KayLPN2004 replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Naa, I don't agree with that statment. At the nursing home I work at we only have 1 RN charge nurse and the rest are LPN's. Whenever I'm not charging and I'm the medication/treatment nurse she treats...
KayLPN2004 replied to LuvMyFireman's topic in General Nursing
"heart rate of 45, B/P of 90/50, slurring "I need stronger pain medicine...") Have you really never encountered that kind of patient?" ------ OOOOHHH Yes! My guy, I go into his room, his head in his...
KayLPN2004 replied to LuvMyFireman's topic in General Nursing
QUOTE: "We are also seeing a new generation come into the nursing homes. Many younger people who are old pro's when it comes to knowing what will get you wasted. I guess they are drug addicts but at...
KayLPN2004 replied to LuvMyFireman's topic in General Nursing
Gosh it is so hard! When I'm charging on 300 hall at my nursing home I have at least 3 drug seekers. I know that these people may be in pain but I also realize that they are addicts. We have rules set...