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  1. Unsatisfied Patient

    summertx replied to summertx's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. The reality is that the NP who is the on call practitioner doesn't answer their phone or texts that late. It's time and again that this happens. I recently sent a patient out of HR...

  2. I’m tired of being a bedside nurse...

    summertx replied to Obsessedrn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others. If you have an MBA and MSN, then you need to start somewhere. LTC has a lot of DON positions or regional director positions. If you find a good LTC, or small hospital. If you are...

  3. Improved Trauma/Code Response

    summertx replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't this a HIPAA violation? Is this videotape available to the family and are they aware that there is a

  4. What I Hate About Nursing In 2021

    summertx replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    the stress when there's a covid outbreak, and making the nurse feel like the criminal, going on 'lock down'. For one admission we have probably 15 'assessment's to do. Who reads them? Some of them are...

  5. Call from a state surveyor

    summertx replied to MJLPN727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This same thing happened to me except I still worked at the facility. I was weirded out by the phone call. They'll call you even if there is documentation. This is a high risk business, the fractures,...

  6. Tips from experience LTC nurses

    summertx replied to Shelly0928's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Usually tasks will take priority, the I.V.s, the wounds. The phone will go unanswered if there is an

  7. You're not a male nurse

    summertx replied to GunnyNurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It's just like Hollywood, the less experienced, more attractive, more preferred person gets the job. I'd venture to say they are mostly white men, not

  8. How to deal with anxiety when there is an "investigation" at work?

    summertx replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I happily stay home. Keeping my license (and so called 'waiting' for something better) is more important to me than working. Or working a lot of hours I should

  9. Paramedic Experience beneficial?

    summertx replied to Michael Cook's topic in General Nursing

    Being in EMS would absolutely benefit you. EMS are first responders, they can start I.V.'s, do EKGs on the spot, do vitals. But do what you want, and not do a whole educational program based on your...

  10. My mother caught COVID and is on the ventilator -- now what?

    summertx replied to Aliareza's topic in Disaster Preparation

    CORRECTION: I meant STAFF who were COVID positive intubated recovered slowly. Most of the patients didn't even reach intubation (or was unknown), they never returned, expired, or had a

  11. My mother caught COVID and is on the ventilator -- now what?

    summertx replied to Aliareza's topic in Disaster Preparation

    From the long term care end, many of our covid patients with preexistng lung conditions have died, but very quickly. Other post covid patients we thought would die, or were on the verge, recovered...

  12. NURSING IS A TOXIC CAREER!

    summertx replied to QualityRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is EXACTLY what I'm going to do. I am NOT going to work in a hospital, LTC or any facility. I'll happily work for less

  13. NURSING IS A TOXIC CAREER!

    summertx replied to QualityRN's topic in General Nursing

    The doctor doesn't even assess the patient half the time. They rely on your assessment, making the nurse do all the work. Dare you tell them about a symptom they don't understand, they are quickly...

  14. You're not a male nurse

    summertx replied to GunnyNurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've always said that nursing has a lot of traditional 'male' duties. A lot of 'in charge' responsibilities and decision

  15. Getting Fired

    summertx replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Nursing

    And this documentation is 90% about CYA. There could be a patient injury that you don't know anything about and admin is breathing down your neck about something you didn't do. No thanks. I'll happily...

  16. Getting Fired

    summertx replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Nursing

    That's why you have a PRN on the side at all times. In nursing school, you will see the worst of the female gender in the nursing instructors. Catty, petty and back-stabbing. That is the most tell...

  17. Not sure if I should continue

    summertx replied to VT89's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I say if you want to be a nurse, then be a nurse. I know a doctor who uses an electric wheelchair to do his

  18. Texas Tech Accelerated 2nd Degree Program 2022

    summertx replied to ahrogers's topic in School, College Programs

    I got that she said it might be favorable but it won't be a deciding

  19. Struggling with hostility from professors

    summertx replied to DST995's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you write an anonymous complaint to the administration? You shouldn't have to put up with this abuse when you are paying money for your education. You are there to learn, not be

  20. Texas Tech Accelerated 2nd Degree Program 2022

    summertx replied to ahrogers's topic in School, College Programs

    I watched the recorded admissions video and I believe the lady said 30-40 are accepted at the Lubbock location and more at the Dallas and other locations. She also said there are over 500...

  21. When patients assault staff

    summertx replied to CaliRN2019's topic in General Nursing

    Does one of your nursing assessments include a BIMS (Brief interview for mental status) score or the like? Social workers in our state use this to identify dementia type impairment. If there BIMS...

  22. Lone Star College 2021 LVN-RN Transition

    summertx replied to gomezcm's topic in LPN to RN

    Nope.

  23. New DON

    summertx replied to bbrown74's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can't just hire anybody. the one's with the attitude you have to weed out. Right where you said you are short staffed, that is a problem you have to look in to. Sorry, nurses aren't going to pick...

  24. Lone Star College 2021 LVN-RN Transition

    summertx replied to gomezcm's topic in LPN to RN

    Has anyone heard anything yet or does anyone know how many applicants they

  25. Texas Tech Accelerated 2nd Degree Program 2022

    summertx replied to ahrogers's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey y'all, I am in the process of applying and I didn't see an accelerated program in Austin or San Antonio. Those sites would be closer for me. I spoke with the lady at the admissions office and she...