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  1. Is This Illegal?

    webblarsk replied to HannahRN24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Definitley wouldn't do it! Never ever ever. What if something major happened and it comes back to you because you were clocked in and shown to be scheduled for those

  2. Darvocet and Lortab

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for the info.......... I was just wondering about these meds for in a pinch. I really hate Darvocet anyways, don't think its a very good med. But I have to argue with these older doc's and work...

  3. Ever had 2 pts die on you in 1 day?

    webblarsk replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    Lost 3 in one shift when I worked LTC. All together we lost 30 that month!

  4. Nausea

    webblarsk posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Here is my dilemma with my patient. I spent 3 hours with her last night. Phenergan gel, Ativan gel still nauseated. Brief hx of this patient. COPD, end Stage, has feeding tube and trach. Friday...

  5. Nausea

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My concern was she had been 36 hours without anything to eat. This is a woman that is alert and oriented and not actively dying. To me it does seem kind of important. My concern is also for comfort....

  6. Nausea

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

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  7. Nausea

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

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  8. Hey~ What's the Time Span between....

    webblarsk replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it depends on the facility. At the facility I worked at we did Neuro checks Q 15 minutes x2 hours, then Q30 min x2 hours, then Q1hr x2 hours, then every shift for 3 days. I always dreaded a...

  9. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    webblarsk replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being called a "Angel" has never offended me because I know it is being used as a term of appreciation and not as a offensive term. I can see both sides of the argument but like I said. I would rather...

  10. Knocked out from cough med?

    webblarsk replied to JVanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it all depends on the person and how they tolerate medicines. For me it does nothing, but I do know of people that is has the effect

  11. Changing jobs before 1 year's stay:Anyone else done it?

    webblarsk replied to JacelRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did the same thing. I worked Med-Surg for 8 months and then went on to work for Hospice and couldn't be

  12. Nausea

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hey guys, thanks for all the input. My pt woke up today feeling much better. Took her feeding and her pills without nausea! Thank goodness!

  13. Anyone else hate "winter nursing"

    webblarsk replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I hate all the poor sick babies and

  14. Nausea

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Checked all that. No residual. Good bowel sounds. Very regular bowel movements. The son and I had a talk about feeding very slowly and maybe giving less at one time. (Formula) I just feel really...

  15. Nausea

    webblarsk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a patient with nausea/vomiting. Using Phenergan gel 25mg every 4 hours. Anyone got any tips? Prescription or home

  16. Nausea

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my dilemma with my patient. I spent 3 hours with her last night. Phenergan gel, Ativan gel still nauseated. Brief hx of this patient. COPD, end Stage, has feeding tube and trach. Friday...

  17. Nausea

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    Okay.........for all you alchohol sniffers (LOL :chuckle ) Do you just sniff quickly? Is there a certain amount of time you sniff it? (I am being

  18. Going to be a long New Years.....

    webblarsk replied to SixFtNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep Us

  19. I get by with a little help from my friends!

    webblarsk replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    That is so awesome! And I am sure it meant so much to them! Its not often that caregivers (especially in LTC) get the thanks and appreciation they deserve! If only all nurses were like

  20. CNAS behind Nurses Station more than nurse

    webblarsk replied to vanurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Ya..............It was never one of my fav jobs. And it seems like they get dirty so

  21. CNAS behind Nurses Station more than nurse

    webblarsk replied to vanurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I usually just ask them to move and they do. If I notice that they are always behind the desk I give them a list of things to do. Oral Care, taking residents to the bathroom, washing wheelchairs,...

  22. Nausea

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    She's at home. A hospice

  23. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    webblarsk replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    oh my! makes my heart race thinking about

  24. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    webblarsk replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I hope she's never my nurse! I have known a few like

  25. Going to be a long New Years.....

    webblarsk replied to SixFtNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck! Sorry you have to wait! Its a