serenidad2004

serenidad2004

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  1. What to do when nothing you do is right (long)

    serenidad2004 replied to serenidad2004's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am glad to say I sat down with this nurse and had a long talk and sorted out our issues. Found out it had more to do with her than me and I am now helping her to work through her own depression as...

  2. What to do when nothing you do is right (long)

    serenidad2004 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am having an issue with a nurse that I work with. A little background... I have been in nursing almost 10 years, first 9 in skilled/LTC and the last year or so in dialysis. I have worked with this...

  3. What to do when nothing you do is right (long)

    serenidad2004 replied to serenidad2004's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for your feedback, I do appreciate it. I seem to step on this nurses toes no matter what I do. Even simple things for her patients such as calling in a refill for a med that they need when...

  4. What to do when nothing you do is right (long)

    serenidad2004 replied to serenidad2004's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for your feedback.. I really do appreciate

  5. depression, ADD and nursing

    serenidad2004 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been in nursing for 9 years, the first 8 or so years in LTC and skilled now dialysis. I also have dx of depression and ADD for which I take Lexapro and Vyvanse. How do those of you with these...

  6. Worst start ever

    serenidad2004 replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    My worst morning? Woke up late, was supposed to be to work at 0545 and woke up at 0550. Clothes were still wet in the dryer, couldn't find my car keys. Found the car keys and the locks were frozen...

  7. How did you start in Dialysis?

    serenidad2004 replied to jenmesh's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I started in my hospitals out patient dialysis clinic after 9yrs LTC and skilled care. I am loving every minute of

  8. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    serenidad2004 replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit decided to take what would have been spent on a gift for all of us and donated

  9. Do you call the doctor at night for low B/P's on night shift?

    serenidad2004 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We didnt do a BP on nights unless there was a reason even our medicare pts they did temp pulse an

  10. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    serenidad2004 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Its funny that you should mention plumbers... my brother is in his 3rd year of his apprenticeship as a plumber and makes $1 less an hour than I do as an RN in a dialysis unit... and yep next year he...

  11. Are LPN's allowed to draw blood from PICC lines?

    serenidad2004 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In iowa

  12. Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

    serenidad2004 replied to bambam123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hospital owned clinic almost $24/hr

  13. Nurses regularly assigned tech station

    serenidad2004 replied to jlynn2303's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Recently had a traveler in our unit...she was amazed at how much staff we had... said that in her home unit there is only 1 nurse for 10pts!!! Of course there are techs too but I cant imagine being...

  14. I quit my LPN job in LTC

    serenidad2004 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not every nurse that works LTC has to be a liar... but in order to provide the best nursing care there has to be supportive management and staffing both of which are usually lacking in LTC. I loved...

  15. If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    serenidad2004 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE to move to Mexico with my inlaws and just be there :) wouldnt really care what i was doing... thats my

  16. Do you have to count lyrica at your LTC facility?

    serenidad2004 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our lyrica was always in the pyxis in skilled... so yes it was

  17. Why nursing hits home.....

    serenidad2004 replied to MrPopeye's topic in Nurses Rock

    My journey to nursing also came from watching other nurse... when daughters father broke himeself from the wait up in a car accident. The skill and compassion was an amazing thing to witness. His...

  18. What to do when the Doctor wont call back??

    serenidad2004 replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I always call the attending first whether they are on call or

  19. Dear God, Help me

    serenidad2004 replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked LTC I had one that would repetitively recite the lords prayer while rubbing her hair... all day long. If she was interupted she would pick up where she left off. It made for a long day...

  20. Open wonds covered with dry swabs?

    serenidad2004 replied to mandihere's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had a pt that also would get blisters r/t edema circulation etc we used viscopaste gauze and then wrapped with kerlix worked good for the pt we changed 3x

  21. So, Im a brand new Nurse, Help!

    serenidad2004 replied to Anne36's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will learn something new every single day no matter how long you have been in

  22. Is it worth going the LVN route to get into the RN programs faster?

    serenidad2004 replied to naly.sayavong's topic in LPN to RN

    I exited as an LPN because of financial reasons.... when I did go back for my RN my LPN experience was very helpful!!! I could focus on learning more because the basics didnt intimidate

  23. The youngest new mother's you've seen

    serenidad2004 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sometimes cartoons are the only thing worth watching on tv lol I still like to watch Looney Tunes and Scooby Doo and I am fast approaching 30!

  24. Abdominal pain

    serenidad2004 replied to kellycinalli's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We can not give medical advice.... please see tour medical provider

  25. negativity in nursing school

    serenidad2004 replied to honey bell's topic in General Students

    When I went back to school for my RN it was a totally different dynamic than when I got my LPN.... I was in my mid 20's and most of the rest of my class was my age up to maybe 35. I honestly felt like...