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miasmom

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  1. Old nurse, New BSN, MED ERROR

    miasmom replied to marace's topic in General Nursing

    Aww. Tell me a perfect nurse or person. I know you are beating youself more rhan anything. You are human. Find a new job. Different area of

  2. Debating whether to move to CA or to CT.

    miasmom replied to armyinfantrywife's topic in General Nursing

    The are few new grad jobs in Calif. Even in nursing homes. That may change in a few years But love the weather here. I did use my old army educational benefits to go school here. If you hraduate...

  3. Sexual activity between dementia residents, (news article)

    miasmom replied to *LadyJane*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Walked into a room. Man on top women. All clothes on.He spooke language a. She spoke language b. Both denrntia. He keft room.embarrassment. I ask female is she was ok. Her reply.....he was good. But...

  4. I just can't do this anymore...

    miasmom replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    My ex waited to ask for seperation till just after my rn graduation. Had been a lvn for years. Left.me for some girl. Left her for her friend. Endend up layong child and spousal support. I was not a...

  5. Are you certified in your specialty?

    miasmom replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Heck. I would like a company that lets you transfer or move up. I am willing to work hard and study, even if I am no spring chicken. And not punish me for having a voice. I M looking reallllllllly...

  6. Should a nurse perform CPR to someone outside of the healthcare setting?

    miasmom replied to jjones1728's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have done to nany times at work just to see more suffering. I also watched done on family member who wsnted to live to be 100. Outcome did not change. I understand not wanting to give up hope. Neber...

  7. DOH survey

    miasmom replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And all these posts make want we want of long term care. Sigh. Done to

  8. Nursing Home vs Home Care

    miasmom replied to ceefde9891's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Believe e.m I have too much time in Long term care. I still remember before fingersticks. Get out. Find another home health area if needed. Long hours. To much work. Constant interruptions. Sicker...

  9. Patient Death Notice BOMBSHELL! HELP!

    miasmom replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Aww. Lousy way to find out. You must have cared for them. Some of the patients touch our hearts thamothers. Some we know for yearsa nd come on the next day. Gone. Hurts. Sometomes I wonder which is...

  10. Corrective Action or Bullying???

    miasmom replied to qaqueen's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Where? Why? Pease! How do I sign

  11. Infection control in the nursing home...

    miasmom replied to juliepag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try scrub pants backwards over the depends. Also some conditions require meds that make have lave loose bm. Esp if he is a liver pt. Got the scrub pants idea from my

  12. 'Force feeding' at Guantanamo

    miasmom replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in Government, Military

    I was enlisted when I was in. I did not have the option of resigning. I know the is always the bigger picture. A nurse we always try to put our selves at the other side of bed. As a military nurse we...

  13. Life of a Military Nurse 2013

    miasmom replied to futureafnurse2013's topic in Government, Military

    Choice of station? HaHa! I dreamed of Hawaii. Puerto Rico. Close to home at that time Fort Ord and Presido of San Franscio was open. Life long friendships yes. Hoping to get a mini reunion soon. Met...

  14. What I Wish I Could Say to My Residents and Their Families

    miasmom replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Been a nurse since 1984. I was a CNA before for two years. Today patients are coming that was in ICU years ago. Some are younger and expect to heal within a week. Families think that it is a hotel....

  15. Good News!

    miasmom replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good going! Be blessed. Always sooouch wasier with a good environment and teamwork. This goes for patients, staff, and

  16. No call/ No show

    miasmom replied to Redder's topic in General Nursing

    I know of a nurse tried to call in 3 hours ahead was not feeling well. Nausea. They gave here a hard time on the ohineTurns out she was in early heart problems. Ccu for 3 weeks. We have to treat our...

  17. Any "games" for CNA's to encourage teamwork

    miasmom replied to diamondsragurls's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I did an inservice years ago that was not game pe say. More of and excerise. Scene. Air plane went down in a dessert. List of items. Cannot remember items.first everyone tried to survive on own....

  18. Code words

    miasmom replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    5 star......A wannabe prince or princess. Thinks the are at 700$ night hotel. I realize healthcare is not cheap. I would expect to be treated with caring at rate hospitals are charging. I am here to...

  19. LTC Nurse: Patient Ratios

    miasmom replied to ringaring's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nascar. I have heard that too. I have also seen years ago that it costs a lot more to have in locked up than give them an education. Maybe I am to much of idealist. I know can not take care of...

  20. LTC Nurse: Patient Ratios

    miasmom replied to ringaring's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    WOW! Perfect timing! The thing is the government is broke. Still talking of more cuts! I still remember when we tested urine for diabetes! The stuff that used to be in acute care for years is now...

  21. Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    miasmom replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Poop is not my favorite. Infected sputum gags me every time. Slimly and smelly. My side job is on a resp unit. Go figure. A dab of Vicks to the nose? No job is perfect and has ups and downs. L&D?...

  22. Associate Degree In Nursing, but I want to Serve

    miasmom replied to Katherine.Dye's topic in Government, Military

    It has been years since I was in. I WAS LVN and able to become a Sgt . In fact at AIT. I then used my education fund when I got out for my RN. Depends in where and how you are station can also pick...

  23. Forced to resign, need advise

    miasmom replied to Babyluva's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious. How did this end

  24. relocating to Colorado Springs.

    miasmom replied to PatrickBaron's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I don't know about civilian hospitals. Colorado Springs has a lot of military there. Air Force Academy. Fort Carson. Pete field. NORAD. So there a need have you thought

  25. The right to refuse has so many interpretations

    miasmom replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Brandon you are the type of nurse I want if I ever end up in long term. Tell me it is a shot of booze so I do not end up with a bowel obstruction. Throwing up feces. Distended painful tummy. Smart...