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  1. My Job Sucks.

    " time that all of you get together and demand the proper support from management and guidance in order to deliver a high caliber of patient care" Thanks for the prayers. I sure will just march to my job tomorrow- get everyone together! and demand...
  2. I hate my boss!

    It should be mandatory that during a new hire MGR - orientation to include at first working with STNA on the floor..then orient with the nurse to do med pass..then go from there. The unit Mgr in our floor right now- I don't know what she does. I on...
  3. My Job Sucks.

    I love being a nurse. But boy am I starting to hate my place of employment... The cutbacks in Medicare and Medicaid has steadily made Mr Corporate unhappy. Not only are we expected to attend a fundraising event to raise money for the facility- they...
  4. Combining Med Passes

    Either give it at 5 altogether; or at hs altogether. That's just the nature of the beast. Circling it means the resident did not received it and you certainly can't hold or not give it just because they are sleeping. It is IMPOSSIBLE to give 5 ...
  5. How soon to give PRN Clonidine after routine BP meds?

    What's the parameter on the clonidine?Since her bp went down after the routine med i'd reassure the family you'd recheck the bp again later to monitor. I've had systolic higher than 200 only to drop a few minutes later.
  6. HELP!!!!

    Let this be a lesson.As a new stna be aware that there are underlying factors that can cause an elderly to behave this way. You are responsible to care for a population with a list of medical history..many who have dementia and psych issues. A joke- ...
  7. Compassion Fatigue!!!!

    When i have shifts like this i swear i sometimes think " come on let the world end already i'll be the first to say jesus here i come".
  8. Dear state:Please educate me on how i'm suppose to do my job. How to medicate 28 residents ..do the admission..help the stna's ..prevent another hip fx.I just can't do it fast enough. I freaking hate my job but love what i do. How do i turn the ot...
  9. How can I make Rocephin I'm hurt less???

    Im rocephin hurts period. Some people will try to split the dose and give two shots. Either way- that sucker hurts.
  10. Staff/Patient Ratio - 30 Patients per Nurse

    Can't we report anonymously to the state? It seems like the only time the mgt scramble is when the state is there. State is not looking hard enough since this is ongoing.I really want to know where- who- we can all go to . This has to stop.
  11. New Job as an Intake Nurse?

    Good luck with the job. The hours sound great. Hopefully the pay is decent. We're always nervous about something what with the what if's. Enjoy time with the family. You'll do fine.
  12. I worked 3-11 and getting frequent admissions (I have a total of 28 residents. 7 are Rehab). I was thinking of recording my voice as I read and find the info I need to transcribe. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed with all the interruptions etc..that...