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  1. Patient ghost visit

    yankeesrule posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked for NY state for over 10yrs. I worked as a LPN for the state over 5yrs. I had one resident that was in my group home that everyone truely loved. She lived with 6 other ladies. 2yrs...

  2. Patient is a famous star

    yankeesrule replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    Derek Jeter, Matheew Mcconahay(sp?) I agree with tatgirl Jason from Ghosthunters. I love his bald head or is that Jay? Brandon Fraiser, Joqauin Phoenix, Turtle from Entourage, Dennis Frantz (dont...

  3. How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    yankeesrule replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    When a storm is coming I get my bag packed and I leave early for work. If it storms during the night. I call them tell them Ill be there when I get there. I try not to call in. But I WILL NOT drive...

  4. Double Shifts: Your tips and tricks for getting through it

    yankeesrule replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few tricks. I have 2 jobs one is my 40hr a week job the other is agency work. with my 40hr job if they need me to work and i dont really want to but have to I say can I work adjust meaning...

  5. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

    yankeesrule replied to stilquilty's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    My father was reported to his DON due to his inabliltiy to hear the buzzer med cart. His coworkers felt he was unsafe. This deeply upset him, and he felt discriminated against. With that being said,...

  6. Am I worrying over nothing?

    yankeesrule replied to poetryeclipse's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I agree with you 100% Jellis. It is a mistake I will never forget, something in hindsight "should of known better" Prior to that error I was in the trained thought the unit secretary should know all...

  7. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    yankeesrule replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    wow I am not sure how to start this post. I am now a supervisor in my current job. Before that 14yrs before I started in food service, then Direct care (similar to CNA)then LPN now supervisor. Every...

  8. Am I worrying over nothing?

    yankeesrule replied to poetryeclipse's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I work for a state facility. The state facilty required direct care staff to be med certified. This is a 8hr 5 day course. You then have 3 med pours with the RN at your site the Rn can say ok go ahead...

  9. Am I worrying over nothing?

    yankeesrule replied to poetryeclipse's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I work for a state facility. The state facilty required direct care staff to be med certified. This is a 8hr 5 day course. You then have 3 med pours with the RN at your site the Rn can say ok go ahead...

  10. If you won the lottery, would you still do your job?

    yankeesrule replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely quit working. I only work to pay the bills. That is why majority of people work. I chose nursing as it is a guaranteed job for life. If I won big.. what do I need a job for.. pass...

  11. What happens if the patient is someone you know

    yankeesrule replied to Chaya's topic in General Nursing

    This past summer I was sent to a facility to work thru an agency. I walked on got assigned to the rehab floor (great just my luck my least favorite of nursing ) Anyhow it was like my 2n time to this...

  12. Having a blast

    yankeesrule replied to rodggang's topic in Agency Nurses

    I couldnt agree with you more. Finding no satisfaction in my job of 13yr w/NYS i was a nurse for them for the last 5yrs. I decided to take a promotion and now am a supervisor. It has been nothing but...

  13. Agency experience...

    yankeesrule replied to wearyLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Myself i am fairly new to agency work almost a yr. It is difficult. I do take the whole shift to pass meds. Anything other than nightshift I dont get a lunch except when I sit to chart. But i have...

  14. Med error ques

    yankeesrule posted a topic in General Nursing

    In Feb I took a promotion where I now am a supervisor and no longer working in title for NYS as an LPN. Since then I have been wrote up for 5 med errors: 1. dr ordered a med stopped and a new med...

  15. Tremors in Hands

    yankeesrule replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to whom ever started this post. My sister 26yrs has been tested for everythign under the sun and this dx of benign familial tremors has never been brought up. She is contacting her doctor...

  16. LPN Pay?

    yankeesrule replied to mississippi_lpn's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi I work for NYS (well did as an LPN, till I took a promotion.) STarting salary for LPN with the state is around 27-31,000 a yr. This is with benefits. The state is always looking for help. Good luck...

  17. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

    yankeesrule replied to doodles's topic in Agency Nurses

    Well I dont know if I have enough knowledge on this issue but here it goes. I signed on with an agency in Late March. I work for NYS. I was an LPN but took a promotion as a supervisor. I signed on...

  18. Is this typical??

    yankeesrule posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just signed on with an agency as my current job as a LPN is brainless work. Meaning all I do is order meds and run dr. appt. So to maintain my skills I signed on with an agency. Last week was my...

  19. All You Lefty's Out there....

    yankeesrule replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

    Lefty also. I dont ever encounter a problem unless it is someone showing me hands on how to do something.. most recent Im trying to learn how to crochet(sp??) and everyone tryint to teach me is...

  20. I got the Nursing School Blues

    yankeesrule replied to nursesaideBen's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ben, I believe what you are feeling is what every single person who has gone thru clinicals has felt. Like someone said come the end of your 4th semester you will be a pro. I too had and still have...

  21. what is like working for an agency

    yankeesrule posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi everyone. I have been contemplating to go work for an agency on my days off. I dont know anyone who works for one, so I dont know much of anything about it. Can those of you who do/have worked for...

  22. Can average student be LPN

    yankeesrule replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think its possible. IF the average student wants "it bad enough" I called my dad up crying and upset because I wanted to get an A so bad. HE told me " BAbygirl, when you become a nurse noone cares...

  23. how to count narcotics

    yankeesrule replied to nurse73's topic in General Nursing

    I have been taught they way you said off going know the number in advance. The oncoming count. Then you sign off of the meds they sign on. If they ask you to count then you could know ahead of time...

  24. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    yankeesrule replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I reviewed my notes thru the summer, I would do at least 30mins study a day no more. The night before my exam I was at work, reading questions and my mind was going blank. I remember calling my dad in...

  25. Nurses Week Gifts

    yankeesrule replied to Tagtg2006's topic in General Nursing

    Wait, we are suppose to get a gift? I have been at my job for over 12yrs, a nurse for 5 never recieved a gift. Im lucky I get invited to Nurses meetings. (state agency... need I say more ) well let...