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  1. Nursing home nurses week ideas!!!

    drowningdaily replied to NHAneedshelp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My vote would be for cute badge holder or spa

  2. Bummed out orientee

    drowningdaily replied to drowningdaily's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks, HouTX. It was a little tough going in today, but I did it. Put a smile on my face and worked my butt off. Your offer great

  3. Bummed out orientee

    drowningdaily posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I was really excited about transitioning from LTC to a med-surg position with my current employer. However, after 7 weeks of days (hired for nights), I am so tired of hearing everyone talk about...

  4. Best stethescope to hear better

    drowningdaily replied to shannonyocum's topic in General Students

    I have trouble hearing also. I used a Littman lightweight - couldn't hear. Then a regular Littman SE and an ultrascope (pretty good) before settling on a Littman

  5. do you tell your co workers ???

    drowningdaily replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. I never mention AN to anyone. I wonder how many coworkers are on

  6. Theme song to your Nursing career?

    drowningdaily replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Since I am a night nurse, my first thought was AC/DC "You shook me all night long." Also, Peter Gabriel " Don't Give Up," and Kate Bush, "This woman's

  7. missing narc

    drowningdaily replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That stinks. I think you will be okay. Was there a punch out like the narc was popped out? We have gotten cards from pharmacy with an empty hole that is still sealed. It came wrong and no one caught...

  8. Not affectionate enough???

    drowningdaily replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in Private Duty

    I had an overnight case where they wanted us to let the dog out at night if it went to the door and then let it back in a little while later. One night the dog got out and I had to wake parents up at...

  9. Fentanyl bolus question

    drowningdaily replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    DL has been part of the lexicon for as long as I can remember. I am on the east coast, maybe it's a local thing. PRN, ASAP, DL, BON. Isn't it great to learn new

  10. Nursing progress notes

    drowningdaily replied to LilMissAlwaysCurious's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You may not have to chart in each patient. Depends on level if care. I worked subacute where we charted new admits q shift x 5 days. After that day shift assessed and charted door beds and night shift...

  11. Multiple medication errors

    drowningdaily replied to Chasity2495's topic in Patient Medications

  12. Is this possible??

    drowningdaily replied to Racer15's topic in Patient Medications

    I had a horrible reaction to compazine - td. Before i was a nurse. It was my first pregnancy and my husband and I were terrified. I have seen a similar reaction to Flexeril. It was a while ago. Pt...

  13. Why do I feel like an outsider?

    drowningdaily replied to GGirll22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    BON= board of

  14. Can I get fired from signing the MARS a night before my next shift

    drowningdaily replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would think that if you were going to be fired you would have been fired by now. Good

  15. What happens if I fail out?

    drowningdaily replied to tres1208's topic in General Students

    Grow up or continue to waste time and money. Your choice. Hope this isn't too

  16. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    drowningdaily replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In an ideal world you should know every med your patient is on. Unfortunately, I have come up unprepared a time or two. I say, "Medications can be prescribed for different reasons. I don't want to...

  17. who is responsible for this error? Need Input!

    drowningdaily replied to ndlpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I spent several years in LTC, and I don't think you did anything wrong. If you recd and wrote order in chart, and told next nurse she had an order to take off, it is on him or her. You did right by...

  18. This question has been bugging my class...

    drowningdaily replied to mr cooper's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would go with B. Unless pt was unresponsive. Question does not say he is unresponsive. In reality a nurse would slap on a bp cuff and assess pulse and get vitals at same time. But, circulation is...

  19. Less than 5 days til my RN Boards.. nerves way up

    drowningdaily replied to itsdebraanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is okay. You will be fine. If I am remembering right, the second q bank test is tough. I was all over the place with my practice results. You will be fine. Keep practicing. Relax the night before...

  20. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    drowningdaily replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Many facilities have a blanket policy for alarms. I have worked on one that put every person in alarm X 72 hours. And one that alarmed everyone as policy. It is not uncommon for aao x 3 to refuse. To...

  21. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    drowningdaily replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    To tell someone that they have to leave AMA and can't get the skilled care they are in a facility for because they won't consent to a bed alarm? I will say it again- idiotic. Someone refuses alarms -...

  22. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    drowningdaily replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Patients do and should have the right to fall. Patients can refuse ANY treatment. They still have the right to care and to stay in a facility. To force someone to leave AMA for refusal, as someone...

  23. Nervous about my first clinicals!

    drowningdaily replied to StudentLPN88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My advice is to take a deep breath. You will be fine. Every clinical is set up differently. Your clinical instructor will guide you. First thing you do with each patient is always the same - smile,...

  24. Best Stethoscope?

    drowningdaily replied to RedHeaded2bNurse16's topic in General Students

    I would go with Littmsn Cardiology iii. I have a Littmane light SE, Littman SE and an Ultrascope also. There is no comparison. Worth every penny. I wish I bought it in nursing

  25. Working with a nurse who isn't allowed to admin narcotics?

    drowningdaily replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just keep in mind that if you slip an anonymous note under a door you will not be anonymous for long. Cameras are