Tired nurse

Tired nurse

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  1. LPN's in LTC

    Tired nurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why did CMS totally ignore the work of LPNs and say their contributions were not worthy of even a mention in the new staffing mandates for

  2. RNs vs LPNs

    Tired nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    do you really think LTC is going to hire all RNs? Never they will close units first esp since RNs refuse to work LTC

  3. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    Tired nurse replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  4. What was she thinking?!

    Tired nurse replied to pharmanurse11's topic in General Nursing

    The phone were I work rings constantly and no receptionist after 4, I am not a slave and and we have portable

  5. What was she thinking?!

    Tired nurse replied to pharmanurse11's topic in General Nursing

  6. Have you ever left in the middle of a shift?

    Tired nurse replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    If you report to your supervisor and report off to another nurse they send take your place there is no

  7. I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    Tired nurse replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    You cannot be serious about a nursing home being less stress esp. for a new RN! The ratio nurse to put is usually 30pts to 1

  8. What do you consider a heavy patient assignment?

    Tired nurse replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked at nursing homes for yrs my experience is LPNs work the floors with little to no orientation and have as many as 60 people. The RN always gets orientation and is going to be the new DON...

  9. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    Tired nurse replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your an RN and now supervisor no offense but this 1 thing wrong no nurse with supervisor experience. LTC loves inexperienced RNs that can join their corporate team and boss the LPNs around! Long term...

  10. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    Tired nurse replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  11. Can RN works as a floor nurse in Nursing home/LTC?

    Tired nurse replied to MsiK's topic in Rehabilitation

    There are plenty of worthless office RNs in nursing homes. They never work or help on the floor they just come to tell you to work harder and take on more pts.Screw that nursing sucks and I do not...

  12. LPN

    Tired nurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why is it every job I work an RN gets weeks of training with a another RN, but a LPN gets zero orientation and no respect. This is one reason I personally went to travel

  13. Can someone please explain this to me in plain english.

    Tired nurse replied to TylenolPlease's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How is it nursing homes get by with using LPNs on units with med Surg post op pts those pts need RNs. Most are not IV certified? I personally have refused to work those units as a travel LPN. The...

  14. Being Exposed to All Types of Patients During Clinicals Leaves a Bad Taste in My Mouth

    Tired nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    This is the trouble with so many new grad RNs I meet they have no idea what a nurse really does or they donnot even want to touch a pt. they are shocked when they get disrespect and given a...

  15. LTC nursing is a nightmare

    Tired nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am answering my own question, you can tell mànagers and *** and moan but they do nothing because they work for corporate and they the corporation just cares about more profits. And you can churn...

  16. Why are LPNs allowed to supervise RNs in Long-Term Care?

    Tired nurse replied to RNnLTC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why do some RNs come to LTC and then start *** and moaning about the LPNs. The LPNs do it all

  17. Why are LPNs allowed to supervise RNs in Long-Term Care?

    Tired nurse replied to RNnLTC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is what you can do about it take your damn RN *** to the hospital and stop whining about the hard working nurses in

  18. RNs vs LPNs

    Tired nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Where in the world are they ever going to get enough RNs to do the floor work in LTC. They simple are not interested in caring for these people no prestige in it. So leave the LPNs alone around here...

  19. RNs vs LPNs

    Tired nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

  20. Are You Working Past Retirement Age?

    Tired nurse replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    If your an LPN you do it because you need the

  21. Why do LPN's get so disrespected?

    Tired nurse replied to Health-Nut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How can LTC nurses (almost always LPNs) who have to do everything themselves indure such bad treatment from hateful bosses to irritate family members. These woman are

  22. Why do LPN's get so disrespected?

    Tired nurse replied to Health-Nut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You obviously have no idea what you are talking

  23. Why are LPNs allowed to supervise RNs in Long-Term Care?

    Tired nurse replied to RNnLTC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If RNs are so afraid of LPNs what are you doing in LTC? You know that they use LPNs in place of RNs. Go back to the hospital and leave the hard working LPNs

  24. Why are LPNs allowed to supervise RNs in Long-Term Care?

    Tired nurse replied to RNnLTC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are so concerned about LPNs supervisors then get the hell out of LTC. Most nursing homes only have 1 RN even on staff and that is the DON! So get used to it! And stop whining and get over it,...

  25. LTC Nurse: Patient Ratios

    Tired nurse replied to ringaring's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why in the hell would anyone think 1 nurse can care for 30 or more people is a safe nursing assignment! I see this every ***ing day in LTC. Of course it is all LPNs that are bullied and belittled by...