Allgood2016 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing
Perhaps have a TATOO on your inner forearm DNR/DNI? (Had friend who was allergic to ASA; she had it tattooed in red ink on her forearm. Saved her from reaction when she had an
When I had patients with feeding tubes I would contact the doctor(s) who wrote the orders and request a verbal order for all meds to be in liquid form (if med was available in liquid form). 9 times...
Allgood2016 replied to Guest 1170770's topic in Operating Room
(Retired nurse - speaking as a "civilian")
To me, PRE-OP is as important as sugery. Pre-op is prep time; getting to know if patient is ready; and knows what is going to be done, permit correct...
Approximately 20 years ago I had a patient punch me; in the face; dislocating my jaw. I continued to work my shift (3-11). I went to the ER; was given Versed; had my jaw put back in place; was...
Retired after 45+ years. Any time a patient had to be transferred to ICU (or CCU) the doctor had to notify family member listed as contact.
I've been on both the nurse; and primary contact...
If "higher ups" don't/won't do anything; contact your nursing board a d turn her in.
Ask to be kept anonymous. Keep notes on when & where she is found sleeping; if possible keep copies of...
I am retired, now. I am; and, was; considered "old school". My last job was at a small assisted living center. My notes (narritives in charts) on incidents there saved the company from a couple of...
First off; I am 64 years old. I was already licensed as an LVN. Second; I had taken care of everything in Texas. Third; I was in my mid 50s when everything showed up. As I said I had all of the...
I am a (retired now) LVN/LPN. I had a simular situation happen to me when I moved to Indiana; from Texas. (I lived in Indiana for 1 year) had been a nurse for over 20 years at the time. I had a...
If you; or you know someone; you can buy material and make some pants. Back when white pants first came out my Mom made me some white uniform pants. She "show through" tested with very red nail...
Not all Texans have a "cowboy mentality"; and, I find this offensive; and, nasty/ugly tempered. I said right along that states were opening up to soon. I had people who agreed; and, people call me...
It is because of the present pandemic I am glad that I am retired. I worked for 45 years. I live in Texas; and, Yes it is bad here. I can pretty much guess what city & what hospital system you...
Allgood2016 replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing
I have been an LVN/LPN for over 40 years. My first job was in 1977. I was making "new grad" pay. Not much by today's standards. Every one I went to high school with; and friends; thought I was...