javanurse2000

javanurse2000 BSN, RN

Geriatric/LTC, Rehab, Home Hhealth

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  1. need quick advice about diareha and my grandma

    javanurse2000 replied to kayleesmom's topic in General Nursing

    NRSKarenRN :You're making me jealous....I grew up in Phila. and I haven't seen a pretzel vender for almost 10 years. All I can find are the frozen kind in the supermarket. I'd even settle for one...

  2. Kids home from school sick...could it be an opportunity?

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have thought for years about starting a daycare program for children who are home sick from school....has anyone ever heard of this? I have thought about contacting the BON to find out what would...

  3. Kids home from school sick...could it be an opportunity?

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I was reading the replies...a great mix of opinions! Certainly precautions would have to be taken and documented. I know the idea of taking your sick child to a place where there are many other sick...

  4. Catheter problems

    javanurse2000 replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I have used a couple of 81mg ASAs in the colostomy bag to cut down on odor. I think you can also get some charcoal tablets (pharmacy should know). Does your dad have a retention problem or is...

  5. Yikes! Double vision?

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I woke up this morning and my right eye felt strange...the sclera was red in the inner aspect and my vision is double when I gaze to the left! I'm thinking (even though there was no pus or drainage)...

  6. Rue-What a scam!

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you for the advice...I'll definately look into

  7. Doctors who used to be nurses...?

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How about doctors who used to be nurses...and the nurses that love them? Ok, here's my question - Has anyone worked with a doctor who used to be a nurse? How was he/she? A helpful, knowledgable...

  8. Random thoughts for Number 500

    javanurse2000 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Congrats on #500! Woohoo!!

  9. Sad and confused

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started a new job a few months ago. The facility was as ok as I've seen...you know, a can of mixed nuts - I thought I fit right in and the day nurse I worked opposite to (she on weekdays and me...

  10. I Quit!

    javanurse2000 replied to Mandylpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so glad you're out! I know there are better things out there for you. Take care of

  11. Sad and confused

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you guys for all of the encouragement and support! I found a cheaper place for the kids and I to live...about 5 minutes from the place we were...we moved last Friday. I enrolled for the fall...

  12. What's your favorite procedure?

    javanurse2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just for fun - Do you have a favorite procedure? I love giving B12 shots. I have a friend that loves blood

  13. What's your favorite procedure?

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    funny!

  14. Too much pain and suffering to get screwed this close to getting my RN pin

    javanurse2000 replied to rrw365's topic in General Nursing

    Can you speak to the department head about this? If your other performance grades are sound maybe the decision can be reversed? Is there another instructor that can speak on your behalf? I went...

  15. Need a friend

    javanurse2000 replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Best of luck to you!! I'm not in NY but I was going to say why don't you post in the NY

  16. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    javanurse2000 replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry the NP treated you so badly. Is she your regular provider or is there someone else in the practice you usually see? I went through a lot of providers before I found a physician I liked...

  17. Sad and confused

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sara, what you wrote made me cry....I know you understand why. Thank you so much. Hey, welcome to allnurses! Its a great place to be!! To Old Rural Nurse, I am a big Stephen King fan.....my kids...

  18. Sad and confused

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL...yep, upstate south carolina is correct! I have learned on allnurses that LPNs in different areas of the country get to work in acute care (not anymore around here) In this area its doctor's...

  19. Sad and confused

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just read everybodies posts so far. Thank you everyone for the advice, support and beans. There's a small hospital about 5 minutes from me and they have a sub-acute unit. Maybe I will apply....

  20. Sad and confused

    javanurse2000 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry, I didn't say that I put my notice in...since the change I have been working a lot of extra hours to get stuff done and I had just felt like I was in the wrong place so when I went to talk...

  21. question regarding insulin administration

    javanurse2000 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would call the provider on call and have it addressed at next rounds....something sounds really

  22. Did Anyone Take Their Daughter or Son to Work Today?

    javanurse2000 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    MRSA, VRE....this week was "diptheroid" gram positive rods and hemolytic strep :uhoh21: (even though these were 'confined' to growing in someone's g-tube, I can't be 100% positive all of the CNA/other...

  23. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    javanurse2000 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My co-charge has a family member that should open her own bakery. I usually don't eat any homemades brought in by family....the birthday cake sitting on my resident's bed for 2 hours and the remainer...

  24. Troubleshooting PEG tube

    javanurse2000 replied to gilliganracing's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a continuous feeding patient and the bag tubing line is slipping from the port? I noticed this happening when the peg tube is in the clamped position when I reconnect....now I leave it...

  25. why its best to keep ur mouth shut

    javanurse2000 replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else...fight for your rights, have a rep at the meeting and do whatever you can to get a lawyer. Did your other job tell you where they got their information? That detail can...