whereslilly

whereslilly

Long term care, Rehab/Addiction/Recovery

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About whereslilly

whereslilly has 30 years experience and specializes in Long term care, Rehab/Addiction/Recovery.


NY Nurse,mom.Lover of cats

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  1. This one from my "new" DON at LTC/Rehab facility. I'm (was) the nite Supervisor. Admit coming from several hrs away didn't arrive till middle of my shift. Was expected in the afternoon. New DON calls me to "make sure I order 2 trays for admit. His wi...
  2. Finding jobs after being fired

    I know this post is old..but it still unfortunately rings very true. Yes, there is some pos itive signs in the job market for RNs. It is still a terribly glutted market. The new game is hire you on, meanwhile building you and your families hopes up. ...
  3. Do doctors treat male nurses different than female nurses?

    As mentioned in a previous post, female docs are now very common. Female surgeons are common. Im sure some of the seasoned nurse can relate, I can remember when a female surgeon was very rare. As far as your question, I think alot of the male docs no...
  4. Not many Black/African American nurses working in the ICU's

    I have worked in many different Critical care area's (CVCU,CCU,MICU). Also, this was in more than one hospital. They were all in the NY metro area. They all served a very diverse population. In turn the nurses I worked with generally represented this...
  5. Interviewer cried during interview

    :redpinkhe:clown: Maybe I "Wooed" and got my new job?
  6. Interviewer cried during interview

    Normally an interview situation should be professional and formal. Yes. There are always exceptions. Perhaps something terrible had happened to one of her patients? Perhaps she was recalling a relationship she had with a patient who didnt make it? Pe...
  7. Cracked and Bleeding hands...help?!

    Personally, I only use those hand sanitizers when nothing else is available. I detest them. My hands never feel clean; I always go to wash as soon as I can anyway. If you are in the field they are a life saver. Otherwise, i find a sink and some soap....
  8. Cracked and Bleeding hands...help?!

    Like many other posters I always "embalm" myself with a thick coating of a variety of A&D ointment, Vaseline (name brand), on both my hands and feet every nite. Then wear white cotton socks and white derm gloves. Most importantly, when you get ou...
  9. I agree with Libby about the job choice, for all the above reasons. I have to disagree with her as to the suggestion of "Benzo's". I'm certainly not diagnosing you; please see an appropriate professional for that. If you are not insured thru your hub...
  10. How do you get thicker skin?

    Sick people are Angry people. He wanted that reaction from you! Its not so much as a "thick skin" as a basic understanding that as a nurse, its never about you. Unless you were negligent with your care, and obviously you were not, its purely projecte...
  11. Speaking foreign languages

    I too..but can you speak pig Latin??
  12. OMG I don't think I can do this job

    Mom: What happened? more details needed..and Breathe
  13. NurseCard: I had scrolled thru and didn't see your post. Absolutely. As I remember there was a theme of "guilt" associated in that thread as well...:confused:. Perhaps the OP need to consult her clergy/priest instead of a Nursing forum? i am sensing ...
  14. Ahh..yes, see "popping and squeezing Boils"
  15. harder to get a job with a phone interview?

    Phone interview? I have spoke to perspective employers on the phone, never considered it an interview. Great idea though..don't have to dry clean my suit or put on pantyhose.