wbdtrt

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1. What would you have done?

   wbdtrt replied to wbdtrt's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all, that is exactly what I did. Followed chain of command and went to the DON and had her speak to the dietary manager.

2. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

   wbdtrt replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Worked with a nurse from the Phillipines once. I was helping her clean an incontinent patient and she actually said, "I can't believe I am here wiping American butt!" How would you all feel?

3. What would you have done?

   wbdtrt posted a topic in General Nursing

   In the dining room last evening and resident begins to cough, could still speak and had good air exchange. Told her, "cough it up MC." She continued to cough and since it was dinner time, all staff was in the dining room and we monitored her. Dietar...

4. Hateful, mean nurses

   wbdtrt replied to CupCakeRN's topic in Relations

   Took my daughter to her doctor and although she is 23, I prefer to accompany her to translate, so to speak. The nurse that did intake and vital signs then showed us to the examination room was one of your "hateful nurses." This nurse did not even sp...

5. Sex offenders/ residents screening?

   wbdtrt replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric

   I suppose denying a potential resident with a sex offender past could be considered discrimination in some sick way! Worked at a long term care facility years ago. Male resident in his 50's, post CVA, every single morning I had to give him meds and w...

6. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

   wbdtrt replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

   WOW! Nurse placed NG in patient lung and administered tube feeding and killed the patient. Same nurse placed tube feeding in ice pouch of feeding bag and could not figure out why bag would not prime!!! YIKES!

7. What do I do? Roaches, no heat...

   wbdtrt replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

   A safe environment is not being given to this patient. Now that you know this, it is your responsibility to report it. Somehow if, god forbid, something should happen to this patient, it will fall on you. Your agency will not cover your behind, ONLY ...

8. Starting Nursing salaries by State?

   wbdtrt replied to ncaru01's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my goodness east Tennesee, that is hilarious! Missouri LPN's (experience does not always matter!) $20-$25/hr

9. QUESTION?

   wbdtrt replied to wbdtrt's topic in General Nursing

   WOW! All of you have offered some great advice/suggestions. I have until April to make a decision. I'm torn between wanting to accept because I feel I have earned it and exceeded paying my dues, so to speak but then again I'm older now and wonder if...

10. QUESTION?

    wbdtrt replied to wbdtrt's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Missouri and I will have NO support staff, it's just me. Now I've paid close attention to the DON now and though at times she is in at 0800 and out by 4 or 5, she is relied heavily on by the administrator to BE THERE. She is a very dedicat...

11. QUESTION?

    wbdtrt posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a 25+ year LPN with tons of experience in all areas. I've been asked if I would accept an interim to permanent position as DON at a very small assisted living facility. What kind of salary should I ask for? I haven't a clue! Thanks

12. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    wbdtrt replied to bree*'s topic in Job Hunt

    I'm shocked at what I am reading! I thought it was just me but... Almost not worth taking the crappy jobs cause you /we know how we all will be treated!!! WOW!

13. Manoa Senior Care

    wbdtrt replied to emilylpn's topic in Hawaii

    I strongly encourage you not to accept a position at Manoa Senior Care. I've known many a nurse to just leave in the middle of the night. We called them the "fly by night nurses!" Too much is expected of you. You will be awakened at any and all hours...