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lkulmann

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  1. define break...lol

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    Ewwww....Its more sanitary to write directly on your

  2. define break...lol

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    What state and is it union....just

  3. What's it like on an inpatient geri psych unit?

    lkulmann replied to brendacg's topic in Psychiatric

    I recently read an article stating they will be trying 'talking siderails' that will replace alarms and restraints. Any suggestions/comments? I guess if someone tries to get OOB unassisted instead of...

  4. define break...lol

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

  5. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lkulmann replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    I guess you can only hope somebody comes along who is willing to go through the stress of trying to change things. Sorry you lost your Magnet hospital job, though. I know it's hellish and often the...

  6. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lkulmann replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

  7. define break...lol

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, breaks are a necessity for health reasons...like anything else, if you don't take care of the acute stress it becomes chronic. Nurse managers who schedule you on day/night rotations are...

  8. define break...lol

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    Breaks are required by law in some states. If you don't get one, it should be paid...lol. If you say that to your manager they tell you you have organizational issues....lmao! I'm like no you have...

  9. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lkulmann replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Sounds like a poorly managed

  10. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lkulmann replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

  11. Funny Policy

    lkulmann replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    Policies should be crystal clear... check when it was last revised. If its ordered stat or now skip the 15m rule. Just

  12. Unsanitary practice?

    lkulmann replied to GraceNotes's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Omgg....I've seen enough for now. I need a break...let me define break. A break is a short period of time to rest, refuel and reorganize so you feel reenergized. This is a good new thread

  13. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    lkulmann replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Perfect! That is exactly the right response. Then when you turn 50, all the meds you learned will be helpful, but there's a whole batch of new ones coming down the pike. The learning never ends. This...

  14. sequester...huh?

    lkulmann posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How will sequestering affect nurses? What can we do about

  15. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lkulmann replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    I'd like to add to the unwritten laws. I had a Nurse Ass. Manager say to her colleague while looking at me ' look at her! She thinks she's one of us!" LOL...Imagine? Simply

  16. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lkulmann replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    That's because great minds think alike :) Seriously though, things are changing fast with Obamacare and the idea of people staying home with home care v ecf/snf facilities. There needs to be more...

  17. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    lkulmann replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for keeping it real

  18. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Teachers, Police, Firefighters, Military, Government City/State and Nursing. What do they all have in common? Early Retirement Benefits! Whoopsies...all except for nursing. Whatsup with THAT.......

  19. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    lkulmann replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Geeesh...aren't you glad you asked. Why would any new nurse ask any seasoned nurse a question if they are going to get torn a new one...new grads need to know that they can approach seasoned nurses...

  20. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  21. NURSING...the to die for career...hmm

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So how do Independent Nurse Contractor positions sound? The INC is the career to die for :) Healthcare Facilities hire from the INC Pool. Nurses have all there own staff/union etc...We make the...

  22. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lkulmann replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Omg, I'm a genius!! If nurses become independent contracters then I could make my optional national union work and these monster healthcare corporations would have to give the nurse contracters the...

  23. sequester...huh?

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Welfare/Public Assistance recipients are entitled to entitlements. That's why theyre called entitlements. You seem unsettled about the idea of her diet and not earning the money to pay for the diet....

  24. NNU...Where do I sign!?

    lkulmann replied to lkulmann's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Do you have a secret crystal ball that I should be aware of...you seem to assume an awful lot in this statement.... seriously, what gives? How do you know what everyone knows ... how do you know it...

  25. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    lkulmann replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Who are THEY and what kind of nurse have you