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  1. Unexcusable

    joyflnoyz replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Bethin, You stood up for someone who couldn't stand for himself. You are a strong, courageous woman and I commend you. You showed this man kindness and dignity, and he will never forget you....

  2. Disrespect of LTC nurses by acute care (even though BMs neglected in hospitals)

    joyflnoyz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We get hugs.:heartbeat ..and thank

  3. Calling in sick....feeling worst after the call!

    joyflnoyz replied to TeresaB930's topic in General Nursing

  4. Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    joyflnoyz replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know several nurses who wear their rings on a gold chain around the neck while at work... keeps 'em very safe, but out of the way so not to scratch a patients, rip a glove etc. I've treated...

  5. The most expensive, silly or cheap gifts you received from your hospital

    joyflnoyz replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    This year's generosity beat last year's Ta DA! NOTHING! Not even "well done this year" Onoy a demand that I work a scheduled day off in order to get PTO for the 2 days I requested (I said

  6. what would do you in this kind of situation?

    joyflnoyz replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've actually looked into this. No Go. It's not a legal document, EMS will not honor it. Didn't think to check to find out if they'd honor it if signature of MD was tatooed there

  7. Roll Call - Introduce Yourselves, Texans!

    joyflnoyz replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Native Detroiter here, transplanted to a rural area SE of Austin 10 years ago this month! Working general LTC (company transferred me from medicare rehab to LTC about 4 months ago) Eventually I...

  8. Mitered Corners

    joyflnoyz replied to JENN1FER's topic in General Students

    oops,

  9. Mitered Corners

    joyflnoyz replied to JENN1FER's topic in General Students

    Yeah, and those [EVIL] fitted sheets [/EVIL]DON'T stay

  10. The most expensive, silly or cheap gifts you received from your hospital

    joyflnoyz replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    Last year, from the largest retirement corp in the country (Independent livng to Assisted, rehab and LTC all in the same place) Tah Dah: a $10 gift card to Target I used it for a bottle of vitamins....

  11. I Passed My Nclex-pn!!

    joyflnoyz replied to NARCAN's topic in Florida Nursing

    :w00t: Congrats Narcan!!!

  12. Holidays: Here We Go Again

    joyflnoyz replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really HATE the way my facility does holidays: Nurses are scheduled M-F *OR* weekends. if the holiday falls on a normally scheduled work day, you work it. NO requirements for for PT or PRN to...

  13. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    joyflnoyz replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Female, LPN/LVN, LTC Currently a fish tank, 3 dogs (beagle mix(10), shep mix(2) and a stray(?)) 1 cat, 1 miniature horse and 1 pygmy goat. used to have chickens; I kinda miss that. They are so...

  14. Refusing "Hospital Protocal"

    joyflnoyz replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    >Yes labor * there is NO "u" in the word * is a >natural process, Uh, 'scuse me for barging in, but laBOUR, colOUR etc ARE legitimate spellings of those words in Great Britian, Australia...

  15. Nurses that write their own orders

    joyflnoyz replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

  16. Patients with interesting occupations (or not)

    joyflnoyz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, I've loved reading all the interesting occupations :) It's amazing how each of these persons touch OUR lives! Who has been intersting? hmmmm we've had everyone from Ladybird Johnson's best...

  17. What would you change about your scrubs?

    joyflnoyz replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wide elastic waistband (I HATE drawstrings!!) Side pockets: don't have much use for cargo pockets; always feel like my pants are being pulled downwards. Length? I'm right at 5"4"- too tall for petit...

  18. Is your facility warning staff for overtime, for missing lunch breaks or other?

    joyflnoyz replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My facility moved me from one floor to the other The only nurse on LTC, not supposed to leave the floor. After 6 nights of no break, I put in for payment for those lunch breaks. Reason being? No...

  19. Nclex PN on Tuesday,Help!

    joyflnoyz replied to myshop's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, how did it

  20. Nclex PN on Tuesday,Help!

    joyflnoyz replied to myshop's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Put away the nursing books. DON'T TOUCH THEM ANY MORE!! Tomorrow night, take yourself out to your favorite resturant. Afterwards, a wonderful soak in the tub- use your favorite scent (lavender is...

  21. Words of Wisdom from fellow nurses

    joyflnoyz replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    My mantra: "**Eventually** the shift will end" (was especially helpful last week with full moon, lunar eclipse, thunderstorms and a floor full of dementia patients) Works well when you're snowed in,...

  22. Getting clocked out while still working

    joyflnoyz replied to brenan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I work, the 30 minute "lunch" is automatically deducted from time each day. If I am unable to take it, I fill out a form to get paid. If the time is not yours to do with what you wish, they...

  23. Bling on the job?

    joyflnoyz replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I've done, and I've also seen other nurses do is to wear the rings on a chain around my neck while at work. They don't get in the way, no chance of them scratching anyone and they are close...

  24. Like Water Off a Duck's Back.........

    joyflnoyz replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    from dictionary.com CRAW:-noun 1.the crop of a bird or insect. 2.the stomach of an animal. --Idiom 3.stick in one's craw, to cause considerable or abiding resentment; rankle: She said I was pompous,...

  25. Best shoes while on the floor???

    joyflnoyz replied to ICURN08's topic in General Nursing

    Find a couple of pairs of shoes that feel good for half the day. Change shoes midway through the shift. I discovered Crocs work great for me (I do 8s in a LTC facility) My feet don't hurt atthe...