kreed

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1. "Just" an LPN...

   kreed posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I had a horrible night with one if my private duty pts. I have been with her for over a year and switched from days to nights(to help out in a bad staffing situation). Any way... Last night she...

2. Need supplies ASAP

   kreed replied to Tepidorchid's topic in General Nursing

   Not sure where you are. Kroger has just put their brand test strips on the $4 list! The meter is not about $10. Walmart will do OTC syringes fairly in

3. So, who is working tomorrow?

   kreed replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked all holidays this year. Finishing off the year right with Xmas eve and night and NYE and day. I work 10p-8a so I get to still participate in the festivities u am just very tired. Can't...

4. You Know You're A Nurse If...

   kreed replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   T-bird I do this ALL the time! I was filling out papers for my kids school meds and the RN laughed at me b/c I had filled out everything on the papers per md orders and even signed the mds name...

5. Do you like your long commute?

   kreed replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   I drive 55 mile one way. I work 6a-6p. Getting up at 4a really sucks but u have time to wake up. I do private duty w/ a quad in her home. I love her to death and wouldn't give up the case for...

6. Patient sitter?

   kreed replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

   If you do take the position. Do NOT leave the room without having a nurse tag you out. Not even to pee. I had a sitter leave and not tell me the pt fell OOB and broke his arm and had a large gash on...

7. I need advice!

   kreed replied to AryaJames's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   You did the right thing!! Similar thing happened to me in my first LTC position I had only been there 2 weeks. I was written up the next day. When they found out the extent of the pts injuries they...

8. Is this what night shift really does to us?

   kreed replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I work 10p-8a sun - tues. and 6a - 6p thurs - sat. In home health. I a lot of times feel like a zombie. I am an LPN and start school for my BSN in jan. can't wait to be finished so I can have normal...

9. Funny things patients say !

   kreed replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

   OMG....I take care of 2 quads. I just lol'd till I