Allgood2016

Allgood2016 LPN, LVN

Pedi; Geriatrics; office; Pedi home care.

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  1. Unprofessional Clinical Educator.. What would you do?

    Allgood2016 replied to hama1111's topic in General Nursing

    If it has nothing to do with your assessment I would be respectful , professional, and polite and ask if could be discussed at a later

  2. Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    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

  3. Medications Mixing and Nasogastric Feeding Tubes

    Allgood2016 replied to kjeanw's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  4. Is seeing a pt in Preop really a must for OR nurses??

    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...

  5. What to do when Nurse is attacked and employer doesn't file police report?

    Allgood2016 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    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...

  6. Who should call family during ICU transfer? (did I goof up?)

    Allgood2016 replied to Ioreth's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  7. What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    Allgood2016 replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  8. Do EHRs Push Nurses to Lie?

    Allgood2016 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Specialties

    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...

  9. LPN License Rejected Due to Failure to Disclose Criminal Arrest

    Allgood2016 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    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...

  10. LPN License Rejected Due to Failure to Disclose Criminal Arrest

    Allgood2016 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    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...

  11. Is malpractice insurance worth it?

    Allgood2016 replied to MountainGoatRN's topic in General Nursing

    My feeling on this is: Better to have and not need; than to need and not

  12. White Pants That Pass a Tattoo Test?

    Allgood2016 replied to cmabadie's topic in General Students

    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...

  13. Texas Hospital making nurses resign or take care of COVID patients

    Allgood2016 replied to Rex Sanchez's topic in Disaster Preparation

    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...

  14. Texas Hospital making nurses resign or take care of COVID patients

    Allgood2016 replied to Rex Sanchez's topic in Disaster Preparation

    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...

  15. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    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...

  16. What % of women don't know basics of female anatomy?

    Allgood2016 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You & I must have had the same

  17. What % of women don't know basics of female anatomy?

    Allgood2016 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly; even elderly women don't know what is where. I've worked LTC for many years. One of the doctors had standing orders for I/O cath for UA/C&S for all female residents. I had one sweet...

  18. Where are all the "older" nurses?

    Allgood2016 replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hospitals discriminate based on how many letter after your name (LVN/LPN vs RN) and age. This has been going on for many years. "LVN/LPNS aren't knowledgeable enough /trained like RNS are; and its...

  19. would you take a job with a mean doctor?

    Allgood2016 replied to mmccool719's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely, positively, he-double toothpicks

  20. Where are all the "older" nurses?

    Allgood2016 replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am 60 years old; and an LVN; with 40 plus years experience. Due to hiring trends in my area (and, all over the United States ) hospitals don't hire us "old gals & guys". Therefore I; and, my...

  21. Merry Christmas, Little Angel

    Allgood2016 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. This "Viiage of PICU" not only helped to save this Angel; they showed his parents what PICU love and family is. God Bless All of You who loved;...

  22. How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    Allgood2016 replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    He went bind the nurses station?!?!?! For pen and paper??!!! If he was not on staff at that hospital; this might have been a HIPPA

  23. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    Allgood2016 replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse (LPN/LVN), for for a little 40 + years. I took 1 year "off" for each of my 2 children. I had always wated to be a nurse; from a very young age. I am proud to be an LPN/LVN. I...

  24. Did we fail the test or were we failed by our educators?

    Allgood2016 replied to shmajo's topic in General Students

    It sounds like the school (teachers/professors/instuctors; cirruculum; etc.) is at fault. Everyone should not have failed. It all sounds fishy. New concept of teaching may mean that the instructors...

  25. Why Can't She Stay Here? Getting Kicked Out of Inpatient Hospice

    Allgood2016 replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My second husband was sent to a hospice facility by his hosptalist. He spent his last three weeks thete. Everyone was compassionate and caring. Our dog got to visit daily (until last days); and...