grandee3

grandee3

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

    grandee3 replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

    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. Any advice/info on Louisiana 30-day residential treatment programs??

    grandee3 replied to puppylove504's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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)??

    grandee3 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    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!"

    grandee3 replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats Louis, you mentioned that you have a boy, did you get a girl this

  5. Rounding Queen

    grandee3 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    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

    grandee3 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with Flo, sometimes a drop is all you gonna

  7. How Far Do You Travel For Work?

    grandee3 replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    3miles/3mins from work each

  8. Can they make me stay at the hospital without pay?

    grandee3 replied to myoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    chiccookie, Be careful what you wish for. Katrina survivor

  9. Lifecare (LTC) anyone have experience with?

    grandee3 replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked for Lifecare LTAC. Hospital in a

  10. Lifecare (LTC) anyone have experience with?

    grandee3 replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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.

    grandee3 replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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 ????

    grandee3 replied to Gabby820's topic in General Nursing

    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

    grandee3 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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

    grandee3 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    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!!!!

    grandee3 replied to StephieBRn's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  16. Will my age keep me from a good nursing career?

    grandee3 replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I also work at an LTAC in Slidell, La. I am 63 years old and still goiing strong. I did have surgery in Oct. for a hernia, they put a mesh and my body rejected it. After 6 weeks on ABX at home and a...

  17. Will my age keep me from a good nursing career?

    grandee3 replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Oh, sorry, I'm 63

  18. Will my age keep me from a good nursing career?

    grandee3 replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I was 50 when I got my LPN. Still work the floor and also do nights. Don't plan on giving up any time soon.

  19. Nurse's: Find your own replacement when ill

    grandee3 replied to Leelee2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Another question about Mgt. Our NM will post monthly meetings, usually at 4pm (convenient for them, our shifts are 6a-6p and 6p-6a). All the meetings are MANDATORY. I always thought if you call a...

  20. Nurse's: Find your own replacement when ill

    grandee3 replied to Leelee2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Got a better one yet. We need a Doctor's note after calling in for 1

  21. ACLS

    grandee3 replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    bj, I with you on this one. The response was not very nice or

  22. Had the WORST shadow experience, am shaking

    grandee3 replied to greenykilt's topic in General Students

    :yeah:You sound like "just what the doctor ordered". Thank you for having the guts to take a stand on this issue. Best of luck with your plans to do mission work, and your future as a

  23. Young adults and MI

    grandee3 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Karen Carpenter was also 32 years old when she died. If this girl was slipping in and out of consciousness for the last week, why didn't anyone do anything. Her mom found her so she must have been...

  24. Homecare Cleansing of Nasal Cannula

    grandee3 replied to retyurednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would report them if you call and can't get a new one. They are really setting themself

  25. New PACU nurse feeling down

    grandee3 replied to PACURN27's topic in General Nursing

    Please hang in there, use the advise above. Best of Luck to