grandee3

grandee3

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About grandee3

grandee3 has 20 years experience and specializes in Tele, Acute.


When I was 13, I wanted to be a NURSE... Today I remembered why

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  1. THANK YOU, to the staff, mods, and admins....

    Thanks to all that keep this site going. been a member since 2004 and many times I would come here to vent and always felt comfort and understanding from all who post here. This site must go on and...
  2. Congratulations, you have taken the first step! I self reported in Aug 2010 after 3 major surgeries and months of pain medication. When it came time to return to work, I could not stop the pain meds...
  3. How many patients do you typically have (day/night)??

    I work LTAC right outside of New Orleans, I usually have 5 pts. We have vents, tele, med surg etc. A little of everything. Lots of wounds and IV abx, Picc lines, contact iso. Night shift,
  4. "Make sure to get induced...everyone does it!"

    Congrats Louis, you mentioned that you have a boy, did you get a girl this
  5. Rounding Queen

    That's was great! There is contest going on with pinkgloves/co/128. Lots of hospitals , surgery centers etc sent videos in and the winning video will be awarded a $10,000 prize to be donated to breast...
  6. Fingersticks

    I agree with Flo, sometimes a drop is all you gonna
  7. How Far Do You Travel For Work?

    3miles/3mins from work each
  8. Can they make me stay at the hospital without pay?

    chiccookie, Be careful what you wish for. Katrina survivor
  9. Lifecare (LTC) anyone have experience with?

    I worked for Lifecare LTAC. Hospital in a
  10. Lifecare (LTC) anyone have experience with?

    I worked for Lifecare in Chalmette, La for 5 years until Hurriciane Katrina took it all away, the building, the company, our houses. They never returned to greater New Orleans area, I miss working for...
  11. sometimes this job breaks my heart.

    I work at an LTAC and for the last 3 weeks we have a 31y/o female with ALS. She was diagnosed while she was 8 months pregnant with 2nd child. She was recently trached and has a peg. It is so very sad...
  12. Discharged and left to die ????

    Someone mentioned Elizibeth Kubler Ross. Her book ON DEATH and DYING was extremely helpful when my mom was terminal. My heart goes out to you and yours. Hugs to you all. Go enjoy every minute with you...
  13. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    What's the good pop-up? LPN for 14 years and had to wait a week! Congrats to you, it sounds like you passed according to the
  14. I'm seriously considering buying a ipod I touch for my career

    Speaking of apps, can someone please let me know if there are any free apps for Blackberry Curve. Also, any post about free apps that you prefer to use.
  15. HELP! News might want to interview me!!!!

    You say you already work at a hospital. Did I miss something, what is your position there? Do they have a hiring freeze, why are you not being offered a position where you work. Just asking, Good...