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  1. I do not allow students to do any sort of work on me- period.
  2. Changing orders?!

    I did leave documentation all over the place that the order needed to be clarified and who I told that too. I had also "lined" the order,etc. Someone actually went back and scrunched things in above the lines. I made copies of everything. So, it ...
  3. Changing orders?!

    I've honestly never come across this before. I work LTC. Recently, I took a late night phone order. After hanging up with the doc I realized something needed to be clarified. It wasn't an order that could be carried out at that time of night, so,...
  4. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    I just recently started working LTC and this is my first experience working with CNAS. Frankly, I'm a little uncomfortable. Those on my shift constantly thank me for doing anything that helps them in anyway. These CNAS are wonderful and have taugh...
  5. Is Phys. Office nursing "Really Nursing"?

    It certainly is! My clinic just closed, however, I was there from the minute the doors opened until corporate closed us. Me, the doctor, and the office person. All three of us worked our butts off! Everyone did everything. Heck, the doctor I wor...
  6. Make up...?

    This was an issue in my class as well. Thankfully, we had a lone male student. We pointed out that he wasn't required to wear make-up and that little rule was qucikly done away with.
  7. RUDE pt and spouse=everyone fired from care!

    What happens when all the staff on a shift is "fired"? If the patient is total care and only one staff member is allowed to care for the patient,what exactly does the pt/family suggest you do?
  8. Who knew that a med tech = MD

    I have never worked with a med tech. I don't know of any facility around here that uses them. What exactly are their responsibilities? Are they hired to JUST give meds? Or are they expected to pass meds and do baths,transfers,etc..?
  9. Frustrated with management

    At the facilities in my area,charge nurse gets nothing as incentive. It depends on how many staff members are there as to who gets charge. Two RN'S: one is charge,one does all IV meds. Only one RN: charge plus all IV meds. No extra pay. Just the...
  10. Wearing scrubs home??

    I haven't worked in about 3 months,so, I thankfully donated my oh-so-attractive scrubs to my mother. That being said, my husband still works. He wears his scrubs home every day and they go straight in the hamper. He alternates between 2 pairs of s...
  11. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    " Nice ghost free office" HA! That's what I thought I was getting into. Instead, I was stuck in a place where you ALWAYS felt a presence. Corporate recently shut down our clinic,but, while I was there the office staff and I were convinced somethin...
  12. Question about HCG levels

    OB is really not my field, so, I have a question. Last Thursday I had a positive HPT. Since I was at work, I had the lab draw a blood test totally off the record just to confirm. Sunday, also at work, I had some very bright red bleeding. My cowor...
  13. Resignation

    I need some advice on resigning from my current job. When I began at this facility I was lead to believe 2 weeks notice is required. I've been offered a wonderful position that is closer to home and meets my family's needs better than where I am no...