javanurse2000 BSN, RN

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 mucus in her stool for the last month or so. Her sam...

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 would appreciate hearing from anyone else who has u...

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 middle of the night) that was recently occupied b...

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

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 comes into a new job knowing everything...let alone a ...

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 like MD favor catapres for lowering a blood press...

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 responsible party) if a medication error was made. The ...

That's a smart investment!!!!!

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 inform.

Congratulations!!!!

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 drinks - high in protein and vitamins for wound h...

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 cell phone and his house phone (private facility, o...

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 daughter --- just stayed home for that one --- after al...

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?". Generally, the visitors (not immediate family) are feel...

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 your mind is on learning I'm sure you'll come out...

Thanks for posting it --- needed a laugh!

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

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 advertisements) and they RUSHED me through the ordering p...

What a beautiful story with more than one lesson to be learned....thank you for sharing it!

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 the meantime- ie. a job that would allow you to ge...

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 about...you will succeed. Best of luck to you and your...

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 nursing after being in recovery for 2 years. He was...

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. If it has to be disease causing what about the on...

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 school!

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 financial obligations bear pressure. Questions like: wil...