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    WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on vacation and returned on Saturday with our 17 month old grandson, so no nursing insights from me this week. Well, other than my husband scheduled for a hernia repair on Thursday....
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    I can do your job, you can't do mine.

    quiltynurse56 replied to crobson221's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I tell the CNAs that if I am not doing a med pass, I will help them out. They appreciate
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    How long did you stay at your first job?

    quiltynurse56 replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    Just shy of one
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    First day on floor

    quiltynurse56 replied to jess4923's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Block out a general schedule. For me, It went something like this: Report, check for new meds and do the vitals/assessments I needed to do. Then it was to pass the meds scheduled between 4 and 5....
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    Advice to novice who wants to work with geriatric population.

    quiltynurse56 replied to ebcifaldi's topic in General Nursing

    First off, you don't need 2 years hospital experience to get a job in LTC. Also, in many facilities, the CNAs know their job and do it, letting you know changes these see. You are involved in their...
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    Misusing the low paid nurse

    quiltynurse56 replied to Saraz23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I found this regarding LPNs and IVs: http://www.doh.wa.gov/portals/1/Documents/6000/IVTherapybyLPN.pdf In my state, LPNs can take a course and become certified for IV therapy. The LTC facilities I...
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    Half introvert, half extrovert...Will it work??

    quiltynurse56 replied to greenfirelady's topic in General Nursing

    I am mainly an introvert who can play the extrovert when I need to do so. Probably why I am so tired when I get home from a busy
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    Help! UTIs in LTC

    quiltynurse56 replied to RNAndi's topic in General Nursing

    THIS.
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    Arrested for hitting a nurse

    quiltynurse56 replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Nursing News

    OR, the nurse could have actually been an
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    Made my first med error

    quiltynurse56 replied to Tinkers33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I have done this before as well as many others. I think the first few are the ones that hit you hardest. After all, we were told over and over in school that it is the worse thing we can do, or...
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    6/20 WILTW Child Welfare, Confidentiality, Contraception, Commencement, Conti...

    quiltynurse56 replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    I have also learned this week that when dealing with your own health concerns, being a nurse can get in the way of things. You know, we know too
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    Cancer Made Me a Better Nurse

    quiltynurse56 replied to VioletKaliLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I also believe that cancer made me a better nurse. I did not get my nursing license until long after my cancer diagnosis and treatment. It causes one to stop and think that whatever you are...
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    6/20 WILTW Child Welfare, Confidentiality, Contraception, Commencement, Conti...

    quiltynurse56 replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, eating ice chips can be a sign of anemia. Know that from personal experience. I have learned this week that working per diem is great, yet, there are some CNAs who freak out over stuff and then...
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    Difficult coworker..how to deal?

    quiltynurse56 replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    I think she needs to get her own meds checked and/or into therapy herself if she is bipolar. Not sure how you can go about recommending this, but that is my first thought here. Document for yourself...
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    LTC vs Assisted living

    quiltynurse56 replied to Mscoleman78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here I thought doing wounds, meds and neb treatments were all part of the job of being an LPN. Anywhere you go, there are going to be cliques among the staff and some are going to be lazy. I guess...
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    Want out of nursing

    quiltynurse56 replied to shoelacy's topic in General Nursing

    I work per diem through a staffing agency. You are at a facility because they are short a nurse, yet you get to work different facilities. You don't have to go back if you really don't like one. Or...
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    Agency Nursing - Who loves this work?

    quiltynurse56 replied to apal's topic in Agency Nurses

    I like agency nursing. It gives me the flexibility I need as far as schedule goes. I had found it difficult to request time off or to trade days on a regular job. Now I can take shifts when I am...
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    Becoming a Nurse after cancer history

    quiltynurse56 replied to Pursenurse77's topic in General Nursing

    I was diagnosed and treated for ovarian cancer in 2003. I was not a nurse at that time, but had always had the dream to be one. It wasn't until much later that I pursued that dream and became one. I...
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    Apple Watch - Why I Love It!

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

    Simple
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    RN started affair with pt...led to divorce

    quiltynurse56 replied to Whispjes55's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In your first post, you stated that he "started an affair" with her. Take a step back and evaluate this. Who initiated this? Who pushed for it? Could she have been vulnerable to his advances? Or...
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    Use of cellphones while at work

    quiltynurse56 replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    The rules are you are not to have it on you while on the floor. Best to follow that rule. Just because you don't access now at work, does not mean you won't be tempted and actually do use it. I...
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    Apple Watch - Why I Love It!

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

    Well, it worked well last night in counting pulses and reapers. That is what I had hoped
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    Apple Watch - Why I Love It!

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

    I got my Apple watch this week. I got the 38mm sport one. I am able to read things fine with my "old" eyes. I am looking forward to using it this weekend at work. I can not wear traditional...
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    Best quality care cannot be provided

    quiltynurse56 replied to uniqueguy34's topic in General Nursing

    Some of that charting is required by insurance
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    Do people expect you to act a certain way because of your chosen profession?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Cats&Tea&Climbing's topic in General Nursing

    I act professional when I am at work. When I come home, I am me. That includes my grouchiness, fatigue, sarcasm and sometimes language. I am also an introvert, but the people I work with and take...