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    First day of CNA clinical - Elder abuse?

    leslie :-D replied to stefanyjoy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    in grand scheme of things, you will not always have one pt. realistically, you will have at least 5-6 (in ltc and on days), depending on shift and facility. on evenings, cna's" have more pts and on...
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    any tips on comfort measures for a hospice pt??

    leslie :-D replied to babes99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    cool, damp cloths to forehead, axilla, groins for high temps. they dry out quickly, so you need to refresh them frequently. also, ibuprofen is often more effective than acetaminophen. i would advise...
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    any tips on comfort measures for a hospice pt??

    leslie :-D replied to babes99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    duplicate
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    Embarrasing illnesses

    leslie :-D replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    i am sooo relieved to hear that.
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    1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    leslie :-D replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    he insists they called the rabid response
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    1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    leslie :-D replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    oh, that's the new nurse everyone is talking about. i heard he used Underdog as a reference... and then signed the application like :paw:. let's just say it has given us paws.
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    Ramifications of taking benzo to deal with stress of job?

    leslie :-D replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    beta blockers are never first line agents for anxiety. they can be prescribed to supplement other med(s), but not solely. besides, you wouldn't prescribe beta blockers to those with normally low bp....
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    Scared to make a mistake or worse yet lose my licence in LTC?

    leslie :-D replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in General Nursing

    always keep pt safety as your 1st priority. this goes for anything you do...you don't want to cause any harm. and, you must always write meticulous, thorough nursing notes that reflect your assessment...
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    Embarrasing illnesses

    leslie :-D replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    a man could feasibly get stuck, if he penetrated a very small dog, e.g., chihuahua. (oh gawd, sometimes i hate people.)
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    Ramifications of taking benzo to deal with stress of job?

    leslie :-D replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    when i was in nsg school, my anxiety was through the roof. when i went to my pcp, she prescribed antidepressant... more specific, an ssri - which is indicated for anxiety. and, it worked wonders...
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    Am I making the right decision?

    leslie :-D replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    i'm wondering if op initiated a 1:1 with the DON, and share the non-supportive environment she's been working in. perhaps this new insight, would compel the DON to back off a bit? i fear op's stress...
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    Embarrasing illnesses

    leslie :-D replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    yep, totally agree, gc. my eyes are filling up when reading about these sick idiots and their sacrificial animals. you can be as perverted as you want... just don't cause pain/suffering/death to other...
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    Food for Thought....

    leslie :-D replied to indbletrble's topic in General Nursing

    yep, that lovely writing piece, has been around a long, long time. i personally believe it should be enlarged and displayed in every ltc facility in our country. thanks for sharing it...i never tire...
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    Healthcare professionals using insulting language

    leslie :-D replied to cayenne06's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you that some people get 'dramatic' over diddly squat. i also believe that stopping a certain behavior is most meaningful when the offender wanted to change it... that s/he saw the whats,...
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    Healthcare professionals using insulting language

    leslie :-D replied to cayenne06's topic in General Nursing

    (too) many people use those words casually yet ignorantly. they are disrespectful and derisive, and many do not think of these descriptors in their literal sense. we/nurses are judged by how we...
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    4 med errors in one shift... Feeling terrible

    leslie :-D replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Medications

    (((nurselovejoy))), boy, you've been having your share of struggles these past (at least) couple of years. i echo the others who suggest therapy. while your errors were seemingly benign, 4 errors in...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    leslie :-D replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    they call me easy biter. if she felt violated, she sure hid it well (aeb her glowing skin, her smile, and enjoying her cigarette). all part of the (hippo) act, i suppose.
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    leslie :-D replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    funny thing about those 9-irons. they fit in the darndest places.
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    Is going into Nursing a good idea?

    leslie :-D replied to littletwinstar's topic in General Nursing

    to answer your question op, NO, it is not a good idea to go into nursing. so far, the great majority of us are advising you not to... and there are quantifiable reasons for that. do your...
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    Satisfaction from wiping POO? GASP!

    leslie :-D replied to iluvhrts's topic in General Nursing

    there is something extraordinarily humbling, when trying to restore a person's debilitated spirit and body, through one of life's most private and intimate acts. the pt is totally dependent on us,...
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    leslie :-D replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i'd be curious to learn what type of schools accept these students. i don't know which is scarier.
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    The Mockery of Nursing

    leslie :-D replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    in high school, one of my son's teachers found his cursive so atrocious, she had it eval'd... and was officially dx'd with dysgraphia, per ot consult.:icon_roll i wasn't buying it, my son just had...
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    leslie :-D replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    i'd like to take compassion/caring out of it completely. as long as they remain requirements, it's no wonder we get treated as we do. fwiw, people by nature, are generally compassionate. it needn't be...
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    Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    leslie :-D replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    whoa!! let's slow down here. i agree that quitting is the wrong choice - it should be there are no more chances to retake the nclex!! do you people realize that from day 1 of nsg school, your...
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    Can stupid people pass nursing school?

    leslie :-D replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    op, i agree with those who suggest to stop berating yourself. you can be your own worst enemy, or your own best friend - you choose.:) if you remain determined and honest with yourself, you should do...