Leda1st

Leda1st

ER, Cardiac, Hospice, Hyperbaric, Float

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  1. Frontier Waiting List for FNP?

    Leda1st posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just got "wait listed" for the FNP program at Frontier. After initially crying my eyes out until I could barely see, I have pulled myself together and am considering what to do next. I read some of...

  2. Frontier Waiting List for FNP?

    Leda1st replied to Leda1st's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's serendipitous that you posted this TODAY. Guess where I am? In Hyden at day 1 of Frontier Bound. :-) So, I did not get into the term for which I initially applied, but I DID get accepted the next...

  3. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    Leda1st replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe no one has mentioned "vomicking" for "vomiting" yet! It's annoying when patients use it, but I had an instructor in nursing school who used it as well. She also said "scrawberry" and...

  4. MSN from WGU - will I get hired?

    Leda1st posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If I get my MSN from WGU online (Western Governor's University), will their nontraditional format prevent me from getting a job as an adjunct? I am a Float Pool RN who has a Bachelor's in Education. I...

  5. Frustration with "Assisted Living"

    Leda1st posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have just started a nursing job where I visit patients who live in a long term care facility that provides skilled nursing in one area and assisted living in another area. (By the way, the folks...

  6. Worst doctors orders ever received

    Leda1st replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    LMAO!!!! Actually, I think you posted this in the wrong thread - it should go under "Most BRILLIANT orders ever

  7. Worst doctors orders ever received

    Leda1st replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    ACTUALLY, funny as that sounds, it is a legit order when someone has severe scrotal edema. There is even a contraption (can't remember what it is called, sorry) sort of like a "sling" for the scrotum...

  8. Accuracy and Patient Safety vs Time Management

    Leda1st replied to Goldenhare's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with the poster who suggested that you not float, at least for awhile. You should NOT skimp on your assessments (and I have noticed the same "oversights" from time to time in charting), but I...

  9. Orientation question

    Leda1st replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't see anything wrong with saying (diplomatically) that you felt you needed more orientation as a new grad. I'd rather have a nurse who felt she needed more orientation than one of...

  10. ER Nursing vs Floor Nursing

    Leda1st replied to RN_survivor's topic in General Nursing

    I am a "float" nurse, so I work everywhere, but I consider ER my "home" so to speak. ER is not all excitement and trauma - lots of people use it as a free clinic and come for the STUPIDEST reasons....

  11. The happy policy

    Leda1st replied to Tepidorchid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :smackingf :rotfl: :smackingf :rotfl: :smackingf :rotfl: :smackingf

  12. Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

    Leda1st replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    As a former educator-turned-nurse, I can tell you firsthand that education is NOT less stressful. ANY profession in which your primary role is to help people is stressful. Period. The misconception...

  13. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Leda1st replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    We get this one more often than you would think: -Patient comes in, diagnosed with a mild infection of some sort (usually mild UTI or sinusitis), is given Rx for antibiotics and sent home. -Next day...

  14. Escorted out of the patients home.........

    Leda1st replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    *SIGH!!!* Although I UNDERSTAND why hospices have "marketers", it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth that Hospice is "marketed". It is a disservice, not just to the nurses (and CNA's, and SW's, and...

  15. Really Tired of Fighting Hospice Ignorance......

    Leda1st replied to tencat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    As a nurse who works PRN for a Hospice agency, and does Med Surg, Tele, and ER for a hospital (also PRN), I can tell you that the biggest thing I have learned is never to "judge" other areas of...

  16. This may sound dumb, but a hospice is the last place a patient goes...

    Leda1st replied to Spikey9001's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hospice is not (necessarily) a PLACE, but rather a type of nursing / service. To qualify for hospice, a patient must have a life expectancy of less than 6 months (there are specific guidelines/ways to...

  17. What can Hospice do for my mother?

    Leda1st replied to fiona8757's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Your mom sounds like a very appropriate candidate for hospice. Just a few things that can (and should) be provided to help based on what you described (although this is definitely not an all-inclusive...

  18. I Need to do Something...

    Leda1st replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Whatever you decide, do NOT worry about your boss being mad at you or whatever. You take care of YOU. I don't know if it is because this profession is dominated by women and we feel responsible for...

  19. Which Hospice companies are Good to work for?

    Leda1st replied to Raine08's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    SO, SO, SO sad! The fact that an ACCOUNTANT would be the CEO at an agency that primarily provides NURSING services is LUDICROUS to me! Yes, most agencies need good accountants for advice regarding...

  20. HELP!! What about what the PATIENT WANTS?????

    Leda1st replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree with your assessment. Just because a pt meets the PHYSICAL criteria for Hospice does NOT mean that they are appropriate for Hospice. As with any medical treatment/service, a patient has the...

  21. New Hospice Case Manager

    Leda1st replied to AddieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sounds WONDERFUL, Addie!!! Seriously, it does! And where you work, nputte, as well! Seriously, could you two PM me where you work? I am looking for another agency, as I love Hospice but am very...

  22. Do all hospice nurses work 50 to 60 hours a week?

    Leda1st replied to momorn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    (I'm laughing so I don't cry.) Not at our agency - we are all salaried. I think if we were paid hourly (and thus paid overtime), it would be a great thing - not because we would "rake in the cash",...

  23. Alzheimers Diagnosis questions regarding items covered....

    Leda1st replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    "It is all about the corporate attitude and goals." Amen to that,

  24. New to Hospice, Not to Nursing, have many questions

    Leda1st replied to rlloyd227's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    227, if it weren't for the fact that some of finer details didn't fit, I would wonder if you worked in my office. It seems to me, from talking to other nurses in my office with previous hospice...

  25. Alzheimers Diagnosis questions regarding items covered....

    Leda1st replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Atlanta, I feel your pain. Although I DO feel like Hospice is a WONDERFUL thing and I know there are many folks out there who would be eligible but do not know they could receive the services, I have...