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  1. The Last Dose

    motherof3sons replied to KatePasa's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    One thing I try to remember is that the death would have happened regardless of the meds you gave. If it is their time, it is their time. You made their passing comfortable and peaceful by giving...

  2. My bedside quirks...wakey wakey

    motherof3sons replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Humor

    We had a resident that wasn't waking up so the charge nurse took cold wash cloth and lightly washer her face.....surprise the eyes opened and "came"

  3. It can be Done!

    motherof3sons replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Way to go....enjoy the

  4. Ending the old and starting a new

    motherof3sons replied to nowim clean's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats and Happy New Year! Best of luck in your

  5. Home health and scary dogs!!

    motherof3sons replied to Mommytracknurse's topic in Home Health

    One home I visited the owner always let the little yap-yap dogs(nipping at my heels) out before I got in my truck.....I always prayed they would get under my tires when backing

  6. Felt so Bad for Resident...so Impressed with CNAs

    motherof3sons replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Those CNA's deserve a raise! I work with some incredibly compassionate, caring CNA's that go above and beyond. My residents are blessed to have them in their

  7. RRT on DNR

    motherof3sons replied to bxh5164's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The nurse who was assigned(not you) to the patient dropped the ball long before you called in the RRT. It makes you wonder what happened all the hours prior to the patient

  8. I beat cancer

    motherof3sons replied to gonzo1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It is great to hear good news like yours! Congrats and Merry

  9. Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    motherof3sons replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Just shower in an empty patient room. However you might be thought of as a patient and treated like one....enemas and

  10. Perfume at work?

    motherof3sons replied to fawnmarie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Some scents are triggers for others around you.....not that I don't appreciate people smelling nice. You can't know how everyone will react to certain scents---so I just apply deodorant. I can't...

  11. family issues

    motherof3sons replied to canoehead's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hugs and prayers for you during this

  12. Getting back into the swing.....

    motherof3sons posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After 4 months off(after facility closed), having a very sick son(now better), finances depleting, we decided for me to start looking for work. I have an interview Monday AM....I have worked perdiem...

  13. Homeless working the system, multiple admissions

    motherof3sons replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    When cutbacks were made and are made in healthcare, our state started with Mental health programs and a big portion of ER visits in my state are mental health issues. When you make so many cutbacks...

  14. Missed a fracture.

    motherof3sons replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    When a camp nurse I saw a boy that had fallen and hurt his arm. Same thing good movement, no swelling tender but not painful. I told kid and counselor, if it gets worse come back. Next day kid...

  15. Getting back into the swing.....

    motherof3sons replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My husband said when they ask about weakness say "ice cream" I really do love ice cream! The interview went great....was hired and pay is

  16. State Calls Floor Nurse at Home?

    motherof3sons replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have had them call me at home.....thankfully the DON gave me a heads up. I was charge RN when two things happened within 5 minutes of each other--a fall and a resident to resident altercation and...

  17. grandmother with dementia

    motherof3sons replied to nurseshellyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My Gram is in a LTC facility and her confusing is increasing but she never tried to leave the facility until just recently. She thought someone had dropped her off and went to leave to find them....

  18. Pt's home infested with bed bugs, fleas, etc..

    motherof3sons replied to RN-DC's topic in Home Health

    That is a very sad situation. I would call the MD and see if there could be a consult to a wound clinic perhaps for his dressing changes?? I have been in homes that are horribly filthy and that is...

  19. Thank you

    motherof3sons replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Psychiatric

    Not a psych nurse but wanted to say thinking of you and praying for you

  20. Smelly nursing home what to do?

    motherof3sons replied to middleagednurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had a few female residents whose urine odor was enough to knock your socks off.....no UTI, changed frequently, just very strong urine. We had a special peri wash that helped neutralize the odor....

  21. Ebola- Quarantine/Quasi quarantine Yes or No?

    motherof3sons replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    She is not going to self quarantine and here is the latest. Kaci Hickox back in Fort Kent, vows to fight 21-day isolation — Aroostook — Bangor Daily News — BDN

  22. 10 Worst Employee Excuses For Missing Work

    motherof3sons replied to sharpeimom's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not for work but Nursing school....a student called her Psychology professor and told him she wouldn't be in for class because her grandmother had died. Being the good professor he called the family...

  23. Phobia of needles....need help

    motherof3sons posted a topic in General Nursing

    So during my son's (17yo) hospital stay we dealt with his phobia of needles by just getting thru it. Now at home he is re-living those experiences and almost breaks into tears thinking of it. Just...

  24. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    motherof3sons replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Rest easy and keep healing! Glad you are home and

  25. Phobia of needles....need help

    motherof3sons replied to motherof3sons's topic in General Nursing

    He sleeps with his arms folded up towards his chest and fears someone trying to start an IV or draw blood on him without him being aware. It isn't disrupting his life now that we are home but it was...