quiltynurse56 LPN, LVN

quiltynurse56 has 3 years experience as a LPN, LVN and specializes in LTC and Pediatrics.

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   How important is the nurse's comfort?

   quiltynurse56 replied to guest1143647's topic in Private Duty

   On one of my assignments, the patient's room was always cold to me and I wore long sleeves as well as a sweatshirt. Mom told me the patient needed it cool. They did have a space heater which I...
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   Is my situation normal?

   quiltynurse56 replied to NurseAlexandra's topic in Private Duty

   If you haven't already left, I suggest you leave. Too many red flags and you are a nurse, not a housekeeper. If you want to continue to do this, find an agency to go through. There are good families...
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   I'm a nurse, not a babysitter!!!

   quiltynurse56 replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

   With the companies I work for, it is explicit that we do not care for other children in the home. Our assigned patient is our focus. I have had only one family who felt I needed to put up with their...
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   Families Saying "No" To Male Nurses?

   quiltynurse56 replied to moretonel's topic in Private Duty

   I have been working the home care for 1.5 years now. I only know of 1 family that requests no male nurses. The agencies I work with will ask the parents if they would take a male nurse. How many...
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   Can a LVN be a charge nurse

   quiltynurse56 replied to Luhg's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I worked as a charge nurse right out of school. Worked as charge when I moved to Texas. All at LTC. WE do have an RN to consult with should we need to such as the DON or on call nurse. As far as...
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   Suspected drug use in home

   quiltynurse56 replied to NurseKitKat's topic in Private Duty

   I reported this and one other issue to my supervisor. After a couple of more days, and a couple of other issues, I did report to CPS. Don't know what happened from there, but I do hope they got some...
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   LPN's aren't Real Nurses? (Whaa...)

   quiltynurse56 replied to Meow278's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   You will meet people who say that. Don't let it get to you. You know otherwise. When people casually ask me what I do, I just tell them that I am a
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   Transferring to Another Compact State

   quiltynurse56 replied to RN56377's topic in General Nursing

   I moved from Iowa to Texas a year ago. My Iowa license was due to expire the end of the month I moved. Since we had already purchased our home in Texas, I went ahead and applied to Texas. I did...
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   Inclement weather conditions...mandatory to work?

   quiltynurse56 replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

   This facility did not heed warnings and evacuate. This was one of numerous facilities along the Gulf Coast last year. Most have plans. One team works at the facility or evacuates with the patients....
10. 

    Mandatory Uniforms

    quiltynurse56 replied to StudentRNmt's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When I have had to wear specific color scrubs, I actually liked it. Just went in and bought several sets in the color I needed. Pretty much in and out and didn't have to decide what I
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    Pets- and nursing overnight

    quiltynurse56 replied to FeliciaRNCPN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you take them out overnight now? Probably not. They should be fine during that time period I would think. When we find we are going to be out longer than we know the dog can go, she usually has...
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    IV pump alarms - am I the only one?

    quiltynurse56 replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

    You can count me as one who has woken up in the middle of the night hearing call bells and alarms. After a while, you don't do that anymore unless it is a crazy night with lots of them going
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    Full time vs Part time vs Per Diem

    quiltynurse56 replied to KerenAvneryRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked per diem through an agency like you are and it was great. I could decided where I worked and when. Since I moved to a different state, I am now working PDN through 2 agencies. One has...
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    Is this LTC facility trying to take her license?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Spouse_of_nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Did she have LTC experience before working for this agency. Any good agency would not hire a nurse without experience in the area they would be sending here. Experience gives a good basis from which...
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    First job after LPN licensing & Being treated with disrespect!

    quiltynurse56 replied to Mary0000's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, you are a new nurse and one month into your first job. Stop and listen to the other more experienced nurse. You don't know everything yet and, to be honest, you will always have things come up...