middleagednurse

middleagednurse

nurseline,med surg, PD

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  1. What a story!

    I was working nights. My patient was an elderly lady who wanted to go home, right now, and it was about 1am. I tried reasoning with her, but that didn't really work. She called 911 and reported that a...
  2. Do you ever get sick?

    Hint: Try holding your breath or breathing through your mouth when you are dealing with strong
  3. Don't know what to do...

    Apply for
  4. What's the craziest thing a patient or family member has said to you?

    That is SOOOOO
  5. Accepted DON Position!

    I apologize for my rude
  6. Accepted DON Position!

    I dont want to be mean but learning to spell might be on your to do
  7. Getting Recognized by Former Patients On The Street

    The only time that happened to me I was shopping at Wal-Mart and a man says "hey you were my nurse when I was in prison!". Yeah. I couldnt wait to get out of
  8. Med questions

    You can also call the doctor and get a specific order for the albuterol. A med order isn't complete if a dose isn't ordered. "One ampule" isn't specific enough. As for OTC meds, a parent can give...
  9. VENT: other nurses doing things "above and beyond"

    I hear you! I have a case where my client has sibs, and cousins who spend a lot of time at her home. Most of the time, I am "watching" not only the client, but the sibs as well. Mom is there, but in...
  10. Suggestions...

    I know this is a little off subject but how does a blind person watch videos? Also, how does child
  11. Suggestions...

    The momn is nuts and she enjoys torturing
  12. HELP I NEED ADVICE

    I empathize with you. Hugs. I know right now you feel that life is over but give yourself time to grieve, file for unemploymen,t and you will work
  13. Unhappy RN at LTC Avoid Extra Shifts

    The fact is that nursing is a lot harder than people think. People have unrealistic views of what nursing is. It can be hell. Working in LTC can be really hard. My suggestions are, have you...
  14. Should I tell my boss that I work weekends for another HH agency?

    My agency has a "rule" that you're not supposed to work for other agencies, because it's "conflict of interest". However, most nurses do it anyway because they want to earn more money. It's sort of a...
  15. Question RE: CPAP

    What's weird is that I, an RN, was under the impression that only obese people suffered from sleep apnea. I am not obese. I am of average weight, well maybe 20 lbs, overweight but not
  16. Question RE: CPAP

    This is only my personal experience. I use CPAP and when I started it took me about a week or two to feel a huge difference. Of course I felt slightly better each day. Sometimes I get tired of wearing...
  17. I just need to vent a little...

    Frankly I dont know how you do it all I have done LTC but only had about 20 to 25 patients, which was ENOUGH!. I moved at the speed of light, didnt eat, I would take a can of slim fast and gulp it...
  18. Patients with sticky fingers!

    I agree on the go bag. My patient has one. Just 2 days ago we had a power failure and had to evacuate. I was grateful that her suction machine was fully charged and that she has a stocked to go bag....
  19. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    Mypatients have not used an ambulance. However we have made numerous trips to doctor appts and ER visits. I always stay until the patient is admitted.I get paid for that.Generally I am quite busy...
  20. Patients with sticky fingers!

    I worked at a place where a patient got in his WC, laid a blanket over his legs, went to the gift shop, and hid expensive items under the blanket. He eventually got caught. He had a ton of booty in...
  21. Hard and Soft Skills

    There is a major discrepancy between school and employment. School says keep the patients safe. Employers say keep the patients
  22. Stay as far away from this psycho as you
  23. PDN Nurse Shortage?

    I work for an agency in the Midwest that is always short of nurses. Clients complain that they can't always get coverage. I think private duty is something a lot of nurses dont think
  24. I didnt realize the client was on O2. Thisn is SO dangerous. The agency should refuse to staff.Dont forget you are a mandated reporter. You should call CPS
  25. And, a child with respiratory issues shouldn't have 3 people smoking in the house. Plus the mother cussing at the child is verbal