LatinGirl

LatinGirl

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  1. What would you do?

    LatinGirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    We were informed by administration that we would be receiving a 13 year old client who is diabetic and has an insulin pump. I work at a free standing psych facility. We have a NP who comes in once a...

  2. This doesn't seem right to me....what are your thoughts?

    LatinGirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work nights at a psychiatric facility. The facility has had a rough year with the constant changes in administration as well as several citations from the state. Last week I was doing chart checks...

  3. This doesn't seem right to me....what are your thoughts?

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    It was transcribed correctly, that is what I don't understand. The DON said she would have made the same assumption as the day nurse and the the evening nurse should have called and verify the order...

  4. Can't prove it! Very frustrating.

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your replies.....I just needed to vent a little. As I said before I am sorta stuck there at the moment in which case I am going to try and make the best of

  5. Can't prove it! Very frustrating.

    LatinGirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok....just venting! I work at a facility that didn't have a DON for months. The last one we had lasted about 1 month due to his nasty attitude and numerous complaints lodged against him. During the...

  6. Can't prove it! Very frustrating.

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    @canchaser.....no its a psychiatric facility and the CEO makes himself invisible to staff members with

  7. Can't prove it! Very frustrating.

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    @delilas we are expected to sweep and mop the med room and nursing station as well as defrost the refrigerator. Makes ya wonder what exactly housekeeping's role

  8. Can't prove it! Very frustrating.

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! The DON lets him manipulate her and so he will keep doing

  9. Ever hear of such a thing?

    LatinGirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have a new DON and a new administrator at our facility and as such they are implementing new policies and procedures. Our DON sent out a memo last week informing us that the new procedure for...

  10. Ever hear of such a thing?

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thx for all the replies guys. I have been doing as I was taught in nursing school and documenting in black ink ignoring his new policy much to his dismay. @ canesdukegirl....yes he is really out of...

  11. Ever hear of such a thing?

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    classicdame.....we never put the dietary orders on the MAR until this new DON decided they needed to put there along with other things that have no business being on the

  12. Ever hear of such a thing?

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    We discussed the point of the MAR being a legal document with the DON, but his attitude about it is this is the procedure and that's how it will be. I do not agree with him and so have been writing in...

  13. Ever hear of such a thing?

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thx for your reply. I guess I just don't like the idea of erasing anything on a

  14. Music Therapy in Psych?

    LatinGirl posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Has anyone had music therapy as part of treatment offered in their psych units? I work at a peds residential facility and have noticed that the kids tend to act out more towards the end of the day...

  15. Any Deaf, Hard of hearing Nurses?

    LatinGirl replied to Marvie's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I had an instructor that would talk to me really really slow....until I told her that my hearing loss had no bearing on my intelligence. I've also run into rude...ignorant co-workers who want to make...

  16. What have you done for yourself lately?

    LatinGirl replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

    I have quit smoking and started exercising more. I also like to take nice long bubble

  17. Where are you from?

    LatinGirl replied to suzanne4's topic in General World

    I'm from Puerto Rico.....living in

  18. How Helpful is Being Bilingual?

    LatinGirl replied to G to The P's topic in General Nursing

    I find that for me personally being bilingual has helped me tremendously. I not only am able to communicate with my hispanic patients, but am also called to translate for other patients throughout the...

  19. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    LatinGirl replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated nursing school in Dec. at the age of

  20. Help with Facilities in Florida

    LatinGirl posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am thinking about moving to Florida from Ohio this summer. I recently graduated from nursing school. I will have about 6 months experience before my move. I'm thinking of moving to either Orlando or...

  21. Help with Facilities in Florida

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    What's the cost of living like in

  22. Help with Facilities in Florida

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the info, I have already started doing internet research. I am a little nervous about the move because I don't know anyone in Florida, but am also looking forward to the

  23. VA hosptial

    LatinGirl posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am a new grad wondering how much the VA nurses start out at. How hard is it to get a job at the VA? What is the starting pay? Any nurses currently working there, how do you like it? Any info would...

  24. VA hosptial

    LatinGirl replied to LatinGirl's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks for the info, I heard that the VA had some really great benefits that's one of the reasons I was interested in working

  25. Balancing Nursing school and work

    LatinGirl replied to KBoo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    It is definitely doable. I just graduated from nursing school, yay, and I worked the entire time. I worked at a hospital on nights 24-32 hrs a week, went to school and took care of my three children....