER....

    phoebebrat replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    I think you did the right thing and good for you:yeah: I would have done the same thing. It might not have been the correct action "legally" but I think it was right ethically. You have to live...

  23. Considering position in LTC

    phoebebrat replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you NewEngland RN for your question about working in LTC. I also have about 2 yrs. exp. in med/surg, am currently not working and I'm considering LTC. I can't answer your question but I am...

  24. I was Discharged..and Now my LICENSE is being threatened/Retaliatory Actions HELP!!!!

    phoebebrat replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Nursing Career

    BTW, what is a redspoon

  25. I was Discharged..and Now my LICENSE is being threatened/Retaliatory Actions HELP!!!!

    phoebebrat replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry to hear what you are going through. The only advice I can offer is maybe you should consider consulting with a legal nurse attorney. If it is just a consult I don't see how any future...