cowboy up

cowboy up has 16 years experience and specializes in geriatric/long term care.

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1. Arriving "SUPER EARLY" for interview

   cowboy up replied to runnerdoug87's topic in LPN/LVN

   Arriving early is always a positive in my book. It says that you will be punctual and that you take this job seriouslyArriving late for a interview sends a horrible message. You probably impressed them good job

2. Nursing note for beginner LPN, my first note..opinions?

   cowboy up replied to aloveless88's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Continuing to monitor is unnecessary it's kind of stating the obvious

3. LPN - Night Shift

   cowboy up replied to celticdream's topic in LPN/LVN

   It is a hard transition. I used to wake up at noon and freak out because half the day was gone. In time your body will adjust but keep an eye open for any openings so you can get back to the sunlight!

4. New nurse... Need guidance

   cowboy up replied to Nurse Rodriguez's topic in LPN/LVN

   Somebody gave you some wrong info on LTC. Working in a nursing home may not be very sexy or popular but it can be an extremely fulfilling and rewarding experience because you are caring for people who need it the most. One of the highlights of my Mo...

5. Suspended until further notice

   cowboy up replied to missyellow's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm sorry that happened to you. I wonder, is your facility due for its state inspection? The heads tend to get a tad nervous when they're expecting state anytime and you'll get this over reacting behavior. It sounds like the QA has so.e responsibili...

6. RUDE CNA

   cowboy up replied to baygrl11's topic in LPN/LVN

   EMR LPN is right there always seems to be a CNA like that. You should talk to her privately and tell her that her snarky attitude needs to stop and if it doesn't WRITE HER UP!!!! You have many more important things to do at work than worry about some...

7. Fall protocol

   cowboy up replied to Kylee Renee's topic in LPN/LVN

   Absolutely you check for injuries first and if they are complaining of head or neck pain they are not moving until I've spoken to a doctor or I get a c collar around their neck.

8. New nurse--new at long-term care.

   cowboy up replied to thathappyone's topic in LPN/LVN

   When it comes to working with your CNAS, I've found it helpful if you treat them as peers and with respect. Also I think it's important for a nurse to thank their co workers at the end of the shift. A good CNA is like a good sergeant in the army if ...

9. Can't work for a facility like this.....

   cowboy up replied to TXdarling's topic in LPN/LVN

   Move on as soon as possible and don't worry about giving notice after the way they've messed you over. Hope your next job experience is better

10. negative coworkers

    cowboy up replied to lcalhoun's topic in LPN/LVN

    Oh yes! You are not alone and you shouldn't pay their juvenile behavior a second thought. One could make the suggestion that these people get off their butts and do what you've done instead of moaning about someone else doing something with their li...

11. 3rd shift nursing as a new nurse with no experience

    cowboy up replied to LittleCandles's topic in LPN/LVN

    NOCS is great shift to get your feet wet. It's quieter your residents are in bed and your med passes usually aren't that bad. Use this time to get your bearings and work thru your new grad nerves. I spent my first two years on NOCS and it helped a l...

12. I didn't finish med pass :(

    cowboy up replied to LittleCandles's topic in LPN/LVN

    You'll get the hang of it. Give it a week and you will have a pretty good grasp on your residents and you'll have your routine down. Those residents are lucky to have you. Keep your head up

13. No call No show but

    cowboy up replied to bs63136's topic in LPN/LVN

    In the future you need to speak to someone a staffing coordinator, a unit manager,an ADON but you need to speak to someone if you're calling off. NEVER JUST LEAVE A MESSAGE AND THINK THATS ALL YOU HAVE TO DO. Be proactive and take responsibility fo...

14. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    cowboy up replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I had been working in a methadone clinic for two years and the clinics executive director was the biggest ******* I've ever met. Basically it was two long years of verbal abuse and I had reached the point when it just became unbearable. I went to the...

15. best i quit or fired story

    cowboy up replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Relations

    I worked with a nurse who called off for an entire week because she said her mother died. Everyone felt terrible we got her a condolence card and we're going to give it to her when she came back.So it was a bit of a shock when this nurses mother CAME...