Grammyx6

Grammyx6

Long term care, rehab, memory care

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About Grammyx6

Grammyx6 has 15 years experience and specializes in Long term care, rehab, memory care.


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  1. Are you insulted????

    So, you are "just" a CNA. Do not let the terrible attitude of these few nurses sour you to your chosen profession! As a nurse for nearly 16 years I can tell you that there is a big shortage of "just" CNA's who choose to stay CNA's. A CNA can make ...
  2. Calling residents affectionate names?

    I have only ever had 1 resident be offended by names of affection, so I try to be careful about asking them before I do. In 5 years of LTC/skilled nursing only the 1 responded negatively. Others have said it's sweet of me to ask & that they wou...
  3. Graduating and feel unprepared!

    Congratulations to all of you nearing graduation. You haven't washed out which proves that you are smart enough to be good nurses. I've been an LPN for over 15 years and I'm still learning. I learn from other nurses, from my CNA's, and {gasp} from...
  4. Need advice on job offer

    Show your potential new employers, or managers in this case, that you are mature enough to put your employer and patients first. Again, if asked do not hesitate to present your side of the past situation but do not allow a fellow employee to pull yo...
  5. Pt's mom asks to you lie to the pt---What to do?

    I have always been honest with my patients, including children. Example: when my granddaughter was getting immunizations she looked at me & said, "it's going to hurt." I told her, "yes, it will, but only for a minute or two." She did great beca...
  6. Fictional-Hospital Scrubs for Real-Life Nurses

    Sorry, but this smacks too much of somebody other than medical professionals taking control of healthcare ~ of course, insurance companies have been allowed to do this for years.
  7. No, an on-call doctor will not consider your desire to go home on a holiday enough of an emergency to call you back, so you might as well give it up. Your discharge is scheduled in 2 more days. (LTC/Rehab facility)
  8. "Hey, Could Ya Hand Me That Hoojaflobbets There?"

    Whatchamacallits & thingy-bobs are more my phrases, but you had me laughing off my chair! I am not alone!!
  9. Agency nursing in Oregon

    I work for NurseFinders in Portland & really enjoy it. Since my recent experience had been LTC (>12 months) they can only send me out to that and similar (group care homes), but it works for me. I really enjoy being able to "set" my own hour...
  10. LVN to BSN through the College Network (m)

    The TCN rep I visited with told me ISU was not an option. But I hear a lot of talk about ISU. I live in Oregon, is that maybe part of it?? I haven't signed anything with anyone yet, but want to get started with some program this summer. I do need ...
  11. Excuses for Missing Work

    So many excuses, so little time. I had a CNA who, at 30 minutes late with no contact, was officially listed as NCNS. She came in about 10 minutes later & said she didn't hear her alarm. Her boyfriend heard the phone & woke her up but she "...
  12. You Know You're a Nurse When...

    Worse yet... 19. You know you're a nurse when you leave notes for yourself with medical abbreviations and can't figure out why your family can't read it.
  13. Nursing Home Humor

    Resident to CNA: "Honey, I think I'm starting to slow down. I just can't do things like I used to." Why is this funny? She was 104 years old!:flowersfo