Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. Stressed Out and Sick to My Stomach

    Libby1987 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't matter if you're a PITA princess, if you can't or won't work the hours, your coworker can say no and your employer can call a staffing agency or hire one of the many available nurses...

  2. Ideal diabetic diet?

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    The question wasn't define a healthy diet but what diet plan provided the best glucose control. How foods effect insulin secretion is relevant and what the RDA's/USDA currently recommend isn't...

  3. Ideal diabetic diet?

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I meant if you were to design a diet that would optimally provide/support glucose control and resources/preferences etc weren't an issue. No other diet restrictions/allergies etc. Are you 100% behind...

  4. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Libby1987 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Before going into a meeting to discuss how the preceptorship was going I would consider that I was still on probation and make sure that my end was completely buttoned up. My director and admin are...

  5. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Libby1987 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly I'd probably be in tears everyday, I can't stand not to feel confident. I empathize. But since you said she's well respected, well liked and very experienced, there must be substantiated...

  6. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    Libby1987 replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like a pretty negative experience but from the other side, besides how she's saying it, much of her feedback might be reasonable. You might be slower than average. You might be too chatty. You...

  7. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    Libby1987 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If it were me and it was my dream job I'd do anything short of selling my soul to improve my chances, as long as it wasn't something I couldn't live with for the long term. Hair style just wouldn't be...

  8. What to expect after graduation!

    Libby1987 replied to campbekl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What is the connection between the title and the

  9. Prestige in Employment

    Libby1987 replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Nursing

    I have to add that our new ADN grads who have applied have been asked which school, we have one area community college that has produced some unimpressive grads and now we're a little

  10. Family member in the hospital

    Libby1987 replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Before we lost Dad, I did whatever personal I could. I bathed him, changed his sheets etc. I would ask for the supplies but make it clear that I was happy to do these things (and I was). Anything that...

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

    Libby1987 replied to RN-DC's topic in Home Health

    Really? From your other posts you must have a very different work experience than

  12. CNA claims to be a nurse - what to do?

    Libby1987 replied to tinaroselpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What would you report? "My ex and daughter tell me she says she's a nurse" ? Since he's encouraged you to speak with her, that's what I'd be doing at first opportunity. Not necessarily to confront her...

  13. Giving a small gift/candy/favor?

    Libby1987 replied to Kitkat1212's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And surely never as a student. Like suggested above, good question for your instructor to discuss in

  14. Giving a small gift/candy/favor?

    Libby1987 replied to Kitkat1212's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've done it rarely. I had a patient (home health) that lived alone and was undergoing chemo as well as my treatment, I brought him a cup of birthday cake ice cream when I would otherwise be seeing...

  15. Decision help, PRN vs PT

    Libby1987 replied to kitkatsmom's topic in General Nursing

    10/hr? Ouch! Could that work to be not much more money over the course of a year than you were making in float pool? What kind of benefits would you receive with part time and do you need them? The...

  16. Brand new treatment lvn ..help!

    Libby1987 replied to JustineLove's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    And watch some YouTube on how to apply compression dressings, 3 and 4 layer and Unna

  17. Brand new treatment lvn ..help!

    Libby1987 replied to JustineLove's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Take a wound care course, Anderson or Western have a comprehensive 30hr course, and if you buy the book you'll have a resource. It won't make you a wound nurse but it'll help you get there, and past...

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

    Libby1987 replied to RN-DC's topic in Home Health

    It shouldn't be a judgy issue. The environment has to be safe for the patient, the staff and whatever care we're providing. In these situations we have been able to get these folks social services...

  19. Miss the feeling of helping people

    Libby1987 replied to Ranann's topic in Case Management

    I don't know who you work for now but case mgr's can and have been helpful with my home health

  20. "Pre-requisite" of being a labor and delivery nurse/midwife-being a mom?

    Libby1987 replied to Bluebell.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not for L&D. My women's health provider, yes. When I'm dealing with hormonal issues, I want someone who has an inkling. With the mechanics of L&D, just get me someone who knows how to get baby...

  21. Putting MD in my resume

    Libby1987 replied to RN tobe's topic in Canada

    Uh, I was just claiming my own experience, I didn't deny

  22. Putting MD in my resume

    Libby1987 replied to RN tobe's topic in Canada

    I haven't run into anti-intellectualism or

  23. Rejection email after CNA interview at school's hospital. Confused & Upset

    Libby1987 replied to cjb19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Rejection is so hard but it sounds like they already had someone lined up or equally qualified and had to flip a coin.. You sound very squared away, press on and don't let this tiny hiccup discourage...

  24. Putting MD in my resume

    Libby1987 replied to RN tobe's topic in Canada

    I would think you might have the same problem finding a good job as only a new grad so should somehow include your work experience. And they will know only a few minutes into an interview whether you...

  25. Does anyone else get grief from their family for choosing nursing?

    Libby1987 replied to planetoi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No. Not to be insulting but I don't think the issue is nursing, I think it's your mom's limited awareness and maturity. What you need to do is thoroughly vet yourself and the current state of nursing...