mluvsgnc

mluvsgnc

pediatric

Member

  • Content

    178

  • Visitors

    4,515

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by mluvsgnc

  1. Becoming a WOCN...need a Bachelors?

    mluvsgnc replied to karleigh235's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    DivaLaJuicy: where does your friend live? I am an LPN, almost RN, and I would love to do wound care! I am in Seattle,

  2. I didn't even know this existed!

    mluvsgnc replied to Morganalefey's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have been an LMP (licensed massage practitioner) for 15+ years, am currently an employed LPN, and will have my RN in spring 2014. I would love to hear more ideas on how to combine nursing and...

  3. Boundaries in pediatric PDN/home health

    mluvsgnc replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in Private Duty

    I would politely decline any personal invitations (I work in ped HH), and I would not offer/bring any gifts at any time (if it happened on my shift or bringing something the next shift). I believe...

  4. Ped client with a difficult mom! HELP!!

    mluvsgnc replied to tcooks7's topic in Private Duty

    Oops! Looks like I'm late at the gate with my comments. Please refer your replacement to this thread,

  5. Ped client with a difficult mom! HELP!!

    mluvsgnc replied to tcooks7's topic in Private Duty

    tcooks7 (OP)- Please make sure you document all of this, so if it does come down to "she said, you said," you will have written proof. Include dates and time of day. This is one way to protect your...

  6. Diagnoses you've seen?

    mluvsgnc replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    My patient (14 yo male) has CHARGE syndrome and had hamstring and psoas lengthening surgery for contractures. He is also deaf, half blind, and has unspecified apnea (among other

  7. am I a nurse or home maker???

    mluvsgnc replied to jack1339's topic in Private Duty

    My agency is very specific, with the nurses and with the families, that we are not maids/chefs/babysitters for sibling/etc. If any laundry is to be done, it is because the pt. soiled it, and even then...

  8. Private Duty for New Grads

    mluvsgnc replied to reginarn88's topic in Private Duty

    I am a recent (LPN- almost an RN) grad and have been working with a trach/GT 14 yo patient for about four months now, who is considered stable. He has CHARGE syndrome, uses a CPAP, is deaf, half...

  9. Ethical dilemma

    mluvsgnc replied to amiwrong's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, amiwrong, you are RIGHT!

  10. New home health nurse. Advice/tips needed.

    mluvsgnc replied to sirdearis88's topic in Home Health

    It seems there are different types of HH. In my situation, I did a meet and greet with the family and patient- neither of us was committed for any reason at that point. I personally wouldn't work in a...

  11. New home health nurse. Advice/tips needed.

    mluvsgnc replied to sirdearis88's topic in Home Health

    Not sure if you'll be with adult or peds, but with peds you not only get the patient, you get the family! That is a consideration. Also, you will probably find that the clinical/skills aspect gets...

  12. What bag/attire/organization???

    mluvsgnc replied to Misstia's topic in Home Health

    I wear scrub bottoms and a nice tee shirt. I use a book bag for my stuff. What to wear seems to be determined by the family (sometimes they don't want the nurse to look "medical," and will request...

  13. I passed nclexpn!

    mluvsgnc replied to straitgirl77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great job and well

  14. Incorrect documentation co-worker, home care. HELP!!!

    mluvsgnc replied to Kirbycrew7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think you should document everything that's gone wrong, including times and dates, an take it to your supervisor. If that doesn't get action, go above that person. It's lame to have to spend so much...

  15. Which job to choose?

    mluvsgnc replied to Taelia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Maybe write out a list of pros and cons and discuss it with your husband as well. Sometimes it's easier to see the best option if it is literally in front of you. It also helps to know what your...

  16. Home health lpns

    mluvsgnc replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in medically intensive home health care. My pediatric patient is deaf, blind, in a wheelchair, has a trach, G tube, CHARGE syndrome, uses a CPAP, and more! I am a new LPN grad. I like the work,...

  17. How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

    mluvsgnc replied to Disneygirl23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Seattle, WA and make $18/hr. ($19/hr. on weekends) as a new grad in home health. As for benefits, I have to work at least 30 hrs/week to get them, so they are available, I just don't work...

  18. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    mluvsgnc replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "His pulse deficit is the least of my worries... how are we supposed to transport him when exceeds the height/weight maximum of the Hoyer