Elladora

Elladora

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  1. Should I quit LVN school? Or struggle on?

    Elladora replied to meatballgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What does your doctor recommend? It sounds to me like you are seriously burnt out. I would like to say "hang in there, it gets easier" but it really doesn't. I would get a complete check-up and get...

  2. Thinking of having a baby while in LPN school

    Elladora replied to malloryg's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Every single pregnant gal I was in school with wound up finishing at LEAST a semester behind the rest of us. It just got to be too much. Good luck whatever you decide to

  3. What kind of little "Thanks" does your hospital give, or are they too cheap?

    Elladora replied to pattyslattery's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We get a t-shirt (for meetings so people can tell who works in which department at a glance), nice raises and REALLY nice bonuses. On holidays, they usually set out a basket of random stuff -...

  4. Ever wear ear plugs to deal with the never ending loud noise?

    Elladora replied to Zen123's topic in Psychiatric

    I thought about this thread last night while I was at work. Had a patient scream/cry for three hours. She had her prns, we tried to talk to her, she called her son - everything was done to calm her...

  5. NCLEX-RN - 265 questions - PVT

    Elladora replied to fayettevilleflo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  6. Ever wear ear plugs to deal with the never ending loud noise?

    Elladora replied to Zen123's topic in Psychiatric

    I wish! We have a policy that we can't. I know how incredibly frustrating it can be with the constant noise. (Not to mention how much it can wear on your nerves). Good luck to

  7. How do you deal with passive aggression in nursing?

    Elladora replied to Sensibility's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1, 2 & 3 will most likely lead to MORE drama. 4 - No

  8. Should I talk to NM/DON about co-worker

    Elladora replied to GenYgrrrreatnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is something that might be worth reporting. If nothing else, they can use it as an opportunity to reteach her about the importance of maintaining a sterile field. The rest? I wouldn't report...

  9. Is dating or flirting with an another nurse or patient is acceptable?

    Elladora replied to Beautifulvirgo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We have a policy where I work we can't even speak to a patient for six months after they leave our care, let alone date them (I work in psych). The sad part, the reason for the policy is that a...

  10. How much Cna work should an RN do?

    Elladora replied to Bfts76d's topic in General Nursing

    The unofficial policy at our workplace is "you can (and should) work below your qualifications, but never above them". Meaning? As an RN, you can do the work of a DCP, CNA, LPN and RN. If you have...

  11. Are you happy as an LVN?

    Elladora replied to tracylvn2013's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    See this thread also...

  12. Scrubs, Anyone?

    Elladora replied to Clodhopper's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Our school GAVE us a fanny pack to use! We all about died laughing. We took them the first night of clinicals because we thought we had to. Every single one wound up staying in the break room. Our...

  13. Organization for Nursing School

    Elladora replied to Michaela, RN's topic in General Students

    I had a trapper. Kept EVERYTHING in it - notes, handouts, syllabus, etc. Calendar in the front, extra paper in the back. Bulky yes, but I knew if I had my trapper with me, I had everything I needed...

  14. Is this legal??

    Elladora replied to nurseruby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our MARS are paper. We have two books with 40-45 patients in each book. Our third shift goes through the MAR and flags missing signatures. We sign them the next day we come in. We also flag missing...

  15. Great Gift for Nursing Student (2nd career)?

    Elladora replied to stmbarnes's topic in General Students

    Or one of the many nursing magazines. I LOVE getting mine in the mail every month! A case of pens.

  16. Charge Nurse

    Elladora replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a psych unit, so my situation is probably a little different. We call our charge nurse a Nurse Lead. There is one per shift for anywhere from 80-90 clients. Turnaround time for us...

  17. Should a gay male LPN reveal his sexual orientation...

    Elladora replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Frankly, I can't imagine a situation where that would even come

  18. Overnights... how do you handle them???

    Elladora replied to Epona's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I really hope that's

  19. 3 things you wish someone would have told you, that you had to find out on your own..

    Elladora replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    1 - It's rarely personal. (I work in psych) 2 - PEG tubes can and will puke on you. They can also splash at an alarming distance. 3 - Go with your gut. (To echo others) If something feels wonky,...

  20. Worried and Paranoid

    Elladora replied to NightChild27's topic in General Nursing

    We had scabies where I work last fall. It's treatable but a pain in the behind. I think we had something like 14 clients and 3 staff members that got it so to answer the "What are the chances of...

  21. What happens if the nurse forgets to get AMA form signed and pt leaves hospital??

    Elladora replied to Kyliemarie8588's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly.

  22. Overnights... how do you handle them???

    Elladora replied to Epona's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When I work thirds, we eat supper between 2:00 and 3:00 am then snack again around

  23. License revocation

    Elladora replied to RhodyLPNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    As stupid as it seems, I've been seeing a lot of people having their licenses suspended for not getting their continuing education hours. It blows my mind because you first get the chance to make up...

  24. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    Elladora replied to Misslady113's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You did a good thing. Thank you.

  25. How do you find the right size adult brief for a new patient?

    Elladora replied to redcandle's topic in General Nursing

    Eventually you will get so you can guess fairly accurately. (What a skill to have