LHH1996

LHH1996

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  1. No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    LHH1996 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    maybe i missing something here, but don't many non-nurses do their own blood glucose testing, or their loved ones, heck..some teenagers do their own checks. so maybe the point is anyone can be trained...

  2. What Inspired Your Choice of Nursing Specialty?

    LHH1996 replied to SunRose7's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed med/surg nursing, but one thing that bothered me was the attitude that nursing homes were just places for old people, places for death, etc etc... I decided to transfer to the SNF side...

  3. Calling in....

    LHH1996 replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    travel50...can i work with you??

  4. Calling in....

    LHH1996 replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    to Pers...i wish i had the guts to say that...LOL..i will try to remember if i ever have a situation again..

  5. Calling in....

    LHH1996 replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    i know how you feel. (to original op), friday my doctor sent me to the emergency room d/t very abnormal labs and needed hospitalized. my boss acted like i was putting her out. she also knew i hadn't...

  6. No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    LHH1996 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know what the laws are in ohio..but i was suprised to see that the PCA was doing fingersticks to my roomate when i was in the hospital this past weekend. (i work in long term care and only...

  7. agency/staff rant

    LHH1996 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry to hear that happened to you..just keep up being the good nurse and person you

  8. Discuss a case with the hospital's lawyer?

    LHH1996 replied to susalotta's topic in General Nursing

    usually human resources would be involved and coordinate that with you. i agree with earlier post...don't do anything without talking to HR

  9. Round of applause for nurses who dont tolerate negative behavior

    LHH1996 replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    well this was at least 10 years ago...and no they are not..the incident with the grabbing of the arm was actually witnessed. i didn't know it was witnessed until i was pulled in the office and asked...

  10. Round of applause for nurses who dont tolerate negative behavior

    LHH1996 replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    i appreciate this post. i am originally from a very small town where this very thing happened alot. i worked in a SNF attached to a hospital. for example: one doctor screamed at me over the phone...

  11. Question about making dr apts for residents

    LHH1996 replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    we dont' have a secretary. we have forms that get filled out and the nurse manager has to follow up in the am. the nurse manager then gets with the family or schedules an aide to go with if escort is...

  12. Preventing falls from low beds

    LHH1996 replied to BoopetteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes i agree with the above..we only use them on residents that do not have risk of getting up and tripping over it, or sliding etc..usually they are used for residents (who may be in a low bed) but...

  13. ER's Turn Non-Emergencies Away?

    LHH1996 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    mwboswell...you misunderstood and only took a piece of my post and ran with it. I MEANT by "it had to come to THIS" was, that people who abused the ER are why they had to make such policies in the...

  14. What supplies do YOU use to start an IV?

    LHH1996 replied to rnleigh's topic in Emergency

    Hi Rnleigh...i see what you are saying..but don't you set up prior to starting the IV anyway. i would have everything ready so there would be no "digging"..oh well...i look forward to seeing what...

  15. ER's Turn Non-Emergencies Away?

    LHH1996 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    my mom used to say, "one bad apple spoils the whole bunch". basically all of the people who abuse the system whether it be by getting "free" service, or wasting valuable ER time, those are the people...

  16. What supplies do YOU use to start an IV?

    LHH1996 replied to rnleigh's topic in Emergency

    i can't believe they are attached to an emesis basin for iv starts...pardon me but that seems strange.??? i guess i just don't understand the point. just grab all of your supplies (as stated above)...

  17. Coumadin question

    LHH1996 replied to starletRN's topic in General Nursing

    we give around 1800 so that when lab results come before that..you can adjust the dose (or hold if

  18. you know you are in for trouble when.....

    LHH1996 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Well..to be honest..you kind of know that a patient is going to be a PITA when you see ten million allergies listed, and at least a 15-20+ drug list that includes lots of psychotropics.... then on top...

  19. Nursing home not able to admit medicare patients

    LHH1996 replied to Sarah Jayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    no it isn't common ...and it could mean no pay check...stay away!!!!!! to..Eriksoln..not all nursing homes are bad...why the put

  20. Night Shift LTC

    LHH1996 replied to SummerGarden's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    if you go into it already having a negative attitude it won't work out. most places will give you orientation at least two weeks and more if needed. you need to research the facility you are...

  21. In your experience have you seen this happen?

    LHH1996 replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it breaks my heart that you (and your mom) are going through that. Something certainly doesn't 'seem right there. if you aren't getting satisfaction with the care from nursing, social service, DON, or...

  22. RN refusing MA assignment

    LHH1996 replied to TXRenaNP's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i think she is being

  23. In your experience have you seen this happen?

    LHH1996 replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    NO...never heard of that either. the managers/DON have responsibility to investigate the bruise/contusion and give a final report to the state if unable to truly determine cause. also it sounds like...

  24. IV fluid mishap...worried

    LHH1996 replied to blueeyes87's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    don't beat yourself up. it was an honest mistake. just be careful next time.!!! the patient should be

  25. "will continue to monitor"

    LHH1996 replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    yes..i would write that nothing changed. don't ever write that you will continue to monitor if you don't plan to write a follow up note...Just Like MikeyBSN said. you don't want the chart to end up...