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  1. how do you deal with drug seeker pts in med surg?

    ladylynx replied to vickynurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Until you've had a chronic pain problem, please don't withhold meds because someone is sleeping. Sometimes exhaustion takes over, but when I have a migraine, I only wake up with a worse migraine if I...

  2. Do you think nursing is physically unhealthy?

    ladylynx replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I too exercise, don't smoke, drink alcohol rarely, don't eat pork, have decreased eating most meats and all that other good stuff, but after 17 years I can tell you that although I am not overweight,...

  3. Charge nurse question

    ladylynx replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    In another world maybe this would be true. But please, I advise all to speak with the Risk Management Department in their facility and go to a court session involving a health facility law suit. Yes...

  4. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    ladylynx replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you...many need to follow suit. After 17 years of working the night shift, I see so many that don't realize that when they are sleep deprived, they are easily agitated and very unsafe. It's...

  5. IV pumps

    ladylynx replied to khb78's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not to scare anyone, but now it is shown that "as little as 0.5 mL of air in the left anterior descending coronary artery has been shown to lead to ventricular fibrillation",...

  6. "Hardened" Healthcare Providers

    ladylynx replied to cwinlv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If only this were true...I have often been labeled a rebel and been shunned, so I have learned to send letters to the entire chain of commands and be ready to quit. In general, people would not be...

  7. how do you deal with drug seeker pts in med surg?

    ladylynx replied to vickynurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You should also think about the fact that they too are sick. "Drug-seekers" (the word I really hate to use) have a history also. Many come in different forms and many started because of some kind of...

  8. Do Doctors know what Isolation precautions mean??

    ladylynx replied to Christean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In one of the hospitals I worked in, C-Diff was rampant so we started reporting even the Dr.'s that did not follow protocol. I found that in most facilities I have worked in, the Infectious Disease...

  9. How much should I spend on Stethoscope?

    ladylynx replied to JoAnnS's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Due to moving around for clinicals and "stress" you might loose many stethoscopes. I suggest trying those least expensive ones first and maybe as a graduation gift to yourself by yourself a Littmann....

  10. Getting hit!

    ladylynx replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    For some reason many of us seem to forget about a "law" that exists outside the workplace. If someone hit you outside of home, criminal charges would be filed immediately. You might want to seek the...

  11. Miserable in my NICU, hate Orlando, need suggestions!!!

    ladylynx replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I see I am not the only one. I just left December 2004, after visiting Georgia during one of the hurricanes passing through Florida...I decided to leave. My next choice would have been Nashville,...

  12. MY FEET HURT Shoe question

    ladylynx replied to Banana River's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I thought someone would mention K-Swiss (the thicker soles). A few years ago, a nurse that had many problems with her feet mentioned that her Orthopeodic (sorry if it's spelled wrong) Doctor referred...

  13. Vanco peak & trough times

    ladylynx replied to alarla's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Although this is an older post, I must have input because I am still not sure of the rationale. For the past year or so, Dr's, Pharmacist's and other nurses often get upset when Vancomycin is being...

  14. need help with B-12 injection

    ladylynx replied to moni in IA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My title is based on an answer given by a 100 year old when I asked her how did she get to be 100 years old. But back to the question...there apparently is in various literature, including the...

  15. What can I do?

    ladylynx replied to butterflysvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do agree that most agencies will not hire new graduates, but after as little as 6 months, I have worked with those that are working through agencies, as well as having travel nurses who are in...

  16. No More Demerol IV Push???

    ladylynx replied to VickyRN's topic in Emergency

    I've never worked at a hospital thus far that Dilaudid was not in stock. Out of 15 years I have only seen 1 reaction from Vancomycin that required a medication atagonist. With C-Diff on the rise, we...

  17. No More Demerol IV Push???

    ladylynx replied to VickyRN's topic in Emergency

    In Florida, they basically did away with Demerol. There was literature passed around and for the central Florida area, the only exceptions were in PACU and OR. They posted charts that gave...

  18. Exelsior College

    ladylynx replied to bscala's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    the excelsior college has a network where you can talk with people in your area that have gone through or going through....

  19. Single Mom question...let me hear from you!

    ladylynx replied to newflgrad's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have 3 and now they are 14, 12, and 10. When I schedule myself, I always make sure I only work a max of 2 days in a row with always a min of 2 days off. The kids hardly miss me, especially since I...

  20. Work and Go To School?? Help!

    ladylynx replied to jodyangel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For all of those out there, check out http://fastweb.monster.com/index.ptml You would be surprised at what you qualify for. All colleges provide this info and more. Take care. Peace and...

  21. What can I do?

    ladylynx replied to butterflysvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You might want to check for yourself. For instance, the local paper is a good way to start. You can call and ask, if they are hesitant, just tell them you are checking as a student. Go in and talk...

  22. Insight needed if you know!

    ladylynx replied to Nursing N 2004's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know specifically about TX, but I do know from other nurses in various states they all take their time. You can go to that state's website and they give you an estimate of the time it takes....

  23. need help with B-12 injection

    ladylynx replied to moni in IA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The syringe is simply a subcutaneous syringe...usually tuberculin. You might want to refresh yourself on the meaning of subcutaneous. No other technique than what is required for insulin injections....

  24. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    ladylynx replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I must say after just going through a mock Joint Commission survey while passing medications (passing), I feel that my experience of working for various agencies over the past 15 years has allowed me...

  25. physical restains?

    ladylynx replied to hxs181's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you...I have seen this done so many times. I have tried to encourage my colleagues to attempt to converse with the patient, even if you think they don't understand. Even with an...