RNGrammie

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  1. New RN in LTC, feeling overwhelmed.

    RNGrammie replied to kohlbesc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been in LTC for almost 3 yrs now and some days I still feel overwhelmed. I am currently in a Supervisor position but I pick up time as a charge nurse on one of the units. We have about 40...

  2. Religion, culture and nursing

    RNGrammie replied to raebabelvn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    No disrespect intended KarmaWiseRaven...but this is utterly ridiculous!! I would be dead for 11 years had I thought this way. My boys would be without their Mother for 11 years. They are now 18 and...

  3. Religion, culture and nursing

    RNGrammie replied to raebabelvn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    double

  4. Can the Army pay for the REST of my program?

    RNGrammie replied to sn_jo's topic in General Nursing

    first....finishing your diploma program does not give you a rn "degree". it gives you a diploma stating you've completed the coursework needed to take your nclex for licensure. second....you state...

  5. New Grad RN as an RN supervisor?

    RNGrammie replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i am currently a rn supervisor in an alf/snf. i graduated w/ my adn in dec. '08. please do not just assume this nurse does not have the experience to be a supervisor. she may not have 25 years...

  6. RN working as LPN in insurance work

    RNGrammie replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    there was recently a post about an rn "working as an lpn". i tried to explain to that poster that this is not possible. once you receive your rn, the lpn is not valid. you are held to the standard of...

  7. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    RNGrammie replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    let me say this again....you do not have both licenses!! you have an rn license...the lpn is null and void once you pass the nclex-rn and become a registered nurse. any work you do....any mistakes you...

  8. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    RNGrammie replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    you may personally hold an lpn license and a rn license but the lpn license is of no use to you. the rn license is what you will be held to standards. sounds to me like this facility is "saying"...

  9. Nursing Home- Patient falls?

    RNGrammie replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    in our facility, an rn does the assessment and based on that assessment relays the info to the md and it is then decided whether an xray is warranted or not. not always is an xray necessary,...

  10. It has been a year-still no job

    RNGrammie replied to spalata's topic in General Nursing

    Where in NY are you looking for work?? I'm very surprised that you have not found something in a year. Are you looking for something specific or are you open to options?? Have you had any...

  11. Vent:Unfair Shift Rotation

    RNGrammie replied to saber_rider's topic in Medical-Surgical

    i really don't see the problem here. you get out of work saturday morning (i assume) and don't have to back till sunday morning. that's 24 hrs. down

  12. more than 5 rights to med checks

    RNGrammie replied to johnst10's topic in General Nursing

    there is a 6th right being taught....."the right to

  13. Coworkers that SLEEP on the job....arrrggghh!!!

    RNGrammie replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i checked out your profile to see if you had your age listed.....how old are you? i'm 47 and i'm not sure if it really makes a difference or not, but "napping" or "sleeping" while on the clock is...

  14. Documentation troubles

    RNGrammie replied to RNinRI's topic in General Nursing

    i work for a "children's home" in upstate ny. we, as nurses, document mars when giving meds. we give the meds on the "dorms" (5 of them)...the mar notebook is left there. in our clinic, on campus,...

  15. I need some advice

    RNGrammie replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    i just went through the same thing...as a nurse. i just went in to my adon and told her that i'd like to go perdiem....no problem, filled out a paper that stated my request and was asked if i could...

  16. crocs

    RNGrammie replied to k_r_ah's topic in General Nursing

    i too have a pair of pearl crocs and they are not true white, they are lighter than grey, but not

  17. Rehab. in LTC/Pt ratio question???????

    RNGrammie replied to Jan RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hmmmm.....our ratio is 1:20....i am able to get everything done....it's a busy day, but time

  18. Should I transfer to other LVN school? Is this school normal?

    RNGrammie replied to makidesuu's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i would say your program sounds pretty normal. i'm in an adn program and out of 31 students that began with me, only 9 of us remain w/ one more semester left (out of 6....3 yr evening/weekend...

  19. Medication Changes

    RNGrammie replied to jacesmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    absolutely

  20. About the little pocket license you get :)

    RNGrammie replied to labcat01's topic in General Nursing

    in ny, you receive an 8x10 paper license and for $20, you can get what looks just like your drivers license, but it has your credentials on it...also your pic...issued from dmv....they say in this day...

  21. ever bring your dog to work?

    RNGrammie replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    i work in ltc and every wednesday we are allowed to bring in our dogs/cats for the shift. we must show proof of shots and license in order to do this. i can't even begin to tell you how positively...

  22. Easter is not a holiday?????

    RNGrammie replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    easter sunday is a holiday at our facility. we rotate holiday's and get paid/pto for

  23. Pregnant nurse working with isolation patients

    RNGrammie replied to Tiffado's topic in General Nursing

    i see so many posters on this thread making comments about cmv....according to the nys dept. of health's information regarding cmv...... what precautions should pregnant women take when performing...

  24. Pregnant nurse working with isolation patients

    RNGrammie replied to Tiffado's topic in General Nursing

    i really can't believe i am reading this correctly.....never be expected to care for isolation pts. when pregnant? imho, take a leave of absence then. as a nurse, i would never refuse care to...

  25. New Sick Leave Policy: Strange Or Not? Whaddya Think?

    RNGrammie replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    we accrue "pto" time...no distinction between "sick" or "vacation" or "personal time".....it's all under pto....if we have more than 5 "unscheduled" days off in 1 year, then we're written