VIRGO NURSE replied to jmdulock's topic in Pediatric
I try the sitting up and giving mom a hug, cuz she needs one routine. Have the child sitting, legs dangling, with mom giving them a hug. I have them rest their head on mom's shoulder. Ask about school, the up coming birthday, a toy they brought with ...
VIRGO NURSE replied to VIRGO NURSE's topic in Safety
First off, let me get the record straight. I do not treat people differently, whether on public assist, having insurance or self pay. I am merely stating that being on public assist does not give a person the right to " make a hand written list" of f...
grrr sometimes my job is sooo aggravating! I work in a very very large pediatric medical group. We can see up to a 150 patients a day. I had this mom come in with her three kids, only the baby was being seen for a well check up. She came 25 mins late...
VIRGO NURSE replied to Princess74's topic in LPN/LVN
I worked eight years in LTC and rehab. I did everything from geriatrics to hospice to rehabs from MVA's to broken hips. Although it was alot of work I truely enjoyed it. Now I work in a large Pediatric medical office/clinic. It is very fast pace and ...
VIRGO NURSE replied to VIRGO NURSE's topic in New Nurse
THANK YOU!! This what I thought.. I'm an LPN, and I work in a very large pediatric clinic with 12 doctors. This is what I wrote on an intake.. Per parent, Pt is s/p Zithromax for Pn. No cough or congestion noted, Parent denies pt has sob. Robitussin ...
VIRGO NURSE replied to nurselearst's topic in New Nurse
My Story... I worked for a facility that was privately owned by a great man. We got Christmas bonus and he did what he could to keep us all happy. Most of the staff was there a long time. It was small ,two floors 85 residents. In April of 2003 after ...
VIRGO NURSE replied to barefootlady's topic in West Virginia
I love Christmas!. Last year I was very depressed and on medication with a leave of absense. I had a tumor in my left eye and my vision was blurry. I was so afraid I was going blind. Surgery, steriods ( thank god it wasn't cancer) I slowly mended. Th...
VIRGO NURSE replied to analee23's topic in New Nurse
Hi How about agency nursing. Do per diem, wound care, pic lines? You can work when you want and then in Feb start your new position. You can sign up at a nursing home for per diem hours and the rates are great! Again they call you and if you can work...
I am a LPN and I work in LTC. I have 40-42 residents to take care with g-tubes, foleys, IV's and major wounds. There has been times I Have had 1 cna!!!!!!!! So the two of us are turning and positioning, changing bed linens and answering call bells...