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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 fence about this. On one hand, I'm disgusted that I sp...

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 work per diem at my old facility and two others. I'm...

Yes! Wonderfully worded! :bow:

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

Kim, the CI are forged in the flames of hell. Roll with it, baby. You WILL graduate, and actually be grateful they were so hard on you. Hang in there! Kim

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 facility. Best Of Luck!

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 things differently. Hang in there. I'm so sorry for th...

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

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 wanted me to terninate quickly to avoid a c-section lat...

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 biggest hope is that we all will be posting pictures o...

Vistorol, Iron, and anything caustic to sc tissue.

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. Hope that helps:)

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

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

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

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 most places, they alternate holidays annually. I don...

I strongly DISLIKED some of my classmates. There was "the Trio", three women who would grades-grub, shoot dirty looks, compare grades, monitor what their other classmates where doing, ad nauseum:uhoh21: . I did get sick of it and confronted them, whi...

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 an open mind and just listen. If you can learn abo...

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 previous post, toothettes(the stick w/the sponge a...

"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 the swabs in the water. The patient is usually so t...

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 appreciated:)

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 got to see a baby boy get born. Absolutely the most...

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 all!

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 walk away and know you've made a positive difference ...

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 instructors were brutal(Thank God for them). This book ...