Racklebrown

Racklebrown has 8 years experience and specializes in Long term care, rehab.

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1. how much Indiana nurses make

   Racklebrown replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana

   Are you being serious????? I'm so sorry but you are in the wrong job. I made $19/hr as a brand new LPN 8 years ago. They had better be giving me at least 23 these days, seems to be average around here.

2. Things that nurses say that may seem inappropriate to lay people

   Racklebrown replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   that is so funny and very true.

3. If allnurses.com has helped you please provide a quote

   Racklebrown replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I have really wondered if I was just over being a nurse for a while now. Yet when I get on this site I stay for hours at a time. Seems that I am still a nurse at heart after all. I love reading what all of you have to share.

4. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

   Racklebrown replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know if anyone else is aware but, in nursing the customer always being correct, leads to patients that at best do not get better. If they knew all the answers they wouldn't need us. My favorite example; my trach patient that has dysphagia and...

5. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

   Racklebrown replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

   My biggest pet peeve...my family! I am the only one in the medical field of any kind so they all ask me EVERYTHING!!! Things that I never wanted to know, we are not robots, what we are told does affect us. The best part is they never even believe me ...

6. Ok people, face facts: Staffing in LTC is always going to be outrageous!

   Racklebrown replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Geriatric

   I agree that staffing will never be what we all know it needs to be however, you need to be aware of the point when sucky staffing becomes patient in danger staffing. If and or when it gets to that point you have choices to make. If you have no other...

7. Coding patient in LTC

   Racklebrown replied to username33's topic in LTC Directors

   The best thing you can do in LTC (in almost every situation) is find out who your best CNA's are!! When you find yourself in a code, they will be the ones running to grab the chart with the code status. They will always know where the crash cart is h...

8. How did YOU make YOUR transition from Floor nursing to Administrative nursing??

   Racklebrown replied to MiaRNoffduty's topic in LTC Directors

   Somehow, I have ended up being the floor nurse that all my administration counts on yet, haven't moved up the food chain. I understand that most management positions require an RN but, why do the higher up come to me every time something needs fixed?...

9. sneaking meds in food

   Racklebrown replied to playforever's topic in General Nursing

   If it is truly weighing that heavily on you then the solution is simple. Call the MD and see if you may have an order that states "May give meds in food or drink",then make sure to notify the POA. That way everyone is covered. But honestly, it's not ...

10. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Racklebrown replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

    I realized that after the fact. I was new to the site and trying to figure out the mobile app for it at the same time. Lol,I think I've got it now.

11. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Racklebrown replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

    Not necessarilly. I had a serious case of polynephritis a few years ago. Terrible, unbelievable pain. However, I still could NOT keep any narcotic pain killers down! Massive IV phenergan to tolerate it at all !

12. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Racklebrown replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

    Awesome!

13. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Racklebrown replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

    How would anyone ever make it through without their very own slave? I would like to add that simply because you ate everything in site long enough to need my help....does NOT mean I will continue to feed that habit! So stop asking!

14. Looking for a new career direction

    Racklebrown replied to DeborahK's topic in Career Support

    Also I am highly skilled, much more so than my creditals alone would lead you to believe. I have much room for new learning experiences still. And would very much welcome a chance to engage my brain at work! Help!!

15. Looking for a new career direction

    Racklebrown replied to DeborahK's topic in Career Support

    I am also looking for a new direction! I am a LPN with eight years under my belt. My problem is the only places willing to pay me enough to survive are nursing homes. I have worked in NH's since I was a CNA as a teen and I am past burnt out. Any sugg...