hardygirl LPN, RN

hardygirl has 20 years experience as a LPN, RN and specializes in Geriatric, Pediatric, Hospice,Psych.

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1. RN LTC

   hardygirl replied to nursejaney1's topic in General Nursing

   I live in NJ and have worked on a LTC floor on 11p-7a in the past and had up to 60 patients. It was very hectic as the patients had wound care treatments, tube feedings, O2, breathing tx, AM blood sugar checks, to name a few of the responsibilities....

2. Boss taking advantage of me

   hardygirl replied to Sonia1210's topic in Home Health

   Run! Sounds like this agency is trying to nickel and dime you. Especially considering that you are compensated only $20 per visit. You can certainly do better somewhere else.

3. pay per visit/hourly/salaried

   hardygirl replied to RNRN_DAY's topic in Home Health

   In the past I worked for a home care company that paid hourly. Most recently I had a short stint with a very reputable home care company that paid per visit. I felt as if there was pressure from management to get set amount of visits completed per ...

4. How Do You Want Me to Remember You?

   hardygirl replied to JulieRomanoLee's topic in Critical

   I have had a similar experience as a patient. Two years ago, about four days after delivering my second child I began feeling out of sorts and could hardly get out of bed. I was unable to care for my newborn child. I scheduled an appointment at my OB...

5. Interpinary discipline

   hardygirl replied to miljes83's topic in Criminal

   The above comment made was a closed minded statement which offers no advice for the situation.

6. Facebook almost cost me my job

   hardygirl replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Relations

   A friend of mine was actually fired for a comment she made on FB about something a resident was doing even though she did not violate HIPAA, nor disclose where she worked. It didnt help that she befriended several people including a supervisor (who a...

7. Help! Need to make a decision quickly

   hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Geriatric

   I finally got the ok to start orientation this week for the job that is closer to where I live. I was going crazy waiting for them to let me know when I could start.

8. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

   hardygirl replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

   Well I won't sugar coat this message to you.From reading your other posts I also noticed that you give a lot of advice on things that are way out of your element. Do yourself, and everyone else a favor and give advice on subjects that you have some t...

9. Terminated over the phone at night

   hardygirl replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

   I agree! Ocean County is notorious for doing this as well.

10. Help! Need to make a decision quickly

    hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Geriatric

    Thank all of you for your responses! I definately have a lot to think about before tomorrow. Yes, I was offered both positions from the DON's of both mentioned facilities, just waiting for the LTC/Subacute facility to let me know when next orientatio...

11. Help! Need to make a decision quickly

    hardygirl replied to hardygirl's topic in Geriatric

    You are right, it would be better to just take the part-time position because it is closer and the pay is better. Its just taking so long for them to get me started. I am so eager to get started because I have been working per-diem for a home care ag...

12. should i stay or should i go

    hardygirl replied to rob214's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you try working nights (11p-7a) at a LTC/ Subacute care facilty instead of working days or evenings. I enjoy nights because its quiet and I can get my work done without the feeling of being hovered over by management and interrupted by fami...

13. Help! Need to make a decision quickly

    hardygirl posted a topic in Geriatric

    After searching far and wide for a decent full-time or part-time job with benefits and acceptable pay, I finally landed two interviews, one at an ALF/ Subacute facility (early March), and one last week (late March) at a LTC/ Subacute facility. Here i...

14. LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    hardygirl replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Safety

    SweetheartRN, I am glad that you understand the roles of the healthcare team, and I completely understand that you are trying to uphold the law of the land, however, what you fail to understand is that if you feel that this matter is reportable, then...

15. LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    hardygirl replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Safety

    SweetheartRN, you have a lot to learn about the nursing profession.#1. You should not assume the role of administration/management by making it your duty to report what you think someone should/should not be doing. #2. Be careful who you throw under ...