KY RN

KY RN

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  1. House Dr. doesn't allow hospice in facility

    KY RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm new to geriatrics so I need some help. I have a patient who is end-stage COPD and end stage pancreatic cancer. She is in horrible pain all the time and our house Dr. is not managing her well...

  2. House Dr. doesn't allow hospice in facility

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He did use those exact words. I'm not exaggerating what he said or reading into anything. That is why I don't know what to do for this patient. She just cries and moans all the time. She does not...

  3. Hungry Nurse or Troublemaker?

    KY RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have recently started a new job. I'm on my orientation period. I asked when we take our lunch. I was told by the Charge Nurse that we have to clock out for lunch for 30 minutes but continue to...

  4. Any one else over 40 that went to nursing school?

    KY RN replied to Lpntxn1's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from school with a woman that was 67 and another that was 55. They ran circles around everyone. They said they would probably croak before they paid off the student loans.

  5. Hungry Nurse or Troublemaker?

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going in early to talk to the Staffing Coordinator Person and to the DON. I don't want to cause problems but I want my break. If that is the culture here, it is best I look for another job. I am...

  6. Ever stuck your foot in your mouth in front of a patient/visitor?

    KY RN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I once told a patient that I couldn't understand why he only had one sock of each kind in his dresser the first time I went into his room. He told me his family used the mate to the sock for his...

  7. Age upon admission

    KY RN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What is the oldest age anyone has been upon enrollment to CRNA

  8. Tossing Your Cookies...

    KY RN replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    Funky gunkies in the lady parts is the worst. I had to do this foley catheter on a patient, who could not open her legs. I was cleaning her perineal area. We had four people trying to manipulate...

  9. How often do couples die within days of each other?

    KY RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious about others' experiences. I had a patient that passed away. He had been married 60 years to his wife. Four days later, his wife was admitted and passed away within 24 hours, after...

  10. I guess I'm too HOT to be a nurse.

    KY RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what to make of this interview. I'm not getting the job but I am totally confused about why the person interviewing me stated this. She stated that what she was going to say was illegal,...

  11. I guess I'm too HOT to be a nurse.

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    She was an average looking woman about 50. I wouldn't say she was an old bag, but she was a little on the plump side with smoker's wrinkles around the

  12. I guess I'm too HOT to be a nurse.

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was dressed appropriately. I had on a black suit pantset with a white dress shirt and black jacket and black flats. Hair in a bun, minimal make-up, no perfume, no jewelery. The thing is, I'm not...

  13. I guess I'm too HOT to be a nurse.

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad I have a reason why she didn't hire me. I'm just confused as to why she didn't use a more reasonable sounding excuse,something such as education level, interview tips, etc, something that I...

  14. I guess I'm too HOT to be a nurse.

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I agree. I didn't want to work there after that. I don't mind someone being honest and stating various reasons they don't want to hire me , such as no experience, not fitting in with the unit...

  15. Whats in YOUR lunchbox???

    KY RN replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    I pack a banana sandwich with mayonaise on white bread, cup of strawberries, and tsp of peanut butter for the strawberries. Sometimes, I like to eat instant oatmeal or grits instead of the

  16. Time to go back for my BSN

    KY RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've been out of school for 2 1/2 months. I am bored out of my mind because I am not going to school and working full time. I've cleaned and organized my house, started a garden, watched all the...

  17. Time to go back for my BSN

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The paper writing doesn't bother me. The cost does. I don't know that it justifies taking out student loans just to pay for my BSN. Where I work does not pay more for a BSN. However, a BSN could...

  18. Time to go back for my BSN

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you. I had looked at those and I still can't make a decision. I keep weighing the pros and cons of both. It does seem like most people have been equally satisfied with both

  19. Oldest Nurse

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    She showed me her license. She looks great!! I thought she was 59, maybe 62 at the oldest. Boy, was I shocked. Plus, she just got a certificate of recognition for her years of service at the...

  20. Computerized Charting ...

    KY RN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    I have worked at a hospital where they transitioned from paper charting to computer charting. It was a very rough transition for some of the nurses who had done paper charting for 30 years. I...

  21. spencerian college

    KY RN replied to shelbee1084's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The program is very disorganized, however, they do have some good LPN instructors. I learned a lot. Overall it was overpriced. The RN Program was HORRIBLE. It was very disorganized. Several...

  22. new disease

    KY RN replied to hollyandsky's topic in General Nursing

    What about the new virus in Africa? It is in the same family as the Ebola

  23. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To answer your question about the patients who cannot afford to pay, and who are not eligible for medicaid, I feel that any aid should be dependent upon the willingness of the pt. to comply with...

  24. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Southernbeegirl, What are you referring to when you ask,"then why do you keep doing it? Are you referring to educating the client over and over? That is my job, to educate and teach. I presented the...

  25. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    KY RN replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would never presume to know what the patient is feeling and thinking. I treated the patient as I would treat any other patient, with respect and dignity. I did not blame medicaid for the...