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  1. Nurses Oppose New CDC Rule Lowering Isolation Time for COVID-Positive Nurses

    summertx replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just recently I had 25 patients, 2 were in covid isolation. The man who was positive was elderly and coughing so bad he didn't know to cover his mouth. Yes I had PPE on, but you have to take extra...

  2. lost license, now what

    summertx replied to rnnolonger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's why these kinds of doctors should be

  3. Abuse Accusations

    summertx replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't. But the OP stated that the administrator and/or DON are retaliatory and trying to CTA. LTC climate is riddled with

  4. Nurse shortage is fake news?

    summertx replied to MedicRN230's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Erin, rural Texas is BEGGING for nurses. If you need a job, I can give you 50 facilities off hand (LTC mostly) that will hire you or at least give you an interview. And if they are so saying that you...

  5. Nurse shortage is fake news?

    summertx replied to MedicRN230's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nurses are quitting now without even giving a two weeks notice, they decide it is no longer worth it even if they're without a job. There is no more interest in giving a two weeks anymore, the...

  6. LPN Pay?

    summertx replied to LostinTheSauce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    South - 22/23/hr. Not much more with 10 yrs of experience. Agency,

  7. Abuse Accusations

    summertx replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done this exact thing, and almost have been pushed

  8. Skills Testing

    summertx replied to oldie's topic in General Students

    The skills checkoffs are a waste of time, better idea is to familiarize yourself with the devices, setting up O2, pumps, suction, needles, etc. This is all what is going to be needed when taking care...

  9. Nurse shortage is fake news?

    summertx replied to MedicRN230's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not sure why the media keeps saying there is a nursing shortage or healthcare crisis. To me the real issue is administration being up front with your workload and whether it is safe or not. I don't...

  10. Health Assessment Form For Clinicals

    summertx replied to lilbit_23's topic in General Students

    Just be careful about what doctor you go to. Some doctors will use their power and say you aren't 'fit'. Don't ever take their word or rely on their

  11. Abuse Accusations

    summertx replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    LTC's, or psych facilities are shady places. When the DON and administrator mentions abuse, the nurse will get thrown under the bus. The OP's facility has many IJ tags, that means shadiness from the...

  12. Abuse Accusations

    summertx replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    She has allegations of abuse in which the state or BON could be involved, that is a matter not to be taken

  13. Abuse Accusations

    summertx replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    It's not advice, it's common sense. The OP is

  14. Abuse Accusations

    summertx replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    I would contact a lawyer. I wouldn't call the state or the board with this matter. If your DON/administrator contact the state, be prepared for the agent to contact you if they investigate. Since...

  15. Abuse Accusations

    summertx replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anything will happen to your license since you documented thoroughly and stated you tried to meet her needs. I would not speak to your DON or administrator, avoid them at all costs, keep...

  16. Fear of nursing responsibility is holding me back from being a nurse. Please help!

    summertx replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't focus on your negatives, if you want to be a nurse then work on your goal. You don't have to be fast paced to be a

  17. Abuse Accusations

    summertx replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what they can report you for, was there a statement made by a CNA or other staff member (since you use the term 'we'), or the resident? I would probably refrain from stating you ignored a...

  18. Nursing School Essentials

    summertx replied to ToshaAnn4's topic in General Students

    The technology stuff - Make sure you have a good laptop (with updated programs) so when you have to upload documents you aren't waiting for hours to submit a document, a printer, a good efficient cell...

  19. Went to ER accused of Abandonment

    summertx replied to rexregnum's topic in General Nursing

    They probably were upset because they were already short staffed. If they said those words directly, you can report that to the board of nursing for unprofessional conduct. You had a medical...

  20. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

    summertx replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CNA's don't know the job of the nurse and think the nurse is just 'sitting' when the nurse is 'always' on duty even if not appearing busy. The CNA is not always on duty. They can take a break without...

  21. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

    summertx replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You probably need to talk to your administrator or director of nursing. They are in charge of facility protocols, job

  22. The Wage Gap Myth

    summertx replied to car48's topic in Men in Nursing

    Actually, yes. It's because women are conditioned not to ask for more. Men are told from a young age that their work is worth more, especially white men, therefore no shame in asking, expecting more....

  23. Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

    summertx replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree, saying the word poop on a legal document is not professional, but I don't think you should have been written up. Maybe verbal. If it was a written 24 hr, yeah maybe but not on an...

  24. The Wage Gap Myth

    summertx replied to car48's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you have 20 years of experience, you are going to be more prepared. Obviously you're not the reason why "We’re an equal opportunity employer" statement is included on all job applications....

  25. Paramedic discrimination?

    summertx replied to Estateboy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thinking like a nurse is different. It's not there 'here and now' the way you guys think. When ya'll come to my facility and get report, there is no 'report'. EMT's don't have to be accurate. Nurses...