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  1. Difference between Home Health, Palliative Care and Hospice??

    LockportRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Ok guys/girls. I do understand that no medical advice can be given here but I am looking for a clearer explanation of each of these areas as I have only a few weeks to help my dad decide what to do....

  2. Difference between Home Health, Palliative Care and Hospice??

    LockportRN replied to LockportRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for your response Libby. I will be moving there in a few weeks and agree with you 100% that he should see a marked improvement in nearly all areas just by getting one:one care. That being...

  3. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    LockportRN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, now I just feel

  4. Judge Sends Man to Prison Because He Can't Pay Hospital Bill

    LockportRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Nursing News

    Free medical care? Yeah, like that's going to

  5. Orlando

    LockportRN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Thank you ((

  6. Orlando

    LockportRN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Oh my hon, please know that we are 100% thinking, praying and sending you huge amounts of love. I am a mom of a child that has gone there. 3 of his friends were killed. He is struggling so much,...

  7. "Your job is to make me happy"

    LockportRN replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Arrg, after typing a response it all disappeared. This is not the first time that has happened to me here but I'll try again. I had to lol as I currently have a private duty case where the woman...

  8. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    LockportRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    This doesn't just happen in hospitals. With the new healthcare system as it is, docs in general are being paid less. When/if you go to an Ergent Care Center or other type of 'walk-in' clinic, if the...

  9. Negligent CNA?

    LockportRN replied to halerac88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am sorry that this happened both to you and to your resident. As others have said, it appears as though there is a facility-wide lack of communication. For this reason, it would appear as though...

  10. Failed last semster of school

    LockportRN replied to RAndaRoo's topic in Nursing Career

    I am glad that you are going to appeal. There are many that don't make it this far. I used to have an LPN that was my 'study buddy' but also friend. We would take turns driving to classes...

  11. Fib fracture, can't work!

    LockportRN replied to duchessbettie's topic in Nursing Career

    Right now may be a good time for you to look into clinics that give flu vacs. You would not be required to stand and you certainly have enough experience to teach about the flu, side effects, who...

  12. Older nurses still want to work!

    LockportRN replied to labmom's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, Ruby I am saddened by this response. Doesn't sound very supportive. CAB? I hope I don't get there. Seems to me we could/should be more supportive of our fellows. Nobody else is. Not the...

  13. Foley cath as g tube?

    LockportRN replied to organicnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Same with LTC. Unless there is a special GT, if one comes out, it usually gets replaced with a foley and Lopez valve. Never had a problem unless there was a nurse that did not do this quickly enough...

  14. I saw another nurse assault a patient

    LockportRN replied to morman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This would make me think "If he is bold enough to do this in my presence, what the heck is he doing to these people when he is alone with them?" I'd report it not only because this guy does not...

  15. what can you do when a nurse sets you up

    LockportRN replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    After speaking with her, I would go to HR and complain of harrassment by this nurse and request HR's assistance. This is their job to which I would take

  16. ethical dilema

    LockportRN replied to badcompany's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hm, sorry that you feel that way. I did not get that from the posts. I do not believe that you offended but were being given advice/asked questions as you asked. Please, stay and keep active. It is...

  17. ethical dilema

    LockportRN replied to badcompany's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was seriously wondering the same thing. I have worked in LTC or SNF's for most of my career and almost never get lunch and barely have time to use the restroom. Where do you get all this extra...

  18. Tension between Nursing Home Nurses and Acute/Critical Care Nurses! Lets visit!

    LockportRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Probably not sitting around in the patients rooms, but by all means, all facilities should have a crash cart, fully stocked with this equipment ready to roll. Though I have to admit, I have worked...

  19. Tension between Nursing Home Nurses and Acute/Critical Care Nurses! Lets visit!

    LockportRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was thinking the same thing. Once upon a time, I worked for a SNF that was attached to a hospital that was highly rated and growing very quickly. As a result, we grew very quickly. And tempers...

  20. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    LockportRN replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I completely agree. I could/would never work in a situation where I was expected to work any old time they wanted me to and out of the realm of what I was hired to

  21. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    LockportRN replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I do know that this is often the case, but at least you will have solid documentation should any adverse event arise. I am also not wondering if you facility does not have an (800) number posted...

  22. Response to question

    LockportRN replied to FeleciaSmith's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I hear your frustration I did have a chuckle with the 'nurse police'. That one I will

  23. Hospitals discriminating against medical conditions..?

    LockportRN replied to CosmoRN77's topic in General Nursing

    Well sure they can. Thinking of just one instance, there are hospitals that have given staff x amount of time to quit smoking. If they do not (and it is verified with blood tests) they are fired....

  24. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    LockportRN replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Too

  25. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    LockportRN replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Or perhaps, she could simply follow the chain of command and force admin to look at the way the charge nurse leads. It may just lead to a change in this position for the betterment of