grammieRN ADN, RN

grammieRN has 15 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in LTC/SNF.

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1. LTC Question/Opinion

   grammieRN replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

   Overtime is paid after 40hrs/wk. Bonuses are also routinely offered and recently they've given $50-$100 gift cards. The usual pizza for staff occasionally and I will often pay out of pocket for my overnight crew for pizza. My administration ha...

2. LTC Question/Opinion

   grammieRN replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

   Of course this is an unsafe situation. I currently Supervise overnights in a LTC and unfortunately, being short staffed is the norm these days. Our scheduler is awesome and she makes sure we are fully staffed but inevitably, someone always ca...

3. Yes, I'm Vaxxed But...

   grammieRN replied to grammieRN's topic in COVID

   No words...?‍♀️

4. Yes, I'm Vaxxed But...

   grammieRN replied to grammieRN's topic in COVID

   I received my ADN in 2009. I did not have any vaccines during the time I was in school. Prior to being accepted into the program I had to show proof of MMR and Tdap. I also needed to have a PPD done. I never said I was "anti-vax", I was speakin...

5. Yes, I'm Vaxxed But...

   grammieRN replied to grammieRN's topic in COVID

   Seriously? Where'd you get this information?? SMDH. ?‍♀️

6. Yes, I'm Vaxxed But...

   grammieRN replied to grammieRN's topic in COVID

   Most mandated vaccines have had YEARS of research to the efficacy, the side/adverse effects, contraindications and such. The flu vaccine may be required, but you won't lose your career if you choose not to receive it. We are able to use masks during ...

7. Yes, I'm Vaxxed But...

   grammieRN replied to grammieRN's topic in COVID

   I'm not in favor of mandates of any kind. I do what I have to do to protect myself and others but I also allow others to make their own choices. I have family members and friends who are anti-vax all the way and I have others in my life who hap...

8. Yes, I'm Vaxxed But...

   grammieRN replied to grammieRN's topic in COVID

   The Influenza vaccine is not mandated, the Shingles vaccine is not mandated, the varicella is not mandated. Of course we can choose not to get a vaccine...but accommodations can be made as they have been. Masks, testing, titers. Our jobs are...

9. Yes, I'm Vaxxed But...

   grammieRN replied to grammieRN's topic in COVID

   Yes...we are "mandated" to show proof of certain vaccines. There are many vaccines that are not mandatory. We have a right to choose. I've been an AN member since 2009. I'm not a frequent contributor.

10. Yes, I'm Vaxxed But...

    grammieRN posted a topic in COVID

    I remember being taught in nursing school the rights of medication administration - Right patient Right medication Right dose Right route Right time Right documentation Right situation Right place ...

11. Is Accepting A Counter-Offer Really the Career 'Kiss of Death'?

    grammieRN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Crazy but true....received an offer w/ more money, sign on bonus, COBRA paid. My employer asked what they could offer for my consideration of staying. MORE MONEY and a 4 day work week. They accommodated me. Stayed where I was. A year later, was ...