Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. Dau. is 27 wks but measures 35!

    Midwest4me replied to Midwest4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks SmilingBluEyes and Skis...for the input! She's due for another US next week--not sure what "level" her last ones have been(she's had 2 now I think). No, she's not a diabetic--at least as far as...

  2. things I didn't learn in nursing school

    Midwest4me replied to mygirlsmom's topic in General Nursing

    WOW...what an interesting thread--I've already enjoyed the responses!:) Here are mine: 1) "Real-nursing-life time managment"--you know--train students the RIGHT way--give them 3+ weeks experience...

  3. I was punched

    Midwest4me replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure sorry you went through all this! And I join all others who say you are right to file charges--now follow through and prosecute the nut!:angryfire It's a VERY good thing he was competent.If...

  4. CPR and DNR Orders

    Midwest4me replied to suprnurs40's topic in General Nursing

    You'd have to do CPR because she has the right to change her

  5. I have a job interview!!!!

    Midwest4me replied to HannasMom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi--just curious to know what dialysis company it was you interviewed with? If you are an RN, I cannot imagine why the dialysis co. would pay less than the LTC--that is so unfortunate--I highly...

  6. LPN2005 Magazine

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

    Yes--I too just sent the card off; I'm looking forward to receiving my issues. It'll be interesting to see how it differs, if at all, from the Nursing 2004

  7. Nurses leaving in droves...

    Midwest4me replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well-written and all so VERY TRUE. I assume you work in a hospital? Your experiences sound like those I had when I worked in LTC. What a hellish environment...glad I'm working in group home...

  8. Nurses leaving in droves...

    Midwest4me replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    My heart sincerely goes out to you! Been there, done that. The stress is mind-boggling! Have you looked into nursing positions in group homes(medican and behavioral) i.e.,state-run or otherwise? I...

  9. Nurses leaving in droves...

    Midwest4me replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that would(kind of) border on "abuse" of the NPO patients!?? What a nasty thing to do to THOSE poor people! Imagine the salivating going

  10. Nurses leaving in droves...

    Midwest4me replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    "We have a new "customer service recovery initiative" that involves teaching us nurses to apologize, admit we are wrong, and hand out McDonald's gift certificates....". I found your post to be very...

  11. I need prayers, I may be fired

    Midwest4me replied to medsurgnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just said a prayer for you and will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Trust in God and all WILL turn out for the

  12. Hello - What state are you from?

    Midwest4me replied to KimRN41514's topic in Rural

    I live in Oregon but my heart's in

  13. MD funnies

    Midwest4me replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: That made my day!! Thanks for sharing

  14. learning from mistakes...too many?

    Midwest4me replied to miss.bandaid's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    "I KNOW in my heart mistakes happen and it is a learning process, but you are both right; I am too hard on myself..." ..." I made a little motto for myself a few months ago: "Check if you're not sure,...

  15. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

    Midwest4me replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Well said! As a nurse I have never been above doing my part in pt.care--I have answered many a call light, changed clothes, toileted folks, fed folks, etc...but I have the nurse's job to do as...

  16. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

    Midwest4me replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Well said! As a nurse I have never been above doing my part in pt.care--I have answered many a call light, changed clothes, toileted folks, fed folks, etc...but I have the nurse's job to do as...

  17. A new pet peeve of mine

    Midwest4me replied to TracyB,RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, it may be anal retentive but I also have a problem with misspelling of drug names. However, I was blessed with having a knack for good grammar. I also "see red" when people use "its" and "it's",...

  18. My heart is broken today - How can I give right now?

    Midwest4me replied to momcats3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oh yes of course you did the right thing--it would have been harder to see him suffer the sicker he became. My condolences go out to you too. I also send to you

  19. Code in Dialysis

    Midwest4me replied to Paris40's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    First of all--I like the fonts you used--my eyesight is getting worse the older I get!:) So it was nice to see the big lettering! Second --good for you that you were able to "shadow" a nurse for an...

  20. What was your first LPN job? Was it difficult to find after grad?

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

    "The starting pay for new LPN's around here ranges from $10.40 - $12.80/hr. What do LPN's in your state start at? I might be tempted to move!!" Hey LPNAlmost: You might want to move to Oregon!:) Pay...

  21. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    Midwest4me replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    Would I let my child ride? Several years ago I would have shouted NO NO NO!!--I was just down on motorcyclists for no real good reason other than they got in my way when I was driving. HOWEVER...

  22. Just a Vent About My Evening Yesterday...

    Midwest4me replied to IDlvrM's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. I hope you're feeling better real soon. To echo Weetziebat's words: "felt like I was there with you" too!!! How frustrating indeed. Do you ever feel you...

  23. Night nurses: Do you have a sign?

    Midwest4me replied to PJMommy's topic in General Nursing

    My husband works nights full-time; I do vacation-relief so do a variety of shifts. For years I've had a sign over my doorbell:" PLEASE Do NOT Ring Bell; KNOCK softly." This has worked well for us. I...

  24. LPN LTC Workloads and too little time

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

    What is going on? No one ever told me this in nursing school. I agree with Nurse Q: "get the H**# out of there!" I've been there, done that--the majority of my 19 yrs as an LPN was spent in LTC. The...

  25. need advice - delicate situation (long)

    Midwest4me replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

    They called me into the office and handed me the chart and said "now you will make an addition to your note and you will write what we tell you to write" What a horrific situation but sadly, not too...