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  1. Copd

    webblarsk posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I admitted a patient yesterday with COPD. She is 45 years old and has been diagnosed terminal. She is on steroids, Xopenex breathing tx's. Wears a CPAP at night. O2 cont. I got her started on...

  2. Copd

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks, I knew I could get some suggestions from y'all. I just want to be able to control her symptoms as best as I can if the need arises!

  3. Scanning meds/computer charting

    webblarsk replied to rntg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The hospital I worked for was just implementing the hand held scanner for meds. It was a pilot site! I know nurses wern't very happy about it at the time. But there was still alot of kinks that needed...

  4. Scanning meds/computer charting

    webblarsk replied to rntg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The hospital I worked for was just implementing the hand held scanner for meds. It was a pilot site! I know nurses wern't very happy about it at the time. But there was still alot of kinks that needed...

  5. Define innapropriate?

    webblarsk replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good for you for sticking up for your caregivers! Sorry it's such a issue for

  6. If Martha Stewart was a nurse.....

    webblarsk replied to saintcheryl2002's topic in Nursing Humor

    The LTC facility I worked in had catheter covers for their bags made by FHA. Its actually regulation that the catheter bags have

  7. Define innapropriate?

    webblarsk replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    psych eval..............The facility I worked in would send the patients to a behavior unit to be evaluated. A person like that can't cont to do those things, not only is he a danger to the caregivers...

  8. Right to die

    webblarsk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi y'all. My sis is writing a paper about "Right to die" and is needing some input for her paper. I told her I would consult all ya nurses here and get some opinions. So what do y'all think. Give me...

  9. Right to die

    webblarsk replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your opinions. Like I said in my first post. I was just looking for opinions. Not right or wrong

  10. Withholding food and fluid in a dying patient

    webblarsk replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I didn't think in LTC you could withhold feeding, even if the patient has hospice services. I agree with you and think a order for "diet as tolerated" would be a good way to

  11. Tube Feeding Question

    webblarsk replied to kasi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmmm.............good question. My opinion is its out of the NA's scope of practice. But the NA dosen't need to be so

  12. I Passed Today 75!!!

    webblarsk replied to MLK RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congragulations..........and may you have a wonderful nursing

  13. suspended for signing an 8pm med on MAR at 5pm in error

    webblarsk replied to VirginiaLPN97's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What a horrible place! Thank goodness you are out of there on to bigger and better things! So sorry for the trouble its caused you! Thinking and praying for you.

  14. Diet in long term care

    webblarsk replied to xmaxiex's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes.........that always ticked me off when SS or Activities would just go by and give my brittle diabetics cookies and other stuff without

  15. Anxious, took exam this morning(75)

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

    I agree.......you have probably passed! :) Congragulations! I took the minimum on both LPN and RN and left feeling horrible. I think that is just a natural

  16. suspended for signing an 8pm med on MAR at 5pm in error

    webblarsk replied to VirginiaLPN97's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So sorry they are giving you a hard time. I to have worked LTC and know how easy it is to accidently sign off on the wrong time or place. I know when I have a problem I never feel any better until I...

  17. What's your census?

    webblarsk replied to angieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work for profit agency. Our census right now is 21 (just put 2 on today). We have 2 nurses so they average 10-11 patients. Seems to work pretty well. Anything over 23 I see. (I am PCC) Our employer...

  18. Thankless at times, downright mean others!

    webblarsk replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that was a wonderful way to respond. You could have sunk to his level and been hateful but what good would it have

  19. Antiseptics & Wound Care

    webblarsk replied to lovelie_skittle's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I am personally not impressed with Duoderm? Do you have good luck with

  20. Thankless at times, downright mean others!

    webblarsk replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LMAO :chuckle :chuckle

  21. Old Ladies Having Babies

    webblarsk replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think to each their own..........personally I wouldn't get pregnant at that age. I don't think its fair to the child.

  22. Maternity Nurse/Mid-Wife

    webblarsk replied to bambi147's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My goodness. I think she was just coming here to get information and didn't misrepresent herself at all. Thanks to the people kind enough to help without being

  23. would you be mad at your CNA?

    webblarsk replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good

  24. Pain Medicine for a dying patient ...

    webblarsk replied to Tweety's topic in Pain Management

    Although a year later...................what a awesome story! Brought tears to my eyes. So nice to know there are still compassionate people out

  25. Thankless at times, downright mean others!

    webblarsk replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so glad that everyone can verbalize their OPINIONS here on this site!!!!! It is wonderful and therapeutic to everyone