midnitelpn

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1. help!training a superior for my job

   midnitelpn replied to midnitelpn's topic in General Nursing

   i know.....i just dont know what to do...i am afraid of the "i was never taught that, shown that etc.." no sign off sheets with this orientation...i pride myself on providing the best orientations i...

2. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

   midnitelpn replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

   i am a "pocket nurse" myself.."your so little i could put you in my pocket", and the like has been uttered more times than i care to hear...for some reason that dosent bug me....but comments that did...

3. help!training a superior for my job

   midnitelpn replied to midnitelpn's topic in General Nursing

   thank you so very much for your replies...i think that part of the problem, is that the re-structuring of the unit is not very clear cut. they are filling positions w/o positions descriptions being...

4. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

   midnitelpn replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

   dont know if there is money in it....would teach people to read (do it now as a volunteer!) or recreation

5. help!training a superior for my job

   midnitelpn posted a topic in General Nursing

   i have been asked to train rn's for the lpn's that are being phased out on my unit (i am an lpn charge)..i have done this many times before, without any difficulty at all (i will still have a job...

6. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

   midnitelpn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   we have had >87 inches of snow this year. i work nights (usually plows are off the roads > 3hrs before i leave) & am a hour away in good weather! I leave alot earlier. some times i am...

7. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   midnitelpn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   i just spoke with doctor.....after reviewing your chart, he wants me to prep you for a "stat crainal-analetomy", its the only thing that will cure your condition! i am trying to see things from your...

8. For those that work off shifts

   midnitelpn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work 12mn-8am & haunt my house on my pass days...I'm up & down all

9. mica/substance abuse...anyone?

   midnitelpn replied to midnitelpn's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm in a federal facility! I am told in report, when I recommend that some has their 2nd or 3rd +ive uds, they should be d/c'd, the response is "they are homeless & the refuse to go to the...

10. mica/substance abuse...anyone?

    midnitelpn posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Anyone work a mica unit or substance abuse rehab? i've been an lpn for 11yrs, working in some type of psych setting all 11yrs; at the same facility. I have been on mica/substance abuse for the past...

11. HELP! 12 yo, first appt w/gyn questions

    midnitelpn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    my 12 yo has been having heavy periods & horrible mood swings since starting last year. they are regular, but heavy & lasting 7-10 days. her dr. wants her seen by gyn. she mentioned that...

12. How often do you use Valium?

    midnitelpn replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

    maybe the addiction potential could have to do w/the onset, peak & duration? i really dont know...isnt valium a longer acting benzo....i cant remember. (wheres my drug book?!) i know its not a...

13. How often do you use Valium?

    midnitelpn replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

    clonazepam seems to be the routine narc med of choice where i work. lorazepam is used more for prns, here. i will have 3-4 pts on routine diazepam at any given time (out of 70 pts), however. depends...

14. Do you have enough time to help yr patients?

    midnitelpn replied to mrs.captain.kangaroo's topic in Psychiatric

    I work for the VA (federal) and the NA's are nursing assistants who are not certified. They get their training through the VA. They get training that exceeds most certification criteria in the...

15. Do you have enough time to help yr patients?

    midnitelpn replied to mrs.captain.kangaroo's topic in Psychiatric

    Passing meds is an important part of psych nsg.! Passing meds involves interaction w/the pt. Trust is a big issue w/alot of psych pts., especially when it involves medications! And that type of...