No-I said I "learned" that the hospice nurse had instructed the staff. I did not hear this first hand, but it was charted and reported off to me by the off going nurse. Appparently it had been...
We take care of these things in my facility. If a treatment needs started for a bad skin tear etc that would qualify as skilled we call in the Hospice nurse, but still do initial care and prn. We do...
Some of my Co-workers and I were confused and upset when we learned Hospice had instructed staff not to feed a resident with end stage COPD so as not to prolong his life. This was his last two days....
lizscott nurse replied to nadiebabe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Hang in there! In many ways this is the toughest part of nursing school...... waiting to hear :chuckle if you passed.....and I'm sure you did. I thought the fewer questions you answered, the better...
I think there is often a feeling "I'm not prepared" as graduation draws close. But your situation is cause for much concern. You need to talk to the head of your nusing program pronto. Obviously...
lizscott nurse replied to carrihopefullnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students
Hi! If you really want this it can happen. :) The majority of nursing students in my class were Mom's with young children. Your concern is natural and probably felt by most nursing student Mom's....
Love this one! Our how about "Ask me if I've had time to pee today"!!! :chuckle I agree with majority.....very demeaning. The giant hand is outrageous! Seems more appropriate for preschool.
lizscott nurse replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing
There must be one of these in every class! :) How about students who go over the test afterwards with a fine tooth nail ie "What did you put for question number 52?" As for me, I usually didn't...
lizscott nurse replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing
Pet Peeves regarding nursing school: Students who ask stupid questions about tests such as "How many questions?", "How many multiple choice?" What does it matter if you know the material? Anyhow...