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  1. Medication Nurse Assistants

    K205 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I just found out that an MNA will be working on our 50 bed LTC unit:eek: ! Has anyone worked with an MNA? I'm a new LPN, just got used to passing meds to 25 pts, and am really on the...

  2. Did I Make a Big Mistake?

    K205 replied to RNLauren05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi- I went through the same thing. I work in LTC, and was put on 3-11 shift. I'm a new grad and a newlywed. I got so unhappy, and was just feeling stuck. I opted to go on my husband's insurance and...

  3. So, she does drugs... (advice please)

    K205 replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! Wonderfully worded!

  4. Scheduled toileting not being done by certain CNAs

    K205 replied to old rural nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    as a former LNA, I can tell you they fake 'em. Is there an LNA there that you could delegate the task

  5. Does working as GPN help with taking the NCLEX?

    K205 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I learned so much about meds, know your calculations, know when certain meds should be given, i.e. ac,pc,hs, s/s og dig toxicity. You'll be fine enjoy the experience and find a mentor at your...

  6. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    K205 replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    My prayers will include you and your son. Teenagers feel and percieve things so intensely, it's scary. I remember being his age, and I wouldn't trade being 39 for my teen years again except to do...

  7. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    K205 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    OmiGOD!! I laughed so hard I scared my poor cat! Keep 'em coming, this thread is

  8. lost my baby

    K205 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ya'll. I found out 2 weeks ago that my baby had a 7 mm nuchal fold and a huge omphocele:o . We went to Dartmouth in Hanover and they gave us no hope. I also had placenta previa, so the doctor...

  9. lost my baby

    K205 replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    I'm crying right now, reading all the wonderful messages you all have left myself and Keith. It's so hard. My heart goes out to you and the other posters who have shared their stories of loss. My...

  10. Intramuscular Injection Sites?

    K205 replied to Nurse Bethie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Vistorol, Iron, and anything caustic to sc

  11. Intramuscular Injection Sites?

    K205 replied to Nurse Bethie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in geriatrics, so I mostly use ventrogluteal. It' difficult to position an elderly and, possibly demented patient. I just find the best muscle pad that I can, since MOST of my pts are cachexic....

  12. Meds you hate to give....

    K205 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh That is reprehensible! I can't believe that a NURSE would give Rochephin w/out Lido:madface:

  13. Meds you hate to give....

    K205 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    [/url] :uhoh21: ROCHEPHIN! OWWWCH! Plus I once tasted crushed aceteminophen w/ applesauce to se if it did the

  14. shaving cream to clean dirty butts??

    K205 replied to old heart's topic in General Nursing

    This my be TMI, but I've used it to shave "down south", and it

  15. working on Christmas?

    K205 replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    What I tell myself is."Christmas is all day-24 hours, and my shift is 8 hours." That helps. The double-time pay, and sharing the holiday with people who really need and appreciate me also helps. At...

  16. Hello I am new here My liscence revoked

    K205 replied to gianna2111's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey Gianna- Welcome to allnurses . I know this is a scary time in your life, and I know first hand what it's like to be addicted. My hope is that you begin going to twelve step meetings everday. Keep...

  17. lemmon swabs

    K205 replied to juliette's topic in General Nursing

    Used alone they can be drying. That's why I dip them in ice water. They work well for the purpose of giving some "sips" to one who can't handle drinking any liquid w/out aspirating. Like I said in my...

  18. lemmon swabs

    K205 replied to juliette's topic in General Nursing

    "Toothettes" are the recommended method for oral care, and they do work well. When I have a patient who is actively dying (or close) I get a cup of ice water, and some lemon-glycerine swabs, and dip...

  19. I'm Pregnant!!!

    K205 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just got my LPN, got married, found a great new job, and now i'm pregnant! Anyone else experience this? Feedback will be so

  20. I'm Pregnant!!!

    K205 replied to K205's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank You. Are you graduating soon? Congratulations to you also ! How did you like your maternity clinical? That's a tough one for the guys, but I'm sure you did fine. I had ONE day in L&D, and...

  21. I'm Pregnant!!!

    K205 replied to K205's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Five weeks! I'm over the moon! My husband is so happy! A LOT of things are gonna change. Thank God I have 8 or so months to get used to this. Thank you

  22. Was anyone a not so great High School student and become a GREAT college student?

    K205 replied to emndarmic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was a horrible student in high school. Somehow your ambition picks up when you have to PAY for school.:uhoh21: Yes, there are some sad things about nursing, but at the end of the day, if you can...

  23. Does anyone know a good source for Nursing Care Plans?

    K205 replied to chellegill's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello and welcome! Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: A Guide to Planning Care ISBN-0-323-02551-x This book saved me from a lot of grief! Care Planning is tough, and I lost a lot of sleep over them. My...

  24. Huntington's Chorea

    K205 replied to MDSlady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi - Yes, I DID work with several residents with Huntington's Chorea as an LNA. It was a heartbreaker, but was gratifying all the same. There are many websites you can access to explore the disease...

  25. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    K205 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh Urk! Ew, Yuck, ! (but strangely funny) We are a jaded lot, aren't we?