Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. How do you center yourself before a shift?

    Midwest4me replied to smilesandstickers's topic in General Nursing

    (quote nursecard) ..."i have about a forty minute drive to work, which i love and wouldn't hardly have it any other way. :) i'm usually either listening to one of my favorite cd's, or the delilah...

  2. I GOT IN

    Midwest4me replied to nitenurse02's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:congratulations on taking the next step! i've been an lpn for nearly 24 years and wish i could join you! i'm too old to do it now and have too limited financial resources. here's hoping you do...

  3. Stoped at 196 almost lost hope

    Midwest4me replied to icelander44's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on passing! That's

  4. skin protection before incontinence

    Midwest4me replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

    we use calmoseptine in our hospital too. it seems to work very

  5. Frustrated with new job

    Midwest4me replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "walking rounds" is practical, works very well, and created fewer problems in our hospital which is why i suggested it. rounds have to be done anyway so why not together? doing rounds together is not...

  6. Frustrated with new job

    Midwest4me replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    many good points, caliotter! i would also suggest that the op make "walking rounds" a priority. by this i mean at every shift change, the cnas from each shift go together and do rounds(checking all...

  7. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    Midwest4me replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    what a bunch of marlarky! are you truly saying that rns are "real nurses" and lpns are not?? did i read that correctly? i see you're 19 years old; you have a lot to learn. titles(that are extremely...

  8. Blood glucose protocol in LTC facilities

    Midwest4me replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my experience in LTC the diabetics usually had standing orders covering sliding scale, glucagon, etc, How odd that the patient had no such standing orders. I agree with CapeCodMermaid. That RN...

  9. How do you stay so organized?

    Midwest4me replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in General Nursing

    Make a list and prioritize. Experience IS the best

  10. Why is my pt's blood glucose so high?

    Midwest4me replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    well of course the cbg's are not comforting; nor are the insulin shots---but hospice pts usually continue on their meds until actively dying---like others said. sounds to me like you're taking offense...

  11. I just dont understand!!

    Midwest4me replied to sassyson_989's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with this. i also believe that the more education one has(as in another health-related degree), the more well-rounded one is. i recall asking my a&p instructor "why is it that we need to...

  12. Why is my pt's blood glucose so high?

    Midwest4me replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    of course a hospice pt's cbg's can, and should, be taken and insulin given. hospice is comfort care. why would you think

  13. What Are you thankful for this Easter?

    Midwest4me replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thankful that I have a Savior who has blessed me with a job in this bad economy, for a recent change in events that has allowed me more time with my grandkids, my siblings, my

  14. Happy Easter!

    Midwest4me replied to Teebee5's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Teebee5, and Happy Easter to you(and all reading this) too! I plan to spend some(much needed) time with my

  15. Night time munching...

    Midwest4me replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    hahaha! how ironic that we are having a potluck on our unit while i write

  16. Gaining Respect in the Nursing Field

    Midwest4me replied to tmhusted's topic in General Nursing

    great

  17. What should be included when Charting?

    Midwest4me replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Back when I attended nsg school we were taught SOAP charting(S= subjective, O= objective, A= assessment, P= plan). You NEVER got taught ANY tips on charting? I find that so very odd...and sad. Always...

  18. Basic nursing question

    Midwest4me replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with the above except that, in my experience, a bed alarm can also be a device pinned to the pt and pinned to the bedsheet. i, too, have never heard of bed

  19. Is it worth going to school to be an LPN?

    Midwest4me replied to Shawn7997's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is worth getting the LPN if you need an income while attending the RN program. Yes, LPNs are getting phased out in some of the major hospitals but hey, when I was in nursing school in 1984, we...

  20. What is your schedule like?

    Midwest4me replied to Brandy0331's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work four 10-hour noc shifts and have Sat, Sun, and Mon off. Works well for

  21. What are common problems at Nursing Homes

    Midwest4me replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with all the above but want to add the following: 1) pressure sores are seen more often not only because pts will refuse to be turned but also because of the staff shortage or refusal/lack of...

  22. Money saving measures used by employers

    Midwest4me replied to AlsgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well our union --I am a state employee--is in the midst of negotiations right now and we have until June to reach an agreement. At stake is : 1) our regular monthly hours(governor wants us to take...

  23. Whistle Blowing and Retaliation

    Midwest4me replied to celticwoman61's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What a load of crap you've been dealt. So sad that the thief was promoted to be your boss. Is there any way to transfer to another department within your facility? I'd look into it. By the way, my hat...

  24. TEAMWORK IN NURSING

    Midwest4me replied to starlightexpress's topic in General Nursing

    Quite simply put in my opinion, teamwork is completing your tasks but helping others complete theirs too (as time

  25. Please pray for a friends granddaughter!

    Midwest4me replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm offering up prayers that God will do what He feels is best. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the