So I've been at my facility for about 8 years. For a while now I've been trying to get into a particular department. In 8 years, I've applied for a position about once or twice a year. As a matter of I fact, I stopped applying this year because I cam...
Dazglue replied to nikkole318's topic in Relations
I walked in to introduce myself during change of shift and the patient promptly pressed her call light to request another nurse and stated the reason was "I don't associate with n******". I swapped with another nurse. I don't have time to put up with...
The youngest grandmother I met was 26. She had her daughter at 13 and her daughter had a son at age 13. The grandmother bought the baby into the ER for fever, while the mom was at an after school program. When she said "grandmother", I stuttered a li...
Me: "Hi, my name is Dazglue and I'll be your nurse tonight. Can I get you anything right now?" Patient: "I don't associate with black people." After that she promptly pressed the call light requesting a new nurse.
Dazglue replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Management
Did we use to be co-workers? Lol. Seriously, while I was on orientation, I had to be charge nurse with making assignment's, having a full patient load of around 6-7, handling all types of emergencies clinical and non-clinical, be present for all code...
We get these kind of patients on our floor and I work in a skilled nursing facility. I'm constantly fighting with our house supervisor and admission coordinator when we get patients like this.
Oh my goodness! What is your problem? I commented my personal opinion on a thread and I NEVER referred to you and you just came for me! You are free to state your opinion (just like I did) but don't get smart with me. Just make your comment and carry...
Excuse me? I was just referring to the policy at my facility and the consequences. And if you can't read that sign then yes, you will get fired. No need for a smart mouth response. Jeez.
Someone did this at my job...they were promptly fired the next day. We even have a sign that says "No firearms or any type of weapon allowed inside facility" on every entrance.
I'm awake now because while I was sleeping I heard a bed alarm go off. I jumped up off the couch to catch the patient before they fell. My stumped toe did not appreciated that. Earlier today, my mom called and I answered, "skilled nursing, this is da...