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  1. HELP! caregiver causing issues

    WV_heart_RN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    okay, i have a patient with dementia. she is bedridden and contractured at the knees. she can barely lay on her back due to the contractures of her spine. she developed pressure ulcers on both...

  2. Littmann Master Cardiology??

    WV_heart_RN replied to dougRN2BE's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ditto!!! Those are the BEST steths on the market. Extremely clear to listen with. KEEP

  3. unions in WV hospitals

    WV_heart_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i know this subject has been discussed in the general nursing forum. but, i was wondering how do nurses in wv feel about unionizing? i work at a non-union hospital. alot of the rns are throwing...

  4. Dispensing? or Not?

    WV_heart_RN replied to SassyRedhead's topic in General Nursing

    your system(or mess) sounds soooo much like what we deal with too. same set up. doc writes orders, faxed to pharmacy, tick tock tick tock, no meds, wait a little longer,...... i have done exactly the...

  5. Contact the Physician...

    WV_heart_RN replied to TLC RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you can not expect any answer to be obvious on the nclex. none of them will be!!! [color=#a0522d] [color=#a0522d]as for the call the doc thing: do not go in with the thought that will never be the...

  6. Where have all the GOOD VEINS gone?

    WV_heart_RN replied to PCUSheryl's topic in General Nursing

    i am in exactly the same situation!! you are so right. it is a self-esteem buster at times. we do our own ivs and lab draws on our floor. the iv team and lab techs get irrate with us when they...

  7. Patient assignment v. actual patient load

    WV_heart_RN replied to irish_std/n's topic in General Nursing

    i work cardiac stepdown. it is primary care so we have no lpns or aides to help us. except an occassional pca for the whole floor. at night we have four teams with six to seven patients each. acuity...

  8. Evidence Based Practice - please help

    WV_heart_RN replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    in one of my classes a classmate did an ebp plan on keeping families more informed, kinda in the loop better. she did it cause of the altercations that happen when family members don't get given...

  9. accelerated bsn - I need advice

    WV_heart_RN replied to mimi13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    i agree, if you have the support you can do it. i have three kids and a husband who works away from home during the week. i was essentially a single mom and boy did things pile up!! but, my hubby...

  10. must you pass NCLEX first?

    WV_heart_RN replied to jb2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    in wv you get a temporary permit that is good for 90 days. i worked as a gn until i took my nclex and passed about 1 1/2 months later. had i failed my permit would have been immediately revoked....

  11. And so it goes....

    WV_heart_RN replied to Saoudishabiba's topic in Nursing Humor

    that is toooo

  12. New camp nurse

    WV_heart_RN replied to mrscmt's topic in Camp

    wish me luck! i have volunteered to be nurse at the boy scout camp where my son

  13. Rapid Afib

    WV_heart_RN replied to zacarias's topic in Cardiac

    i totally agree with you. we did have them on our floor until about four months ago. it was decided that to be in accordance with patient safety standards that all meds must come up from the pharmacy...

  14. Rapid Afib

    WV_heart_RN replied to zacarias's topic in Cardiac

    berna, i work tele step-down. we consistently get the patients running afib rvr and start the dilt. gtts. i have gotten them from er and as transfers. if they are asymptomatic they do not go to...

  15. NursingABC's

    WV_heart_RN replied to tookewlandy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i took chemistry online. you should be able to really dig answers out for yourself if you attempt it though. depending on how much input you can get from the teacher it can be a very hard

  16. Nurses Week

    WV_heart_RN replied to jonear2's topic in General Nursing

    we had celebrations all week. shirts, gym bags as gifts. free dinners and such. it was

  17. Neagtive...responses to my wanting to enter Lpn program..

    WV_heart_RN replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    go for it!!! seriously, my friend was in her fifties when she and i went through school. i was 38 when i got my adn. age is not a reason not to fulfill your dreams!!! good luck to you!! it...

  18. Bloody awful Nclex!!

    WV_heart_RN replied to janejoeben's topic in International Nursing

    it is not the number of questions at all. the computer will continue giving questions until it has determined with 99% certainty you have reach minimum competency. that being said..most poeple who...

  19. Professional Misconduct

    WV_heart_RN replied to bertita's topic in General Nursing

    i wasn't talking about the other nurse. i was trying to get a point to you. it is obvious by your posts you have some serious anger management problems along with some denial issues too. also,...

  20. Tips on how to grow a thicker skin without losing yourself

    WV_heart_RN replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug: here is a big hug for you! hang in there. unfortunately people are that way. your preceptor should not have done what she did but what can you do...... i hear people complain about...

  21. Has anyone ever assisted in a roadside emergency?

    WV_heart_RN replied to c5150b's topic in General Nursing

    wow. that is kinda

  22. Professional Misconduct

    WV_heart_RN replied to bertita's topic in General Nursing

    my son has adhd. he also has a hard time controlling himself when he gets frustrated. when i get a note from the teacher telling me my son had to spend time in the principal's office i will ask him...

  23. Quitting after orientation, part deux

    WV_heart_RN replied to sarita279's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rose, more people will see your question if you start a new topic when you ask one. But as far as your question here is my opinion. Orientation for new grads is not only to orient you to the floor...

  24. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    WV_heart_RN replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    ISFJ. The description was right on. I don't understand what the numbers mean though. Can someone help out a confused person

  25. Quitting after orientation, part deux

    WV_heart_RN replied to sarita279's topic in First Year After Licensure

    may i present a small story? my best friend and i graduated from the same school at the same time. she went to one hospital and i to another. i was in love and she was miserable. why? she had been...