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  1. I'm about to crack...read this and help!!!!

    brendamyheart replied to SaharaOnyxRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great answer!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yelclap: :yelclap: I work in a LTC and when the OP described her problem, my answer is to get out of there. That management will never change their

  2. Is a DON position realisitic?

    brendamyheart replied to mattseviernd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a unit manager. Thank God I will never forget what it was like to work in the trenches, I will help the floor nurses were ever I can.

  3. Working while sick!

    brendamyheart replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank god I work in a place were a nurse was sick, she can stay home and get

  4. Do you regret being a nurse

    brendamyheart replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Yep the bad days are hard and for me, I have a lot of bad

  5. Do you regret being a nurse

    brendamyheart replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto:uhoh3:

  6. Do you feel valued in your current nursing position?

    brendamyheart replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I gave up the being a valued nurse. I value what I do for my residents. That is the bottom line.

  7. Hey whats those logos?

    brendamyheart replied to Cherish's topic in General Nursing

    OK. Do not mind the new "stuff". However, I cannot get into the chat anymore. I am logged in, however when I enter the chat room, I have a log in error. My log in does not work anymore on the chat....

  8. #%@&$ Flu Shot!

    brendamyheart replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That action is against the

  9. Questions????

    brendamyheart replied to spiritbeing8992's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a nurse manager, I am asking the same question!!!

  10. nursing caps

    brendamyheart replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I never wore a cap. Like you, my hair is, well short, about the same as yours. We have to wear white were I work. I want to find a cap to wear, or super glue to my head. Were can I find one??? :w00t:...

  11. Hypochondriac Nurses

    brendamyheart replied to HillNPStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, me too about the anxiety attacks!!

  12. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

    brendamyheart replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    Air plane pilot. I do not understand this because I hate to fly. Go figure!:chair:

  13. What I love about nursing

    brendamyheart replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    What I love about nursing is the sweet smiles and hugs I get from my residents. I just love

  14. CAN you believe this! - Bad Portrayal of nurses in my local paper

    brendamyheart replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    Freedom of speech. That is what the Constitution promised. Including all post replied at All Nurses and Mr.

  15. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    brendamyheart replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Were I work the LVN's start at 17.00. I make 26.00+. After saying this, you should see my electric

  16. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    brendamyheart replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I

  17. Nurses not following Protocols

    brendamyheart replied to kasi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like you are a good DSN. I think they we refering to their DSN'S who do not take pride in their work as you

  18. Cry or scream.. venting thread

    brendamyheart replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have the same problem too. I try to do the best I can. That is all you can do. Your job is to collect accurate data. If I see some thing wrong, I look for myself. If questioned by state. I can...

  19. Advice on how to QUIT professionally

    brendamyheart replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    .Good

  20. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    brendamyheart replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  21. Getting Paid $$ for End-of-Shift Overtime?

    brendamyheart replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Try this site and see if it helps. I work in LTC and I am a non exempt. I get paid by the hour. If I go over 40 in a week, i get paid overtime.

  22. Losing your skills in LTC

    brendamyheart replied to Cubby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a nurse manager on a Medicare unit. I support/defended the nurses if they want to send a patient to the hospital to anyone, the DON and up. I have been on both sides of the fence. My attitude is...

  23. Cry or scream.. venting thread

    brendamyheart replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My goodness. You described my LTC to a

  24. Question for anyone familiar with MDS process

    brendamyheart replied to MDSnursing's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I use a similar tool. What a

  25. Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

    brendamyheart replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Yo will do well there. I was not a RN when I joined, but ended up as an LPN when I left. I was in ten years. I never have regretted the time in. Good