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  1. Evaluate this situation. What did I miss?

    MomaNurse replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it was probably because the patient seemed to be responding well to treatment and then spiked a fever that the doc was upset. Early intervention could get control without too much trauma...

  2. What school does not prepare you for

    MomaNurse replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    After receiving the MD order, you write the interim or telephone order, then you "order" or call the imaging company or lab to come do it. You're right the nurse never says "oops, belly ache without a...

  3. Let go from my first patient - Please help me understand!

    MomaNurse replied to cazach0122's topic in Private Duty

    I'm pretty sure your employer would have told you if dad gave a reason, much less one that was sensational! I wouldn't obsess over it. Tend your wounds and don't let it effect your next case. Good...

  4. Never before have I been so disrespected by co-workers in the workplace

    MomaNurse replied to chinacatRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was thinking palliatist, but pulmonologist makes so much more sense! First, look for a new job. But do it before baby comes-- just trust me on this! Next, it's not unusual for an anxiety patients...

  5. Ethical dilemma

    MomaNurse replied to amiwrong's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actually Jade, you're absolutely right! (I must be off my game lately.) Once is one time too many! There are hotlines or she could make a police report. As OP struggled with, it would not have been...

  6. Clinicals

    MomaNurse replied to YasminLassiter's topic in General Students

    Whatever the nurse's motives, nobody deserves to have the door shut on them. It's just plain rude, especially when the nurse started out by ignoring an outgoing introduction. I'm sorry you're up...

  7. Ethical dilemma

    MomaNurse replied to amiwrong's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm with you on this! You did the right thing. You tried to keep what happened in the classroom in the classroom by talking to the teachers first. They did the wrong thing. You had no choice but to go...

  8. Feeling stuck

    MomaNurse replied to RN_203's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's great! Often I find those roll into permanent positions. I hope you have good luck with

  9. Doctor's attitudes

    MomaNurse replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe you could run your SBAR by a colleague before you call so you have confidence to stand your ground with the docs with this reaction. I agree that this should be reported up the chain. It's...

  10. Feeling stuck

    MomaNurse replied to RN_203's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You should keep looking until you secure a position. I think it would be ok to call the recruiter in a few more days and ask if there's anything you could do to help that paperwork come along any...

  11. On working with LPNs in the clinical setting

    MomaNurse replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just answered you older post, but wished I'd seen this first. There is a reason why you can't get a job in acute care before doing some time in LTC first. You need to learn how to run 30 patient's...

  12. If You Give a Patient a Cookie

    MomaNurse replied to Mully's topic in Nursing Humor

    Death by cookie! Love

  13. What school does not prepare you for

    MomaNurse replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes it's unfair that you're not focusing on all areas of nursing more thoroughly. Especially when this population is living forever these days! I remember crying everyday after work with a friend I...

  14. Freaking Out!!!!

    MomaNurse replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!!

  15. Calling in sick on 4th shift

    MomaNurse replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Off topic: sunnychris CUTEST baby!! Now that that's out of the way, I agree with glycerine82. Maybe your are just stressed. It could also be something else. You might want to go to your doc. If...

  16. uncooperative residents

    MomaNurse replied to glucas985's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand your frustration, but viva is speakin my language! Steppenwolf and corona? Ummm yeah! You will have to set some rules with your younger patients. Boundaries that you will not let them...

  17. 45residents to 1 RN, should i say more?

    MomaNurse replied to missnoc360's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Until you find another job, you will have to do some tightening up. Get more time off. Don't fall into working 12 or 16 hours just to get more days off during the week. When you go to work, arrive a...

  18. First job! How can I be a great LTC RN?

    MomaNurse replied to anashenwrath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When your patient is going down, do not forget the basics. Hungry, thirsty, tired, constipated, retaining urine or in pain stimulate some impossibly wild behaviors. Most times you don't have to dig...

  19. Advice on dealing with confused patients

    MomaNurse replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not the padded floor mats that are used to prevent injury from falling out if bed. Black or dark colored mats like a rug that are used in hospitals or facilities. An advanced dementia patient prone to...

  20. Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

    MomaNurse replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask your Portuguese staff for advice. What are they saying to her? How are they soothing her? Can you learn some basics in Portuguese? Make a book with some translated words and phrases. Put basic...

  21. Mobile/Cell Phones at the bedside??

    MomaNurse replied to nellymac's topic in Critical Care

    I have a work phone. But when you're at the bedside and it's not going well, a little pandora goes a long way! I look things up for patient care. Once a case manager called and was talking about...

  22. Advice on dealing with confused patients

    MomaNurse replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If there's an area where the patient could come to harm, put down a black mat. For example that isolation room or stairwell door. The wanderer will perceive it as a hole in the floor and won't cross...

  23. Sick of being taken advantage of LONG

    MomaNurse replied to adamsmom2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You should look for another job. She's taking advantage and won't stop because you will always pick up. The DON/ADON should be a team. I would be careful not to put your foot down too hard til you get...

  24. Why??? Sleep interrupted nocturia post 12hr shift...

    MomaNurse replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    Piddle? Nocturia. Another argument for mandatory catherization at work. I do the same even in the day. If I keep this up, my kidneys won't work at all! Now I have to go see a man about a

  25. This semester is giving me the smack down - failing another test

    MomaNurse replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I'm sure you are exhausted! It's been a while, but I used to write one sentence translation for each paragraph read in those horrible, dry ego driven texts. I would write each sentence in a notebook...