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I started out working at my facility I work at now as a CNA almost 3 years ago. I have worked alongside many of the people who I am now supervising. I have been a nurse 3 months, so that in itself makes it hard for me to be assertive and feel comfort...

So, I made a thread a week or so ago about getting CNAs to do their job. Well, tonight has really made me mad. A little background info for those who don't know... I'm 21.. a nurse of only 3 months now, and working as an LPN at the same LTC for 2 m...

Aside from what everyone else says, which is all very true: Management that listens, Coworkers who are more competent, etc... I think the major issue is not something we can so easily change, unfortunately. A lot of the "burnout and tiring" that nurs...

Well, I know that this is petty in the big scheme of things, but sometimes you just have to vent, ya know? I don't say a word about it at work, as its not something to stir up trouble about, however.. it bothers me sometimes. So, here goes, in scener...

I don't think that I could handle his stressors, and mine as well, which is what I would be doing when he comes home every night exhausted and fed up with his patients etc..... it just wouldn't be a good mix. However, if I had the opportunity to meet...

To the OP. I guess I would be part of the so called "entitled generation", however when I interviewed for my first job, I did expect to be hired for nights. However, I do prefer nights. On the other hand, you say that when you were out of school, new...

This is just something I feel I need to get off of my chest, and there is no better place to do it than here. I'm 21 years old (as of Aug. 27th). I do drink and like to have fun. However, I started my job in October and have not been myself since. T...

Thank you all for your posts. When I said "Young nurse becoming Old" I by no means meant to say that those who are older don't deserve holidays off or enjoy them as well. Please do not take it that way. I meant that my spirit about my job once fresh ...

I am now working as an LPN at the same facility I worked as a CNA for 2 years. I now supervise some of my co-workers. One of the questions on my interview to return to the facility was "Say one of the CNA's you used to work along side of did somethin...

Well, I don't think anyone here has the right to tell the OP that she/he was "out of line" as each facility, person, and situation is different. Those of you who are becoming agitated at this... why!? Maybe you're old fashioned and still in the Nurs...

When I was younger, I had a run in with the law. I was 17 years old and just graduated High School. I hung out with the "cool crowd" and yes, marijuana was one of our past times. No, Not an every day thing.. I was by no means addicted. The days that ...

Oh, You don't want me to call and wake you up at 2 a.m. anymore? Fine, You can just use all that extra money you get paid to be on call to pay another doctor who WILL give a crap. What do I think should be done about this? Well, I can tell you what ...

One of the first things I do when I get to work is grab that BM book that has all the recordings for the BMs in that month. I check who hasn't had one in 3 days or more and write it down in my "Lax" list. While I'm doing my first med pass, I'll stop ...

I just dont understand why its able to be this way in LTC? Obviously, this is a widespread problem and facilities everywhere are known to have this issue. It presents a real problem. I would never do it, but there are people who do. The problem is mo...

I appreciate your post. I think I will give it a try as I thought about this thread last night and what I said about them thinking obscenities and then I thought... why do I care? Atleast I can give it a try. So, thank you for your insight. I don't m...

I did not mean for that to be taken so literally. Of course I know they are not "My" CNA's and dont work "For me".. but I figured you would catch the meaning behind it. That was a little too hostile of you for my taste. I simply meant that they work ...

Or even exposing the immunodeficient pateints to kids who oftern carry lots of germs? oh my.

I know how you feel. I work in a LTC facility and work evening shift. One particular day shift nurse I work after always leaves me empty feeding bottles and doctors and POA's to notify. I don't mind if its every now and then, but its always after thi...

It is in no way acceptable to give all 9pm meds at 5pm. I am a new nurse of only 3 months working at a LTC facility, and while I admit that I don't do everything by the book, I would never do this. There are nurses who give 9pm meds to one particular...

Nursing isn't for everyone. If you have to convince yourself that you want to do this, it may not be the career for you. I, have always had an interest in nursing and had the attitude "I don't care how hard I have to work, it will all be over soon a...

The LTC facility I work at now used to be what they called the "state hospital", which was a facility for mental patients that families would drop their loved one off and never come back. This was during the time when the patients were given frontal ...

Thank you all for your replies: In response to some of you, at my facility and in my state CNAs are held accountable for covering the floor. Someone MUST stay over if there is a call off (if we can't get anyone to come in, which we rarely ever do bec...

Even if he isn't feeling any ill effects from his high BP now, it is best to treat his HTN now before any problems arise. If he waits to treat it, he may get more than he bargained for. How hard is it to take a pill and avoid all the future problems ...

I love my carreer path, but I don't like my job. There is a huge difference. I love nursing. I love the fact that I can help people with my knowledge and care for them when others don't. What I hate is the constant overcast of doubt. This doubt comes...

I just watched this documentary and It is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot even think about the thought of committing suicide without shuddering, yet these people do it with ease. Its heartbreaking that people can reach that low of a low that NOTHI...