debbiemig

debbiemig

Member

  • Content

    42

  • Visitors

    1,918

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by debbiemig

  1. my D.O.N. frightens me

    debbiemig replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Leslie! My sentiments exactly! I thank you ALL for your responses whether I agree with you or not. You have all given me lots to ponder!

  2. my D.O.N. frightens me

    debbiemig replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, the last year or so I feel like I'm walking on eggshells at my job! I have been an LPN there for over 30 years, I have taken on many different positions with lots of responsiblities. Acting care...

  3. What unions?

    debbiemig replied to RN4NICU's topic in General Nursing

    I

  4. What unions?

    debbiemig replied to RN4NICU's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire Unfortunatly, I am in a union. I voted against it! I didn't realize that once a union was voted in, that if you refuse to join, you have to leave your job. I never had a problem with the...

  5. How many of you were CNA's before you went into nursing?

    debbiemig replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! You said a mouthful about RN's who feel " above" doing any hands on nursing care. You are so right about it affecting the workplace negatively! I have a DON who has too many letters after her...

  6. State Survey

    debbiemig replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The one thing I can recomend is, don't elaborate on any answers. The surveyors love it when you talk too much! Just answer in exacts. Wash hands, wash hands! Think of it as a learning

  7. How many of you were CNA's before you went into nursing?

    debbiemig replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    Let me just start by saying this! Give yourself a break! Of all the things I respect most about any nurses aide is her kind caring spirit! Your patients will know, your peers will know and your charge...

  8. How does one go about " clamping" a foley?

    debbiemig posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have not had to remove a foley catheter for the purpose of retraining a bladder in MANY years. Could someone review for me the clamping schedule? Does this often work? Is there a better system out...

  9. How does one go about " clamping" a foley?

    debbiemig replied to debbiemig's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone for your advise. It all comes back to me now! You are all wonderful!

  10. How many of you were CNA's before you went into nursing?

    debbiemig replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    I was a Nurses aide before I went to nursing school. I was not certified, that was way before certification was started. I personally don't see why certification is needed! I remember when the kids...

  11. State Survey

    debbiemig replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that documentation is crucial, in my facility however, there is soooo much work to do, so many medications, so many needy residents, needy families, so much everything! There just isn't enough...