GLORIAmunchkin72

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  1. Most common LTC meds - help with a list please:)

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to MamaCheese's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been meaning to answer but I cleaned out my puter yesterday and I must have cleaned it a little too well because even though it ran better it ended up having amnesia about a lot of things and I...

  2. Most common LTC meds - help with a list please:)

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to MamaCheese's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We use mostly Tylenol at our

  3. Most common wound care creams

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to April_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is that the same as Boudreaux's "Butt Paste"? The first time somebody asked me to give them the "butt paste" I had to look at her twice to see if she was kidding or being crude, but I guess that is...

  4. Most common LTC meds - help with a list please:)

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to MamaCheese's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We use lots and lots of tylenol, trazodone, darvocet, vicodin and (MOM:rotfl:

  5. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Escorting you out of the building by security guards is a tad dramatic! I don't even think they did that for the doctor who cut the wrong leg. But since you're just a lowly

  6. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    KitKat: we just lost a very good CNA at work and all over a scheduling problem. Just like you she was worth her weight in gold for the frail and helpless people that she cared for. WHAT A

  7. Is Nursing All Paper Work Now?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As Qs (QMAs) we are practically taking over the traditional nurses' tasks because: THE GOVERNMENT HAS THEM BURIED UP TO THEIR EYEBALLS IN PAPER WORK. I thought nursing was about caring for people,...

  8. Is Nursing All Paper Work Now?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    My gripe is I am supposed to be an aide, a medication aide, but an AIDE nonetheless. I didn't bargain for the whole enchilada. I am supposed to help the nurse not take her job. The way things are...

  9. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had a nurse refuse to help a CNA because she was "too busy" and didn't have time. The head honcho was told about it and needless to say she didn't work there too long after that and was put on the...

  10. Adminstering meds to geriatric patients

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Gypsymoon's topic in General Nursing

    It is a challenge.I had a resident last night who wouldn't wake up for his 10p med for nothing. He was snoring loudly with his mouth wide open. I went to get someone to help me wake him up. We figured...

  11. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    On a lighter note...I have a resident(who is not all there) compliment me on my "cooking" when I gave her her meds in

  12. Lenght of a stethoscope

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to mye614's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for the info. But I had to ask. Some people buy a $1000 watch when they can buy $10 Kmart special. They both give you the time. But they could argue that they like the looks and durability. I...

  13. I am loving the ER, but I can't get used to other nurses doing things to my patients

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    The bed pan idea is only a good idea if they tell you about it. I have had someone but one of my residents on a bed pan and took off without telling anybody. Well, it left a nice ring on her

  14. Lenght of a stethoscope

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to mye614's topic in Cardiac

    How do you justify paying $135 for stethoscope when you can buy one for $35? Do you actually hear

  15. Ever had a family overdramatic with dying patient?

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I think in ancient Greece they hired "cryers" to scream, pull their hair and beat their chest to make the families feel

  16. Poll: "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work there are always new faces, like agency nurses. We cannot assume that the same nurses are going to be working with the same doctors

  17. Poll: "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We are NOT supposed to accept anything we can't read. At least that's what we were taught in

  18. male CNA fired for "I love YOU"

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to edgreen's topic in Men in Nursing

    I can see where you might come across as a "know it all" and a "smartass". Not saying that you are. I think the friendly "I love YOU" had little bearing on you getting

  19. CNA Abuse??

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to TreetopAngel_RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I can sympathize with "one of those nights". Last weekend I worked. Saturday night was very peaceful. But then came Sunday night. All the alarms were ringing, people were sliding out of their chairs,...

  20. Accused of Racism!

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to yaddadoit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In nursing appearance and perception count almost as much as the truth. It may not be right

  21. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Being overworked and underpaid is not always a sign of greatness. Go for the

  22. New Nurse BULLIED/UNDERMINED/DRIVEN OUT

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Bindy's topic in Nursing Career

    Waiting for you to fall? I think they pushed you from behind. If they didn't fire you you would have been miserable working

  23. PT INR critical level, not once, not twice

    GLORIAmunchkin72 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Her family requested that only a nurse give her her coumadin. AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES...In the last month her PT level had reached critical. She is currently on antibiotics and we believe that is...

  24. PT INR critical level, not once, not twice

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so very much. I hope the doc figures this one out. My guess, though, is that this will be a recurring problem that will require vigilant

  25. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    GLORIAmunchkin72 replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Chad, had you told them the truth you probably would have felt much better about the situation. I doubt if they would fire you. Someday they will probably find out what really happened and would laugh...