Runninonempty

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1. Scrubs for plus size

   Runninonempty replied to Shelexis's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I'm a plus size woman with a large rear Launau brand is very comfortable

2. RN in nursing home

   Runninonempty replied to marmbrusterRN's topic in Geriatric

   I have a love hate relationship with my job. I adore my patients every one of them they make me laugh and sometimes cry and drive me nuts all at the same time. I enjoy taking care of my patients. The problem with LTC is poor staff to patient ratio a...

3. What do you do after getting lab results in at a LTC

   Runninonempty replied to eltamo2's topic in Geriatric

   PT INR I call the doctor and write a note on his response for other labs I loom for abnormalities and if something is way off I call the doctor if I'm already calling the doctor for another reason I might just throw in "Mrs Jones lab results are in f...

4. impossible resident

   Runninonempty replied to nurse4lyfe37's topic in Geriatric

   You've gotten a few great tips here I've had a few residents who do the same constantly need to use the restroom one particular resident can self ambulate and wipe herself so if we all work together we put her in the common bathroom and just watch si...

5. Lazy supervisor stories

   Runninonempty replied to Runninonempty's topic in Geriatric

   As a floor nurse I don't even have 5 minute time to take lunch some days it's nice to hear there are supervisors that can waste 45 minutes

6. Violent/combative residents?

   Runninonempty replied to nursehaley91's topic in Geriatric

7. Lazy supervisor stories

   Runninonempty replied to Runninonempty's topic in Geriatric

   I wouldn't want a supervisors job I know a good supervisor has their work cut out for them. I have supervisors in my place that are excellent mentors and love to teach and guide the new nurses others that are excellent nurses and do a damn good job ...

8. Lazy supervisor stories

   Runninonempty replied to Runninonempty's topic in Geriatric

   Unprofessional is when your actions or reactions affect the job you do directly my silly post rant isn't hurting anyone since its anonymous without the use of names or any indication of the place I work.

9. Lazy supervisor stories

   Runninonempty replied to Runninonempty's topic in Geriatric

   Honestly if someone started a lazy floor nurse thread it wouldn't bother me since it wouldn't apply to me because I'm not lazy! Just as if a supervisor on this thread knows they run their unit well and aren't lazy shouldn't take offense to my topic!...

10. Lazy supervisor stories

    Runninonempty posted a topic in Geriatric

    Make me feel like mine isn't the worst!! Share funny stories!!! Mine doesn't move all day and barks orders she will walk past a call bell and yell at the closest cna/nurse who is busy with another patient for not responding haha but on a serious no...

11. I hate being a Nurse

    Runninonempty posted a topic in Geriatric

    I love my patients every one of them even the demanding ones! I love patient care but I hate being a nurse because working LTC I feel there is no patient care! My day focuses on med pass, treatments, and charting!!!! Some days I have 40 patients ...

12. St Pauls School of Nursing 2010 Acceptance

    Runninonempty replied to AP726's topic in New York

    It's not a bother I just started the January 10 class and it is a $500. non refundable deposit BUT it is deducted in your tuition I hope this helps :)