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Not only will I report but I have reported it.

I swear we must work in the same facility.

Me too. Thanks.

I'm having to wait also; they haven't received my CLEP transcripts.

Oh boy. Hoping that won't be the case for me. Fingers crossed

I am aiming for Sept 1 also. The only hold up is a couple of transcripts and I hope they are received soon. Ready to start especially since it's almost impossible to do anything except bedside nursing without a BSN these days. At least that's how it is where I work.

This sound identical to what happened to me the other day. I call the rapid response, unit nurses came and attempted to make us look like idiots. I don't feel bad though. I still maintain that I/we did the right thing. Some others obviously need to know that Dnr doesn't mean do not treat.

Life has taught me 1. To develop a thick skin and 2. That people with that type of personality (not just nurses) either have personal insecurities or have problems managing their personal lives; neither of which were of my concern. Once I learned policies of the facility and enlisted the help of other seasoned nurses on the floor I felt better about myself and was able to let her issues roll right offy back. She soon realized that I wasn't easily intimidated.

I had a Cn like that; always gave me admissions back to back; treated me like an idiot when I asked questions and wouldn't help out in a bind. This was over 4 years ago; well now she has finally run her course and is no longer the "top dog" as she thought she was. Time often brings about a change; however if this is causing you stress and distress, apply for transfer as soon as you are able. Best of wishes to you.

Brandon, I totally get where you're coming from. I worked LTC for three yrs and have worked acute care for 4 yrs and they are 2 totally different horses when it comes to pt care. I can so relate to people NEEDING showers/meds and refusing. In LTC you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.

^^^^^^^^^^yes that!!!!!!

Some people are just nosey and rude. Things that shouldn't be open for discussion; especially since you didn't confide in her. I just would have asked her why she wants to know and why she thinks she's privy to such information.

Georgia has it's long list of stipulations but EC is accepted. I'm licensed in GA.

We get this a lot where I work. I work tele/acute and we get a lot of unit patients before they are ready. Our ratio is also 1:6 and I usually keep my fingers crossed praying nothing serious happens to the unit patient. While I effectively try to manage my whole team. Dangerous situation.