Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. "CENTI"meter vs "SONO"meter

    Midwest4me replied to itiswhatitis's topic in General Nursing

    I agree---it grates on my nerves too (probably because I was raised so strictly to "pronounce things right!"). But then again many words that are mispronounced grate on my nerves--like "Miz-ur-ah" for...

  2. offered a position in ltc need advice

    Midwest4me replied to PRAY4MEPLS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've never worked hospital as an LPN but assume that the patient load is like that for RNs depending on the specialty(4-7??) but the patients are of a higher acuity level. In my LTC experience, the...

  3. LPN's Are they really being phased out?

    Midwest4me replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I graduated with the LPN in 1985 we were told "LPNs are getting phased out" so it's been said for many years! Depends on the area of the country I think too; I HAVE seen that local hospitals...

  4. So How Was YOUR Week?? (Rant!)

    Midwest4me replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    WOW--I'm SO sorry for the terrible week you've had---you SO need this long holiday weekend! Have a good one! By the way--what exactly does PITA mean? I see various posts using this

  5. Patients reading their own charts-yay or nay?

    Midwest4me replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'd do it too, if given a chance. I'd view it as my

  6. Doctors........aggghhh!

    Midwest4me replied to TBLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  7. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    Midwest4me replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously I was not making myself clear. I'm WELL aware that the nurse described by the OP was refusing to try to insert the IV. I also never said that the OP said the hospital refused to provide...

  8. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    Midwest4me replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a pretty basic skill but I think being fired is a little too extreme....after all, many nurses are NOT given a thorough IV training in school. Firing a nurse during such a nurse shortage...

  9. Rant: Loopy narcissistic patients

    Midwest4me replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I certainly don't feel that you need to feel regret over this. Perhaps getting your charge or someone from administration to assist would have been a good idea....BUT...hindsight is always...

  10. I am soooo excited!!!

    Midwest4me replied to mhull's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm VERY happy for

  11. Need some advice on working for registry as a new LVN/LPN

    Midwest4me replied to wooosp's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First, CONGRATULATIONS on passing the NCLEX and becoming a nurse!:yelclap: Second, BECAUSE you're new, I woldn't recommend agency nursing( and like Eric said, most agenies want a year's experience...

  12. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    Midwest4me replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So...BigB--are you still at this facility or did you run like the wind/go for something better as so many of us have suggested??? Your original post was made in January and I'll bet I'm not the only...

  13. Hospital Discourages Pressing Charges Against Assaultive Patients

    Midwest4me replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    My husband works in maximum security at a state hospital, been there for 20 years. Within that setting, he also worked in geriatric and adolescent treatment programs. Before considering filing...

  14. How soon too call after interview??

    Midwest4me replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you get the job! I, like others here, would recommend dropping off a "thank you card" (right away if you haven't already), highlighting your strengths, some reminder of who you are to refresh...

  15. Calling in Sick

    Midwest4me replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I now have a better understanding why it's frowned upon to ask the reason for calling in---HIPPA--it just didn't seem to apply to employees much 15 or so yrs ago when I was working LTC. It was pretty...

  16. Daughter's Meth reaction???

    Midwest4me posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just not sure where to post this. It's been a heck of a week. My husband and I learned last week that our daughter has been taking meth for 2-3 weeks!!!! We are still in shock. She's 25 yrs...

  17. Daughter's Meth reaction???

    Midwest4me replied to Midwest4me's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, NRSKaren, for the resources you included in your post--very helpful! To TriageRN---thank you for sharing the experiences you witnessed with your meth patient---so many similarities were...

  18. How much do you take home after taxes and all?(For LPN's)

    Midwest4me replied to Flower2005's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in Oregon; claim only myself as a dependent and take home around $2200-2300/month; more of course if I do 1-2

  19. Stupid question

    Midwest4me replied to Travellpro's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Eric, for that explanation--I've heard of palm pilots but never knew what they were---I'm a little old-fashioned when it comes to these electronic

  20. Stupid question

    Midwest4me replied to Travellpro's topic in General Nursing

  21. If there is such a thing as a beautiful death.....

    Midwest4me replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to that good feeling--not only as a nurse with a dying patient but as a step-daughter when I lost my step-mom one year ago yesterday. She was to come to our home with hospice on 5/14/05...

  22. Update- job from h*!!

    Midwest4me replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you!!!; "moving on" was a necessity for me too, and, like for you, the best decision ever! I thank God above that I was given the new position (2 yrs

  23. Would you go to work tommorow?

    Midwest4me replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    In either circumstance, I'd give 2-4 weeks' notice so I could train my replacement. I would miss my pts but frankly am emotionally/physically ready to retire so it'd be a relief to not work anymore!...

  24. Just quit my first nursing job.

    Midwest4me replied to rsmn17's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear of your frustration and misery so soon into the profession. I agree with one poster who stated that dual degrees will give you more security later, so look into something else that...

  25. Daughter's Meth reaction???

    Midwest4me replied to Midwest4me's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so VERY MUCH for the feedback. I had to do a lot of research to refresh my memory on what Meth was and recall it is a powerful CNS stimulant. These Meth stories are all over the news...