Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. Personal Values as a nurse

    Libby1987 replied to ksurette's topic in General Nursing

    I practice my personal values, I bring them to work everyday, or at least I hope and try to. Integrity. Excellence to the best of my ability. All patients are due my compassion and respect...

  2. Tattoos and Nursing

    Libby1987 replied to Yadisanchez's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a competitive entity of healthcare. How our "customers" view our staff's appearance can both potentially and actually affect our census. Low census = low everything else. Until our...

  3. What to do about coworker not pulling her weight

    Libby1987 replied to guest947568's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Using the descriptors of EVERYTIME and NEVER might make your claims lose credibility. You might want to come up with actual

  4. Where do we draw the line with abuse towards nurses?

    Libby1987 replied to Jahans Mommy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We don't tolerate any form of abuse however there is a wide disparity in our staff's soft skills in both avoiding and diffusing patients and their caregivers' anxiety, frustration and aggravation. And...

  5. When should nursing homes be allowed to evict residents?

    Libby1987 replied to Emergent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wonder how much time his family spent at the facility to supplement his supervision. I think we all need to prepare to shift our public budgets to care for the increasing number of patients, from...

  6. How to get accepted with a learning disability

    Libby1987 replied to godzgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Don't all BSN programs require Algebra II, at least as a pre req to Stats? Or is that just a CSU

  7. Welp - it's official!

    Libby1987 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!

  8. Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    Libby1987 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Organic grass fed is ideal but i think pushing this ideal can discourage people who can't afford it. Even entry level will still have its

  9. Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    Libby1987 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Here's another contributor, we have health care providers who lack the knowledge about the topic to speak about it but they do

  10. I harmed my first patient today.

    Libby1987 replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What did the catheter tip look like to you? Besides the little bit of

  11. Shower Set Up ~ What does tht mean?

    Libby1987 replied to candice22's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should clarify that with the CNA or the agency, it will be part of your dad's plan of

  12. Shower Set Up ~ What does tht mean?

    Libby1987 replied to candice22's topic in General Nursing

    Setting the DME and personal care supplies in place, assisting your dad into the shower safely, stand by assist, promotion/maintaining highest level of indepdence/function.. Versus performing mod/max...

  13. Over reaction or justified indignation?

    Libby1987 replied to Jlwysong's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the physician has had experience with parents claiming the wrong dose was given. I wouldn't see it as insulting my experience but as putting parents at ease and leaving no room for later...

  14. Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    Libby1987 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is abundant fatism where the individual is entirely blamed, there just aren't as many non obese to crucify them. Where the recognition is not made of refined sugar and processed non...

  15. Dear Preceptors

    Libby1987 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    There is such a difference between teaching another nurse how to perform a procedure or how to follow a specific protocol. Doing it on an individual basis can be both fun and inspiring. It's a...

  16. New nurse working 50/50, not going well

    Libby1987 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This makes a lot of sense for someone in OP's situation and would be what I'd want to try. Even if it was just to complete the

  17. Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    Libby1987 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't mean that kind of government intervention. I'm talking about the schools having quality food available for the kids whose parents don't send them with anything or perhaps don't or aren't...

  18. Senior Link Caregiver Homes Salary?

    Libby1987 replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Home Health

    It's not in the Home Health industry so I'm not sure why you are asking the question in this forum. Maybe someone here will know the answer nonetheless, but you might want to try the general forum,...

  19. Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    Libby1987 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I don't disagree one bit about poverty affecting nutrition, but in my personal circles I don't know anyone that lives in poverty or anything close to it (a couple are on modest incomes) but I know a...

  20. Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    Libby1987 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    It must be as hard to watch as anything that someone does that destroys their life. I'm

  21. Are You Nurse Jackie or Nurse Zoey?

    Libby1987 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Other than the strong patient advocacy and being around awhile I can't identify with either, it sounds interesting

  22. Senior Link Caregiver Homes Salary?

    Libby1987 replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Home Health

    That position isn't home health care. It seems to be some cross between case mgmt and a private personal care facilitator. If you were applying for a home health position with us, (Medicare...

  23. Having second thoughts..

    Libby1987 replied to MBarger's topic in General Nursing

    Working in skilled nursing can't be easy, but when my dad had a stay in rehab before he died, and from the many home health patients I've had, I can tell you there is a difference between having a too...

  24. Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    Libby1987 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I think we've all seen families spend more on crap than they would on real food, even those who would appear to be disadvantaged. And much of the cause of that are those focus groups making sure those...

  25. Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    Libby1987 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I meant by people will say it's up to the parents instead of govt intervention. Many parents don't or are unable for a variety reasons. The schools and healthcare facilities on the other...