klriggs53

klriggs53

Behavioral Health, Disability Case Mgmt

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  1. can confused pts refuse meds?

    klriggs53 replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    You can plead, dance, beg, and go to all extremes in the book to encourage a patient to take their prescribed/ordered meds, HOWEVER, the ultimate decision is with the patient. They have the right to...

  2. Would love some advice!

    klriggs53 replied to tippeny's topic in School

    Sounds like you know the answer . . . with the kids, less hours, less stress, less exposure, etc. Money is something we all need, but in context, it is a relative thing. In the long run, I would...

  3. showering: before or after work

    klriggs53 replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    ALWAYS immediately after, in the door at home and to the shower. Clean bed and sleep, I should not need one in the morning. Of course there are exceptions fora frisky night.

  4. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    klriggs53 replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Whoah!!! Your audience within this nursing forum have given you a lot of valuable advise . . . Please slow down and listen, if you are sincere, it will work out. Forgive me for saying, but some of...

  5. What To Expect From Your Preceptor

    klriggs53 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    My preceptor was not motherly and as our time drew to an end it became almost adversarial. I learned a lot, with an unnecessarily high stress level and I am grateful. There are numerous styles and...

  6. Being Bullied

    klriggs53 replied to sarahhg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is a right and a wrong way to communicate, training or otherwise. I have no patience with a bully. Over time, I have learned there is a fundamental problem with the individual that has a "need...

  7. January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    klriggs53 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Room 202 needs a box of Kleenex when you are finished here . .