PerfectlyPlump ADN, RN

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    How can I get a new case?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    I toally agree. I am not planning to move to a new company. I just want a new case. If we leave a case, we are to give 2 weeks notice, by the book. I do try to be a team player, and wolud wait...
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    Only young, strong nurses need apply?

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am considering applying for a psych nursing position in my area, but I am not in great physical shape, nor am I all that young. Would a small private psych hospital likley have techs and/or...
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    Homecare patient got a good bump today, on my watch.

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Private Duty

    My homecare patient is right at one year of age and even though he is developmentaly delayed, I am finding him to be more mobile every day! Today I took my eyes off him briefly, and he quickly rolled...
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    First official nursing position at AUSSLC, Formerly 'Austin State School'

    PerfectlyPlump replied to nursebettie:)'s topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Nursebettie, How is it going in your new job? I, too, have worked at a state supported living center. I was also a new nurse, and I learned a lot that has helped me in my current work setting. At...
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    Need easier tranfer technique for pt. with paralyzed legs

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    For the sake of his LE circulation, we get him out of the W/C and down onto the floor. Of course it is a good position change, too. They tell me he can "crawl", but I have not seen that yet. Your...
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    Need easier tranfer technique for pt. with paralyzed legs

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Private Duty

    I have accepted a home care assignment for a boy with paralysis in both lower extremities due to a neural tube defect. He is "a handful" for me to lift from W/C to floor, or bed, or tub. And back...
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    Help identifying lung sounds of vent baby

    PerfectlyPlump replied to n315,lpn's topic in Private Duty

    Point LVN, Well put. I notice that I am learning a lot in every job I have. I am just that way. Thank
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    Preventing pediatric disability

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Private Duty

    Now that I am involved with pediatric private duty nurisng, I am seeing children suffering needlessly. How (in what types of nurse positions) can nurses get to young people and educate them about the...
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    Preventing pediatric disability

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    That is interesting and helpful. Thank
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    The waiting game..

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    About prayer: A sweet neighbor with breast cancer once told me, "Prayer is the mainest thing." She was from Tennessee. :) And it turned out to be
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    Had to say no.

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Had to say "no" to my agency's request to fill a prn slot. Was this a really bad idea? For various reasons I do feel "guilty" but I still think it was the right decision. Can someone help me
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    should i stay or should i go

    PerfectlyPlump replied to rob214's topic in General Nursing

    When CO2 suggested accounting, it reminded me of my dad. He was very introverted, and some others in his family line are painfully so. But my dad was happy in accounting all his life. So, maybe that...
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    How to organize my time as agency nurse in LTC facility?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to juzme's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thank you for your ideas. That last note was a very complete to-do
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    How to organize my time as agency nurse in LTC facility?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to juzme's topic in Agency Nurses

    Juzme, Yes I am aware of that type of flagging. But the 1700 meds, let's say, are not all on one page for that resident. They are on all the pages, except the PRN page, which is last. So seems like...
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    give lantus with food?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to cargalrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Sounds like shift-to-shift animosity. How come we can't be a team, cover for each other (not cover-up), teach and learn from each other
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    Seizure while eating- what to do?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to ajangel25's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I so agree that there needs to be a more specific protocol. Lots of times the activity was over before we could call. Totally uncomplicated,
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    Seizure while eating- what to do?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to ajangel25's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hello, What a bad coincidence! Where I worked in DD, the policy would definitely include calling 911 due to the seizure alone, while getting the pt. onto the floor and onto his side, as MurrR said....
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    How to organize my time as agency nurse in LTC facility?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to juzme's topic in Agency Nurses

    [WIKI][WIKI][/WIKI][/WIKI]Then after my meds, before their food arrives, i try and finish my wound care treatments. Then I start charting. I usually try not to chart until at least my first half of my...
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    med surg certification!

    PerfectlyPlump replied to nurses care's topic in General Nursing

    How many years of practice do you need to sit for this exam? Can LTC nursing count? BTW, how do you prove your years (hours) of
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    Automatic Blood Pressure Machines (portable)????

    PerfectlyPlump replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are Omron machines reasonably accurate, for a less acute setting such as LTC? Time is of the
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    Overwhelmed, is it too much work or just me?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Now THAT was really helpful, Ayeloflo! The patients' little needs do me in, time-wise. And it seems I have TRAINED patients to know that I am the one person who works there who will address those...
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    How can I get my DD client to take a deep breath?

    PerfectlyPlump posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Our DD adults have fragile respiratory health, especially in winter. How do you get the clients to take a good breath in order to hear lung sounds? I need
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    How can I get my DD client to take a deep breath?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Yup, have tried that, but without success so far. Thanks for reminding me, though.
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    I LOVE Community Health

    PerfectlyPlump replied to missjennmb's topic in Public, Community Health

    Do I need to be working on my BSN to get into this line of work?
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    New Grad offered a critical care job? Am I ready?

    PerfectlyPlump replied to my.toys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do it! They are offering you training in a specialty!!