hoolahan ASN, RN

I did! Good to see you here. Well, you know, doo-doo happens. We can't all be saints 100% of the time. If they complained to management, I suggest you give them an apology and move on. A simple, I just wanted to say I am sorry I was short with you th...

Welcome to everyone who has posted since my last post, which was too long ago. Good to see you all here. Post often.

I used LOL = Little Old Lady, way before the days of lol on the internet. Just ask, and we'll explain them.

I never had to worry about this much, since I work the suburbs and city and am never too far from a hospital. So I will try to shed a little bit of light, but I am by no means an expert. 1. We had to use 3 labs, depending on if it was Medicare, or HM...

Thanks for the plug Karen. Melissa, feel free to quote me, or print out anything from my site. I PM'd you too.

Sounds pretty good to me Kathy!! I think the $65 for admit is low, (Between 75 and 85 by me) BUT, if you don't have to complete OASIS for peds, and well mom and baby, then your paperwork may not be too bad, so that is a good rate. The $60 per re-visi...

My agency supplies everything, and I won't repeat what is said above. I also do like my own tympanic thermometer, but I also have a digital oral thermometer in case I run out of covers, or I want a double check of a temp. My agency supplies the tympa...

I am looking in my Estes Assessment book, maybe erythema nodosum, but that name makes me think it is very red, but if you are talking about what I am picturing, it is not red.

I don't think you are doing anything wrong at all. I think you must be in a tough area. If you were in NJ, they would eat you right up with maternal/child experience, maybe the areas they will send you to are rough, and they know from experience they...

What is the accountability of the shift super? It seems to me like it is easier to call you than to work at the staffing herself. My friend did what you are doing, and was terribly abused for a year until she said uncle. She went in and threatened to...

I only think it would be wrong if he didn't know them. He obviously doen't do this to a new resident he doesn't know, right? What is the harm here? We are talking about one human being brightening another human being's day, in a facility where they a...

You have gotten great advice above. I can't add to that. What I would suggest is that, if the above measures don't work, see if you can get a Leave of Absence from the program for a few months. In that time, work as an aide in the hospital. You will ...

I agree Deb, blown totally out of proportion! I am not embarrased in any way by the mention. I don't think it was a poor reflection on allnurses.com or anyone who posts here. This IS America, we have freedom of speech, naturally not all the nurses po...

I have no sympathy for you whatsoever. Those patient's are being treated based on your falsifications. What if someone had a stroke because you didn't find out their BP was sky high, but you charted a normal one??!! I would have canned you the second...

I had a lumpectomy last week at an outpt surgi-center. All went well. I didn't want to be a pain-in-the-A, so I did not pester the AO w questions about what meds I would have. He had explained to me, my procedure would be done under local, and I woul...

I guess it does depend on the person. I am usually pretty sensitive to meds, tylenol wipes me out. (Cheap date.) I guess it is more the surgery than the CS. That has to be gone by now. I need to eat some spinach or something!

I'd get my doctor to write me a note stating that you are not allowed to work in homes of smokers due to ______ condition. I personally have never asked a pt not to smoke while in their home. I just don't feel like it is my place to tell them how to ...

"The purpose of home health care is to provide the support, treatment, and information that caregivers and patients need to successfully manage their healthcare needs at home. The home health nurse's role is that of facilitator of home independence t...

Sorry I only read the first page of replies. My feeling is this. You are a mother first, and a nurse second. Only you know the capabilities of your own children. If your gut is telling you they should not be left alone, you should listen to that. I a...

http://www.brucemedical.com/ab10001.html I found this little gizmo while doing some research for you, sounds like it may be a help for this woman.

Wish I had some for you. I haven't had to teach this skill much and have usually had males or folks who had sensation. You can check with the WOCN, or multiple sclerosis organizations, they have have some useful info. Good luck with your search, and...

If it is cheaper for your insurance to have you do this at home, they will be agreeable. We have taught people to be independent in their home infusions. The pjarmacy delivers supplies to your home, and you manage it. They would just send a nurse onc...

http://www.evitamins.com/product.asp?pid=1080&brand=Natrol Is this the stuff ren? I am not willing to give up my One-A-Day Weight Smart vitamin, it really has helped me to have more energy and less appetite. Too many repeat items. Maybe I can fi...

Well, I picked up the aquafor, and I was dissappointed. I mean it is wonderful, but so greasy!!! It is something you could only use at night. I need something I can use throughout the day as well. I'm going to look for those vitamins ren, but I take ...

Thanks CurlySue, your day is indeed very intersting. I look forward to more of your posts. I don't think you broke any confidentiality any more than any of us have. One thing I do often, is change the sex of the pt too, unless you are talking about a...