geniann

geniann specializes in LTC, rehab, and now office nursing.

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1. How would the doctor know?

   geniann replied to geniann's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Well I talked to some of the other nurses in the office and one jokingly said something to doc- He said " yeah I know"- he didn't leave any behind since. Thank you ladies for your insight. Where I...

2. How would the doctor know?

   geniann posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I work for a VERY busy family practice. My doctor is great but he is WAY to trusting. I walk into rooms all the time and find his script pad on the desk- I am afraid to leave them around for fear a...

3. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

   geniann replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

   Just when I think I have heard it all!! I can't believe some of these stories- How on earth do some of these nurses sleep at night!!! I always thought nursing was just that "NURSING"- caring and...

4. To grow a backbone....

   geniann replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am one of the most passive people around. I am usually proud of it but at work I had to be the "boss" and that is NOT fun. I had to tell women who are old enough to be my mother to do something- not...

5. Being treated like dirt from the aides...

   geniann replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I had this same problem when I began at a local LTC facility. I was WAY too nice and they took advantage of me. Finally I had to write some of them up and I also had my supervisor, the DON and myself...

6. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

   geniann replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

   Besides just pulling a resident off the floor and putting them back in bed after they have fallen, then acting like nothing happened because they didn't want to do the paperwork:nono:- a few other...

7. Anyone with chronic back pain ever get better?

   geniann replied to Kirsti1181's topic in General Nursing

   L5/S1 herniation and severe degeneration with cervical scoliosis here! Been living in pain for 2 years- I agree with PT- it helped me so much. I was completley off narcotic pain meds while I went for...

8. View disciplinary actions?

   geniann replied to geniann's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks mamason- I did try that site but that info is not on there. I hope someone else replies- I am trying to find it but can't. I also wonder if I need to subscribe for a nursing mag- I recieved it...

9. What is your daily routine in SNF(long term care?)

   geniann replied to Kashia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   The Commuter did an excellent job of answering your question for double shifts- I work 12 hour shifts and do a few things differntly. I don't prepour my meds and I have 31 residents. I also am not...

10. New Lpn to work for agency? Any suggestions?

    geniann replied to amandasaidso's topic in Agency Nurses

    Since it has been a couple weeks since your original post, how are things going? Are you working for the agency? I worked for agency right out of nursing school and worked 11-7 at hospitals and LTC's....

11. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    geniann replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I loved my old Rockers but after reading all the posts about Crocs, I must buy a pair. I have back problems and my Rockers were the best- then they wore out and I could not find another pair like...

12. Ever feel under appreciated???

    geniann replied to Jamie Dale's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, yes and Yes. I think I felt most unappreciated when I worked in the hospital. There are always the great RN's, but the horrible ones sure stick out in my mind- thank goodness there were only a...

13. View disciplinary actions?

    geniann posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if there is a site to view healthcare professionals disciplinary actions? I know when I lived in PA, I recieved a newsletter every 6 months that listed various nursing information and...

14. Near Death Experience's

    geniann replied to bcskittlez's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't had any patients tell me of their NDE but I myslef had one. July 7,2004, I went in for a hysterectomy. The doc wanted to do it lady partslly but found the 3 1/2 pound tumor too large- Duh!...

15. Flex time in LTC, Interview tomorrow!

    geniann replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry nd_mom- My bad- I misunderstood your question- I must have been half asleep when I read it. Hope things are going well for