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    Ideas to help my 6 year old with Terminally ill grandad

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

    definitely agree with erin, be honest. answer questions, always be honest - including "i don't know", and keep in mind that at this age, kids tend to personify death, in the form of ghosts, skeletons,...
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    Drug error

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

    esme, you'd be the perfect mentor. you are always thoughtful, educational, and tolerant. keep it going, girl.:redpinkhe
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    Can an ADN nurse move into supervisory positions with only 4 years experience?

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

    absolutely, an adn can be qualified as supervisory. the degree is only part of the consideration. if i worked with an experienced, intelligent, resourceful nurse w/initiative & leadership skills,...
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    Knocked off my feet

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

    one time i was experiencing tremendous pressure from a higher up at work. it was a legal and ethical dilemma. i called up mna (mass nurses association - http://www.massnurses.org) for guidance. i'm...
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    It shouldn't have happened this way....

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

    in nsg school, there was a dying pt across the hall from the pts i was assigned to. not once during the shift, did anyone enter his room, as was confirmed by a few of the students. when they say ekg...
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    My friend is dying..you gotta read this update!!!

    leslie :-D replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i agree, this guy has some deep psych issues. truthfully i find it sad. wouldn't be surprised to hear he killed himself after being found out.
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    BSN vs. ADN really does it matter these days?

    leslie :-D replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    i'll never understand how some consider education a waste.
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    "I just can't help you..."

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

    i agree about a pharm review, but an anxiolytic may be considered.
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    Behaviors you've learned to lose when at work.

    leslie :-D replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    ha! one time i sang (as a hospice nurse), queen's 'another one bites the dust. i was stressed and that was how i coped. my boss heard me sing it and her stare told me to never, ever, ever do that...
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    Behaviors you've learned to lose when at work.

    leslie :-D replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    ha! i like to sing sinatra's, my way... including the instrumentation towards the end of the song. also fiddler on the roof, mame...just broadway songs. (and sometimes singing into my pen)
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    Behaviors you've learned to lose when at work.

    leslie :-D replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    i had the hardest time stopping my singing, since half the time, i'm not even aware i'm doing it. but working inpt hospice, pts aren't in the mood for festive songs or otherwise... esp with my voice,...
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    It shouldn't have happened this way....

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

    this warrants a write-up. whoever took her bp at 4am, should've followed through with something. and, call bell out of reach? nerd, i would seriously consider seeing wth happened here. that poor...
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    Nursing and PTSD?

    leslie :-D replied to jeaniekadinee's topic in Nursing Career

    as the pp stated, it's a journey that takes yrs to stabilize...depending on the severity of your ptsd. i was dx'd in 2004 with traumatic ptsd, and it has created more disruption than i ever care to go...
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    An odd staff member

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

    were police notified?
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    Practical Hairstyle?

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

    i despise messing w/my hair. i've long hair...brush, twist, and clip. done.
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    Supporting your black friend: "Black pain as Back pain"

    leslie :-D replied to TempRNce's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i'm sorry temp, but i'm just not agreeing. it's interesting in #4, part of the statement you wrote, "...and don't provide a list of things you think they have done to bring the pain upon themselves."...
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    Supporting your black friend: "Black pain as Back pain"

    leslie :-D replied to TempRNce's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i can't say i agree with your request. it just appears disingenuous to respond to anyone, according to a chartful of guidelines. with hundreds of thousands of members here, there are just as many...
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    Hypothetical Ethical Issue

    leslie :-D replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    that's how i see it as well. i've taken care of a pedophile, parent(s) that beat their children senseless, psychopaths that haven't a whit of conscience, and all sorts of low-lifes from all walks of...
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    Diversity

    leslie :-D replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    how could one not notice a facility w/o no diversity at all? i live in a city, so all the hospitals are diverse...very diverse. if i entered a facility where only one ethnicity was present, i'd be...
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    No hospital bed?

    leslie :-D replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    although my specialty is inpt, i've had pts who opted to bring in an oft-used (reclining) chair. that too, is considered a comfort measure and that's exactly how they died, comfortable in their...
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    I'm an Idiot....

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

    welcome to the united nurses airhead association. i am founder and president.:grpwlcm:
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    Resigned with a text message!

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

    to me, she sounded incredibly anxious, just waiting for that first call. she probably couldn't handle the anticipation. as for her exit, w/text being at the forefront of communication, she might be a...
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    Don't you hate secrets?

    leslie :-D replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    omg, that is incredibly frustrating. i've had (too) many pts linger...FEARING to go because family was hysterical, and wouldn't give permission to let him die. (my compassion would go right out the...
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    Don't you hate secrets?

    leslie :-D replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    admittedly, my brain has been challenging me these past months, but i am having a hard time understanding your question. are you saying that although the pt knows/senses s/he's dying, the family needs...
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    I don't want to call you, but you ARE the doctor!

    leslie :-D replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes i wonder if docs realize how darned dangerous they sound. i always advise the new/inexperienced nurse that meticulous documentation and a bite me attitude (towards the ranting docs) will...