HH_RN13 replied to jeastridge's topic in Nursing News
The world is just a scary place. Not sure if anyone has heard of Kristen Gilbert, RN who is now serving multiple life sentences convicted of 3 murders while working at a VA hospital, but believed to...
As a home health RN I see these situations way too often and it's so sad! Home health is a great option for those elderly patients who live alone and have no one, but unfortunately it's not enough to...
I am sorry your mom has to go through this. I hope you find a doctor who can properly diagnose and treat her condition and make her more comfortable. This new wave of "everyone is a drug seeker" is...
I have also read many horror stories on here. Nursing school is not easy, especially if you've never been in medical field. It all depends on the school you're attending as previously mentioned and...
I've ordered them and they are very cute! I am pretty tall and thin, so they didn't quite fit right. I suggest using their size guide to make sure you get the right size. Medium would probably work...
I agree that opioids pose a big risk to people and we as nurses must educate our patients about every medication they are taking and the risks and benefits of each one. And it shouldn't stop at...
HH_RN13 replied to stephaniefaltus's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I work for a small company in Los Angeles. I think they are sending an RN with you because you are new and they want to make sure you are doing everything right. I've had to do that with new hires...
HH_RN13 replied to stephaniefaltus's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Just wondering what the big deal is that RN will be there on first visit instead of in a month? Some companies prefer to have RN make sure you are following the treatment plan beginning first visit....
It actually happened to me, I was pulled over for using my phone and the police officer saw me in scrubs and my badge on and let me go with a warning. He actually asked me what I do and said he was...
Mine is 7th edition not sure if there's a new one that came out. Isbn is 978-0-323-06537-5. My instructor recommended this book when I was in my first semester. Not only does this book have care plans...
My whole entire class in micro thought the teacher was horrible, but the problem wasn't her. It was that students expected it to be an easy class and were proven otherwise. Most people failed and the...