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  1. Overtime rules pass House

    I have an idea that may or may not help us in this fight. I watch a program on MSNBC called Scarborough (spelling uncertain)) Country and this man, Joe Scarborough is pure dynamite. You can email him at [email protected] This is the man that got Danny...
  2. Does anyone else ever get tired of "stupid" nurses?

    Tired of stupid nurses, you bet and I work with plenty of them. As for "Miss or Mr. Nurse" running off to eat their lunch to leave you doing their work, I would have showed that person a seat and told them to plant their brain....I mean rump, and ge...
  3. Att. OB/GYN Nurses, need your help!!!!

    Between her hubby and I she finally agreed to go to the doctor, of course that was after HE had already made an appointment for her. So, I am much relieved about that. Please keep her in her prayers. Thanks, Duckie
  4. Since most of my 22 years of nursing have been spent working with the elderly, I am coming to you for help in a problem my daughter is having that I am very concerned about. I know you cannot give me a positive answer, but I am asking you for your i...
  5. LTC Drug Addicts

    Much of what you have said I agree with as I too live with pain daily. First off, a psych. consult is not a bad idea as my MD recently pointed out that when you suffer chronic pain, you can be in depression from the attempts of daily coping and I ha...
  6. Nurses with disabilities

    I understand completely how all of you feel as I live with pain also from a fusion in my lower back, nerve damage in my right leg and severe arthritis in both knees. I have to take medication around the clock in order to be able to function in a fai...
  7. What's Your Nursing Home's Rating?

    Was glad to see my current workplace was rated 5 stars but this site is not up to date. Our last two yearly state inspections were not even listed and we got perfect surveys both years. The place I worked at prior did not fair up so well. I am ver...
  8. Blessing in Disguise ?

    I couldn't have stated this better myself. Hugs to you!! Duckie
  9. If anything I said offended you, please know it was not meant to but I was reacting based on many experiences I have encountered while dealing with families of residents in my LTC employment. Specifically, a time that immediately comes to mind was a...
  10. I think frequently doctors go along with what the family wants because they know eveyone is lawsuit happy anymore and they figure if they don't and something happens they'll be taken to the cleaners in court. Let's face it, all doctors and nurses ar...
  11. Long term care

    Wish I had this option open to me, I'd grab it in a second. It would be great having 5 days a week off and you could always pick up extra shifts if you want. It would be like having a vacation every week........what a dream come true. I wish you l...
  12. Are you a real nurse?

    I am so glad there are so many fields of nursing to choose from and we can each seek and find the one that it best for us. I believe to work in any area of nursing is a calling. You have to feel a passion for it, not just be there for a paycheck. ...
  13. Are you a real nurse?

    As a 22 year LTC LN, I thank you for your statement and obvious understanding of what we really do!!! There are all kinds of nursing for all kinds of nurses. We are all important and we matter to those we care for. Thanks Rusty!!!!
  14. I lost my car then my home

    If I were ever to hit the lottery, it's folks like you that would be first on my list to help fulfill their dreams. I'm so sorry. Please know, I care. (((((HUGS))))) Duckie
  15. I need an Exorcism - NOW! (pretty long post...sorry)

    Honey, all I can say is I totally understand what you are feeling right now but I won't bore you with all the details. The only way I am getting by is praying very hard every day that God helps me keep my sanity. So far, I'm hanging on by a thread a...