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  1. Liquids are driving me crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Cough meds, most are 2.5 to 5ml's at a time, q4-6 hrs, PRN
  2. I just started a new job, one week ago. I had 4 days orientation, 2 on 1 hall, 1 each on 2 other halls. Did not do any narc counts. Had a hall on my 5th day by myself, when counting off on liquid meds, 1 was short about 3-4mls. Called ADON, she f...
  3. Badddddddddddddd week....

    You should not be fired if you are allowed to press charges along with the state. But what do I know, my husband wa sick, and I asked for FMLA, but didn't get it. The facility was too short of nurses. So, I put him in the facility for 20 days, WOR...
  4. "Missing" narcotic please read need help!!!

    The facility I work in has a 2 signature policy for narcs. Two nurses check the order, count the pills in the card, and both sign for the meds. It takes a little time, but you have covered yourself. Pharmacy delivery service also stays until we ar...
  5. Backstabbing in LTC

    Could someone give me a few pointers on other jobs. I'm in Tn and most of the Physician's offices hire MA's. There isn't a prison close either. I'm at my wit's end. Last night I was told I had to take a day shift position, this is absolutely terr...
  6. Backstabbing in LTC

    Thanks to all who have replied. The general consensus seems to be move on. I was a hairdresser for 30 years prior to becoming a nurse and never in those years did I have the problems with backstabbing I have encountered in the 15 months I have been ...
  7. Backstabbing in LTC

    So is quitting my only option?
  8. Backstabbing in LTC

    Are all LTC facilities like the one I work in? I have a pressing problem at my workplace. A couple of weeks ago, all nurses on one rotation were moved around. It did not bother me, I explained when I was hired that I was eager to do any area. Wel...
  9. I yelled at another nurse.

    Wish I could let off a little steam to 2 nurses who try to out "super nurse" each other and drag me into their little power struggles. When there is a question about something the opposite ratation has done and I have no answer, there is always a sm...
  10. How long did you stay at your first job and would you stay at mine?

    I stayed @ my first job 8 mos and 3 weeks. I left for personal reasons I will never work in LTC in a facility in my home county or town again. I found another job within 1 week of leaving, getting better pay, and don't have any regrets about leavin...
  11. I don't feel like I'll ever know enough

    My problem is no one wants to help. They think @ my age,50, I should know what to do. When I do know, I get pushed away. We had a code a few weeks ago and the other two on duty with me literally pushed me aside, then told I didn't know what to do....
  12. Rethinking my career choice

    I work in LTC in a small town. Capacity at the facility is 132. We run three shifts, and no shift gets along with the others. I thought the 11-7 shift was working well together until this week. Most of the nurses are very friendly to each other whi...
  13. LPN Jobs for New Older Nurse?

    My problem with being a new nurse @ fifty is I'm already beginning to feel burned out, after only 5 months on the job. Can anyone give me any advice on how to get a handle on this?
  14. Starting my 1st job as LPN in LTC in 2days

    I started my career in LTC 5 months ago. I didn't get enough orientation due to a shortage of available nurses @ the facility. Six days and I was put on the floor alone, I am still having some problems, so PLEASE ask for more orientation if you thi...