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no reply. thanks

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Sorry if you misunderstood what I meant.

In the real world, this is not always possible. QUOTE=grannynurse FNP student]Perhaps it is the facilities I've been a patient in but it is extremely difficult for a patient or family to steal any equipment or supplies. They are kept secure behind locked doors. Even snacks, drinks and other food stuffs are behind locked doors. At the most one can steal only what one has access to. If facilities want to cut down on stealing, they need to lock their valuables up. Staff needs to lock their valuables up. And patients need to send their valuables home. Grannynurse :balloons:

I get a big kick out of the folks that ask we have have "samples" lying around.

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GET OUT, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PEACE AND LOVE, BEEN THERE nurse with just 3 months of experience. I started at the LTC facility that I was employed as a CNA. Anyhow I feel so frustrated and disappointed with nursing. I work a LTC unit of 39 patients by myself. I tell myself It will get better, but it dosn't. The CNA's try to boss me around and management loves them. I have one aide who I think is dangerous. I suspect her of being on drugs...I have seen drug addicts in my time...she was high on coke. Anyhow this place refuses to perform mandatory drug testing. This CNA is their lead CNA and for some unknown reason the DON loves her. If is say something I know they will not do anything about it. THey look the other way in most situations at this facility. I am so overwhelmed trying to take care of 39 pts. along with med pass that is soooo tough. I feel like I am dying. My question is this: Is nursing suppose to be like this? Does it feel like a battle ? I love my residents but dislike management and a few staffers who are unsafe. I am concerned for my license. I am a LPN but have no support from the RN who works 2nd shift. I am going through mood swings with this job and feel so depressed. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance...... LTC nurse who's going crazy:crying2:

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My advice, Don't do it unless it is four weeks at a time and you can get a few days off to readjust. There are plenty of permenant shift jobs around. I'd keep looking or get on an off shift and stay there for a while.

I noticed that not a lot of people are responding to your post. I almost didn't because I can't seem to find much sympathy for your situation. Sounds to me like you ought to just stay home with your kids. I have worked full time for 32 years. Children with sitters, missed birthdays and holidays. Marriage problems. Was it worth it? Hell no!!!!!!! Unless you are serious about a career in nursing, take the dental job or find something that you can do from home. Raise and enjoy your children. LOve, Michele

I know how you feel. I wear my cap and yes, it gets knocked off from time to time. But, other than that, I find that it sets me apart just a tad from other nurses and we all have our own ways of standing apart from others. I have not heard that some places "require" caps in many years. Good for you for not going there if it makes you uncomfortable.

So do I.

I'm sorry, Rock. Are you making fun of me? I thought you wanted to know where to get a new cap?

Kays caps are still around. I order new caps every couple of years and I have been a nurse for over 30 years. I still wear my cap!!!!!