javanurse2000

javanurse2000 BSN, RN

Geriatric/LTC, Rehab, Home Hhealth

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  1. For new grads!

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are very welcome!!! I really hope it

  2. I Have An Idea; Please Don't Steal It; Many Witnesses Here

    javanurse2000 replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    Its an excellent idea, but already being used in practice: Insulin Pumps: American Diabetes Association® I hope you are encouraged that your idea, although already developed was worthy of

  3. money back from RUE?

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wondering if anyone else has tried to cancel his/her "contract" with RUE publishing company. I have received a text book and one study guide but have decided not to persue my RN. When I ordered the...

  4. Crazy stuff can happen

    javanurse2000 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I got "report" from a CNA stating that Mrs._____ had been trying to dig herself out with a spoon

  5. My first day...

    javanurse2000 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree! On my first nursing job, I was hired as a "helping hand" until I passed boards then I was supposed to orient for 2 weeks with the charge nurse before taking over her 1st shift position (22...

  6. how would you feel as a pt?

    javanurse2000 replied to crissrn27's topic in General Nursing

    Seinfeld is stealing my

  7. how would you feel as a pt?

    javanurse2000 replied to crissrn27's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...how about this for customer satisfaction? "I'm going to give you the best darn fecal impaction you've ever

  8. Sputum specimen from demented patient

    javanurse2000 replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm....I've had really good luck with dementia pts by simply telling them that the dr wants a urine sample, phlem (they're more familiar with this word it seems)sample, stool sample..whatever. I...

  9. I have a theory/question.

    javanurse2000 replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    diarrhea is associated with strep throat,

  10. Liquid Gold

    javanurse2000 replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: Cograts! Funny story on the subject - shortly after taking report one morning, one of the CNAs came up to me and said, "can you come in and look at Mrs. ___ --she has something in her...

  11. Bkat

    javanurse2000 replied to CriticalCareLucy's topic in General Nursing

    Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool ? (don't ask me what that means...I found this by searching on a medical abbreviation search engine

  12. dilemma

    javanurse2000 replied to niceswtnurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi - Sometimes I feel like I should be compensating you for all the words of wisdom over the years...er...I'm a little short, have some balloons:balloons: (it was between that and the trout...I...

  13. Tips/advice for things to include in resignition letter?

    javanurse2000 replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good experience or bad, I've always thanked (them) for allowing me to be part of their team. Good luck at your new

  14. Fluid Overload?

    javanurse2000 replied to suehp's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everything that's been posted...when I read stuff like this, I am so glad I found this site! You didn't mention if you were positioning pt to facilitate resp. (HOB up) -- A mixed...

  15. no buttons for chat/forums/home/etc

    javanurse2000 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine what in the world happened, but it might not be a bad idea to run your virus scanner before shutting down tonight - just in case. I hope you get the prob fixed

  16. Please don't say "I told you so"

    javanurse2000 replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    It's that kind of "don't ask, don't tell" attitude that allows that kind of treatment of people to continue. I hope you follow up with the state...they need to know (our surveyors have been known to...

  17. Please don't say "I told you so"

    javanurse2000 replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  18. Options Options...

    javanurse2000 replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    Same thing here. There is also employment in the public schools, but the pay is TERRIBLE. Definately more options with the

  19. Website for acceptable IV insertion sites?

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was trying to find a website that listed (or better, had sketches) of acceptable peripheral IV insertion sites, but I haven't had any luck. If anyone knows of one, I would really appreciate the...

  20. Celebrating the holidays with humor!

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a good humored elderly patient who took her time thinking over my offer to hide her dozen or so morning meds around the room on Easter morning...kind of like an Easter egg hunt, but with colace...

  21. Celebrating the holidays with humor!

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Nursing Humor

    Great replies! I think it's so common for patients/loved ones who are facing health issues to need encouragement to celebrate. Getting them involved in holiday activities or sharing humor seems to...

  22. Website for acceptable IV insertion sites?

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! this was a great site....VERY informative. Unfortunately, this nurse chose to use the arm where my friend had her recent shoulder surgery, infiltrated on the first attempt (A/C) and then used...

  23. Website for acceptable IV insertion sites?

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I know the OP was written vaguely, I was just trying to follow the rules and not ask advice, rather ask for resources where I could find the info. I haven't worked with IVs in years, so I...

  24. Are enteral feedings poorly tolerated?

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    when i first got into ltc, i didn't realized how common frequent loose stools were (with bolus and continuous feeders) until i started talking to the cnas about the bowel patterns. it's been my...

  25. Are enteral feedings poorly tolerated?

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear MaryGirl, Yes! That's exactly what I'm talking about! When the diarrhea begins excoriating the tissues, you get orders for pastes and creams and the Pt. gets a new (chargable)diagnosis of...