javanurse2000

javanurse2000 BSN, RN

Geriatric/LTC, Rehab, Home Hhealth

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  1. C-Diff and infants?

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Has anyone heard that c-diff is common in an infants stool? My specialty is geriatrics and when a pt has c-diff we treat it. My sister's baby is breastfed and 2 months old. She has had blood tinged...

  2. Is anyone using RUE publishing

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Is anyone else using RUE publishing company? I know its an extra expense but they say they will finance the cost of Excelsior interest free which seems like it will make it pretty much even out. I...

  3. The Great Emergency Prank War

    javanurse2000 replied to murphyle's topic in Nursing Humor

    Night shift --- practice dummy dressed in a gown and a baseball cap... Parked outside the building in front of a glass door ... "WHO IS THAT?!?!?!?!" My other favorite is hitting the call bell (in the...

  4. Have you ever seen a seizure for hypoglycemia?

    javanurse2000 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    If I drop really quick, I'll have a grand mal...been seizure free for over 20 years though...thank

  5. got the new nurse nerves!!!

    javanurse2000 replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't let anyone spoil this for you... I promise there are no wolves :0) You'll find out quickly who is receptive to your questions and who isn't...try to "hang" with the positive people. No one...

  6. Most common LTC meds

    javanurse2000 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let's not forget LOTS of colace, miralax, senna to go with the lortab. Seeing a good bit of plavix. Lots of coumadin. Norvasc is pretty common. Standing orders for phenergan, chlorphenermine. It seems...

  7. Medication Errors: Do you tell the patient?

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been helping to orient some new grads to our facility and the subject of medication errors came up. When I graduated nursing school it was procedure to inform the oriented patient (or their...

  8. Huuuge tax refund...bye NS debt!

    javanurse2000 replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    That's a smart

  9. Medication Errors: Do you tell the patient?

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...I was very surprised to find out that it's being taught in nursing school. Glad to know this is an isolated policy. I can't figure out how it's even legal not

  10. woot! Im RN Today

    javanurse2000 replied to alohanars18's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!

  11. wound that won't heal!

    javanurse2000 replied to libbyjo5's topic in General Nursing

    If you are ever able to get it to heal over, I've seen granulex do wonders to promote circulation to the area and help strengthen the tissue. The suppliments and protein are a must - they make special...

  12. Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    javanurse2000 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    Ha! I was once "corrected" by a (former) DON for not giving LORTAB without an order...couldn't get a hold of the MD - late at night. New admit CA patient in pain. I just kept alternating between his...

  13. You put what??!!!! were???!!

    javanurse2000 replied to snoopy29's topic in Nursing Humor

    Two of my three kids were guilty. One with a pencil eraser in the ear canal (took him to the Dr. who couldn't "get it" - I ended up doing it --- he charged me anyway!). A bead in the nare for my...

  14. The All-Important Bedside Manner.

    javanurse2000 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I have a couple of lines on med pass when I step into (an unexpectedly) full room..."I didn't bring enough for everybody". If it's an injection..."Who's willing to take this shot for grandma?"....

  15. Do nurses really "Eat Their Young"?

    javanurse2000 replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We've had about half a dozen "young" come in to our facility in as many months...I haven't wanted to eat any - choking is another subject :0) Seriously, if your focus is on your patients/residents and...

  16. I cant stop laughing..for all nurses

    javanurse2000 replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting it --- needed a

  17. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    javanurse2000 replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Upstate SC - LTC/Rehab - 9+ yrs exp. - $19 to start plus shift diff and crappy benefits (employer pays

  18. Rue-What a scam!

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just want to comment, I have posted about my experiences with RUE before. I am stuck with an enormous bill...er....contract. I first found out about RUE while on this site (it was one of the...

  19. Please Advice!!!

    javanurse2000 replied to Chloe Narcisse's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford to go for the RN and ultimately, it's what you would like to do, I'd go for it. It's a long-term investment, but the RN market is wide open...if you can get some home-health work in...

  20. NERVOUSS!

    javanurse2000 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I felt just that way --- I believe it was because I really CARED about what I was endevouring to do...if you find that this is your reason for the nervousness, then you have nothing to worry...

  21. Impaired nurses treated with suboxone?

    javanurse2000 replied to Randy4u45's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi Randy- I know the site is strict about giving advice, but I'd be happy to share my experience, strength and hope: My story-I spoke with my MD about Naltrexone shots when I decided to go back into...

  22. Most interesting Micro-organism!!

    javanurse2000 replied to kcstudentnurse06's topic in General Nursing

    Does it have to be a disease causing microorganism? I absolutely love diatoms. Their shells being made of glass (silicon based) in a variety of colors and shapes are absolutely beautiful to look at....

  23. Is it too late for me?

    javanurse2000 replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    Wellllll...you know, in dog years you'll be almost 203 yrs. old when you graduate. But, in "nursing years" I think you'll be just fine. Good luck at

  24. For new grads!

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm feel prompted to start this thread to share what I've learned about choosing whether or not to accept a job offer. Looking for a job in LTC can be so stressful. Student loans and other...

  25. For new grads!

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The last survey inspection is usually in the lobby. Years ago, I found a website that listed all kinds of data (for free) for local nursing care facilities...nurse/res ratios, survey info...I've...