bethann27

bethann27 specializes in Geriatrics, LTC.

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1. Hospice oriented staff position

   bethann27 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric

   This would be so very helpful! Soo many people (including doctors, nurses & social workers) do not understand what hospice means.

2. Excited about night shift in LTC

   bethann27 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric

   I transitioned to nights about 6 months ago due to changes taking place in nursing. Now I get to do what nurses should be doing patient care! There is very little input taken from night shift assessments on my unit otherwise it is SOOO much less st...

3. Give an example of a difficult decision you've made

   bethann27 replied to j0yegan's topic in Professionalism

   Heres one .....My husband asked if we should get tickets to see Rush in ATL on May 26 the same date of my daughter's 16 birthday. It was a tough one for sure. My dear daughter will probably only spend a few minutes doing the obligatory meal and ca...

4. Would you quit over white uniforms?

   bethann27 replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

   Uterine Ablation....Soo very worth it for me. It saved me from all the clothing disasters and from the weakness.

5. Changes and frustrations

   bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in LPN/LVN

   I hear you & I have no current plans to endure a bridge program. You must have very thick skin to handle the job for sure. The educational requirements are ridiculously high for other careers too. Many with a Masters make less than 50k yearly. ...

6. Changes and frustrations

   bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in LPN/LVN

   We've basically been told the MD and NPs want to communicate with RNs only. The overall plan of organization is not communicated to the floor nurses. I've literally sat beside my RN supervisor while they relayed what I was telling them to the NP. ...

7. Would you quit over white uniforms?

   bethann27 replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

   Yep...there's a surgery for that

8. Would you quit over white uniforms?

   bethann27 replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

   I am actually required to wear white. It makes me feel like a psych nurse (and I'm not). Takes a lot of oxyclean, clorox and under clothing to look decent. They also help me to slip into my angel nursey personna more easily than other colors. It i...

9. I'm an LPN and I understand.

   bethann27 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN/LVN

   I know.... It's senseless...I gotta take my pay and forget about it. My idealism is gonna do me in ...aaaggghh.

10. Night shift weight loss help

    bethann27 replied to LesKai's topic in Stress 101

    Love this advice! I put one 25 lbs in 6 months working nights. I think shifting eating this way will make a huge difference for me. Thanks for sharing.

11. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    bethann27 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN/LVN

    The current trend for LPNs may not be new in your area, but it most definitely is in mine. In the past 5 years I've gone from being the only one in the facility (or only LPNs) after 4 pm and handling all that encompasses. Now fast forward to today a...

12. Changes and frustrations

    bethann27 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    In my geographical area LPNs are currently being systematically stripped of our duties. First was changes in performing minor procedures that were no longer policy. Next came a push to notify the house supervisor (RN) do assessments prior to contact...

13. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    bethann27 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    And did I mention "ability to communicate in accurate English"? That inability scares me a lot. A better-educated professional is a more effective one. Thanks. I appreciate that you caught my mistake. Being super detailed makes a great nurse. :)

14. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    bethann27 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    YES! I would be greatly concerned if my grade schooler had trouble with that. That scares me ....ALOT.

15. Length of employment

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in LPN/LVN

    I began work as an LPN 6 years ago. The first couple years were spent gaining skill in LTC with a private company. The next two were spent in hospice learning how to deal with death. Now I've settled in with a larger LTC with a corporate structure. ...