Zen123

Zen123

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  1. Dreading going into work already - please help

    Zen123 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been a nurse for 8 years. I listen to Lois Hay " positive thinking cd" on my way to work and sometimes dr dyer cd. It lifts me up and reminds me of what is good.

  2. Ever wear ear plugs to deal with the never ending loud noise?

    Zen123 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work in ltc . My unit has become a psych unit mostly dementia related. I have 3 residents that yells intermittently ; they feed off each other. One in particular is inconsolable and prn meds .....

  3. Dangerous and Demented: What Usually Happens?

    Zen123 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let the CNA's know especially the main staff who takes care of her= how much you appreciate what they have to deal with. It goes a long way. I have a resident who made a fast right hand hook 3...

  4. Ever wear ear plugs to deal with the never ending loud noise?

    Zen123 replied to Zen123's topic in Psychiatric

    Any success stories with dementia patient who is very anxious with repeatitive verbalizations? Her trigger is she's afraid to be left alone and needs constant 1:1. As soon as you leave that is when...

  5. Anyone use voice recorder for admissions? etc..

    Zen123 replied to speedyG's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    great

  6. Do Not Send to Hospital From Nursing Home

    Zen123 replied to toughjob,nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ultram used to be a controlled narc- in my facility it doesn't require a

  7. Do Not Send to Hospital From Nursing Home

    Zen123 replied to toughjob,nurse's topic in General Nursing

    With just a prn tylenol- i keep in mind the next pain med with no script needed was ultram possibly that would have held the resident till

  8. Help! Cute Visitation Sayings in LTC facility....

    Zen123 replied to shell1977's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lol. Seriously now i've always want a sign on the nursing station or on the med cart. - big bold letters that says" don't

  9. How do you get thicker skin?

    Zen123 replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

    Glad to hear I'm not alone. I work in skilled LTC with no security like most LTC's. Tonight I dealt with an angry husband who has been in denial for some time regarding his wife's condition and...

  10. The evolution of a new policy in healthcare organzations

    Zen123 replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    BS. Lots of BS. Tired of the

  11. Speaking foreign languages

    Zen123 replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    There is no excuse whatsoever to speak in your native tounge while at work-giving a report-break room- etc.. People ought to know their place. It's pathetic that people have to resort to putting signs...

  12. Speaking foreign languages

    Zen123 replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    Yep; i'd go ahead and speak up- hear me say" good grief people! where the hell do you think you people are

  13. Heartbroken. Ball was dropped BIG TIME. Advice?

    Zen123 replied to cmcervantes63's topic in General Nursing

    Last year the father of my children went into respiratory distress while getting ready for work in the early hours of the morning. He was home alone at that time. He called 911. When they got to...

  14. Positive TB & New Employment

    Zen123 replied to paperbagdove245's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also a converter. New employment will require a cxr and if it's neg you'll be ok. They dont test me every year after that dt the skin reaction- red and itch like crazy. If you find another job...

  15. androgel patch

    Zen123 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Not familiar with this med. Plenty comes in a box. It's a schedule 3 i believe. Does your work keep this med locked in the narc drawer? Ran into this med tonight while floating and counting all...

  16. androgel patch

    Zen123 replied to Zen123's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks!

  17. Ever wonder...

    Zen123 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Ha!

  18. fasting lipid panel on a pt with cont' tube feeding. ?h

    Zen123 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A pt is on a continues tube feeding. Heard he has an order of fasting lipid panel in the a.m. Also a diabetic. How is this pt suppose to

  19. fasting lipid panel on a pt with cont' tube feeding. ?h

    Zen123 replied to Zen123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Curious how that order pan out. He received 8o u of lantus at hs and gets routine coverage of reg ins At midnight. I would think orders to hold or adjust ins should have been put into place before...

  20. Religion

    Zen123 replied to x4livin's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have run into one who was into jesus and starting preaching. I smiled and I said sorry but- i am a muslim! Don't know why but that shot them

  21. I need more money.

    Zen123 replied to rn2bsn's topic in General Nursing

    I deserved more money too! What about me!?

  22. Accuracy and Patient Safety vs Time Management

    Zen123 replied to Goldenhare's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do you work in hospital or ltc? Some people can't handle first or second shift. Some need to stay in one unit. Floating cause more anxiety. Some people spend more time on what other's missed. Do what...

  23. Nurses ordering meds

    Zen123 replied to robby5313's topic in General Nursing

    In ltc you get verbal orders all the time..and they are signed by md's whenever they show

  24. Arrested while Occupying Wall Street - Will I Be Hireable?

    Zen123 replied to LookingAhead's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Go

  25. Only 5 units of insulin per injection site??

    Zen123 replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    :chair: i can see the resident now bolting to take off when they see me come with all those