dogmom2016

dogmom2016 has 3 years experience and specializes in Gerontology.

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1. Long term care, you can move on (but don't have to)

   dogmom2016 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric

   Great post, JBMmom! I started out in LTC and one of my "slogans" is, if you can survive LTC you can survive anything! Nothing I see as a nurse scares me now. I know I have the strength to give any situation my best. I may never have done somethin...

2. Why all the drama with nursing?

   dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, Caliotter3, but I did lose the war. My boss couldn't stand me before and it's worse now. Unbelievable! And, guess what?? TWO families went to her and told her how glad they were that I was their loved ones' nurse and they were grateful...

3. Why all the drama with nursing?

   dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, Parolang - No, not an NP, an instructor. I know it sounds trite but I love people and I want to instill my love and respect for our elderly population into a younger generation. I so often see young people working and they don't realize the ...

4. Why all the drama with nursing?

   dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

   Hi all - here are the results: I get to keep my night shift. I'm happy about it but have also made the decision that I cannot handle all this drama. This week it's a whole other kettle of fish and this is just too much for me. I want to go to wor...

5. Why all the drama with nursing?

   dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

   You all are SO SMART! Thanks to all of you for the wonderful responses! See, I can't be objective from the inside but asking for help from all of you has made me see things differently. You're great! I'm going to work on being strong, gulp! I'm ...

6. Why all the drama with nursing?

   dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, OldDude, for your insight! No, actually I am the only FTE staff RN who 'floats'. I do it for the reasons you stated and because the boss guilts me into it. About a month ago I started saying no because I am worn out and after a year I f...

7. Why all the drama with nursing?

   dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

   True, very true. Underneath my words is a world of hurt. When I try so hard to be the best nurse I can be and then get yelled at and, is threatened too harsh a word?, I am definitely hurt.

8. Why all the drama with nursing?

   dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, Horseshoe. More good advice and it is appreciated! I guess it depends on what happens next week as if my boss is going to ride me constantly or stay angry then the stress would outweigh love of job. No job is worth an ulcer and I am in sch...

9. Why all the drama with nursing?

   dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, parolang. The word attitude was used after telling me I am not a team player. That I have to deny as I work any shift when my co-workers need help and the boss knows it. I actually worked all 3 to start as they were short-staffed and I was...

10. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 replied to dogmom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, caliotter3, but I make such a great doormat! Sorry, I'm not making fun of your comment but that has been mentioned with me before and I don't take offense. I prefer to use the descriptor that I'm more of a kumbayah kind of person. I have actua...

11. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    dogmom2016 replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, this is so sad and right on track. With our population aging like it is this story will become more, instead of less, common. We need to work to fix it! Is there a service in her area that she could hire to come in and help her daily? I've se...

12. Why all the drama with nursing?

    dogmom2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Argh, my friends, just argh! I'm getting home after my week of night shifts and I'm tired and frustrated. Oh, I love my job and that's not being sarcastic but why does nursing seem to attract all the drama queens? I'm just blowing off steam here a...

13. Do you go to work with vomiting/diarrhea?

    dogmom2016 replied to designer-mommy's topic in General Nursing

    I was vomiting for two hours the other morning and my boss reminded me I was to come in early for my next shift! I ran out to vomit while she was reminding me. Ugh. I vomited before I showered, crawled in to work, and, luckily, a nice co-worker ca...

14. I love my job but....

    dogmom2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I love my job as a Registered Nurse in my field, my patients, and all my co-workers - except the CNA assigned to me. We all make a good team except for this one person who is literally a danger to our patients, is lazy, just there for the paycheck. ...

15. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

    dogmom2016 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE my 8's! I'm with you - I like the overtime after 8 hours. I can do a 10 easily but those 12's kill me. My new job requires 3 12 hour shifts once a month, 3 days in a row. I know I can do it but I bet the first few are a killer.