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  1. You may be working in a redneck hospital if...

    squeakykitty replied to squeakykitty's topic in Nursing Humor

    25. The EMTs got written up for entering the ambulance in a tractor pulling

  2. Isolating Demented Residents

    squeakykitty replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had one who would yell, and she was routinely put in the lobby for lunch instead of the dining room because it was quieter there and it seemed to help. There was usually 3-4 to 5-6 other residents...

  3. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

    squeakykitty replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

    That is so true. Caving into the demands only gives the "attitude of selfishness and entitlement" positive reinforcement. That's the last thing that needs to happen, people thinking they can throw a...

  4. Isolating Demented Residents

    squeakykitty replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Quite a few years ago, maybe 20-25 years, my mom was in a store with a friend who was three months younger than she was. The store clerk asked my moms friend if my mom was her daughter. My moms...

  5. Isolating Demented Residents

    squeakykitty replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry, I must have missed that part. That isn't right, them firing you. They need the state on their ass. Taking the call bell away is flat out unsafe and abusive

  6. Isolating Demented Residents

    squeakykitty replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think I would have to wear a rubber wrinkled mask, a gray wig, and phony "bad teeeth". I think I will get carded for the rest of my life. By the time I'm eligible for a senior citizens discount, I...

  7. CNAs who control LVNs and tell them what to do :(

    squeakykitty replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is there any backup from the DON and administration. Also, be prepared to CYA with plenty of documentation just in case you get lied

  8. 501 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com too long!

    squeakykitty replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    You're scrolling through the threads on Allnurses.con and feel someone vigorously shaking your shoulder and you hear: "You need to get off the computer. Your baby is crowning!" You're thinking "Wow!...

  9. Isolating Demented Residents

    squeakykitty replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I couldn't get away with that. I'm 39, and I still get carded. Another way to get in is to volunteer for something. If they are reluctant to let you in or act uncomfortable, there might be a...

  10. A New Twist on a Familiar Complaint: Toxic EMPLOYEES

    squeakykitty replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's too bad all of the toxic employees and managers can't be isolated to only work in their own hospitals--then send all the toxic patients and family members there so no one has to put up with

  11. What if CNA won't work?

    squeakykitty replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Document all incidents thoroughly and objectively to CYA, then report her. For example: On (date, time), (CNA name) used the Hoyer by herslf to transfer (resident name) even though we are supposed...

  12. Isolating Demented Residents

    squeakykitty replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Who did you report it to? Is it still happening? It sounds like the resident has problems, and needs a way to call for help. I truly wish the state would do undercover inspections (disguised as a...

  13. What do you do when CNAs dont work and just take breaks and watch TV?

    squeakykitty replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Kitkat23, can the CNA and the facility be reported for neglect? It sounds like she's neglecting the residents big time, and someone could get

  14. Isolating Demented Residents

    squeakykitty replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Isolating them could be abuse. However, I've seen a few residents who could move in wheelchairs/merry walkers take themselves to an isolated part of the hallway or empty room for some peace and quiet....

  15. Showing up to work SICK

    squeakykitty replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    It is ridiculous, and dangerous. About 2 weeks after I got a job as a CNA, I came down with a bad case of the flu and called in because there was this resident with severe COPD, on O2, who might have...

  16. What do you do when CNAs dont work and just take breaks and watch TV?

    squeakykitty replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Also, for those facilities where the DON and management won't back you up------you can always call the state since if the CNAs aren't doing their job it's very likely that they're neglecting the...

  17. What do you do when CNAs dont work and just take breaks and watch TV?

    squeakykitty replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Did that CNA ever get reported to the state? She needs to lose her job working with vulnerable elderly patients, and the LTC needs to let CNAs like that

  18. night shift not calling critical lab values

    squeakykitty replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    That nurse sounds like a real piece of work.:trout: And..you didn't get her fired, she accomplished that all on her

  19. Rules for the ER (long)

    squeakykitty replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks, I'm glad the thread re-opened. I love

  20. sexual harrassment

    squeakykitty replied to ChristinaV's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely not warn him, and would get documented incidents from your coworkers. Let a lawyer or supervisor be the one to tell

  21. sexual harrassment

    squeakykitty replied to ChristinaV's topic in General Nursing

    Love the pepper spray idea.

  22. Am I Too Slow?

    squeakykitty replied to TiggerBelly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was slow, too. One time I did tell the DON that the people were more important than the beds. She did agree with me and told me to just take the linen off and I could wait until

  23. Can anyone give some input?

    squeakykitty replied to Xx2bNurse RatchedxX's topic in General Nursing

    Try a refferal to a rhuematologist, or any Dr. specializing in joint disease. I hope this

  24. sexual harrassment

    squeakykitty replied to ChristinaV's topic in General Nursing

    If it was legal I'd probably kick him in the nuts so hard he'd be picking them out of his teeth, and that's just to get his

  25. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    squeakykitty replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    As long as it's not used for a sex