Ginger80

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  1. Question about CHF

    Ginger80 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I'm an LPN working in LTC, and a resident of mine has CHF. Her legs have been swelling, and so the nurse on the shift before me raises the foot of the bed to elevate her legs. When I came onto...

  2. Hilarious maternity nursing sayings/pics

    Ginger80 replied to RN2B123's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL~ I think all nurses (maternity or not) can relate to these! Hilarious! Thanks so much for

  3. Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    Ginger80 replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly could have written this post myself. I wonder if the stress is all worth it. I have been a nurse for 3.5 years- 1 yr in LTC, and the rest a a very busy family practice. Both jobs have...

  4. Do you Watch what you Eat?

    Ginger80 replied to ChristineN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I watch what I eat, especially in terms of nutrition (less worried about calories). My thinking goes "Have I eaten enough fruit today? Did I get my good fats?". That's not to say that I never divert...

  5. Did I do the wrong thing by holding my residents coumadin dose?

    Ginger80 replied to NewGrad828's topic in Patient Medications

    If a pt's INR is in the therapeutic range, I advise the pt to continue with the current coumadin dosage, otherwise the INR with go down. Find out for sure what your facility's procedure is regarding...

  6. How many Hours per Week do you work

    Ginger80 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    About 50 hours/week at a very busy family

  7. Lying about a med to a psych patient

    Ginger80 replied to cel58's topic in Emergency

    If the pt understood enough to consent to IM ativan, he should have been told about the haldol. I don't know the 100% legal answer. I'm looking forward to other responses from psych nurses perhaps who...

  8. What disorders did you diagnose yourself with in Nursing School?

    Ginger80 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, quite a few actually: headache= brain tumor/aneurysm sore throat=throat cancer pain in leg= DVT constipation= bowel cancer period coming 2 days earlier than usual= having to have hysterectomy...

  9. Anyone else the QUIET nurse?

    Ginger80 replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you and I are very alike in this way. I'm a quiet person (at work, haha!), but like you, I become more outgoing when I get comfortable around people. I have never really seen this as an...

  10. I've made a mistake, and now I need help

    Ginger80 replied to holdyourheadhigh's topic in General Nursing

    I would just be honest: things like this happen. It's not the worst mistake in the world. Fix it now rather than have it come back and bite you in the behind. I bet you won't forget the consent form...

  11. Fun Questionnaire for Nurses

    Ginger80 replied to sarah16493's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) What type of nursing licensure do you have? Please check or type your title. LPN 2.) How long have you been a nurse? B. 1-3 Years 3.) What annual salary do you expect as a nurse with...

  12. Tips for a good shift!

    Ginger80 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Always bring a tasty, nutritious lunch. It's something to look forward to, and gives you energy to get through the day. I usually make a batch of salad (something with protein, like a quinoa or...

  13. Suggestions on gift for preceptor...

    Ginger80 replied to OhioRn11's topic in General Nursing

    A $10 gift card for Starbucks or any other popular coffee place in your town is always

  14. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The other night, the day shift nurse who was leaving looked rather "off"....glazed eyes, appeared unsteady, had a general "stoned" look. When I asked her if she was OK, she said she had taken 1/4 of a...

  15. Question about injections

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you give an IM injection subcutaneously, or vice-versa, what would happen? I'm asking this out of curiosity. I have heard some nurses say "I'm not sure I went into the muscle" when giving IM...

  16. Question about injections

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. It's pretty much what I

  17. What is your attendance policy?

    Ginger80 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    At the nursing home where I currently work, there are no strict policies either. I have coworkers who call in every 2 weeks. No write-ups or

  18. How do I get a new job after being fired?

    Ginger80 replied to Bkre8iv2's topic in General Nursing

    Would there possibly be any colleagues from the hospital that would be willing to give you a reference? Any of your former professors or preceptors? If you can get good letters of reference from them,...

  19. What size scrub pants do you wear and what size jeans?

    Ginger80 replied to wishfulthinking21059's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear a size 8 in jeans....size small in scrubs. But the scrubs still never fit right. They feel too big in some areas, but I know XS would be too small. I hate

  20. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    I must also comment on some of the very negative responses here. I have no ill will toward anyone I work with, including this nurse. I am not the confrontational type. I have never reported any...

  21. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    The colleague I mentioned noticed something in the evening. When I came on, this colleague came to me and asked me to assess the situation. I assure the previous poster, I am not a gossiper-type. I...

  22. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    No need to be so harsh, Snippy. It is not my job to interrogate my coworkers on what medications or how much sleep they are getting. And for the record, I did not make an accusation of drug use. But...

  23. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    You're right, it's unrealistic to expect everyone will agree. I am trying to make myself feel better about this is some ways. I f have worked with this nurse before, so I trust my judgment when I say...

  24. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    So what I am getting from a lot of you is that if you have a suspicion that something is definitely NOT right, to shut up and not say anything? I would not have said anything if I thought she was...

  25. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    I probably shouldn't have said anything. My gut was telling me to say something though. And the fact that another colleague was worried about this nurse reinforced it. What's done is done, we'll see...