HolyPeas

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1. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

   HolyPeas replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Professionalism

   She can try if she likes but it will be laughed at. This is so typical of long term care. No-nothing boobs running the show....

2. Scrubs that are stretchy and are available in petite

   HolyPeas replied to fsaav's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Give me dickies genflex or give me death!

3. Is this a VALID reason to terminate someone?

   HolyPeas replied to lllenjolll's topic in Professionalism

   Yep sorry to hear this because a lot of times you dont see central lines very often in LTC/SNF settings so Im sure your not experienced and as a rule you all are probably not even looking at the dressings every shift if you arent running something so...

4. Having a hard time making "friends" with colleagues

   HolyPeas replied to nurse1990's topic in Relations

   Dont press too much. Keep your head down and work hard. This is sort of natural, unpleasant as it is. Offer a hand when you are available, take care of the patients, give it time. If things on the unit are generally positive they probably just ne...

5. Best Shoes?

   HolyPeas replied to Katelyn38841's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I like the Nike View III. Super old unremarkable design but they last and are comfortable. I cant so nursing clogs because i roll my ankles too easily. These also come in wides which i end up being more comfortable in after a 12 hour shift.

6. Perfume at work?

   HolyPeas replied to fawnmarie's topic in Uniform/Gear

   No perfume. I even steer clear of heavily scented lotions, washes, and shampoos before shifts. You have to take into consideration that you may be caring for someone in repertory distress or someone who is otherwise affected by fragrance.

7. New Gad questions

   HolyPeas replied to emilyray's topic in MDS

   Shame on your DON. No, an MDS nurse needs experience. Sounds desperate and short sided. State will chew you up, spit you out, and you will be the fall guy.

8. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

   HolyPeas replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Professionalism

   I could not function without my up to date glasses. Sounds like your vision is probably not as poor as a lot of people's vision can be without aides.

9. INR reporting issue

   HolyPeas replied to HolyPeas's topic in General Nursing

   Agreed. I have no problem, as an adult, admitting to exactly what I did and did not do, I just don't want to be a doormat either, and as a new nurse I wasn't exactly certain how much of this is really my fault, or what was expected of me, so I reall...

10. INR reporting issue

    HolyPeas replied to HolyPeas's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I started this job about 7 or 8 months ago as a brand new nurse fresh out of school but I started on night shift, I've been on days maybe half of that time now, and I am still running into things that are new to me. I'm just really nervo...

11. INR reporting issue

    HolyPeas replied to HolyPeas's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, the patient should have probably been on an increased dose over the weekend. Thank you for your feedback. I completely own the fact that should have been addressed while I had him on the phone. The fact that it didn't happen after I left ...

12. INR reporting issue

    HolyPeas posted a topic in General Nursing

    [h=1]Hey, I just wanted to get something off my chest, and get a little feedback because something happened this week that has never happened to be before and as a newer nurse I'm not sure how I should handle it if I get called this week about it. ...

13. INR reporting issue

    HolyPeas posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    Hey, I just wanted to get something off my chest, and get a little feedback because something happened this week that has never happened to be before and as a newer nurse I'm not sure how I should handle it if I get called this week about it. I work ...

14. Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    HolyPeas replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality

    Your beliefs are irrelevant.

15. Nurse not passing meds...should I report to BON?

    HolyPeas replied to Mudder's topic in Relations

    I realize this is an old thread but I thought I would throw my 2 cents in. I would try to find out WHY its happening. It sounds like she has already been talked too, and it doesnt sound like she is STEALING meds, just getting ahead of herself mayb...