StephMSeattle

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1. MSDS and hand lotion

   StephMSeattle replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

   We're not reimbursed enough for the heavy care Medicare/Medicaid folks anyway. So they come in with a chip on their shoulder and make all of these stupid rules that facilities cannot possibly follow in order that they can fine us and justify their ow...

2. Do 'goodlooking' nurses earn better salaries?

   StephMSeattle replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

   But I get paid the least of any nurse in my facility! Sucks to be me! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

3. Your least favorite patient.

   StephMSeattle replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

   I had alot of difficult patients when I worked for a Rehab facility here in Seattle... This one lady just irked me, though. Her husband was a psycho and so was she. She was trying to sue the facility and she made no apologies regarding that. She had ...

4. I don't like what my job has become...

   StephMSeattle replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

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5. I can't believe this....

   StephMSeattle replied to redshiloh's topic in General Nursing

   Too many cookies...and candies....and more cookies...this season. Then my mom sent more of the stuff. I sat it on the table at work and let everybody take what they wanted. My mom sends lots of junk. Then she'll tell you that you're getting fat! Mua...

6. I don't like what my job has become...

   StephMSeattle replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

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7. Now that I've decided to leave Assisted Living...

   StephMSeattle posted a topic in General Nursing

   What should I do with myself jobwise? I'm thinking about working at the Veterans Hospital here in Seattle. Any other suggestions? I'm tired of LTC and ready to head out for some variety and adventure... I worked for the VA twice while doing clinical...

8. I don't like what my job has become...

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9. I need some non-work-related goals...

   StephMSeattle posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've wanted to be a nurse for such a long time that that was my only goal. I graduated from Nursing School in Aug 2003 and I have a good job...but I don't know what to do next. It took me quite a few years decide on my career and finish school. Recen...

10. Diet in long term care

    StephMSeattle replied to xmaxiex's topic in Geriatric

    We have sugarfree ice cream, a wide variety of meal options, etc... The pureed stuff still looks like crap, though. I think that's universal. The pureed broccoli looks like guacamole and is shaped like a rosette. Sure beats the h*** out of pureed s**...

11. arrogant nurses

    StephMSeattle replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric

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12. Dual careers anyone?

    StephMSeattle posted a topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing and I'd like to practice for a very long time. The thing I've begun to realize, though, is that I only want to work as a nurse part-time (24 hours/week)...and that I'd like to do something completely different 1-2 days per week. I just...

13. What to do when a family member complains about a coworker

    StephMSeattle replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

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14. Professionalism and Nurses

    StephMSeattle replied to Dixiedi's topic in General Nursing

    how the patient wants us to refer to him/her.

15. Who pays for CPR?

    StephMSeattle replied to natalie wilson's topic in Geriatric