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  1. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    lizscott nurse replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What a hoot!!! Potsy is a great choice....Richie is too busy directing

  2. Witholding food from Hospice resident.

    lizscott nurse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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....

  3. Witholding food from Hospice resident.

    lizscott nurse replied to lizscott nurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

  4. Hospice in LTC.................

    lizscott nurse replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

  5. Where is an Lpn School in Ohio?

    lizscott nurse replied to ardent4you's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Northwest State Community College,Archbold, Ohio has a good record. I also hear Owen & MUO in Toledo are good. Athens has one

  6. Took nclex-pn anxious waiting on results!

    lizscott nurse replied to nadiebabe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oops! Sorry that chuckle wasn't suppose to be in the first line after hear. I'm not real good at using the symbols yet? :

  7. Took nclex-pn anxious waiting on results!

    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...

  8. Going Crazy in LPN School/Advice PLEASE

    lizscott nurse replied to anxious's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    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...

  9. Yes Its Official

    lizscott nurse replied to DIXONLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wonderful! It is a great feeling! You did it!!!!! Welcome to the world of nursing....with all it's ups and downs it still is a truly great

  10. Will I have any life during LPN School Please Advise

    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....

  11. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    lizscott nurse replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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.

  12. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    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...

  13. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    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...

  14. You know you've been a nurse for way too long when...

    lizscott nurse replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

  15. funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    lizscott nurse replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    : ) And this is why I stay away from tops that snap up the

  16. nuring homesdeaths in new orleans area

    lizscott nurse replied to rondafan's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. There is so much tragedy in the Gulf region. Lets not point fingers. Think about it. What could staff members have done to aide their residents? Perhaps if they had a large...

  17. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    lizscott nurse replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...I can't imagine. You are to be commended for turning your life around. You are awesome!!!! :

  18. Help, need tips for doing a much faster med pass...

    lizscott nurse replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi! You are not alone! I have the same problem working in a 31 bed assisted living (nicer term for long term care : ) ) I work 6a to 6p. Report and narc count usually takes till at least 6:20. I...

  19. Am I too old

    lizscott nurse replied to fiandcamie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, you are definately not too old. I was 37 when I started classes. That was nearly 14 years ago. Our class had a mixture of ages from 18 to 55. My daughter is now enrolled in nursing school and...

  20. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    lizscott nurse replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    Here reply was "Why Would You Do Something Like That For?"... :angryfire Boy can I relate. My father said about the same thing. It would be nice if they would suddenly change and become the...

  21. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    lizscott nurse replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am a survivor of childhood sexual, mental and physical abuse. My father was my abuser. I feel my mother holds as much responsibility as she knew and did nothing. I think in the beginning she tried...

  22. praying i passed

    lizscott nurse replied to TPalone's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wonderful! Hats off to you! :

  23. LPN employment opportunities Wake/Johnston Counties

    lizscott nurse posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi! I'm an LPN in Ohio with 13 years of experience in LTC/Rehab/Assisted Living. Planning to relocate to the Raleigh area (Clayton) in approx. 5 months. Are there many jobs for LPNs in the area? The...

  24. LPN employment opportunities Wake/Johnston Counties

    lizscott nurse replied to lizscott nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Kelly, Great! : ) Thanks!

  25. eating at the desk

    lizscott nurse replied to dkarlin's topic in General Nursing

    Jeannie I think I'd love your friend. Humor is so important! I work in a LTC were we are encouraged to be silly, laugh and joke around. The residents love it and it makes the work day so much more...