shbryer

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1. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

   shbryer replied to girtenbt's topic in CNA/MA

   Although I think you may want to re-consider your choice in careers, if you work pysch you most likely will never have to do any of that and it is a very interesting job as well. did it for a couple of years and loved it. But in 20 years of nursing I...

2. LPN's- what else is there besides LTC??

   shbryer replied to Sarahtonin's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work for Healthsouth rehab and they give you 8 to 10 patients and also they pay well. Good benefits too Other specialty type hospitals will hire Lvn's and also small hospitals in smaller towns.

3. Is Texting legal

   shbryer replied to shbryer's topic in General Nursing

   It is strange to me too. I don't know why they let him do that. I would be mad too if he called me off duty and I never gave him my cell number. I have to pay for that bill and all the texting too. He should call the hospital and talk to the nurse ta...

4. Is Texting legal

   shbryer posted a topic in General Nursing

   One of the Doctors where I work does not like to be called and will text nurses his orders. He want the nurse to text him what ever is the problem - Like --Mr Jones in 234 had a fall and hit his knee and his head. He is bleeding from the cut on his...

5. Being called off.

   shbryer replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

   We are not allowed to volunteer. We have to take our turn.

6. Health South Rehab Hospital?

   shbryer replied to Mulan's topic in Rehabilitation

   I have worked for H.S. for 16 years. Has it's ups and downs but really not a bad place to work, and fairly good benefits too. Pay is pretty good but the raises really suck

7. Male nurses: Are we welcome?

   shbryer replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Male Students

   Most def! Welcome male nurses! We need you!

8. ACLS question and help.

   shbryer replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

   They are making every nurse at my hospital take this class next week and we not only miss work over it we won't get paid for it, but they are paying for the class

9. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

   shbryer replied to gt4everpn's topic in Relations

   A little baby was in the hospital with a virus. An IV was going and her 3 year old sister was looking at it. She ask "What is that, her water?" Being that she was 3, I said, Yes it was her water. Then she ask "Why?" I said well it is special wate...

10. Patient Care vs. Documentation Requirements

    shbryer replied to whitescrubsgirl09's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it has to be done, but when you have time. Make time for the patient first. Stay late if needed to chart

11. Being called off.

    shbryer replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy, Have you touch on my problem. I work at a hospital where the census has been low for awhile. I am out of any PTO or anything else to get me paid. I have been getting abou48 hrs. every 2 weeks for the past few months and Have a hard time payin...